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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 7/22/20: Jennifer Jacquot-DeVries, Crow Wing Food Coop Board Member 22.07.2020

Our guest today was Jennifer Jacquot-DeVries, Crow Wing Food Coop Board 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 7/21/20: Matt Killian and Peter Olson 21.07.2020

Our guests today were Matt Killian, President of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce, and Peter Olson, Museum Project Director, Region 5 Children’s Museum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/20/20: Fallon Ryan, Engagement Coordinator for Sprout MN 20.07.2020

Our guest today was Fallon Ryan, Engagement Coordinator for Sprout MN. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/17/20: Karen Johnson, Program Director with Crow Wing Energized 16.07.2020

Our guest today was Karen Johnson, Program Director 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 7/15/20: Author and Retired Educator Janet Kurtz 15.07.2020

Our guest today was Author and Retired Educator Janet Kurtz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/14/20: Melissa Barrick, District Manager for the Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District 14.07.2020

Our guest today was Melissa Barrick, District Manager for the 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 7/13/20: Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman and Brainerd City Engineer Paul Sandy 13.07.2020

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 7/10/20: Mike Kuck Volunteer & Board Member with the Mid Minnesota Women's Center 10.07.2020

Our guest today was Mike Kuck Volunteer & Board Member with the Mid Minnesota Women's Center in to talk about the Fishing For Lunkers fundraiser. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/9/20: Brainerd Family YMCA CEO, Shane Riffle 09.07.2020

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

Community Focus 7/8/20: Josh Pennington, Todd Holmann, Emilee Nelson and Josh Doty 08.07.2020

Our guests today included Josh Pennington, Camp Ripley Environmental Supervisor, Todd Holmann, Camp Ripley Sentinel Landscape Coordinator, Emilee Nelson, Minnesota Representative with the Conservation Fund, and Josh Doty, Baxter Community Development 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 7/7/20: Kim Rollins, Executive Director of the Lakes Area United Way 07.07.2020

Our guest today was Kim Rollins, Executive Director of the 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 7/6/20: Kevin Pelkey and Karen Skarolid 06.07.2020

Our guests today were Kevin Pelkey, Executive Director of Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity, and Karen Skarolid, Restore Donations Manager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/3/20: Sgt. Neil Dickenson, Public Information Trooper, Minnesota State Patrol 03.07.2020

Our guest today was Sgt. Neil Dickenson, Public Information Trooper, Minnesota State Patrol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/2/20: Hara Charlier, President of Central Lakes College 02.07.2020

Our guest today was Hara Charlier, President 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 6/29/20: Brenda Conley and Kim Rollins with 2020 Brainerd Lakes Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s 02.07.2020

Our guests today were Brenda Conley, Community Engagement Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association, and Kim Rollins, Co-Chair of the 2020 Brainerd Lakes Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/1/20: Crow Wing County Administrator Tim Houle 01.07.2020

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 6/30/20: Dave Badeaux, Executive Director of Brainerd Community Action 30.06.2020

Our guest today was Dave Badeaux, Executive Director of Brainerd Community Action. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 6/26/20: Brainerd Mayor Dave Badeaux, and Paul Skogan, Member of the Brainerd Water Tower Committee 26.06.2020

Our guests today were Brainerd Mayor Dave Badeaux, and Paul Skogan, Member of the Brainerd Water Tower 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 6/25/20: Steven Weagel, Glass and Metal Artist, and member of the Lakes Area Artists 25.06.2020

Our guest today was Steven Weagel, Glass and Metal Artist, and member of the Lakes Area Artists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 6/24/20: Jim Lease and Becky Miller, Volunteers with Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation 24.06.2020

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 6/23/20: Katie Wasserman, Pequot Lakes Chamber Director 23.06.2020

Our guest today was Katie Wasserman, Pequot Lakes Chamber 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 6/22/20: Tammie Benson and Zach Malecha with Operation Sandwich 22.06.2020

Our guests today were Tammie Benson, Operation Sandwich Coordinator, and Zach Malecha, Operation Sandwich Northern Route 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 6/19/20: Candice Zimmerman, Northland Arboretum Director 19.06.2020

Our guest today was Candice Zimmerman, Northland Arboretum 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 6/18/20: Kalsey Stults, Community Health Specialist with Crow Wing Energized 18.06.2020

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 6/17/20: Patrick Spradlin, Director of the Community Performing Arts Center 17.06.2020

Our guest today was Patrick Spradlin, Director of the Community Performing Arts Center and Producer of the Cultural Arts Series at CLC. 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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