Wright Here Right Now, Discover Austin Minnesota 's Podcast

In this episode I recap some news from the past week Then I sit down with Deputy Mower County Administrator Val Sheedy, City of Austin Planning and Zoning Administrator Holly Wallace, And Impact Austin Director of Community Engagement and Enhancement Nick Novotny to talk about Comp Plan 2045. There will be an open house later this week for you to get a first hand look at the plan and to provide in...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. We fill you in on Merry Tuba Christmas and some of the other special events coming up the holiday season. Then I’ll visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the amazing display of Northern Lights that took place this past week and what causes them to appear. And I will also visit with...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her Special Guest Katie Stromlund, who will fill us in on all the details around the next Downtown Art Wander. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. There’s a lot going on at the library, we’ll fill you in on some special presentations including the next Austin Page Turners event. And I’ll be at Austi...

In this episode I'll take a look at some news items from the past week. Then in the Mower County Government segment I’ll be talking with Derr Ehmke, Public Health Nurse with Mower County Health and Human Services. We talk about drinking water and the importance of maintaining your well and water testing. And in the weekly City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City of Austin Fire Departm...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest, Randy Forster from the Mower County Historical Society. The window to pre-order items from the Christmas in the County Bake Sale is now open. We’ll let you know how to order and more about this year’s Christmas in the County. Then I’ll visit with Luke Reease at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore about the latest collection in the display cases in the back of the store. DedaRay Graber will talk about how she started collecting Peanuts characters, specifically Snoopy. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk about the winners of the staff pumpkin decorating contest, some special events, and th...

In this episode I'll take a look at a couple of news items for the week. Then in the Mower County Government segment I’ll be talking with Kris Kohn, Mower County Human Resources Director, about the County’s Health Program that is beneficial to employees and saves county taxpayers money at the same time. And then in the weekly City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City of Austin Engineer...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest, Nathan Annis from the Mower County Curling Club. This Sunday, November 2nd, is a free learn to curl event. We’ll tell you more about this event and how you can get involved in just a few moments. Then I’ll visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Hundreds of years ago there were some ver...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Loretta Ellsworth   We’ll We’ll talk about a number of her books including a new project set to be released early next year. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk about a number of things including a storyteller who was set to appear at the library this weekend. Unfort...

In this episode I'll take a look at some news items from the past week. And in the Mower County Government segment I’ll be talking with Crystal Peterson and Jennie Crews from Mower County Health and Human Services about the impacts that will be soon felt by participants in the SNAP program in Mower County if the Federal Government shutdown continues much longer. And then in the weekly City of...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Stacy Sizemore, Office Manager and Case Worker at the Austin Salvation Army. As we get deeper into the fall season, the Salvation Army becomes a very busy place. It’s time to sign-up for the Thanksgiving Supplemental Food Bag, Christmas Meal, and Angel Tree for those in need of assistance this holiday season. Then there is also a need for be...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Susan Joyce  We’ll discuss a special event taking place next week where Susan will talk with Seniors about protecting your financial portfolio from the upcoming tariffs. If you are at or near retirement you’ll definitely want to attend her talk. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Li...

In this episode I'll start a look at a couple of news stories. Then in the weekly City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City of Austin Assistant Engineer Andy Sorenson. With all the leaves changing colors and starting to fall, the leaf collection site north of town is now open. We’ll talk about the site and how you can access it . And I will also share some community events that you mig...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and the owners of Gypsy K Consignment and Ice Cream in Downtown Austin. Then I’ll visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay. C. Hormel Nature Center. We’ll talk about some interesting things you’ll soon be able to spot in the night sky. And I’ll visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. We’ll talk about a couple...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest poet Tim Brennan We’ll discuss Tim’s poetry and an upcoming visit to Austin. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. This Thursday, October 16th from 4 until 6, there will be a celebration for Milly The Mill Pond Monster. We’ll share all the details about that event and more.  And then...

Coming up in this episode in my weekly Mower County Government segment I once get the chance to talk with Mower County Auditor/Treasurer Scott Felten. And we’ll be joined by Val Sheedy, Deputy County Administrator. We talk about a possible change coming to the how the Auditor/Treasurer position in the county will be filled in the future. The plan is to make the position appointed rather than elect...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with David Koier; Director of Broadcasting and Media and Peter Theodos; Director of Business Development for the Austin Bruins. We’ll talk about the new season for the Bruins and tell you about some of the special events coming up throughout the home schedule. Then I’ll visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay. C. Hormel Nature Center. We’ll tal...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Jeff Ollman We’ll discuss Jeff’s book Impious: Thoughts on growing up atheist in a judeo christian culture. Then I talk with Courtney Wyant Schmitt from the Austin Public Library. We finally are able to reveal the identity of the creature coming to the area between the Austin Public Library and Mill Pon...

In this episode I'll take a look at a couple of news stories from the past week. Then in my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to talk with Mower County Auditor/Treasurer Scott Felten. We talk about the differences between foreclosure and forfeiture as it applies to properties in Mower County and also the process once a property does go into forfeiture. Then in this week’...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable along with Heather Bose from Austin’s own Superfresh. We’ll talk about plans for special events at Superfresh throughout the fall season. Then I visit with Naturalist Meredith Meloney at the Jay. C. Hormel Nature Center. We’ll talk about the fall curriculum at the Nature Center that teaches all about stream health and...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Lydia Emme Niebuhr. We’ll discuss Lydia’s book Under The Daytime Moon and why it is an important read for those interested in Minnesota history. Then I talk with Courtney Wyant Schmitt from the Austin Public Library. We finally are able to reveal the special surprise event coming to the area between the...

In this episode I take a look at a couple of news items from last week. In my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to talk with Mower County Engineer Mitch Wenum. He talks about the many projects completed this year and also some interesting use of technology used to keep the county roads safe and in good condition. Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable along with Cindy Meany; Executive Director at the Hormel Historic Home. The Hormel Home has long been known for wonderful events to celebrate the holidays. We’ll let you know about some of them and let you know how to purchase tickets. Then I visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Trial rec...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Cary Griffith. We’ll discuss his new book, Rattlesnake Bluff, and learn what is coming next for the Sam Rivers Mystery series. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter from the Austin Public Library. We talk a little about the mystery item that has been hinted at for the last couple of weeks. The reveal is co...

In this episode I'll recap some of the news from the past week. Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Austin City Engineer Steven Lang about not only the large street projects that have been underway this summer but also about quite a few smaller projects the have been completed this year. And later, in the weekly Mower County Government segment, I get the chance to...