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Community Focus
"Community Focus" is the longest-running locally produced, community affairs program in the Brainerd area. Hosted by Tess Taylor and Eric Grant, Community Focus has covered everything from arts and entertainment to issues concerning health, public safety, education, and much more. If it’s happening in the Brainerd Lakes Area, it’s on Community Focus.
Episodes
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10-07-2025 Community Focus - The Center in Brainerd
Guest is Executive Director, Darcy Walkowiak See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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10-06-2025 Community Focus- United Way
Tracy Wallin, Marketing Coordinator for the Lakes Area United Way previews the 2025 United Way Chili Cookoff, dubbed the "Wild West Chili Fest" on October 15th…
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10-03-2025 Community Focus- Relationship Safety Alliance
Alex Dominguez, Programs Manager and Kat Emard, Lead Domestic Violence Advocate discuss October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month as well as some…
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10-02-2025 Community Focus- Central Lakes College
Hara Charlier, Central Lakes College President, visits about campus renovations, October being Manufacturing Month and all the options CLC offers, An update on…
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09-30-2025 Community Focus- Northland Arboretum
Trevor Pumnea, Executive Director, Northland Arboretum, talks about the latest happenings at the Arboretum. Trevor gave an update on the new Bike Park that was…
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10-01-2025 Community Focus- Crow Wing County
Debby Erickson, Crow Wing County Community Administrator visits about the fall online land sale, a new alert to residents warning them about property and…
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09-26-2025 Community Focus- CLC Performing Arts
Joey Yow, Director of Performing Arts at Central Lakes College talks about the tribute shoes to the music of Billy Joel & Elton John, the PRINCE tribute coming…
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09-25-2025 Community Focus- Vacationland Figure Skating Club
Savannah Winkler Jr/Sr Director at Vacationland Figure Skating Club unveils details to their Learn to Skate season beginning in early October as well as their…
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09-23-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Lakes Chamber
Sue Galligan, Director of Special Events for the Brainerd Lakes Chamber discusses upcoming events including Business After Hours, classes on MN Paid Family…
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09-22-2025 Community Focus- Smiles For Jake
Executive Director of Smiles For Jake, Sarah Smith previews the 3rd Annual Gravel Pit Golf Tournament benefiting Smiles For Jake happening on October 2nd…
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09-19-2025 Community Focus- The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes
Executive Director of The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes previews the Fishing to End Hunger event as well as educating listeners on the mobile food…
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09-18-2025 Community Focus- Crow Wing Energized
Community Health Specialist Rena Bolt and Talia Brodhead- Program Coordinator for BLADE Coalition preview the 4th Annual Recovery Walk at Kiwanis Park. They…
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09-17-2025 Community Focus - Nisswa Lions Charity Golf Scramble
Guests are Nisswa Lions Members Dale Christensen and Joe Laudenbach See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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09-16-2025 Community Focus - Brainerd Lakes Chamber
Guest is Cindy Myogeto, Director of the Crosslake Chamber See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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09-15-2025 Community Focus- ISD 181 Early Childhood
ISD 181 Early Childhood Principal Martha Smithson and ECFE parent Brooke Falk join to preview early childhood classes, upcoming family outings, hands-on…
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09-12-2025 Community Focus- Coats for Kids Drive
Tiffany Stenglein- Lunch Buddies Coordinator from the YMCA and Carla Bahr, Owner of Anderson Cleaners talk about the 2025 Coats for Kids drive including drop…
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09-11-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Family YMCA
CEO Shane Riffle discusses the Y's involvement in the upcoming Choose Kindness even on October 7th as well as an update on their fall sports programming. Shane…
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09-10-2025 Community Focus- Camp Ripley
Tony Housey, Public Affairs of Fort Ripley talks about the latest vehicle and equipment upgrades at Camp Ripley as well as their upcoming open house on…
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09-09-2025 Community Focus- City of Baxter
Baxter City Administrator, Brad Chapulis joined and discussed the progress on a city budget, an update on Clearwater Park as well as several road construction…
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09-08-2025 Community Focus- 4 Wheelin' for Kids with Cancer
Event Chair Sheila Avenson shared some of the history about the event held at the Miller- Black Bear Train in Ironton on September 27th and how funds are…
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09-05-2025 Community Focus - Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts - "Annie"
Guests are Director, Nancy Waller and Actors Barb McColgan and Carrie Walker See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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UPDATED 09-03-2025 COMMUNITY FOCUS - Crow Wing County
Guests Crow Wing County Administrator, Debby Erickson and Crow Wing County Attorney, Don Ryan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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09-04-2025 Community Focus - Central Lakes College
Guests are Jon Aga, Associate VP of Advancement and Erich Heppner, Director of Student Life See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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09-02-2025 Community Focus- Lakes Area United Way
Tracy Wallin, Marketing Coordinator for Lakes Area United Way recaps the recent Stuff-A-Bus event as well as the upcoming United Way Chili Cook-Off coming up…
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08-29-2025 Community Focus- Lakes Area Yoga
Lakes Area Yoga Association Board Members and Teachers Jane Peterson and Sandy Kaplan talk about the history of LAYA as well as their upcoming 30th Anniversary…
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08-28-25 Community Focus- Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair
Purva Watten joins and shares an update on the 52nd Annual Arts & Crafts Fair that will take over downtown Little Falls on September 6th and 7th. See Privacy…
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08-27-2025 Community Focus - Relationship Safety Alliance
Guests are Alex Dominguez and Cindy Westberg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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08-26-2025 Community Focus - Brainerd Lakes Chamber
