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Community Focus

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"Community Focus" is the longest-running locally produced, community affairs program in the Brainerd area. Hosted by Tess Taylor and Eric Grant, Community Focus has covered everything from arts and entertainment to issues concerning health, public safety, education, and much more. If it’s happening in the Brainerd Lakes Area, it’s on Community Focus.

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Hubbard Radio Northern Minnesota

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art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Community Focus 10/11/21: Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman, and Brainerd City Engineer Paul Sandy 11.10.2021

Our guests today were Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman, and Brainerd City Engineer Paul Sandy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/8/21: Jana Shogren, Executive Director, Bridges of Hope 08.10.2021

Our guest today was Jana Shogren, Executive Director, Bridges of Hope. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/7/21: Dr. Hara Charlier, President, Central Lakes College, and Kate Adornetto, Director, Central Lakes College Foundation 07.10.2021

Our guests today were Dr. Hara Charlier, President, Central Lakes College, and Kate Adornetto, Director, Central Lakes College Foundation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/7/21: Dr. Hara Charlier, President, Central Lakes College, and Kate Adornetto, Director, Central Lakes College Foundation 07.10.2021

Our guests today were Dr. Hara Charlier, President, Central Lakes College, and Kate Adornetto, Director, Central Lakes College Foundation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/6/21: Crow Wing County Administrator Tim Houle 06.10.2021

Our guest today was Crow Wing County Administrator Tim Houle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/5/21: Jon Aga, Executive Director, Lakes Area United Way 05.10.2021

Our guest today was Jon Aga, Executive Director, Lakes Area United Way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/4/21: Kevin Pelkey, Executive Director, Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 04.10.2021

Our guest today was Kevin Pelkey, Executive Director, Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/1/21: Amy Gray, Executive Director, Kinship Partners 01.10.2021

Our guest today was Amy Gray, Executive Director, Kinship Partners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/30/21: Lindsey Kriens, Widseth Interior Design Department, and Brady Bussler, Widseth Marketing Department, to talk about the planning process for a possible Community Center in Breezy Point 30.09.2021

Our guests today were Lindsey Kriens, Widseth Interior Design Department, and Brady Bussler, Widseth Marketing Department, to talk about the planning process for a possible Community Center in Breezy Point. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/29/21: Tom Nixon, Regional Coordinator, Towards Zero Deaths 29.09.2021

Our guest today was Tom Nixon, Regional Coordinator, Towards Zero Deaths. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/29/21: Tom Nixon, Regional Coordinator, Towards Zero Deaths 29.09.2021

Our guest today was Tom Nixon, Regional Coordinator, Towards Zero Deaths. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/28/21: Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce 28.09.2021

Our guest today was Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/27/21: Dr. Kristine Lelcu, North Star Family Medicine, and Mary Lange, Registered Dietitian 27.09.2021

Our guests today were Dr. Kristine Lelcu, North Star Family Medicine, and Mary Lange, Registered Dietitian. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/24/21: Donn Beaubien, Board Member, Lakes Area Food Shelf, and Kim Piehl, Owner of Gatherings in Pequot Lakes 24.09.2021

Our guests today were Donn Beaubien, Board Member, Lakes Area Food Shelf, and Kim Piehl, Owner of Gatherings in Pequot Lakes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/23/21: Vicky Flor, Lenora Zino, Skyler Starry with Mid Minnesota Women’s Center & Alex and Brandon Child Safety Center 23.09.2021

Our guests today were Vicky Flor, Programs Manager, Mid Minnesota Women’s Center, Lenora Zino, Community Relations and Volunteer Coordinator, Mid Minnesota Women’s Center, and Skyler Starry, Lead Visitation Supervisor, Alex and Brandon Child Safety Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/22/21: Sarah Smith, Marketing and Events Director, Confidence Learning Center 22.09.2021

Our guest today was Sarah Smith, Marketing and Events Director, Confidence Learning Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/21/21: Director of the Crosslake Chamber of Commerce, Cindy Myogeto 21.09.2021

Our guest today was the Director of the Crosslake Chamber of Commerce, Cindy Myogeto See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/20/21: John Erickson, Brainerd Public Schools Archivist/Curator, and Serri DeLaHunt, Brainerd High School Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame Committee Member 20.09.2021

Our guests today were John Erickson, Brainerd Public Schools Archivist/Curator, and Serri DeLaHunt, Brainerd High School Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame Committee Member. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/17/21: Jim Brau, Executive Director, Brainerd Amateur Hockey Association 17.09.2021

Our guest today was Jim Brau, Executive Director, Brainerd Amateur Hockey Association. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/16/21: Dr. Peter Henry, Chief Medical Officer, Essentia Health 16.09.2021

Our guest today was Dr. Peter Henry, Chief Medical Officer, Essentia Health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/15/21: Melissa Willis, Chair, Brainerd Jaycees Street Fest, and Jarrod Schroeder, Chair, Brainerd Jaycees Lil’ Rubber Duck Race 15.09.2021

Our guests today were Melissa Willis, Chair, Brainerd Jaycees Street Fest, and Jarrod Schroeder, Chair, Brainerd Jaycees Lil’ Rubber Duck Race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/14/21: John Bruder, President, Crosslake Cares, and Linda Pfaff, Director of Marketing, Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living 14.09.2021

Our guests today were John Bruder, President, Crosslake Cares, and Linda Pfaff, Director of Marketing, Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/13/21: Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman, and Jessie Ernster, Communications Intern for the City of Brainerd 13.09.2021

Our guests today were Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman, and Jessie Ernster, Communications Intern for the City of Brainerd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/9/21: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA 09.09.2021

Our guest today was Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/8/21: Chief Warrant Officer 3 Shane Haugen, Director of the Joint Visitors Bureau at Camp Ripley 08.09.2021

Our guest today was Chief Warrant Officer 3 Shane Haugen, Director of the Joint Visitors Bureau at Camp Ripley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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