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“Lake City Chamber Chat” Bruce Carlstrom speaks with Deb Becker from the Human Resources Dept. of Hearth & Home Technologies about great employment opportunities in Lake City at Hearth N Home, voted once again in 2022 as one the best places to work in Southeastern Minnesota.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Jack Colwell speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about getting out and voting Tuesday, Red Wing Veteran's Programs November 11th, Girls Just Wanna Shop event November 11th and 12th, and Business After Hours November 29th.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Miss Minnesota, Rachel Evangelisto about her activities this summer and fall and the upcoming Miss America competition next month.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom is joined by Lisa Quest, Manager of Lake City’s Hok-Si-La park to talk about the many ways Hok-Si-La part lures guests to spend time in the park from using beach and walking paths to camping cabin rentals.

"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, Stacy Nimmo from Red Wing Ignite gave an update on a Build-to-Scale Grant for 4-million dollars and matching dollars to support local entrepreneurship and innovation, recognition of Leanne Knott, a shared employee of Goodhue County and the City, who re...

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Bruce Carlstrom speaks with Jil Garry, owner of Treats and Treasures store in Lake City and one of the organizers of Lake City’s Doe Day on Saturday, November 5th about the retail and hospitality events in downtown Lake City on Doe Day, the first day of Minnesota’s deer hunting.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Jack Colwell speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about one final manufacturing tour set for November 3rd, AM Expresso November 4th, Business After Hours rescheduled date, Veteran's Programs November 11th, and Girls Just Wanna Shop November 11th and 12th.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Tim Penny, CEO and President of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) about the grants and support they provide and the upcoming annual FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom is joined by Al Thompson, a volunteer with the Lake City Packing for the Weekend food program to talk about Packing for the Weekend’s efforts in providing food children in the Lake City School district for weekends when the school lunch program is not operating.

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Bruce Carlstrom speaks with Elizabeth Greenawalt, Event Coordinator of Lake City Chamber of Commerce about events scheduled for Lake City’s Fall Fest, including the Patton Park Kid’s Fun Zone, and Haunted Hok Si La at Hok Si La Park. And Doe Day on Saturday, November 5.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Jack Colwell speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about Manufacturing Month Tours wrapping up, Trunk or Treat this Saturday, October 29th in downtown Red Wing, and a State Small Business Initiative Program announced by Governor Walz.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Ed Hahn, Director of Marketing & Communications at the National Eagle Center about the upcoming Field Trips, 6 opportunities to see and learn about Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, Tundra Swans and more. Also, other activities going on at the Center this fall.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom is joined by Lake City Mayor Mark Nichols to talk about the appointment of a new council member, city street programming for the future and news about Union negotiations.

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Bruce Carlstrom speaks with Lake City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ed Hoffman about events scheduled for Manufacturer’s Month and the remaining events scheduled for Lake City’s Fall Fest, including the Patton Park Kid’s Fun Zone, the Rotary Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting, Fall Fest Committee fund-raising luncheon and Haunted Hok Si La at Hok Si La Park.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Jack Colwell speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson with a recap of last week’s manufacturing tours, a look at this weeks and next week’s manufacturing tour schedule, and a preview of Tuesday night's Business Expo.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Makayla Beuch, Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator for Red Wing Community Education and Recreation about the fall and winter schedule of activities, including, Recreation Saturdays, open swim, Ghost Walk, Midnight Guided tour, and Parent’s Night Out.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom is joined by Lake City Superintendent of Schools Erick Enger to talk about Fall Sports and activities, and recently-announced retirement of Superintendent at the end of the school year.

"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, Proclaimed Monday, October 10th as Chief Red Wing Day, Fire Prevention Week and the Red Wing Fire Department Open House October 16th, School Referendum presentation by Ann Robertson, Frank Norton and Martina Wagner with the school district, Emily Foos...

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Bruce Carlstrom speaks with Elizabeth Greenawalt, Event Coordinator of Lake City Chamber of Commerce about the Candidate Forum, October 11th and events scheduled for Lake City’s Fall Fest, Patton Park Kid’s Fun Zone, Haunted Hok Si La Park and Business After Hours.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Jack Colwell speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson with a review of this past weekend Fall Arts Festival, Ribbon Cutting Events scheduled for this week, an award for the Red Wing Care Clinic with an event today and Manufacturing Month tours at two businesses this week.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Linda Flanders, Development Coordinator with Hope Coalition about their upcoming 9-1-1 Golf Fundraiser and the services they provide Goodhue and Wabasha counties-Empowering lives (affected by domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, homelessness, & lack of basic needs) through HOPE.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom is joined by Rob Keehn, City Administrator for the City of Lake City to talk about clean up days on Saturday, October 8th, construction of Ohuta Park pavilion, labor negotiations and candidate forum on Tuesday, October 11.

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Bruce Carlstrom speaks with Elizabeth Greenawalt, Event Coordinator of Lake City Chamber of Commerce about the Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 11th and events scheduled for Lake City’s Fall Fest, Events include Kid’s Touch a Truck, Patton Park Kid’s Fun Zone, Haunted Hok Si La and more.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Jack Colwell speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about a preview of the AM Expresso event October 7 at Mayo Clinic Health System, registration now open for the upcoming Business Expo, Fall Arts Festival preview for this weekend October 8-9, and Manufacturing Month (October) information for the Red Wing business community.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Nicky Buck about the Dakota Mural Project: Community Engagement Sessions. Mural will be painted next year and input and engagement sessions begin this month, locations include Elders Center and Red Wing Arts Studio-Pottery Place.