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“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Lori Glomski, Executive Director of the Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce about the various activities during the 29th Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival this Friday and Saturday. Highlights include Ice Fishing Contest, Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, live music, local specials, bonfires, and the Grumpy Plunge.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about a “Cash Mob” on Feb. 23rd, AM Expresso on March 4th at Tootsie Toos, Lunch and Learn March 9that Elks, Treasure Island’s masking requirements are lifted, congrats to the new Red Wing Shoe President, new Merchant’s Bank Market President, and welcoming Home Star to mortgages.

"Minute with Mayor Mike Wilson" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Red Wing Mayor Mike Wilson with a recap of the virtual City Council meeting on Monday, the Climate Emergency in Red Wing, openings on Boards and Commissions, the Waste Water Treatment Plan, the Rental License Program, the MSCSE Winds Strings & Brass judging and great news from Universal Music Center.

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Executive Director of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce Ed Hoffman about the Fat Tire ride recap, the Sportsman’s Club ice fishing contest this weekend, and the 150th celebration next week.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Mike Arturi, Executive Director & Founder of Universal Music Center about what goes on at the center, such as music lessons, live performances and more. Also, their 10th Anniversary coming up February 27th.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson with an Annual Meeting recap, Business After Hours at Pearle Vision tomorrow, First Dollar on the 16th, AM Expresso on March 4th at Tootsie Toos, Lunch and Learn March 9th at Elks, and the Downtown Mainstreet Redevelopment Challenge.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom talks with Elizabeth Greenawalt, Events and Membership Coordinator for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about the events happening in Lake City this month.

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Elizabeth Greenawalt, Events and Membership Coordinator for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about the events happening this Saturday for Fab Feb and the new Visit Lake City website.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Miss Minnesota, Elle Mark about her experiences at the Miss America pageant in December, and what she’s up to now traveling around the state promoting her platform of taking care of your mental health, and helping young ladies competing around the state for her job.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about their Annual Meeting tomorrow, the Leadership and Supervisory classes at the college this week, Business After Hours at Pearle Vision on the 15th, and Valentine’s Day weekend specials coming up.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom talks with Jim Schreck, Chairman of Greater Lake City Community Foundation about their annual “Five for Food” initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf.

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Mitch Anderson, Manager with Kelly’s Lakehouse about their ice golf and bonfires at Kelly’s Lakehouse during Fab Feb.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about the Annual Meeting going virtual on Feb 8th, the Awards Banquet in person in April Business After Hours at Pearle Vision on February 15th, congrats to River Valley P&S on their new award, the new pizza at Red Wing Brewery, and Covid information on the Chamber website.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Maureen Nelson, Executive Director of United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha, and Pierce Counties about the February 3rd deadline to apply for Education Grants and the ongoing focus on helping the homeless situation in Red Wing.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom talks with Lake City Mayor Mark Nichols about housing projects under consideration by Planning Commission and Council, Boards and Commissions and Council Work Planning.

"Minute with Mayor Mike Wilson" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Red Wing Mayor Mike Wilson about virtual City Council meetings through February, updates on the homeless and affordable housing issues in Red Wing, a public comment on the possible $6.1 million grant for tourism, a suggestion on having  City Council members join the show, new appointments for boards and commissions, and invi...

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Executive Director of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce Ed Hoffman about the pop-up beach party last weekend, events happening in February – “Fab Feb”, and Chamber Membership – the new printed community resource guide.

Senior Smarts - "Openings - A Job Fit For You?" Debby Bradley, Chaplin of St. Crispin Living Community and Ava LaRue with a 10-15 minute program covering items of interest to area seniors.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Ken Quattrin, Marketing & Communications Specialist with Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity, which serves Wabasha, Olmsted, Dodge, Steele, and Waseca Counties. They discuss their fundraising partnership this month with Treasure Island Resort & Casino, their new Habitat HandyPro home repair program, and the Rochester ReStore.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom talks with Lake City School Superintendent, Erick Enger about events and activities in the school district. Update on Covid-19 protocols.

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Executive Director of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce Ed Hoffman about the pop-up beach party January 22nd, snapshot of Lake City Exhibition at the Art Center opening on the 22nd, postponed the Annual Meeting to April, and visitlakecity.org

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about Business After Hours tonight, Lunch and Learn on January 27th, the Annual Meeting on February 8th going virtual, AM Expresso on February 4th being postponed, Alexa Bjornstad starting this week, and more Covid-19 updates on the Chamber website.

“Good Morning, Good News” Part 1 - News Director Greg Taylor talks with the two leads, Derek Achen and Tayler Butenschoen in the Red Wing High School production of Music Man at the Sheldon Theatre this month. We talked about their characters and the plot of the play. Part 2 - News Director Greg Taylor talks with Chris Warrington with the Winona Flotilla of the Coast Guard Auxiliary about safety ti...

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom talks with Andru Peters, President of Lake City Kiwanis Club about the Kiwanis Club’s efforts to raise money for Lake City Packing for the Weekend program, providing food for the weekend for school children in the Lake City school district.

"Minute with Mayor Mike Wilson" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Red Wing Mayor Mike Wilson about the Organizational Meeting that was held before the Council Meeting on Monday, the reelection of City Council members, working on the homelessness issues in Red Wing, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day presentation on Monday night, public comments and rental inspections, and looking forward to 2022.