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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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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Community Focus 2/25/20: Crosslake Chamber Director Cindy Myogeto, and Laura Stromberg 25.02.2020

Our guests today were Crosslake Chamber Director Cindy Myogeto, and Laura Stromberg, Event Chair for the 46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Crosslake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/24/20: Marnita VanHoecke and Vicki Villibro with the Pine Grove Zoo 24.02.2020

Our guests today were Pine Grove Zoo Director Marnita VanHoecke, and Pine Grove Zoo Marketing Director Vicki Villibro. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/21/20: Sgt. Neil Dickenson and Tom Nixon with Minnesota State Patrol and Toward Zero Deaths 21.02.2020

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 2/20/20: Erin Wilmot and Megan Bistodeau with The Shop 20.02.2020

Our guests today were Erin Wilmot, Executive Director of The Shop, the Brainerd/Baxter Youth Center, and Megan Bistodeau, Board Member for The Shop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/19/20: Shannon and Lenora with the Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center and the Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center 19.02.2020

Our guests today were Shannon Wussow, Executive Director of the Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center and the Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center, with Lenora Zino, Volunteer Community Relations Coordinator with the Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center and the Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Community Focus 2/18/20: Jess Eide, Owner, Moonlite Bay and Jared Griffin, Camp Director, Camp Knutson 18.02.2020

Our guests today were Jess Eide, Owner, Moonlite Bay, and Jared Griffin, Camp Director, Camp Knutson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/17/20: Laine Larson, Lisa Salo and Joey Halvorson 17.02.2020

Our guests today were Laine Larson, Superintendent of Schools, District 181, with Lisa Salo and Joey Halvorson, Committee Members for the Legendary Women of Brainerd Public Schools exhibit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/14/20: Sarah Smith, Event Coordinator for Clear Vision With Confidence 14.02.2020

Our guest today was Sarah Smith, Event Coordinator for the Clear Vision With Confidence 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 2/13/20: Brainerd YMCA CEO Shane Riffle and Crow Wing Energized Community Health Specialist Kalsey Stults 13.02.2020

Our guests today were Brainerd Family YMCA CEO Shane Riffle, and Crow Wing Energized Community Health Specialist Kalsey Stults. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/12/20: Mr. Anthony Housey, Chief Navy Diver Brett Husbeck and Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Pulkrabuk with Camp Ripley 12.02.2020

Our guests today included Mr. Anthony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs, and Chief Navy Diver Brett Husbeck, Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit II, and Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Pulkrabuk, Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit II. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/11/20: Baxter City Administrator Brad Chapulis 11.02.2020

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 2/10/20: Jennifer Bergman and David Chanski with City of Brainerd 10.02.2020

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 2/7/20: Sarah Smith and Amber Babineau with the 15th Annual Gull Lake Frozen Fore Weekend 07.02.2020

My guests on Community Focus were in to talk about The 15th Annual Gull Lake Frozen Fore weekend. Sarah Smith from the Confidence Learning Center and Amber Babineau, Manager at SideTrack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/5/20: Tim Houle and Debby Erickson with Crow Wing County 05.02.2020

Our guests today were Crow Wing County Administrator Tim Houle, and Crow Wing County Administrative Services Director Debby Erickson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 2/4/20: Kim Rollins and Shannon Wussow 04.02.2020

Our guests today were Kim Rollins, Executive Director of the Lakes Area United Way, and Shannon Wussow, Executive Director of the Mid Minnesota Women’s 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 2/3/20 03.02.2020

14th 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 1/31/20: Kalsey Stultz and Karen Johnson with Crow Wing Energized 31.01.2020

Our guests today were Kalsey Stultz, Crow Wing Energized Community Health Specialist, and Karen Johnson, Crow Wing Energized Program Director-Community Health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/30/20: Amy Grey and Michele Gonska with Junior Achievement 30.01.2020

Our guests today were Junior Achievement District Manager Amy Grey, and Junior Achievement Board Member Michele Gonska. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/28/20: Cindy Myogeto and Jessie Eide about Crosslake Winterfest 28.01.2020

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

Community Focus 1/27/20: Ruth Ann Veith and Karen Skarolid with Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 27.01.2020

Our guests today were Ruth Ann Veith, Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity Development Director, and Karen Skarolid, Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity Volunteer 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 1/24/20: Tracee Colgrove and Greg Zimmerman with Pillager Charter School 24.01.2020

Our guests today were Tracee Colgrove, Pillager Charter School English Teacher, and Greg Zimmerman, Pillager Charter School Math Teacher. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/23/20: Nate Rose and Karl Samp with Complete Count Committee 23.01.2020

Our guests today were Nate Rose, Crow Wing County GS Coordinator and member of the Complete Count Committee, and Karl Samp, Executive Director of the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation and member of the Complete Count 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 1/22/20: Sgt. Neil Dickenson with the MN State Patrol 22.01.2020

Our Guest is Sgt. Neil Dickenson with the MN 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 1/21/20: Sue Galligan, the Events & Connections Manager with the Brainerd Lakes Chamber 21.01.2020

My guest today was Sue Galligan, the Events & 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 1/20/20: Stephanie Chamtcheu and Jessica Turner - ISD 181 20.01.2020

My guests today were Stephanie Chamtcheu - District ESL teacher and Jessica Turner - ABE Program Coordinator from ISD 181 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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