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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 8/12/19: Brainerd City Administrator Cassandra Torstenson, and Brainerd Community Development Director David Chanski. 12.08.2019 11:35

Our guests today were Brainerd City Administrator Cassandra Torstenson, 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 8/9/19: Viking Festival in Nisswa Julie Guth and Dan Hegstad 09.08.2019 17:00

My guests today were here talking about the upcoming Viking Festival in Nisswa Julie Guth and Dan Hegstad See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 8/8/19: Shane Riffle, Brainerd Lakes Family YMCA and Kalsey Stultz with Crow Wing Energized 08.08.2019 18:57

My guests today were Shane Riffle, CEO of the Brainerd Lakes Family YMCA and Kalsey Stultz 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 8/7/19: Crow Wing County Administrator, Tim Houle 07.08.2019 14:55

My 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 8/6/19: Kim Rollins from United Way of Crow Wing and Cass Counties and Jessica Gangl from Brainerd Public Schools Foundation 06.08.2019 15:42

Our guests today were Kim Rollins, Executive Director of the United Way of Crow Wing and Cass Counties, and Jessica Gangl, Executive Director of the Brainerd Public Schools 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 8/5/19: Sara Pusc, Member of Team Tiny, to talk about a special fundraising event for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, put on by her daughter Ella 05.08.2019 10:39

Our guest today was Sara Pusc, Member of Team Tiny, to talk about a special fundraising event for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, put on by her daughter Ella. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 8/2/19: Jared Griffin and Caitlyn Malin to talk about the 33rd Annual Quilt Auction 02.08.2019 13:54

Our guests today were Jared Griffin, Camp Director at Camp Knutson; and Caitlyn Malin, Program Director at Camp Knutson, to talk about the 33rd Annual Quilt Auction. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/31/19: Taylor Erickson and Brian Anderson to talk about Riverboat Heritage Days in Aitkin 31.07.2019 14:26

Our guests today were Taylor Erickson, Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, and Brian Anderson, Committee Chair for the “Dump Run”, to talk about Riverboat Heritage Days in Aitkin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/30/19: Matt Langer, Sgt. Neil Dickenson and Tom Nixon 30.07.2019 20:03

Our guests today included Colonel Matt Langer, Minnesota State Patrol Chief; Sgt. Neil Dickenson, Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Officer; and Tom Nixon, Towards Zero Deaths Regional 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 7/29/19: Sarah Marshall, Volunteer with Operation Sandwich 29.07.2019 10:52

Our guest today was Sarah Marshall, Volunteer with Operation Sandwich. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/25/19: Erica Bjelland, Program Development Specialist with the Rural Renewable Energy Alliance, and Elise Lanigan, Volunteer with AmeriCorps Vista 25.07.2019 8:53

Our guests today were Erica Bjelland, Program Development Specialist with the Rural Renewable Energy Alliance, and Elise Lanigan, Volunteer with AmeriCorps Vista. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/24/19: Dawn Espe, Lisa Jordan and Maria Ervasti talking about the Sprout Mobile Market and the A’ le cARTe Initiative 24.07.2019 13:53

Our guests today were Dawn Espe, Region 5 Development Commission Planner, and Lisa Jordan and Maria Ervasti, Artists. They talked about the Sprout Mobile Market and the A’ le cARTe Initiative. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/23/19: Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce 23.07.2019 14:51

Our guest today was Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/22/19: Doug Houge, Heather Erickson, R.D. and Chloe Bosaaen with 'Because of Brandon' 22.07.2019 18:48

Our guests today were Doug Houge, Because of Brandon Event Chair, Heather Erickson, R.D., Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Director of Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Educator, and Chloe Bosaaen, Pequot Lakes fifth grader & three time Because of Brandon scholarship recipient. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Community Focus 7/19/19: Jim Berquist, in to talk about the Paddle To The Moon event to support Saving Hearts - Suicide Prevention 19.07.2019 13:43

My guest today is Jim Berquist, in to talk about the Paddle To The Moon event to support Saving Hearts - Suicide Prevention See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/18/19: Penny Koehler and Jim Lease with the Wild & Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Program 18.07.2019 19:29

My guests today were Penny Koehler and Jim Lease, both volunteers from Wild & Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/17/19 Suzy Brannan with the Emily Day Celebration 17.07.2019 10:54

Suzy Brannan here to talk about the Emily Day Celebration See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/16/19: Director of the Pequot Lakes Chamber, Katie Wasserman 16.07.2019 14:24

My guest today was the Director of the Pequot Lakes Chamber, Katie Wasserman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/15/19: Beth Pfingsten, North Central Bee Keepers Association and the 2019 Honeybee Queen, Karli Knopf 15.07.2019 15:08

My guests today were from the North Central Bee Keepers Association, Beth Pfingsten and the 2019 Honeybee Queen, Karli Knopf. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/12/19: Natalie Keane, Event Coordinator with Sprout to talk about the Summer Harvest Dinner 12.07.2019 11:17

Our guest today was Natalie Keane, Event Coordinator with Sprout, to talk about the Summer Harvest Dinner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/11/19: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA, and Heather Kelm, Executive Director of PORT Group Home 11.07.2019 16:38

Our guests today were Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA, and Heather Kelm, Executive Director of PORT Group Home See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/10/19: Tony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs 10.07.2019 13:13

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

Community Focus 7/9/19: Baxter City Administrator Brad Chapulis 09.07.2019 13:29

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 7/8/19: Cassandra Torstenson, Brainerd City Administrator, and Brainerd Park and Recreation Director Tony Sailor 08.07.2019 17:38

Our guests today were Cassandra Torstenson, Brainerd City Administrator, and Brainerd Park and Rec Director Tony Sailor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 7/5/19: John Mateyka, Firefighter with the Mission Fire Department 05.07.2019 10:57

My guest on Community Focus on Friday, July 5th was John Mateyka, firefighter with the Mission Fire Department See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .