Community Focus

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Community Focus episodes

October 23 10-23-26 Community Focus- MnFire
Jen Elleraas, Board Member of MnFIRE, joins to discuss October's Fire Prevention Month and the importance of fire safety and awareness. She also highlights the programs and resources MnFIRE offers to support firefighters, including those preparing for retirement and transitioning out of the fire service.
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7 min
October 22 10-22-26 Community Focus-
Jennifer Lowe, Director of Foundation, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) talks about their upcoming fundraiser entitled, Kaleidoscope, Stories Worth Telling. It's a fundraiser for cancer patients and raises dollars for the hospital's Courage Cabinet. The Courage Cabinet gives monetary gifts of up to $1,000/year to cancer patients to help with anything they may need, like gas cards, grocery store gift cards, help with bills, etc. The event will raise dollars to be put into this fund in support of cancer patients undergoing treatment at CRMC now and in the future.
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11 min
October 22 10-21-26 Community Focus- Central Lakes Performing Arts
Joey Yow, Director of Central Lakes College Preforming Arts highlights the current performances of Sweeny Todd as well as their upcoming Garth Brooks tribute show plus the slate of December holiday shows including the fan favorite Rock & Roll Christmas Spectacular.
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12 min
October 22 10-20-26 Community Focus- Brainerd Lakes Chamber
Sue Galligan, Director of Special Events, Brainerd Lakes Chamber, talking about the upcoming Business After Hours event, Lakes Area Voting Guide, 2027 Visitors Guide sponsorship opportunities and more.
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12 min
October 20 10-19-26 Community Focus- Brainerd Public Schools
Chip Rankin, Superintendent, Brainerd Public Schools ISD 181, visits about the district's Project True North and the plans going forward for the district. Rankin also discussed some of the points of the upcoming levy referendum and invited listeners to some public meetings regarding the impacts of the levy on residents/taxpayers. He invited them to take part in an online survey and thanked the community for its support and input during his first few months in the position. He invited listeners to contact him at any time if they had questions or concerns about the district and its future.
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16 min
October 15 10-15-2025 Community Focus- National Drug Take Back Day
Talia Brodhead, Community Engagement Manager with the Minnesota Prevention & Recovery Alliance and Program Coordinator for the BLADE Coalition, and Jacklin Steege with Crow Wing County Public Health Emergency Preparedness discuss the Care to Prepare workshop and the importance of emergency preparedness for local facilities and the community. Talia previews National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with four convenient drop-off locations throughout Crow Wing County. Learn how to safely dispose of unwanted medications, where to find year-round disposal sites, and why free Narcan kits will be available at all four locations.
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12 min
October 14 10-14-26 Community Focus- Stage North Theatre Company
Mark Oehrlein, Board President and Co-Director, and Gary Hirsch, Director, stop by to preview Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, coming to the Franklin Arts Center October 22–25. They discuss this fast-paced, comedic twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes mystery, what audiences can expect from the production, showtimes, ticket information, and how to catch a performance
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9 min
October 14 10-13-2026 Community Focus- City of Baxter
Brad Chapulis, Administrator, City of Baxter talks about the 2026 road construction season and the projects that are wrapping up for the season. Brad also looked ahead to what was left of the projects to continue in 2027. Additionally, he talked about the status and update to the Highway 371/210 Overpass project and where listeners can go for updated information. Brad also gave an update of new construction projects within the city, including restaurants, apartments, banks and private dwellings.
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16 min
October 12 10-12-2026 Community Focus- City of Brainerd
Brainerd Public Works Director Paul Sandy and City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Jen Schumann join to discuss the winding down of the 2026 construction season and all things city infrastructure. They provide an update on the Highway 210 reconstruction project, review this year's road and infrastructure improvements, and offer a look ahead at projects and priorities for 2027.
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15 min
October 09 10-09-26 Community Focus- Operation Grizwold
Pequot Lakes Mayor Tyler Gardner and Police Chief Mike Davis join to discuss Operation Grizwold, a community-driven effort to make Christmas brighter for families in the Pequot Lakes School District. They share how the program brings the community together through generous donations to help local families enjoy a happier, more memorable holiday season.
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11 min

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"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…