Guest is Sue Galligan, Director of Special Events See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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08-25-25 Community Focus- Actors Repertory Theatre
Co-Founders Patrick Spradlin and Curtis Jendro discuss their upcoming "Buffet of Plays" featured next month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
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08-22-2025 Community Focus - Walk To End Alzheimer's
Guest is Marissa Franzen, Ambassador Family for this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's Brainerd Walk See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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08-21-2025 Community Focus- Crow Wing Energized
Guests Rena Bolt, Community Health Specialist with Essentia Health and Kelli Johnson, the SHIP Coordinator with Crow Wing County talk about the upcoming…
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08-20-2025 Community Focus- CRMC Championship
Guests were Jennifer Lowe, Director of Foundation and Community Relations along with CRMC Championship Tournament Director, Jack Wawro discussing all things…
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08-19-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Chamber WAVE
Guests were Board Members Haley Majerus and Paul Agustinack talking about their Speed Networking event and the WAVE Gala where they will honor the next "4…
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08-18-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Public Schools
Peter Grant, Superintendent of schools talks about the upcoming open houses as well as the anticipation of another school year. Activities Director Jack…
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08-15-25 Community Focus- Horizon Health
Our guest is Lisa Atkinson, Director of Grants and Donor Relations at Horizon Health in Pierz. Lisa shares details on the upcoming Horizon Health Golf Classic…
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08-14-2025 Community Focus - Brainerd Family YMCA
Guest is Jenny Holmes, Marketing Director See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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08-13-2025 Community Focus- Camp Ripley
Camp Ripley public relations guru Tony Housey discusses the latest drills being preformed as well as their State Fair appearance and a reminder on Camp's Open…
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08-12-2025 Community Focus- City of Baxter
Police Chief Matt Maier joins to talk about extra enforcement out on a high traffic weekend, archery hunting rules within city limits and school bus safety…
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08-11-2025 Community Focus- City of Brainerd
Brainerd Fire Chief Tim Holmes joins and discussed the need for more paid, on-call firefighters and Public Works Director Mike Haibghorst talks about the grand…
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08-08-2025 Community Focus - Crow Wing Master Gardeners
Guests are Brittany Goerges - Crow Wing Master Gardener Volunteer Program Coordinator and Dan Lee - Crow Wing Master Gardener Volunteer See Privacy Policy at…
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08-07-2025 Community Focus - Central Lakes College
Guests are Nick Heisserer - Dean of Career & Technical Programs and Paul Primesberger - Dean of Enrollment Management & Student Access See Privacy Policy at…
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08-06-2025 Community Focus- Crow Wing County
Crow Wing County Administrator Debbie Erickson discusses the Emergency Warning test on 8/6 as well as an update on the long range transportation plan they…
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08-05-2025 Community Focus - Lakes Area United Way
Guest is Tracy Wallin, Marketing Coordinator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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08-04-2025 Community Focus- Camp Knutson
Camp Director- Jared Griffin and Volunteer Brenda Peterson talk about Camp Knutson's upcoming 39th Annual Quilt Auction See Privacy Policy at…
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08-01-2025 Community Focus - Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today
Guest is Becky Hale, Chairperson for Flock Your Friends Fundraiser See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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07-30-2025 Community Focus- Smiles for Jake
Guests were Sarah Smith, Executive Director, Smiles for Jake long with Cassidy and Ana about the Miles for Smiles event (formerly Race for Grace), taking place…
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07-31-2025 Community Focus- Project New Hope
Guests were Lakers Lions members Jim Fraser and Ken Baalson they discussed the 17th Annual Project New Hope/Mike Wilder Golf Tournament coming to Crosswoods…
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07-29-2025 Community Focus- Let's Go Fishing
Guests are Ron Plinske and Julie Kletcher, Board Members and Volunteers with Let's Go Fishing talking about how the public can benefit from their organization…
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07-28-2025 Community Focus- Crow Wing County- BLADE
Guests are Kara Terry, the Director of CWC Social Services and Richard Grundtner, the Chemical Health & Housing Teams Lead and BLADE Coalition founders…
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07-24-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Community Action
Executive Director of Brainerd Community Action and Mayor of Brainerd, Dave Badeaux along with Former Brainerd Community Action Board Member Bill Satre discuss…
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07-22-2025 Community Focus- Blue Ox Business Academy
Paula Chapulis , Director of Blue Ox Business Academy with the Brainerd Chamber discusses the offerings of their Leadership Experience along with updates on…
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07-21-2025 Community Focus- ISD 181
IDD 181 Executive Director of Schools- Kari Ross and the district's Director of Teaching and Learning, Christina Lundgren discuss summer school, a change to…
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07-18-2025 Community Focus - Wild & Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Program
Guest is Grace Frickenstein, Wildlife Program Coordinator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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07-17-2025 Community Focus - Crow Wing Energized
Guests are Kelli Johnson - SHIP-Statewide Engagement Improvement Partnership/Crow Wing County and Talia Brodhead - Community engagement Coordinator for MN…
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07-16-2025 Community Focus- Emily Day
Emily Day Board member Suzy Brannan, highlights the event, including food, music, parade, fireworks and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
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07-15-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Chamber
Max Walter and Alex Bitter from Wave Young Professionals Network talk about their future events and explain how their group and the Brainerd Chamber are…
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07-14-2025 Community Focus- City of Brainerd
Guest is Brainerd City Administrator Nick Broyles discussing city construction projects, new code enforcements as well as fall recreation opportunities. See…