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Senior Smarts - "End Of Year Giving" Debby Bradley, Chaplin of St. Crispin Living Community and Ava LaRue with a 10-15 minute program covering items of interest to area seniors.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom talks with Beth Tomscak and Cailin Richard of the Lake City Port Authority about the introduction of new employees serving the Port Authority, and transition of EDA to Port Authority.

"Minute with Mayor Mike Wilson" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Red Wing Mayor Mike Wilson about the last City Council meeting on November 22nd, New Executive Director at the YMCA Bryan Soper, Planning Commission new member Susan Langer, George Hintz recommendation, walking out with Kim Beise, and the Truth and Taxation meeting on Monday 12/6.

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Lake City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ed Hoffman with a “thank you” for Tree Lighting sponsorship and help, the Sportsman’s Holiday Fair, the Lake City Area Arts Artist of the year and holiday pop up shops, the holiday used book sale and St. Mary of the Lake Christmas Bazaar all happening this weekend.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about the Holiday Stroll recap, the Holiday Wine Tasting this Thursday is sold out, AM Expresso is postponed, on Dec 6thTruth and Taxation Public Hearing and City Budget Meeting, and Business After Hours on Tuesday Dec 14th at Wireless World Verizon.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom talks with Lake City Chamber of Commerce Events and Membership Coordinator Elizabeth Greenawalt about Shop Small Saturday, and Holiday Lighting Event in Patton Park on November 27th.

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Lake City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ed Hoffman about “Mett in the Middle” being postponed, Small Business Saturday this weekend, along with the tree lighting ceremony at Patton Park.

"Good Morning, Good News" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Bob Hawley about the two projects in Red Wing and the new home in Cannon Falls, the need for volunteers, and applications are open for people to apply for a Habitat home.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about a recap of the Business Expo, “Meet in the Middle” being postponed, Old West Main Street is now open, and the Holiday Stroll this week.

Senior Smarts - "Meals on Wheels" Debby Bradley, Chaplin of St. Crispin Living Community and Ava LaRue with a 10-15 minute program covering items of interest to area seniors.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom talks with Elwood Gnotke, one of the organizers of the Community Thanksgiving dinner at Bethany Lutheran Church about the procedures for serving the annual Thanksgiving dinner – take-out and delivery options, and a call for volunteers to help out.

Senior Smarts - "What Is Assisted Living" Debby Bradley, Chaplin of St. Crispin Living Community and Ava LaRue with a 10-15 minute program covering items of interest to area seniors.

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue talks with Lake City Chamber of Commerce Events & Membership Coordinator Elizabeth Greenawalt about the Patton Park tree lighting on "Small Business Saturday", November 27th at 6 PM.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom talks with Lake City Superintendent of Schools Erick Enger about a wrap up of fall school activities, and a preview of activities getting started for the winter season.

"Good Morning, Good News" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Red Wing Downtown Mainstreet's Tracy Hardyman, Chair of the Red Wing Holiday Stroll about the event on November 26th, and all the activities going on - like the Raffle Rumble, Polar Express Experience, live music, and the Lighted Holiday Parade.

"Red Wing Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about a recap of "Girl's Just Want To Shop" weekend, the Business Expo tomorrow, Meet in the Middle on the 23rd, a Save The Date for the Holiday Stroll and Small Business Saturday on the 27th, and job postings on their website.

"Minute with Mayor Mike Wilson" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Red Wing Mayor Mike Wilson about the last City Council meeting, Veteran’s Day, a Memorial Hill flag update, swearing in new police officers in Red Wing, a Port Authority update, a City’s reserve money update, and the Miss Minnesota Send-off.

"Good Morning, Good News" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Elena Byrne from Renewing the Countryside about FEAST! Local Food Network and their Local Foods Event at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester on December 11th, and the Online Market that opens November 14th.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about “Girl’s Just Want to Shop” this weekend, the Veteran’s Day Commemoration at the high school on the 12th, on or before Nov 19th - Old West Main will reopen, and "Save the Date" for the Holiday Stroll on Nov 26th.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom talks with John Hutchinson, President of Destination Lake City about mission and initiatives of non-profit Destination Lake City.

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue talks with Lake City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ed Hoffman with a recap of FallFest & Haunted Hok-Si-La, Doe Days this weekend, Meet In The Middle on the 23rd, and looking forward to the tree lighting at Patton Park on the 27th.

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson about government offices being closed on the 11thfor Veteran’s Day, AM Expresso on November 12th, Girl’s Just Want to Shop Weekend 12th and 13th, Business Expo/Business After Hours at the St. James on the 16th, and Meet in the Middle on the 23rd.

"Good Morning, Good News" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Liz Magill, Executive Director at Hope & Harbor about the opening on November 1st of the Red Wing Cold Weather Homeless Shelter. They will be rotating locations every two weeks at local churches. They are looking for volunteers to staff the shelter and need supplies like snacks, personal hygiene items, sheets, pillowcases, and twin...

Senior Smarts - "St. Crispin - The State of Today" Debby Bradley, Chaplin of St. Crispin Living Community and Ava LaRue with a 10-15 minute program covering items of interest to area seniors.

“Lake Hits Happenings” Host Bruce Carlstrom talks with Jim Schreck, Chairman of Greater Lake City Community Foundation about recent grants awarded, and a new project to reduce sediment flowing into Lake Pepin by resurrecting retention ponds which have been filled with sediment since created many years ago in the effort to reduce run-off.