Wright Here Right Now, Discover Austin Minnesota 's Podcast

In this episode I start of with some news items for you. Then  in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Austin’s Housing Resource Specialist Joel Rachwitz. There are a number of resources available to help you fix up your house. We’ll discuss some of them and explain who might be eligible for these funds. And I'll wrap things up with some community Calendar items. I would like...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. This week we’ll be joined by Screen Writer Roger Stigliono and Producer Ray Chang. They are working on bringing the production of a feature film to Austin. This past week they have been in town scouting locations for their film. We had the opportunity to sit down with them and learn more about the film and when filming might...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore.  I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with the Co-chair of the Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale, Rose McCarthy. I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend th...

In this episode I share a couple of news items from the past week. Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Austin’s Director of Parks Recreation and Forestry, Jason Sehon. Joining in on our conversation will be the Market Manager of the Cedar River Farmer’s Market Naomi Thompson. With warmer temperatures starting to arrive, it won’t be long before the Farmer’s Market opens for...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Joshua Whalen, the new Executive Director for Matchbox Children’s Theatre. We’ll talk about the future of Matchbox and how he hopes to make that happen. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Luke Reese. This week we’ll get to meet the new Conservation Corps person who will be on site at the nature center for most of this y...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We will be talking with Julie Rutter about her career as a school librarian and how that led to her felt board and puppet creations. I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with Youth Services Librarian Salie Olsen about Comic Com which is coming to the library on Saturday March 14th. I would like to take a quick momen...

In this episode I'll share some news items from the last few days. Then, in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Austin’s City Engineer Steven Lang to talk about the many areas that the city public works department covers. And I'll wrap up with some events on the Community Calendar. Thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. You...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Today we will be Visiting with Chris Trayler, owner of BBQ Bomb LLC. We’ll learn about the different products they offer and plans for a food truck to launch later this spring. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney, Office Manager and Naturalist. Maple Syrup Season is about to get underway...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We will be talking with author Chet Rao. He’ll be talking about his books and also a special meet and greet coming up this weekend. And I’ll also check in with the Austin Rotary Club and learn more about their upcoming trivia fundraising night that will benefit the Read Seed of Mower County. I would like to take a quick moment to...

In this episode I take a look at a couple of news items for the week. Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Austin’s Housing Resource Specialist Joel Rackwitz. We’ll be talking about the Point of Sale Ordinance that will go into effect on March 1st. And I also sit down with Phil Burkart from the Austin Symphony Orchestra. We’ll tell you all about their next concert, American...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Today we will be two members of the Mower County CEO program to talk about a very exciting new game show fundraising experience coming up at the end of February Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. We’ll be talking about the spongy moth and the plan that is being developed to slow thei...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We will be talking with author Angella Nicholson. She’ll be at Sweet Reads this Saturday, She will be talking about her journey from abuse survivor to author. I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. Now that we have passed the midpoint in February, things are really beginning to ramp up at the l...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Today we will be talking about one of the real signs of spring, the reopening of the Dairy Queen. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney. Since it is Valentine’s Day weekend, we'll talk about how birds, animals, and fish find love. As always, thank you for being a large part of the succ...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We will be talking by phone with author Bre Strobel.  She’ll be at Sweet Reads this Saturday, Valentine’s Day, for a word creation event from 10 until 1. I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. The Minnesota Legislature will go into session in the next few days and on Wednesday February 25th thi...

In this episode I'll share some news from the past week. Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Austin’s Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director Jason Sehon. We’ll be talking about the current status of the pickleball courts project, seasonal employment opportunities, and the adopt a tree program. And then some events on the Community Calendar. Thank you for being a lar...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Today we will be talking with Sarah Orth, co-owner of the Sunny Spot in Austin. We’ll find out what let her to purchase a restaurant and what some of the plans are for the future. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about some of the incredible activity happening on the sun and how tha...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We will be talking with author Jess Lourey about her books and the journey from teacher to author. I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. The library has recently added the Hoopla app back onto its website. We’ll talk about the app and some of the wonderful features that it includes. I would li...

In this episode I share some news for the week. Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Austin’s City Administrator Craig Clark. We”ll talk about the tax abatement program, how it works and the impact that it has had in Austin so far. Then some community calendar events taking place over the next few weeks. As always, thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wrig...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Today we will be talking by phone with Holly Jentzen from Momentum Behavior Services. We will be talking about a special sensory friendly bowling event that will take place February 15th. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about how the recent cold temperatures are actually a good thi...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We will be talking by phone with author Pete Gallagher about his book Backwashed, a contemporary crime mystery set in Saint Paul. I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter and Jamie Timm, curator at the Mower County Historical Society about the new display showcasing the history of the Carnegie Lib...

In this episode I take a look at some news items from the past week. Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Austin’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Taggert Medgaarden. We talk about a new program designed to help homeowners who need to have trees removed due to the Emerald Ash Borer infestation and also help with the planting of new trees. And I'l...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest, Zach Morem, Co-owner of the Tendermaid Sandwich Shop here in Austin. We talk about taking over such an iconic eatery and some of the new things coming in the future. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney, Naturalist and Office Manager. We talk about some of the signifi...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We will be talking with author Sallianne Hines about her Jane Austen Fan Fiction books. I also talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library about a multitude of events coming up in the next few weeks. And I’ll be at the Austin Utilities to talk with Melissa Swenson about new rebates that will be available during the up...

In this episode I'll take a look at some news items for the week. Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director Jason Sehon to talk about some of the recreation opportunities that are available throughout the winter months. I'll wrap up this episode with a look at some items on the Community Calendar. As always, thank you for being...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest, LaTia Childers, Co-Executive Director at Austin Area Arts Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. This week he will introduce us to the newest Naturalist Intern Emma Kelsey.  As always, thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now pod...