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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 5/11/20: Jennifer Bergman and Tony Sailer with the City of Brainerd 11.05.2020 16:25

Our guests today were Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman, and Brainerd Parks 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 5/8/20: Ann Schwartz, Cara Shaver and Phil Tange with Habitat for Humanity Aitkin County 08.05.2020 16:27

Our guests today were Ann Schwartz, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Aitkin County, Cara Shaver, Board President of Habitat for Humanity Aitkin County, and Phil Tange, Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Aitkin 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 5/7/20: Hara Charlier, President of Central Lakes College 07.05.2020 13:02

Our guest on Comm Focus today was Hara Charlier, the President of Central Lakes College. Talked about the upcoming virtual graduation ceremonies, the theater program and summer/fall classes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 5/6/20: Crow Wing County Administrator Tim Houle 06.05.2020 20:00

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 5/5/20: Kim Rollins and Captain Joyce Curran 05.05.2020 18:50

Our guests today were Kim Rollins, Executive Director of the Lakes Area United Way, and Captain Joyce Curran, Salvation Army. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 5/4/20: Penny Koehler from Wild & Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Program 04.05.2020 16:21

Our guest today was Penny Koehler, a volunteer with Wild & Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Program to talk about the facility, the animals currently residing there and the need for donations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 5/1/20:Emily Lanin, Race Chair, Susan G. Komen Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure 01.05.2020 10:31

Our guest today was Emily Lanin, Race Chair, Susan G. Komen Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 4/30/20: Barb Merritt, Community Action of Pequot Lakes 30.04.2020 14:32

Our guest today was Barb Merritt, Founder and Board Member with Community Action of Pequot Lakes in to talk about changes to scheduled events, membership and upcoming events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 4/29/20: Shannon Wussow, Mid Minnesota Women’s Center and Nicole Mason, Alex and Brandon Child Safety Center 29.04.2020 15:07

Our guests today were Shannon Wussow, Executive Director of the Mid Minnesota Women’s Center, and Nicole Mason, Lead Visitation Supervisor with 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 4/28/20: Jodi Raidt with Therapeutic Foster Care at Lutheran Social Service 28.04.2020 16:07

Our guest today was Jodi Raidt, Senior Program Manager for Therapeutic Foster Care at Lutheran Social Service. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 4/27/20: Sheena Ziegler and Bill Satre with Good Sam Bowl 2020 27.04.2020 13:45

Our guests today were Sheena Ziegler, Director of Community Relations, Good Samaritan Society Bethany, and Bill Satre, Good Sam Bowl 2020 Community Ambassador. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 4/24/20: Kris Kristufek, Chair of the Scientific Loon Council, National Loon Center 24.04.2020 20:19

Our guest today was Kris Kristufek, Chair of the Scientific Loon Council, National Loon 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 4/23/20: Sgt. Neil Dickenson, Public Information Trooper, Minnesota State Patrol 23.04.2020 15:02

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 4/22/20: Brent Vacinek and Todd Bymark with the Paul Bunyan Cyclists Club 22.04.2020 18:24

Our guests today were Brent Vacinek, President of the Paul Bunyan Cyclists Club, and Todd Bymark, Board Secretary of the Paul Bunyan Cyclists Club. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 4/21/20: Matt Killian, President of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber 21.04.2020 20:10

Todays' guest on Community Focus was Matt Killian, President of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber talking about their latest initiatives and upcoming webinars to help lakes area businesses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 4/20/20: Laine Larson, Superintendent of Schools for District 181 20.04.2020 14:54

Our guest on Comm Focus today is Laine Larson, the Superintendent of Schools for District 181. Discussing distance learning, food for kids, construction projects. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 4/17/20: Jodie Freyholtz-London and Cassie Carey with Wellness In The Woods 17.04.2020 18:36

Our guests today were Jodie Freyholtz-London, Executive Director of Wellness In The Woods, and Cassie Carey, Director of Development, Wellness In The Woods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 4/16/20: Al Gawboy, Crow Wing Energized 16.04.2020 17:14

Our guest on Comm Focus today was Al Gawboy, the Community Health Educator with Crow Wing Energized talking about the importance of taking care of your mental health at this time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 4/15/20: Melissa Barrick, Crow Wing Soil & Water Conservation District 15.04.2020 13:44

Melissa Barrick - District Manager with the Crow Wing Soil & Water Conservation District in to talk about the 2020 Tree Sale Pick Up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 4/14/20: Baxter City Administrator Brad Chapulis 14.04.2020 16:33

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 4/13/20: Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman 13.04.2020 14:37

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 4/10/20: Fallon Ryan, Sprout Engagement Coordinator, and Natalie Keane, Sprout Program Director 10.04.2020 15:30

Our guests today were Fallon Ryan, Sprout Engagement Coordinator, and Natalie Keane, Sprout 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 4/9/20: Shane Riffle, CEO of the Brainerd Family YMCA 09.04.2020 15:04

Our guest today was Shane Riffle, CEO of the 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 4/8/20: Mr. Tony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs Office 08.04.2020 10:35

Our guest today was Mr. Tony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs Office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 4/7/20: Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Kim Rollins, and Maria Essman, Program Manager for the LSS Youth Services Program 07.04.2020 18:50

Our guests today were Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Kim Rollins, and Maria Essman, Program Manager for the LSS Youth Services Program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .