Community Focus

Commander Wayne Harting and Second Vice/Gambling Manager Billy Lowe share mis-conceptions about the current American Legion as well as recruit people to become members of the Legion, Sons of the American Legion or Auxiliary members. Improvements to the Legion building and funds available for child related needs in the community specifically aimed at family of American Legion 255 members.

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Talia Brodhead and Josh Nelson from the MN Recovery and Prevention Alliance share some information on their Know The Truth prevention program as well as updating on a grant they received in addition to explaining hoe community members get involved with their mission.

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Denise Laudenbach and Shawn Hansen visit about the history of Women Who Care as well as educate listeners on the history of the movement in addition to how women are interested can join the Brainerd Lakes chapter.

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John Erickson, Brainerd Public Schools Archivist visits about the new exhibits that opened at Brainerd High School along with the current and future exhibits at the Washington Educational Services building.

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Mike Habighorst, Public Works Director for the City of Brainerd stops in to discuss the ongoing construction projects and their timelines, reminder on fall leaf cleanup and the latest public transit tool, their new scheduling app.

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Jana Shogren, Executive Director and Tedi Russell, Marketing and Community Engagement Manager at Bridges of Hope discuss Operation Sandwich for MEA break as well as the Thanksgiving basket program being open for applicants and they remind the public about the Bridge on 7th open house on November 1st.

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Shane Riffle, CEO of the Brainerd Family YMCA about current happenings at the YMCA, including Youth Sports, Adult Activities and a number of Healthy Living initiatives, including Breast Cancer Awareness and Mental Health. They also talked about the upcoming Coats for Kids distribution drive at the mall and High Five Day. Shane also reminded listeners that the Annual Campaign Season is approaching as they ask for contributions to keep their programs up and running at the Y.

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Guest is Executive Director, Darcy Walkowiak

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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 at the Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd.

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Alex Dominguez, Programs Manager and Kat Emard, Lead Domestic Violence Advocate discuss October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month as well as some upcoming events including October 16th as Purple Thursday in addition to their Pints for a Purpose event on November 19th.

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