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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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Community Focus 2/10/21: Mr. Tony Hausey, Chief Warrant Officer Chris Hall and Coast Guard Diver First Class Justin Macy 10.02.2021 18:14

Our guests today were Mr. Tony Hausey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs, Coast Guard Diving Specialist, Chief Warrant Officer Chris Hall, and Coast Guard Diver First Class Justin Macy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/9/21: Chuck Zwilling and Becca Zwilling-Ruegemer 09.02.2021 17:47

Our guests today included Chuck Zwilling, President, Pay It Forward Foundation, and Becca Zwilling-Ruegemer, Annual Sunny Zwilling Memorial Ice Carousel Extravaganza. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/8/21: Jennifer Bergman & Paul Sandy with the City of Brainerd 08.02.2021 17:19

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 2/5/21: Nora Woodworth, Program Specialist, Happy Dancing Turtle 05.02.2021 14:07

Our guest today was Nora Woodworth, Program Specialist, Happy Dancing Turtle, to talk about the annual Back to Basics 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 2/4/21: Dr. Hara Charlier, Rebekah Kent and Dave Endicott with Central Lakes College 04.02.2021 13:42

Our guests today included Dr. Hara Charlier, President, Central Lakes College, Rebekah Kent, Dean of Brainerd Career & Technical Programs and Customized Training at CLC, and Dave Endicott, Dean of the Staples Campus of 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 2/3/21: Crow Wing County Administrator Tim Houle 03.02.2021 16:52

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

Community Focus 2/2/21: Kim Rollins and Annette White 02.02.2021 16:31

Our guests today were Kim Rollins, Executive Director, Lakes Area United Way, and Annette White, Executive Director, Family Safety Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/29/21: Dawn Espe, Sr. and Jane Leonard with Equity Action Guide for Rural Communities 29.01.2021 16:22

My guests were in today to talk about about their joint Equity Action Guide for Rural Communities...Dawn Espe, Sr. Regional Development Planner with Region Five Development Commission and Jane Leonard, President of Growth & Justice See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/28/21: Shawn Hansen, Executive Director of the Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes 28.01.2021 16:49

Our guest today today is Shawn Hansen, Executive Director of the Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes talking about food insecurities and how they are here to help. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/27/21: Tom Nixon, Regional Coordinator, Towards Zero Deaths Program 27.01.2021 15:17

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

Community Focus 1/26/21: Paula Chapulis and Mary Sam 26.01.2021 17:07

Our guests today were Paula Chapulis, Director, Blue 0x Business Academy, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce, and Mary Sam, Dean of Student Equity and Inclusion, 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 1/15/21: Brielle Bredsten, Executive Director, Cuyuna Lakes Chamber 25.01.2021 12:18

Our guest today was Brielle Bredsten, Executive Director, Cuyuna Lakes Chamber, talking about the Annual Ice Fishing Contest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/22/21: Benji Theonnes and Shane Meyer with the Brainerd Jaycee’s Ice Fishing Extravaganza 22.01.2021 19:25

Our guests today were Benji Theonnes, Event Chair, and Shane Meyer, President, Brainerd Jaycee’s, talking about the 31st Annual Brainerd Jaycee’s Ice Fishing Extravaganza. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/21/20: Kalsey Stults, Community Health Specialist, Crow Wing Energized 21.01.2021 14:41

Our guest today was Kalsey Stults, Community Health Specialist, 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 1/21/21: Penny Koehler, Volunteer, Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation 20.01.2021 14:23

Our guest today was Penny Koehler, Volunteer, 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 1/19/21: Cindy Myogeto, Crosslake Chamber Director, and Jess Eide, Crosslake Winterfest Chairperson 19.01.2021 14:36

Our guests today were Cindy Myogeto, Crosslake Chamber Director, and Jess Eide, Crosslake Winterfest Chairperson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/18/21: Laine Larson, Superintendent of Schools, District 181 19.01.2021 16:58

Our guest today was Laine Larson, Superintendent of Schools, District 181. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/15/21: Melissa Barrick, District Manager, Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District 15.01.2021 15:24

Our guests today was Melissa Barrick, District Manager, Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/14/21: Shane Riffle, Joanna Collins, Jess Erickson and Heather Kelm 14.01.2021 18:16

Our guests today included Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA, with Joanna Collins and Jess Erickson from the YMCA, and Heather Kelm, Executive Director of PORT Group Home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/13/21: Brigadier General Lowell Kruse, Camp Ripley Senior Commander and Assistant Adjutant General-Army for the Minnesota National Guard 13.01.2021 21:10

Our guest today was Brigadier General Lowell Kruse, Camp Ripley Senior Commander and Assistant Adjutant General-Army for the Minnesota National Guard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/12/21: Josh Doty, Community Development Director for the City of Baxter 12.01.2021 14:24

Our guest today was Josh Doty, Community Development Director for the City of Baxter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/11/20: Jennifer Bergman and David Chanski from the City of Brainerd 11.01.2021 17:46

Our guests today were Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman, and Brainerd Community Development Director David Chanski. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/7/21: Dr. Hara Charlier, President, Central Lakes College 07.01.2021 15:50

Our guest today was Dr. Hara Charlier, President, 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 1/6/21: Tim Houle and Michelle Moritz with Crow Wing County 06.01.2021 18:59

Our guests today were Crow Wing County Administrator Tim Houle and Crow Wing County Public Health Supervisor Michelle Moritz, talking about Covid-19 vaccine distribution. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/5/21: Kim Rollins (United Way) & Erin Wilmot (The Shop) 05.01.2021 17:13

Our guests today included Kim Rollins, Executive Director, Lakes Area United Way, and Erin Wilmot, Executive Director of the The Shop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .