Community Focus

Jennifer Williams, Executive Director of the Equilibrium Epilepsy Group talks about November being Epilepsy Awareness Month in addition to several events taking place this month. Jennifer also previews their community awareness event in January See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Gary Hirsch - Co-Director and Kennedy Niska - Musical Director for the upcoming stage performance by Stage North Theatre of "10 November" that will be taking place at Franklin Arts Center in Brainerd. The play focuses on the mystery surrounding the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior in 1975. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Salvation Army Captains Joyce and Jeff Curran and Brian Lehmen, Co-Chair of the Red Kettle Campaign discuss the 2025 drive including locations, volunteer options, new ways to pay. Along with how and where the funds are distributed to various people in need. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kennedy Niska, Executive Director and Youth Chorale Coordinator and Brian Stubbs, Legacy Chorale Coordinator visit about their upcoming Songs for the Ages Concert series. A 3 show series highlighting over 120 singers with a variety of music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mata Agre and Halie Majerus, WAVE anchor board members discuss what WAVE Young Professionals Network is about as well as some of their upcoming events, thanking their sponsors and guiding potential members on how to reach out and be a part of WAVE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mark Persons, Vietnam Veteran and Jeff McArthur, veteran of Iraqi Freedom join with an overview of all the upcoming events in the Brainerd Lakes area for Veterans Day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Joey Yow, Director of Central Lakes College Preforming Arts highlights the current performances of Dracula as well as their upcoming Prince tribute show as well as the 4 shows of Rudolph in December and the fan favorite Rock & Roll Christmas Spectacular. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kevin Denny, Director of Advancement discusses their upcoming Speaker Series at the Gichi Ziibi Center for the Arts on 10/29 as well as recapping last month's Inaugural Run for The Son. Kevin also talks about the progress of the expansion project at St. Francis church. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jennifer Lowe, Director of Foundation and Community Relations, and Allison Baker, Oncology Operations Coordinator at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, join the show to share details about the upcoming Kaleidoscope event on October 30th. The annual fundraiser supports the Courage Cabinet, which provides financial assistance to cancer patients during their treatment journey. See Privacy Policy at http...

Jodi Kennedy, Principal at Garfield Elementary chats about their Parent Teacher Organization at Garfield as well as the activities they use title funds for. Also encouraging any volunteers to share their talents with any of the area schools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Commander Wayne Harting and Second Vice/Gambling Manager Billy Lowe share mis-conceptions about the current American Legion as well as recruit people to become members of the Legion, Sons of the American Legion or Auxiliary members. Improvements to the Legion building and funds available for child related needs in the community specifically aimed at family of American Legion 255 members. See Priva...

Talia Brodhead and Josh Nelson from the MN Recovery and Prevention Alliance share some information on their Know The Truth prevention program as well as updating on a grant they received in addition to explaining hoe community members get involved with their mission. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Denise Laudenbach and Shawn Hansen visit about the history of Women Who Care as well as educate listeners on the history of the movement in addition to how women are interested can join the Brainerd Lakes chapter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

John Erickson, Brainerd Public Schools Archivist visits about the new exhibits that opened at Brainerd High School along with the current and future exhibits at the Washington Educational Services building. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mike Habighorst, Public Works Director for the City of Brainerd stops in to discuss the ongoing construction projects and their timelines, reminder on fall leaf cleanup and the latest public transit tool, their new scheduling app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jana Shogren, Executive Director and Tedi Russell, Marketing and Community Engagement Manager at Bridges of Hope discuss Operation Sandwich for MEA break as well as the Thanksgiving basket program being open for applicants and they remind the public about the Bridge on 7th open house on November 1st. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Shane Riffle, CEO of the Brainerd Family YMCA about current happenings at the YMCA, including Youth Sports, Adult Activities and a number of Healthy Living initiatives, including Breast Cancer Awareness and Mental Health. They also talked about the upcoming Coats for Kids distribution drive at the mall and High Five Day. Shane also reminded listeners that the Annual Campaign Season is ap...

Guest is Executive Director, Darcy Walkowiak See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tracy Wallin, Marketing Coordinator for the Lakes Area United Way previews the 2025 United Way Chili Cookoff, dubbed the "Wild West Chili Fest" on October 15th at the Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Alex Dominguez, Programs Manager and Kat Emard, Lead Domestic Violence Advocate discuss October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month as well as some upcoming events including October 16th as Purple Thursday in addition to their Pints for a Purpose event on November 19th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Hara Charlier, Central Lakes College President, visits about campus renovations, October being Manufacturing Month and all the options CLC offers, An update on the performing arts calendar and CLC Homecoming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Trevor Pumnea, Executive Director, Northland Arboretum, talks about the latest happenings at the Arboretum. Trevor gave an update on the new Bike Park that was installed last spring, he discussed the possibility of Forest Ice Skating coming this winter to the Arb, weather permitting. Trevor listed a number of classes and events that were taking place at the Arb that the public could take...

Debby Erickson, Crow Wing County Community Administrator visits about the fall online land sale, a new alert to residents warning them about property and mortgage fraud. Inviting the public to participate in the county Pick-A-Mile cleanup program and fall ATV riding restrictions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Joey Yow, Director of Performing Arts at Central Lakes College talks about the tribute shoes to the music of Billy Joel & Elton John, the PRINCE tribute coming in November and the upcoming presentation of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Savannah Winkler Jr/Sr Director at Vacationland Figure Skating Club unveils details to their Learn to Skate season beginning in early October as well as their Spooktacular fundraiser. Savannah also reveals the dates for their 51st Annual Ice Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .