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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Her special guest this week is Gema Alvarado-Guerrero from the Hometown Food Security Project. We talk about an upcoming night called ‘A Work of Art’ at the SPAM Museum. Then I visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the cycles that trees go through and how they de...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore as she shares information about the Downtown Art Wander coming up on Thursday, April 3rd. Lisa also tells us about the new Sweet Collections Museum display that is being put in this week. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk about some special events coming up including the Friends of the...

In this episode I recap some of the news and sports from this past week and then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to learn about PSAP and the important role the dispatchers play in our county. I’ll be talking with PSAP Supervisor Tracy Hauschildt and Mower County Sherriff's Department Chief Deputy Dave Pike. Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast....

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Her special guest this week is Shaun Mcalister, Regional Vice President for Prime Hotel Properties. We’ll talk about how the conversion of the Austin Convention Center and Hotel to Hilton/Doubletree has been going and what to look for in the future. Then I visit with Avery Wickham, a Naturalist Intern at t...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore as she introduces us to author Amy Lynn Green. We’ll also talk a little about the Downtown Art Wander coming up on April 3rd. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk about some special events coming up including the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale which will take place in just over of w...

In this episode I recap some news and sports from last week and then in this week's Mower County Government segment I get the chance to visit about  the Mower County Wellness on Wheels program. Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. www. AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Her special guest this week is Ben Klankowski from the Knights of Columbus. The Knights have a number of events going on that help support Pacelli Catholic Schools. We’ll hear all about them in just a few moments. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Registration for s...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore about some very exciting events coming up, including an Art Wander and an author visit for next week. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We recap Comic Con from this past weekend and talk about some special events coming up including the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale which will take plac...

In this episode I recap some news and sports from last week and then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to visit about  the Mower County Sentence To Service program. www. AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Her special guests this week are Willie Granholm and Paul Overocker, coaches of the Austin Pee Wee A team that is in Moorhead this weekend for the State Pee Wee A Tournament. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about Bonsai trees and a great opportun...

 In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore about some very exciting events coming up, including Nerd Nite and another author visit. Then I visit with Salie Olson at the Austin Public Library. We talk about Comic Con coming up on March 15th.. It’s your chance to visit with Star Wars Characters and meet Drew Brockington, Author and Illustrator of Catstronaughts, make c...

In this episode I recap some news and sports from the past week and then for our weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to visit about  Mower County Emergency Management. I met with Amy Bramwell, Mower County Emergency Manager to get some insight to all that her job entails.  Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. www. AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Her special guest this week is Chris Amy, head coach for the Riverside Figure Skating Club, which will be celebrating their 50 year anniversary with their annual show this year called the 50th Golden Jubilee. We’ll find out more about dates, show times, and ticket prices for the show. Then I visit with Luk...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo and her very special guest, Author Allen Eskens. Allen was in town for a book presentation at the Austin Public Library last week and we were able to visit with him about his book and learn a little about his writing process. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk a little about Allen Eskens visit and then some real...

In this episode I take a look at some events that are taking place this week and then for our Mower County Government segment  I’ll be visiting with Rod Streich and Ty Lendt from the Mower County Veterans Services Office. Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. www. AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Her special guest this week is Bob Rosel from the Austin MN Area Pickleball Association. We’ll talk about how Austin does not have any designated pickleball courts and the current effort to create courts here in town. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We’ll talk a l...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore about the many events coming up at Sweet Reads including tonight’s presentation with Allen Eskens which is being held at the Austin Public Library beginning at 6:30. Then I visit with  Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library  about all the programming they have coming up including Comic-Con and the used book sale. And...

In this episode I have a recap of some news and sports from the last week. And  then for our Mower County Government segment  I’ll be visiting with Craig Gwin , a social worker with Mower County Health and Human Services. He’ll be talking about a fatherhood support group he started here in Mower County and how that program is now expanding. Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. w...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable and her guest Geoff Smith from Austin Rotary. We’ll be talking about Rotary Trivia Night that will take place March 22 at the Hormel Historic Home. Then I’ll be at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center talking with Luke Reese about how insects and critters adapt to survive when temperatures dive below zero. And I also talk with Steve Barrett at the Au...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Downtown Austin. Joining us for our conversation will be author Sarah Stonich. We'll talk about Sarah’s books, future projects , and the writing process. Then I’ll be at the Austin Public Library to visit with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll talk about Minnesota Legislative Library Week, a time when library advocates can adv...

In this episode I recap some of the news and sports from the past week and then for our Mower County Government segment  I’ll be visiting with Pam Kellogg with Mower County Health and Human Services and Brandon Moseng, a peer recovery specialist with recovery is happening. We’ll be talking about the opioid crisis in Mower County and steps being taken to turn things around. Thanks for choosing the...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin and her special guests to talk about the upcoming Honor Flight for some local veterans and a spaghetti dinner fundraiser this weekend to help cover some of the expenses. Then I’ll be talking with Kelly Bahl at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. They have a very special celebration coming up on February 22nd and everyone is invit...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Downtown Austin. We’ll look forward to the Music Meander coming up this Thursday and we’ll meet a special guest who wants you to sit down and write about trees. Then I’ll drop in at the Austin Public Library for a conversation with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll find out about the Friends of the Austin Public Library blind date...

In this episode I'll recap some of the news and sports from last week. And then in this week's Mower County Government segment I get the chance to visit with Mower County District 2 Commissioner Polly Glynn. We talk about what a County Commissioner does and some of Commissioner Glynn's favorite parts of the job. Then I talk with Gina Grundmeier about this year's Pay It Forward...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guests this week are four talented young ladies from the Mower County CEO program. They stopped by to fill us in on a very special concert coming up in two weeks: Local Legends; featuring Martin Zellar, Molly Kate Kestner, and Riley Olson. We also take some time to learn about the businesses these young people...