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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 11/27/19: Gary Hirsch, Wendy Degeest and Caleb Pence with the Stage North Theater presentation of “The Snow Queen” 27.11.2019 13:17

Our guests today included Gary Hirsch, Director of the Stage North Theater presentation of “The Snow Queen”, Wendy Degeest, Choreographer and Costumer for “The Snow Queen”, and Caleb Pence, Actor in “The Snow Queen”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/26/19: Brian Lehman, Co-Chair of the Red Kettle Campaign, and Capt. Jeff Curran, Salvation Army 26.11.2019 16:24

Our guests today included Brian Lehman, Co-Chair of the Red Kettle Campaign and Capt. Jeff 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 11/25/19: Tina Herron, Nisswa Chamber of Commerce Board Member 25.11.2019 9:52

Our guest today was Tina Herron, Nisswa Chamber of Commerce 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 11/22/19: Taylor Erickson, Executive Director, Aitkin Chamber of Commerce, and Brian Anderson, Chair for the Fishhouse 5K 22.11.2019 17:34

Our guests today were Taylor Erickson, Executive Director, Aitkin Chamber of Commerce, and Brian Anderson, Chair for the Fishhouse 5K. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/21/19: Sgt. Neil Dickenson, Public Information Trooper, Minnesota State Patrol, and Jamie Hukriede, Maintenance Engineer, MinDot District 3 21.11.2019 20:29

Our guests today were Sgt. Neil Dickenson, Public Information Trooper, Minnesota State Patrol, and Jamie Hukriede, Maintenance Engineer, MinDot District 3. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/20/19: John Thomas, President of Wreaths for the Fallen 20.11.2019 19:26

Our guest today was John Thomas, President of Wreaths for the Fallen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/19/19: Brainerd Lakes Chamber and Confidence Learning Center 19.11.2019 14:40

Our guests today included Trish Reilley, Tourism Marketing Manager at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber, John Landsburg, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Board Member, and Jeff Olson, Executive Director at the Confidence Learning 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 11/18/19: Sarah Porish, Director of Technology, School District 181 18.11.2019 17:10

Our guest today was Sarah Porish, Director of Technology, 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 11/14/19: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA 14.11.2019 17:23

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 11/13/19: Members of Camp Ripley 13.11.2019 17:16

Our guests today included Mr. Tony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs, Sgt. 1st Class Jessica Stiffarm, Camp Ripley Training Support Unit, and Staff Sgt. Jennifer Stiffarm, 114th Transportation Company. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/12/19: Baxter City Administrator Brad Chapulis 12.11.2019 16:51

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 11/11/19: Dick Lyscio, Committee Member for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Brainerd 11.11.2019 10:07

Our guest today was Dick Lyscio, Committee Member for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner 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 11/8/19: Patrick Spradlin, Director of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center 08.11.2019 15:50

Our guest today was Patrick Spradlin, Director of the Central Lakes 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 11/7/19: Mary Sam and Jim Russell with Central Lakes College 07.11.2019 15:55

Today's guests on Community Focus were from CLC to talk Athletics with Mary Sam, Dean of Students, Equity & Inclusion and Jim Russell, Athletic Director and Men's Basketball Coach See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/6/19: Crow Wing County Administrator, Tim Houle 06.11.2019 14:18

Guest on Community Focus is 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 11/5/19: Kim Rollins, Executive Director of the Lakes Area United Way 05.11.2019 12:57

Today, my guest 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 11/4/19: Sarah Aamot, Artistic Director for the Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota 04.11.2019 16:18

Today's guest was Sarah Aamot, Artistic Director for the Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/1/19: Becky Miller and Jim Lease with Wild & Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization 01.11.2019 17:44

Guest today were volunteers Becky Miller and Jim Lease with Wild & Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/31/19: Brainerd Nordic Ski Club President Heather Baird and Vice President Brian Twamley 31.10.2019 9:31

Guest today were from the Brainerd Nordic Ski Club President Heather Baird and Vice President Brian Twamley See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/30/19: The Pink Tie Party with Kathy Buxton, Marian Foehrenbacher, and David Jerahiahson 30.10.2019 15:02

Guests on CF today were in to talk about The Pink Tie Party Kathy Buxton, Founder of the Pink Ribbon Cupboard Marian Foehrenbacher, Oncology Case Mgr. at Lakewood Health System, David Jerahiahson, Director of Essentia Health St. Joseph's Foundation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/29/19: Faith Rono and Ginny Knudson with the Brainerd Zonta Club 29.10.2019 12:39

Our guests today were Faith Rono, President Elect, Brainerd Zonta Club, and Ginny Knudson, Brainerd Zonta Club, to talk about the Annual Zonta Christmas House. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/28/19: Paul Edwards, 6th District Commander, American Legion 28.10.2019 19:31

Our guest today was Paul Edwards, 6th District Commander, American Legion See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/25/19: Arlene Jones and Fallon Ryan with Sprout 25.10.2019 16:23

Our guests today were Arlene Jones with Sprout, and Fallon Ryan, Community Engagement Coordinator with Sprout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/24/19: Sgt. Neil Dickenson, Mark Tauzell and Todd Merwin with Minnesota State Patrol 24.10.2019 21:21

Our guests today included Sgt. Neil Dickenson, Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Trooper, with Mark Tauzell and Todd Merwin, Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Pilots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/23/19: Jennifer Podsiadly and Jill Wittrock with Cuyuna Regional Medical Center 23.10.2019 13:14

Our guests today were Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Charitable Fund Coordinator Jennifer Podsiadly, and Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Oncology Care Coordinator Jill Wittrock. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .