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The big news from last week was the announcement that Austin Area Arts has received a grant from the Hormel Foundation that covers approximately 85% of the Paramount Theatre renovation project. Now work begins on raising the remaining 15%. Also the Austin City Council tabled the proposed cannabis ordinance after concerns were raised over some of the local regulations in the ordinance. The Council...

In this episode I visit with Nancy Schnable at the Discover Austin office and learn about ways that we can all support the Honor Flights for Veterans and also enjoy a great meal. Then it is out to the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Luke Reese introduces us to Chuck Meyer from the Austin Audubon chapter. We hear about the upcoming Christmas Bird count and learn how we can all get involved. Thank you...

In this episode I get the chance to visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin. We talk about the wonderful events of last week and get into the season of giving by talking about the importance of shopping local. Next Bonnie Rietz stops by to talk about the 30th anniversary year of the Flower Basket Program in Austin. We'll talk about how the program works and let you kn...

What a wonderful holiday week! Thanksgiving was all that it could be and more. Here is my weekly recap of the past week and a preview of events coming up this week. Thanks for downloading. www. AustinMN.com

This episode of Wright Here, Right Now dives right into the seasons of events, giving, and snow! First, Nancy Schnable from Discover Austin shares the beginning of an ever evolving list of events for you to attend this holiday season. Then Steve Barrett from the Austin Area Foundation gets us into the giving season with the announcement of the 2024 Grant Recipients from the Austin Legacy Endowment...

For this episode I visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads in Downtown Austin. We get the chance to hear about all the great things that will be happening throughout the holiday season starting with Hometown Christmas on Friday and Small Business Saturday. And then at the Austin Public Library Julie Clinefelter takes time to talk about all the things that the library has to be thankful for. Thanks for...

This weekly review and preview includes Austin City Council news, a look at some events around the area, and some sports; from high school to the pros. www. AustinMN.com

In this episode we talk about Merry Tuba Christmas. Now in it's fifteenth year in Austin, Merry Tuba Christmas shines the spotlight on the low brass players. If you, or someone you know, are a low brass player please consider being part of Merry Tube Christmas. And at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center we'll get to hear more about their holiday plans. Get ready for Merry and Bright Night at...

Today I visit with Austin Utilities to find out about new ways to keep up on your accounts. From utility usage to paying your bill, Austin Utilities makes it easy to keep up on all your information. Then it is off to Sweet Reads Bookstore to hear more about the Winter Art Wander that will take place Thursday November 21 in Downtown Austin. Plus we'll learn about some special events coming up...

Something a little different. Starting today I will bring you a Monday recap of the weekend and a preview of some events coming up in the next week. As this weekend recap progresses I need to hear from you. What do you want to hear about? Upcoming events? News, sports, and weather? Or maybe a feature story or two? Please let me know what you would like to hear. Email me at WrightHereRightNow7@gmai...

In this edition of Wright Here, Right Now we hear from Nancy Schnable and her special guest Cindy Meany, Executive Director of the Hormel Historic Home. We'll find out about their amazing holiday decorations and the wonderful programming that is lined up for the holiday season. Next Steve Barret from the Austin Area Foundation will serve up some alphabet soup for us. No worries, you won'...

 On this edition of Wright Here, Right Now I talk with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Downtown Austin. I learn about a couple of very interesting author visits that are coming up and the Downtown Winter Art Wander that is set to take place Thursday November 21 from 4pm until 7pm. Then I stop in at the Austin Public Library and visit with Julie Clinefelter about a special guest that will be...

On this edition of Wright Here, Right Now I get a chance to visit with Discover Austin and their special guest Bill Geist, Chief Investigator at DMOproz. Bill is in Austin to talk with many of the stakeholders in Austin and Mower County. The idea is to capitalize on all of the great resources that we have around us and work towards an even brighter future. Later I'll visit with Luke Reese at...

How does a book become a library book? This week I talk with Julie Clinefelter, Director of the Austin Public Library, about the process of selecting books to be added to the library collection and also how be get culled out of the collection. I learned quite a bit and I'm sure you will to. I also talk with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin. We talk about a wonderful autho...

Imagine nearly EVERY square inch of your home being filled with Nativity Scenes of various sizes; from nearly life sized to a Nativity scene that is carved into a watermelon seed. That is exactly what you will find at the Nativity House in Austin, MN. In this episode of Wright Here, Right Now I'll be at the Discover Austin office visiting with Helen Holder, who has been collecting Nativity sc...

In this episode I get to share with you some exciting news about an event that has been a long time support for the Hormel Institute. And with this change come a bit of a refocus with the fantastic research done at the Hormel Institute. Next I stop in at Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin. Lisa Deyo shares some big news about Austin's annual city wide reading event. Plus we'll hear...

In this episode I sit down with Nancy Schnable, from Discover Austin, and her special guests. We learn about the latest production at Riverland Community College, Carrie; The Musical. Then it's off to the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to learn more about the advantages of being a Friends of the Nature Center member. As always, thank you for downloading the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. www. A...

On this episode I catch up with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Downtown Austin to hear about a very interesting author visit taking place very soon and also the Trick or Treating event this weekend. Then it is off to the Austin Public Library to find out about a couple of upcoming events and to learn why the library will be closed for two days this week. Finally I talk with Austin Utilities...

On this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast we learn all about the Austin Symphony Orchestra when we visit with Nancy Schnable, from Discover Austin, and her special guest.  Then I talk with Steve Barrett and learn how the Austin Area Foundation strives to continue growing and improving lives in our communities. And then I head out to the Nature Center to hear about a wonder in the night...

On this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I check in with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin. I find our about an awesome book discussion group that will be meeting soon and also a very powerful author visit that will take place in a couple of weeks. At the Austin Public Library I hear about an extensive line-up of events taking place through the end of the month. Th...

In this episode of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I visit with Nancy Schnable from the Discover Austin office. She introduces us to Gina Grundmeier and the Pay It Forward project. They have a major fundraising event coming up on October 19th at the Austin Country Club. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director of the J.C. Hormel Nature Center. It is time for the annual deer hunt at the nature cen...

In this episode of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I talk with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore on Main Street in downtown Austin. Lisa lets us know about a wonderful new book discussion group that is starting up. And we talk about some wonderful local and Minnesota authors. Then Julie Clinefelter stops by with information about some upcoming events at the Austin Public Library. www. AustinMN...

In this edition I get to sit down with Nancy Schnable, from Discover Austin, and learn about a great new event coming up - Shamrock-toberfest! Later I visit with Steve Barrett, Austin Area Foundation Executive Director, to hear about some of the inner working of the Foundation and how they work. And in my last segment I am joined by Luke Reese, Director of the J.C. Hormel Nature Center, and hear a...

In this episode I visit with Julie Clinefelter from the Austin Public Library and learn about some wonderful upcoming programs as well as a very unique Halloween costume exchange program. Then Lisa Deyo from Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin joins me to talk about this incredible store and how it really came to be. www. AustinMN.com

For many years I have been honored to be able to visit with the Austin High School Distinguished Alumni that are being recognized during Homecoming Week. This year I was able to visit with Jeni Beckel Lindberg, Austin High School Alumni & Friends Association, along with Jason Baskin (Class of 2002) and Randy Forster, who is representing Gertrude Ellis Skinner (Class of 1881). We talk about the...