Community Focus

Guests Jolie Bray, Clinical Manager at Good Samaritan Society - Home Care & Hospice, and Maggie Chapin, Clinical Admission Specialist, discuss the upcoming Hope Takes Flight: Butterfly Memorial on June 18th. They share how this special event provides families and community members an opportunity to honor and remember loved ones through a meaningful butterfly release ceremony. Jolie and Maggie explain the significance of the event, who can participate, how memorial butterflies can be reserved, and the support services offered through hospice care. They also discuss the importance of remembrance, healing, and bringing the community together in celebration of life.

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Brad Chapulis, Baxter City Administrator, joins to discuss several ongoing projects around the city, including updates on road construction and improvements to local parks. He also talks about how area baseball organizations are making extensive use of Baxter's ballfields throughout the summer weekends. Brad puts out a call for residents interested in serving as election judges for upcoming elections and provides updates on several business developments around the city, noting that projects previously discussed are continuing to move forward into their next phases.

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Brainerd Public Works Director Paul Sandy and City Administrator Nick Broyles join to discuss the city’s construction projects. Broyles also shares updates on a job opening within the city as well as their Dial-A-Ride services.

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Jennifer Lowe, Director of Foundation and Community Relations for Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Foundation, joins Community Focus to preview the upcoming Community Classic Golf Scramble on June 19. Jennifer discusses how proceeds from the event support the Courage Cabinet, a program that provides financial assistance to local cancer patients facing hardships during treatment. She shares ways businesses and individuals can get involved through sponsorships, donations, and participation in the tournament, while highlighting the impact the program has on families throughout the region.

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Paul Preimsberger, Director of Secondary Relations and Narren Brown, Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success join to talk about fall semester as well as how traditional and non-traditional students can apply for scholarships. They also discuss the increase in PSEO students and a couple dates for information on PSEO for homeschool families.

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Debby Erickson, Crow Wing County Administrator joins to provide insight on the response to the Flanders Wildfires from the county perspective. Debby also talks 2026 Primary Election information as well as county road construction and their new community education series at The Center.

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Faith Hamson with United Way, sharing info about their United Way Vision Council, revealing the 14 local agencies the United Way will partner with the upcoming fiscal year. Faith also previews the June 27th Lama Lama Read-O-Rama at the Northland Arboretum. Plus, details on their upcoming Pop-Up Pantry later this week.

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Sharla Fillhouer, President of Nisswa Women's Club and Mary Beth Jones, Fashion Show Committee Chair talk the upcoming Annual Fashion Show hosted by the Nisswa Women's Club on June 18 at Grand View Lodge. They share details about this year's event, including the fashion showcase, luncheon, fundraising efforts, and how proceeds support scholarships and community projects throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area. They also discuss ticket information, volunteer involvement, and the long-standing impact the Nisswa Women's Club has on local communities.

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Leann Plinske and John Grandin join to talk about the programs offered through Let's Go Fishing, including fishing excursions and nature tours that provide outdoor experiences for seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. As Minnesota Master Naturalists, they also discuss the educational aspects of the outings, opportunities for local businesses and organizations to become sponsors, and the ongoing need for volunteers to help make these programs possible throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area.

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Jeremy Allord, Organizer, Brainerd Everything Outdoor Youth Expo talks about the upcoming Expo, a free event at the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds featuring outdoor activities, educational exhibits, food, raffles, and hands-on experiences designed to help kids discover a passion for the outdoors. 

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