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"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Heather Thomas with the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about how starting January 1st you can register for Tour de Pepin on June 1st, also get an Early Bird Special on Y-Knot Tri registration which will be held August 10th. Chamber office reopens Tuesday, January 2nd.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom is joined by Bonnie Sandberg, Program Coordinator for Wabasha County Elder Network to talk about their mission and programming of Elder Network, providing assistance and services to people 55 years and older.

“Good Morning Red Wing” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Brooke Samuelson, Red Wing Ignite Outreach & Communication Director about the upcoming Ignite Cup, and what they do in our community and beyond.

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Elizabeth Greenawalt, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about 2024 event dates are set, getting your last minute Chamber Bucks for stocking stuffers, and the Chamber office closed next week.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Jack Colwell speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about Chamber Buck$ and giveaway promotion, salute Julie Malyon as the Unsung Hero Of The Year, office closed next Monday and Tuesday, and Business After Hours rescheduled to December 27 at Bella Casa.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Ed Hahn, Marketing Manager for the National Eagle Center about the ongoing Bald Eagle count, Golden Eagles, their live Eagle Cam and more.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom is joined by Lake City Superintendent of Schools, Ariana Wright to talk about events in the Lake City School District including a January 10th presentation of a Suicide Awareness movie entitled “My Ascension” followed by a panel discussion featuring Lake City High School alumni, Eric Sievers, who is the Executive Director of Hiawatha Valley Mental Health...

"Minute with Mayor Mike Wilson" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Red Wing Mayor Mike Wilson with a recap of the City Council meeting on Monday, introduction of new Red Wing Public Library Director Dan Brower, presentation by Red Wing Area Seniors Executive Director, Kim Wojcik requesting Council support for a ADA-Accessible community garden at Featherstone Park, Human Rights Commissi...

“Good Morning Red Wing” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Nicolle Mechelke, Executive Director for the United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha and Pierce Counties about their programs like Packing for the Weekend, United 365 and more.

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Elizabeth Greenawalt, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce with a thank you for Walk Down Holiday Lane last weekend, a reminder to shop local for the holidays, and to sign up to host a Business After Hours in 2024.

“Good Morning, Good News” This week, we hear from U.S. Senator U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, about legislation concerning high speed internet & bipartisan support to protect access to AM radio.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom is joined by Jim Menting of Lake City Kiwanis Club, and Pastor Orin Sandberg of Valley View Assembly of God Church to talk about the Annual Kiwanis Holiday Toy project and Valley View Assembly of God Church annual Christmas program.

“Good Morning Red Wing” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Marc Gerken, Retired U.S. Navy & Goodhue County Coordinator for the 2023 Marine Corps Toys for Tots about the toy drive and how you can help give a child a big smile for Christmas!

"Minute with Mayor Mike Wilson" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Red Wing Mayor Mike Wilson with a recap of the City Council meeting on Monday, introduced three new employees with the Public Works Department, Spencer Hardy, Will Langhans and Noah Schutz, Public Comment, Council Liaison Commission Reports, Board and Commission Appointments, Consent Agenda approved, and approved motion...

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Elizabeth Greenawalt, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about Tuesday Trivia at Kelly's Lake House, Breakfast with Santa and Walk Down Holiday Lane this Saturday the 9th, and a reminder about Chamber Bucks!

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Jack Colwell speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about Coffee & Conversation December 7, Wine Tasting Tix still available for December 7, Ignite Open House December 7, Chickadee Santa Visit December 9, Business After Hours December 12, Bell Ringing December 15, Welch Village open for skiing, and Chamber Bucks.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Nicolle Mechelke, Executive Director for the United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha and Pierce Counties! We chat about their programs like Packing for the Weekend, United 365 and more.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom is joined by David Zahn – Director of “Hot Flashes” music group, as the Hot Flashes will be performing on December 2 at 7 p.m. at the Wide Spot Performing Arts Center in Wabasha.

“Good Morning Red Wing” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Michelle Leise, City of Red Wing Community Engagement Facilitator about the results of September’s community survey, including results like these: “eighty-five percent rate the City of Red Wing as either “excellent” or “good” as a place to raise children; eighty-eight percent rate the City the same way as a place to retire. Ninety-five p...

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Elizabeth Greenawalt, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce with a thank-you to all who participated in Light Up Lake City last Saturday, voting for best decorated business runs now through December 9th, Business After Hours this Thursday, and Chamber Bucks for the holidays!

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Jack Colwell speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony November 30th, Happy Birthday Marian Fitschen of the Chamber November 30th, Am Expresso December 1st, Coffee & Conversation December 7th, Business After Hours December 12th, Bell Ringing by the FUEL group December 15th, and Chamber Bucks!

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Jessica Sund, Director of Development and Communications for Channel One Regional Food Bank. We chat about food insecurity in SE Minnesota and how they are helping our food shelves.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom is joined by Lake City Mayor Mark Nichols to talk about thankfulness, love and compassion of community and share upcoming events of the holiday season.

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue is joined by Heather Thomas from the Lake City Chamber of Commerce to talk about Light Up Lake City is this Saturday, Business After Hours next Thursday night, and Thanksgiving holiday hours at the Chamber this week.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Jack Colwell speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about the Chamber closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving, Happy 14th Anniversary to Marian Fitschen-14 years with the Chamber, Holiday Stroll Friday, Small Business Saturday November 25, Chamber Bucks, and AM Expresso December 1 at Goodhue Living.