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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 1/4/21: Amy Gray, Executive Director, Kinship Partners Mentoring Program 04.01.2021 16:20

Our guest today was Amy Gray, Executive Director, Kinship Partners Mentoring 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 12/29/20: Jana Shogren, Executive Director of Bridges of Hope 29.12.2020 15:00

Our guest today was Jana Shogren, Executive Director of 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 12/28/20: Kim Finch & Darlene Matthies from Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today 28.12.2020 13:36

My guests were Kim Finch and Darlene Matthies from the Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today, talking about the 6th Annual Happy Hour with a Purpose. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/21/20: Laine Larson, Superintendent of Schools, District 181 21.12.2020 12:57

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 12/17/20: Kalsey Stultz, Community Health Specialist, Crow Wing Energized 17.12.2020 15:50

Our guest today was Kalsey Stultz, 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 12/16/20: Tom Nixon, Regional Coordinator, Towards Zero Deaths 16.12.2020 14:21

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 12/15/20: Matt Killian, President, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce 15.12.2020 15:15

Our guest today was Matt Killian, President, 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 12/14/20: Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman, and Brainerd Park and Recreation Director Tony Sailer 14.12.2020 20:04

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

Community Focus 12/11/20: Gary Hirsch, Artistic Director, Stage North Theater, and Playwright Roger Nieboer 11.12.2020 16:33

Our guests today were Gary Hirsch, Artistic Director, Stage North Theater, and Playwright Roger Nieboer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/10/20: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA; and Amy Gray, Executive Director, Kinship Partners 10.12.2020 14:15

Our guests today were Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA; and 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 12/9/20: Mr. Tony Hausey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs and Eric Makowsky, Firefighting Program Director at Central Lakes College 09.12.2020 16:31

Our guests today were Mr. Tony Hausey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs, and Eric Makowsky, Firefighting Program Director 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 12/8/20: Candice Zimmerman, Executive Director, Northland Arboretum 08.12.2020 17:39

Our guest today was Candice Zimmerman, Executive Director, Northland Arboretum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/7/20: Kim Rollins, Executive Director, Lakes Area United Way 08.12.2020 14:43

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 12/2/20: Heidi Hahn and Jennifer Johnson 02.12.2020 13:27

Our guests today were Heidi Hahn, Assistant Superintendent, School District 181, and Jennifer Johnson, Director of Special Education-Paul Bunyan Education Cooperative. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/1/20: Lisa Rakotz and Sue Tange with Aitkin County 01.12.2020 15:04

Our guests today were Lisa Rakotz, Senior Assistant Aitkin County Attorney, and Sue Tange, Aitkin County Social Worker (retired) and member of the Aitkin County Child Abuse Prevention Council. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/30/20: Leslie Bouchonville and Betty Doss 30.11.2020 11:26

Our guests today were Leslie Bouchonville, Executive Director of the Pine River-Backus Family Center and the Northland Family Center, and Betty Doss, Executive Director of the Pillager Family 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 11/25/20: Taylor Erickson, Executive Director, Aitkin Chamber of Commerce 25.11.2020 10:36

Our guest today was Taylor Erickson, Executive Director, Aitkin 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 11/24/20: Matt Killian, Terri Ebnet and Jana Shogren 24.11.2020 16:56

Our guests today included Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber President Matt Killian, Terri Ebnet, Owner, B-Merri Gastro Pub at the Woods, and Jana Shogren, Executive Director of 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 11/23/20: Dick Lyscio, Volunteer with the Brainerd Community Thanksgiving Dinner 23.11.2020 11:40

Our guest today was Dick Lyscio, Volunteer with the Brainerd Community Thanksgiving Dinner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/20/20: Kevin Pelkey and Ruth Ann Veith with Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 20.11.2020 15:54

Our guests today were Kevin Pelkey, Executive Director of Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity, and Ruth Ann Veith, Development 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 11/19/20: Kalsey Stults, Community Health Specialist with Crow Wing Energized 19.11.2020 17:38

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 11/18/20: Shannon Wussow and Vicki Flor with the Mid Minnesota Women’s Center and the Alex and Brandon Child Safety Center 18.11.2020 14:33

Our guests today were Shannon Wussow, Executive Director, Mid Minnesota Women’s Center and the Alex and Brandon Child Safety Center, and Vicki Flor, Programs Manager, 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 11/17/20: Crosslake Chamber Director Cindy Myogeto 17.11.2020 10:46

Our guest today was Crosslake Chamber 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 11/16/20: Laine Larson, Superintendent of Schools, Brainerd School District 181 16.11.2020 19:57

Our guest today was Laine Larson, Superintendent of Schools, Brainerd School 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 11/13/20: Karl Samp, Executive Director of the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation 13.11.2020 17:20

Our guest today was Karl Samp, Executive Director of the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .