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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 8/31/20: Dave Badeaux and Brianna McKibbens 31.08.2020 11:18

Our guests today were Dave Badeaux, Executive Director, Brainerd Community Action, and Brianna McKibbens, Event Chair, Distinguished Service Awards, Brainerd Jaycees. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 8/25/20: Mary Roach, General Manager of Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation 26.08.2020 17:14

Our guest today was Mary Roach, General Manager of 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 8/25/20: Matt Killian, President of the Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce 25.08.2020 13:47

Our guest today was Matt Killian, President of the Brainerd Lakes Area 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 8/24/20: Kate LePage, East Central Minnesota Safe Harbor Regional Navigator 24.08.2020 17:12

Our guest today was Kate LePage, East Central Minnesota Safe Harbor Regional Navigator. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 8/20/20: Kalsey Stults, Community Health Specialist with Crow Wing Energized 20.08.2020 16:49

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 8/19/20: Kim Rollins and Shelly Breen 19.08.2020 21:08

Our guests today included Kim Rollins, Co-Chair, Brainerd Lakes Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and Shelly Breen, Member of this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s Honorary Family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 8/18/20: Trisha Reilley and Ashley Gilson with Lakes Proud 18.08.2020 13:29

Our guests today were Trisha Reilley, Tourism Marketing Manager and Lakes Proud Committee Member with the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce, and Ashley Gilson, Lakes Proud 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 8/17/20: Superintendent of Schools for District 181 Laine Larson 17.08.2020 20:21

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

Community Focus 8/14/20: Sgt. Neil Dickenson and Tom Nixon 14.08.2020 18:32

Our guests today were Sgt. Neil Dickenson, Public Information Trooper, Minnesota State Patrol, and Tom Nixon, Regional Coordinator with Toward 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 8/13/20: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA 13.08.2020 18:46

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 8/12/20: Mr. Anthony Housey and 1st Sgt. Cory Filsmyer with Camp Ripley 12.08.2020 15:44

Our guests today were Mr. Anthony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs, and 1st Sgt. Cory Filsmyer, Camp Ripley Operations and Training. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 8/11/20: Baxter City Administrator Brad Chapulis 11.08.2020 17:19

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 8/10/20: Connie Hillman and Tony Sailer with the City of Brainerd 10.08.2020 18:49

Our guests today were Connie Hillman, Finance Director for the City of Brainerd, and Tony Sailer, Brainerd Park and Recreation Director. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 8/7/20: Lee Ann Hohenstein and Cathe Picek with Deerwood Summerfest 07.08.2020 16:35

Our guests today were Lee Ann Hohenstein, Deerwood Summerfest Event Coordinator, and Cathe Picek, Deerwood Civic and Commerce, and a member of the Summerfest Committee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 8/6/20: Kenn Dols and Rebekah Kent with Central Lakes College 06.08.2020 14:21

Our guests today were Kenn Dols, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Central Lakes College, and Rebekah Kent, Dean of Brainerd Career & Technical Programs and Customized Training 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 8/5/20: Crow Wing County Administrator Tim Houle 05.08.2020 18:55

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 8/4/20: Kim Rollins and Brian Lehman 04.08.2020 16:44

Our guests today were Kim Rollins, Executive Director, Lakes Area United Way, and Brian Lehman, Chair of the Emergency Food and Shelter Board. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 8/3/20: Kevin Pelkey and Karen Skarolid with Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 03.08.2020 13:34

Our guests today were Kevin Pelkey, Executive Director of Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity, and Karen Skarolid, Restore Manager, 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 7/31/20: Lisa Jordan, Executive & Creative Director from Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd 31.07.2020 11:07

My guest today was Lisa Jordan, Executive & Creative Director from Crossing Arts Alliance in 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 7/30/20: Taylor Erickson, Executive Director of the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce 30.07.2020 8:46

Our guest today was Taylor Erickson, Executive Director of the Aitkin Area 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 7/29/20: Jared Griffin and Caitlin Malin with Camp Knutson 29.07.2020 16:45

Our guests today were Jared Griffin, Camp Director at Camp Knutson, and Caitlin Malin, Camp Knutson Program Director. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/28/20: Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager with the Brainerd Lakes Chamber 28.07.2020 14:41

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

Community Focus 7/27/20: Crow Wing County Sheriff Scott Goddard and Sgt. Brad Thesing, Crow Wing County Boat and Water Division 27.07.2020 18:49

Our guests today were Crow Wing County Sheriff Scott Goddard, and Sgt. Brad Thesing, Crow Wing County Boat and Water Division. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/24/20: Emily Rolfson and Meta Mandich, Co-chairs of RBC Fundraisers 24.07.2020 13:05

Our guests today were Emily Rolfson and Meta Mandich, Co-chairs of RBC Fundraisers, the organization trying to build the Brainerd Splashpad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/23/20: Kara Griffen and Becky Stadem with Family Services Collaborative of Crow Wing County 23.07.2020 18:43

Our guests today Kara Griffen, Family Services Council Chair, and Becky Stadem, Coordinator, Collaborative Service Team, Family Services Collaborative of 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 .