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 In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Downtown Austin. This week we talk about love and an awesome event coming up on Thursday February 13th. Then I’ll check in at the Austin Public Library and visit with the library’s Technology Director about some upcoming events and special help with your technology, should you need it. Thanks for Choosing the Wright Here,...

This week's recap includes an interesting art opening and an opportunity for musicians, artists, and vendors to be part of the Taste of Nations slated for Saturday May 17 at Bandshell Community Park. Plus a rundown of the week in sports. Then I get the chance to visit with Mower County's Engineer Mitch Wenum and Assistant County Engineer Denny Zwiener. If you have ever wondered what coun...

What do Austin Parks, Bird Flu, the music of CCR and Chicago, and Broadway all have in common? These are the subjects we get into in this episode. First I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin. As many of you know, bringing in tourists to Austin, whether it is individuals, families, or groups, is what Discover Austin is focused on. The job is a bit easier because Austin has some in...

 In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin. We’ll talk about some of the many new books coming out in the next few weeks and some very unique gifts that are available as well. Then I’ll check in at the Austin Public Library for a conversation with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll recap last weekend’s puzzle-palooza and also look forward to a number of very...

A quick update on news and sports from the past week and then a conversation with Micah Peterson from the Mower County Soil and Water Conservation District about their annual tree program. www. AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We talk a little about the Friends of the Nature Center Annual Meeting, which is taking place this weekend, and also about the impacts of the emerald ash borer infestation, both at the Nature Center and across the city, and what actions are being taken to mitigate the damage and remove dead trees. Then a visit wit...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Downtown Austin. With spring just around the corner, many of your favorite authors are coming out with new material. Now would be a great time to stop in and pre-order the next book from your favorite author. Then a visit with Julie Clinfelter at the Austin Public Library. The last couple of weeks the library has hosted so...

Some interesting news to recap this week along with a very busy sports calendar. Then I get to visit with the Mower County Assessor and the Mower County Lead Appraiser. We'll find out about the importance of these two positions. Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. www. AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin. We’ll talk with the Spam Museum. There’s a lot of history to tell and we’ll dive into some of what you’ll see and discover at the Spam Museum. Then Luke Reese from the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center will talk about some of the very interesting things you can see in the sky, especially on a very cold winter day. Like what is a &a...

In this episode I take a look at Lake Superior State University's annual list of words and/or phrases that they believe should be banished from everyday use. While not an official list that someone might actually take action on, it does give some insight into how easily we tend to overuse words and phrases. Then I'll talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library about some won...

In this episode I recap some of the news from the past week, update some sports and also sit down with some special guests to talk about the Comprehensive Plan 2045 and learn about an open house that you can attend to find out more about the plan. I also wrap up this episode with some community events taking place this next week. Thank you for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. www. Aust...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin. Her special guest today is Brytnie Carolan from the Spamtown Robotics Tournament taking place in just over a week. You’ll learn a little about robotics and even how you could get involved in the tourney and help the students out. Steve Barrett from the Austin Area Foundation will be here to talk about the committee structure...

This episode features a conversation at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Downtown Austin. Lisa Deyo talks about a number of special events coming up in the next few weeks and some new books available from some of your favorite authors. Then a talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. Things are ramping up at the library with some fun programming in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for choo...

I thought for sure this recap of last week would include a Vikings division championship. But it was not to be. Instead I let you know about some news coming up, recap the week in sports, and talk about some events coming up. Thanks for downloading this weekly recap. www. AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin. Her special guest this week is Dr. Joey Page, Superintendent of Austin Public Schools. We’ll talk about the state of the district and highlight some of the awesome programs available to students in the district. And then a conversation at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Kelly Bahl will be sharing with us some of the reasons...

Happy New Year!! Here's to an awesome 2025! In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore on Main Street in Downtown Austin-. Being a new year, we all have the opportunity to write the next chapter in our own personal stories called 2025. Maybe this year you’ll discover a new favorite author or just find an awesome book. Sweet Reads can certainly help with that. We’...

As the year winds down we find out that there will be an opportunity for everyone to have some input on the city county comprehensive plan. Also changes to some postal service rates and something fun to do on New Years Day. I'll recap the week in sports and give you an idea of what to do with your natural Christmas tree when you are done with it for the season. Plus news on how this Monday re...

This week's Friday episode includes some looks at the past year and a look forward to the new. First, at Discover Austin, Nancy Schnable and I get a chance to chat with Austin Mayor Steve King. We talk about what a great year it has been for Austin in 2024 and look forward to 2025. Next I visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. The Foundation is preparing for their annual even...

In this episode I visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin. It has been an incredible holiday season and now is the time to share some thanks. Then it is off to the Austin Public Library for a special conversation. I get the chance to visit with some of the staff and get to hear about some of their favorite reads from 2024.  And then it is a visit with the Hormel Institute....

Setting the 2025 Tax Levy, the 4th Street NW Eastbound I-90 ramps reopening and lots of sports. It's all in the weekly recap and preview. www. AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We are quickly approaching the shortest day of the year, the Winter Solstice. The actual moment of the winter solstice will occur at 3:20 Saturday morning Central time. And then, very slowly, our days start getting longer. However, our coldest days still lie ahead. Luke will explain why it is that we don’t start w...

This episode is all about gifts and giving back.  I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin. We’ll talk a bit about all the great items still available for last minute gift giving. Then I’ll stop in at the Austin Artworks Center to talk with Tom Robbins, the new Executive Director of Austin Area Arts. We’ll talk about Tom’s background, the Paramount Theater renova...

Here is your weekly recap of some news events, sports scores from last week and a look ahead at some events taking place this next week. www. AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be catching up with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin. She will introduce us to Logan Mann, Director of Student Life and Director of Athletics at Riverland Community College.  Also I’ll talk with the J.C. Hormel Nature Center and we'll learn about how birds that stay in this area survive during the harsh winter. And then a conversation with Steve Barrett from the Austin A...

In this episode I visit with the Hormel Institute and Brian Hale. Brian talks about the concept of planned giving. How creating a giving plan now can help create a legacy for your family and also help further the research at the Hormel Institute. Next a visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. If you are looking for that perfect gift for the book lover in your life or maybe a quirky and uniq...