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“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about the Salsalicious event happening tomorrow, the Honoring Dakota Project presentations, Business After Hours at Merchants Bank on 4/18, FUEL event on 4/20, and the events happening during Earth Week.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Melanie Tschida, Executive Director of the American Red Cross in Southern Minnesota about blood drives, the Red Cross APP, and the roles volunteers play.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom is joined by Travis Walker, Co-Director of the Lake City Community Choir to talk about inviting all singers to join in the fun of the Lake City Community Choir, and features the choir performing the Lake City Alma Mater.

"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, Emily Foos from Red Wing Arts & Kim Lampe from Downtown Mainstreet presented on upcoming Dakota Project events including April 13th with 2 tours of Ed Buck Memorial Buffalo Project. Council Liaison reports: Arts and Culture-Bridge of Valo...

"Senior Smarts" Sara Fox, Community Relations Coordinator with Goodhue Living talks with Maggie Cook, an attorney with Gorman & Lodermeier in Red Wing, as they discuss senior planning and elder law.

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Sean Patrick speaks with Todd Solberg with Pepin Manufacturing Inc., as they are the Featured Business of the Week with the Lake City Chamber of Commerce!

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Jack Colwell speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about AM Expresso on March 31st, Dakota Nation Events April 3th and 13th, Salsalicious on April 4th, Business After Hours on April 18th, and the next FUEL Event on April 20th.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Jessica Sund, Director of Development and Communication for Channel One Regional Food Bank in Rochester about what they do in Southeast Minnesota, and the Minnesota March Food Share!

“Fridays with Senator Steve Drazkowski” Ava LaRue is joined by Minnesota Republican Senator Steve Drazkowski of District 20 to talk about the high school student unemployment bill, an update on Bayview Nursing Home, and the budget targets have been set.

“Fridays with Representative Pam Altendorf” Ava LaRue is joined by Minnesota Republican House Representative Pam Altendorf of District 20 to talk about ranked choice voting, the nursing home budget in the state, and the 14-hour floor vote for Minnesota being a transgender refuge state.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom is joined by John Brinkman of the Wabasha County Pheasants Forever Chapter to talk about the local Pheasants Forever Gun Raffle and membership social on April 1st from 2-5 p.m. at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club.

"Senior Smarts" Sara Fox, Community Relations Coordinator with Goodhue Living talks with Marie Hlava, a community advocate helping families living with dementia in the Pine Island, Goodhue, and Red Wing area. She is also the cofounder of the Pine Island Memory Café.

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Andy Ferguson, co-owner of Ferguson’s Orchards and the Pepin Heights Store as they are the Featured Business of the Week with the Lake City Chamber of Commerce!

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Jack Colwell speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about Business Of The Year (Non-Profit Division): River Bluff Humane Society, Deer Crest Free Coffee Mondays, AM Expresso March 31st, Food Share Month in March, Salsalicious Raffle Tickets still available, and Martina Wagner new Red Wing School Superintendent.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Katherine Bonine, Executive Director, of Faith in Action in Red Wing about their programs and services, including transportation and visiting.

“Fridays with Senator Steve Drazkowski” Ava LaRue is joined by Minnesota Republican Senator Steve Drazkowski of District 20 to talk about the bill for free lunches in Minnesota schools, and an update on the Bonding Bill vote.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom is joined by Amy Rogness, elementary music teacher at Bluff View School and director of the Lincoln High School Play, to talk about the high school play, “Bad Auditions by Bad Actors” performing on Friday, March 31st and Saturday, April 1st at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, April 2nd at 2 p.m. All performances are at Lincoln High School. Tickets are $7 for adu...

"Minute with Mayor Mike Wilson" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Janie Farrar, City Council President Pro Tem & Council Member At Large, filling in for Mayor Mike Wilson. They talk about public comment, 90 minutes worth, and council discussion and decision concerning Three Rivers Community Action's plans for a 48-unit modest-income housing project near Walmart on Technology Drive, includin...

"Senior Smarts" Sara Fox, Community Relations Coordinator with Goodhue Living talks with the Executive Director of Red Wing Faith in Action Katherine Bonine, and their roll in helping seniors in the community.

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Elizabeth Greenawalt, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce with a thank you to their Business of the Month - Northern Beverage, Shops of Lake City "Art & Plant Market" event on 3/25, Business After Hours at Mount Frontenac Golf Course on 3/30, the Lake City Chamber sponsorship flyer in the Shopper last week, and volunteers need...

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Jack Colwell speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about AM Expresso coming up March 31st, Chamber Awards Winner Salute Building and Redevelopment, the icebreaker on Lake Pepin, FUEL event on March 16th, St. Patrick's Day specials at area restaurants, and the Red Wing School Superintendent finalists announced.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Kim Wojcik, Executive Director, of Pier 55 about their groups, programs, trips, Field of Honor and more!

“Fridays with Representative Pam Altendorf” Ava LaRue is joined by Minnesota Republican House Representative Pam Altendorf of District 20 to talk about what it’s like to be a part of the Legislature, and how community members can get involved in bills and politics.

“Fridays with Senator Steve Drazkowski” Ava LaRue is joined by Minnesota Republican Senator Steve Drazkowski of District 20 to talk about today being the first deadline of three for policy bills, the Goodhue County regional wastewater treatment facility funding, and committee activity this week on taxes.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom is joined by Lake City High School Band Director Eric Stashek to talk about the new instruments funded from donations to the Lake City Music Boosters, summer band program, and the upcoming concert.