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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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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Community Focus 3/23/21: Lenora Zino with Mid Minnesota Women’s Center and the Alex and Brandon Child Safety Center 22.03.2021

Our guest today was Lenora Zino, Community Relations and Volunteer Coordinator with the Mid Minnesota Women’s Center and the 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 3/19/21: Jim Lease and Becky Miller, Volunteers with Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation 19.03.2021

Our guests today were Jim Lease and Becky Miller, Volunteers with Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 3/18/21: Karen Johnson, Program Director for Crow Wing Energized 19.03.2021

Our guest today was Karen Johnson, Program Director for Crow Wing Energized. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 3/17/21: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud 17.03.2021

Our guests today included Eric Vollen, Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Barb Willard, Senior Dinning Program Manager, and Annie Henriksen, Volunteer Coordinator, all with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud, talking about the Senior Dinning Frozen Meal Distribution Program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Community Focus 3/16/21: Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce 16.03.2021

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 3/15/21: Lisa Salo and Joey Halverson with Legendary Women of Brainerd Public Schools 15.03.2021

Our guests today included Lisa Salo, Committee Chair, Legendary Women of Brainerd Public Schools, and Joey Halverson, Committee Member, Legendary Women of Brainerd Public Schools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 3/12/21: BLADE (Brainerd Lakes Area Drug Education) 12.03.2021

Guests today were Capt. Andy Galles w/Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office, Tami Lueck, Crow Wing County Programs Mgr. and Brian Andrews, Exec. Dir. of Restorative Justice and a member of the recovery community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 3/11/21: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA 11.03.2021

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 3/10/21: Major General Johanna Clyborne, Assistant Adjutant General, Minnesota National Guard, and Mr. Tony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs 10.03.2021

Our guests today were Major General Johanna Clyborne, Assistant Adjutant General, Minnesota National Guard, and Mr. Tony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 3/9/21: Baxter City Administrator Brad Chapulis 09.03.2021

Our guest today was Baxter City Administrator Brad Chapulis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 3/8/21: Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman 08.03.2021

Our guest today was Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 3/4/21: Dr. Hara Charlier and Martha Kuehn with Central Lakes College 04.03.2021

Our guests today included Dr. Hara Charlier, President, Central Lakes College; and Martha Kuehn, Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Central Lakes College. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 3/3/21: Crow Wing County Administrator Tim Houle 03.03.2021

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 3/2/21: Kim Rollins, Executive Director, Lakes Area United Way 02.03.2021

Our guest today was Kim Rollins, 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 3/1/21: Leroy Ailts, Coordinator, 16th Annual Brainerd Lakes Polar Plunge 01.03.2021

Our guest today was Leroy Ailts, Coordinator, 16th Annual Brainerd Lakes Polar Plunge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/25/21: Jennifer Jacquot-Devries, President, Crow Wing Food Co-op 25.02.2021

Our guest today was Jennifer Jacquot-Devries, President, Crow Wing Food Co-op. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/23/21: Crosslake Chamber of Commerce Director Cindy Myogeto 23.02.2021

Our guest today was Crosslake Chamber of Commerce Director 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 2/22/21: Sarah Smith with Confidence Learning Center 22.02.2021

Our guest today was Sarah Smith, Marketing and Event Director, Confidence Learning Center, to talk about the Clear Vision with Confidence event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/19/21: Shannon Wussow and Lenora Zino with Mid Minnesota Women’s Center and the Alex and Brandon Child Safety Center 19.02.2021

Our guests today included Shannon Wussow, Executive Director, Mid Minnesota Women’s Center and the Alex and Brandon Child Safety Center; and Lenora Zino, Community Relations and Volunteer Coordinator, Mid Minnesota Women’s Center and the 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-in...

Community Focus 2/18/21: Kalsey Stults, Community Health Specialist with Crow Wing Energized 18.02.2021

Our guest today was Kalsey Stults, Community Health Specialist with Crow Wing Energized. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/17/21: Michele Fournier and Arlene Selander with Lutheran Social Services Housing Services 17.02.2021

Our guests today were Michele Fournier, Lutheran Social Services Housing Services Program Director, and Arlene Selander, Lutheran Social Services Hope Housing Program Coordinator. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/16/21: Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce 16.02.2021

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 2/15/21: Andrea Rusk, Principal, Brainerd High School 15.02.2021

Our guest today was Andrea Rusk, Principal, Brainerd High School, talking about the return of students to the high school. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/12/21: Sarah Smith, Marketing and Event Director, Confidence Learning Center, talking about the Frozen Fore 12.02.2021

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

Community Focus 2/11/21: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA 11.02.2021

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 .

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