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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 1/17/20: Patrick Spradlin, Cultural Arts Series at Central Lakes College 17.01.2020 16:51

Our guest today was Patrick Spradlin, Director of the Community Performing Arts Center, and Producer of the Cultural Arts Series 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 1/16/20: Jeff Baillif and Benji Thoennes with the Brainerd Jaycee’s 30th Annual Ice Fishing Extravaganza 16.01.2020 19:08

Our guests today were Jeff Baillif, Event Chair, and Benji Thoennes, Event Co-Chair, for the Brainerd Jaycee’s 30th Annual Ice Fishing Extravaganza. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/15/20: Penny Koehler, Volunteer with Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation 15.01.2020 17:21

Our guest today was Penny Koehler, Volunteer 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 1/14/20: Baxter Police Chief Jim Exsted 14.01.2020 18:55

Our guest today was Baxter Police Chief Jim Exsted. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/13/20: Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman and Brainerd City Engineer Paul Sandy 13.01.2020 16:08

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 1/10/19: Julie Despot and Dan Hegstad 10.01.2020 20:02

Our guests today were Julie Despot, President of the Brainerd Branch of the American Association of University Women, and Dan Hegstad, “Quizard” for the Brain Buster Trivia Challenge. (1-10) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/9/19: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA 09.01.2020 15:53

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 1/8/19: Mr. Tony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs 08.01.2020 12:53

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

Community Focus 1/7/19: Todd Bymark and Kevin Thesing with Lakes Area United Way 07.01.2020 16:17

Our guests today were Todd Bymark, Board Chair, Lakes Area United Way, and Kevin Thesing, Past Board Chair, 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 1/6/20: Kate LePage, Central Minnesota Safe Harbor Regional Navigator, Lutheran Social Service 06.01.2020 16:27

Our guest today was Kate LePage, Central Minnesota Safe Harbor Regional Navigator, 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 1/3/20: Christi Ackley and Kelli Mankowski 03.01.2020 12:09

Our guests today were Christi Ackley, Co-Chair of the Women’s Leadership Fund, and Kelli Mankowski, We Lead Cohort 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 12/30/19: Sara Simon, President of the Brainerd Lakes Curling Club 30.12.2019 17:02

Our guest today was Sara Simon, President of the Brainerd Lakes Curling 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 12/27/19: Chris Von Berge, Melissa Peterson and Chuck Zwilling 27.12.2019 17:35

Our guests today were Chris Von Berge, Little Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director, Melissa Peterson, Charles Lindberg House and Museum Site Manager, and Chuck Zwilling, Ice Fest 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 12/26/19: Sgt. Neil Dickenson and Adam Fulton with Minnesota State Patrol 26.12.2019 19:17

Our guests today were Sgt. Neil Dickenson, Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Trooper, and Adam Fulton, Supervisor, Brainerd Office, 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 12/23/19: Tom Johnson and Tim Houle 23.12.2019 14:09

Our guests today were Tom Johnson, American National Bank President and CEO, and Tim Houle, Crow Wing County Administrator. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/20/19: Kim Finch and Helen Eide 20.12.2019 13:32

Our guests today were Kim Finch, Event Chair for the 5th Annual Happy Hour with a Purpose, sponsored by the Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today, and Helen Eide, Board Member with Jamie’s Purse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/18/19: Patrick Spradlin, Director of the Central Lakes Performing Arts Center 18.12.2019 19:12

Our guest today was Patrick Spradlin, Director of the Central Lakes Performing Arts Center and Producer of the Cultural Arts Series 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 12/17/19: Katy Wasserman and Colton Meyer 17.12.2019 14:15

Our guests today were Katy Wasserman, Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, and Colton Meyer, Woods to Water Real Estate and Best Christmas Ever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/16/19: Tahnee Flowers, Assistant Community Education Director, Brainerd School District 181. 16.12.2019 14:06

Our guest today was Tahnee Flowers, Assistant Community Education Director, 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 12/13/19: Jessica Gangl and Jenny Castle with the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation 13.12.2019 16:39

Our guests today were Jessica Gangl, Brainerd Public Schools Foundation Executive Director, and Jenny Castle, Brainerd Public Schools Foundation Board Member and Big Event Chair. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/12/19: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA 12.12.2019 16:01

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 12/11/19: Mr. Tony Housey and Major Adam Stock with Camp Ripley 11.12.2019 20:04

Our guests today were Mr. Tony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs, and Major Adam Stock, Officer in Charge, Camp Ripley Range Control 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 12/9/19: Jim Thoreen, Interim Brainerd City Administrator 09.12.2019 12:30

Our guest today was Jim Thoreen, Interim Brainerd City Administrator. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/3/19: Lisa Rakotz and Sue Tange 03.12.2019 15:32

Our guests today were Lisa Rakotz , Senior Assistant Aitkin County Attorney, and Sue Tange, Aitkin County Child Protection Social Worker, Retired. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/2/19: Leslie Bouchonville and Betty Doss 02.12.2019 20:12

Our guests today were Leslie Bouchonville, Executive Director of the Northland Family Center and the Pine River-Backus 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 .