Wright Here Right Now, Discover Austin Minnesota 's Podcast

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Scott Jasmin. This Saturday, November 7th, at the Paramount Theater, Scott and his band the Gracenotes will be performing at 7:00 pm. They’ll be performing a number about life in the Midwest and growing up in a small town. Many of these songs feature life in Austin. Scott Jasmin and the Gracenotes will be opening the show that also includes The 22nd Row, an Elton John tribute band recreating his music with style and energy. Good seats are still available at the Artworks Center, online at www.austinareaarts.org, or you can purchase tickets at the door Saturday evening.

Then I’ll sit down with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll talk about a number of events coming up at Sweet Reads in the month of November.

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter about curses, myths, and legends from libraries around the globe.

I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

Also, I am always looking for interesting people and stories to share here on the podcast.  If you know of an interesting person, a cool story, or maybe an event coming up that you think should be shared here, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

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In this Season 3 Episode 50 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I share some thoughts about running and the midterm election.

Then in the weekly City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Austin Police Captain Dustin Wollenburg. We’ll visit about what led him to want to be an officer and about his time with the department.

And I will also share some events of the Community Calendar.

I am always looking for interesting people to talk with and stories to tell. If you know of an interesting person, an event, or even just a good story, Let me know, I am always open to any and all of your suggestions.

You can reach me by email at [email protected].

You can also shoot me a quick text message. The dedicated text number is 507-222-9595. Or you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office by dialing 507.437.4563. I promise to respond to all messages,  email, and texts.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

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In this Season 3 Episode 49 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting Nancy Schnable and special guests Kristin Mannix from the Riverland Foundation, and Christine Brown - Donor and Alumni Relations Specialist. They’re here to talk about Empty Bowls, a food insecurity fundraiser that will be taking place Thursday November 12th.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Melony and seeds and how some of them protect themselves for future germination.

At the Austin Area Foundation Dr. Chel page will talk about a new endeavor to help support first responders across Mower County.

And I’ll also share a conversation I had with MN State Senator Gene Dornink about why he is running for reelection and what he hopes to see accomplished in the next legislative session.

Thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through the last two years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

www.AustinMN.com

In this Season 3 Episode 48 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking with Jade Burnham from Hot Off The Press Comics and Coffee about this weekend’s Downtown Trick or Treat event.

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. She’ll be introducing us to Antonio Lopez, the library’s newest employee. 

I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

Also, I am always looking for interesting people and stories to share here on the podcast.  If you know of an interesting person, a cool story, or maybe an event coming up that you think should be shared here, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

www.AustinMN.com

In this Season 3 Episode 47 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I share some of my adventures from this past week.

Then, in the weekly City of Austin Segment, I’ll be talking with Interim City Administrator Dave Unmacht and New City Administrator Eric Ellis. We’ll talk about Mr. Ellis’s background and what led him to Austin.

And I'll also have some Community Calendar events to share with you as well.

I am always looking for interesting people to talk with and stories to tell. If you know of an interesting person, an event, or even just a good story, Let me know, I am always open to any and all of your suggestions.

You can reach me by email at [email protected].

You can also shoot me a quick text message. The dedicated text number is 507-222-9595. 

Or you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office by dialing 507.437.4563. I promise to respond to all email, texts, and messages.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

www.AustinMN.com

In the Season 3 Episode 46 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting Nancy Schnable and special guests Lindsey Compton from The Style Lounge Salon and Betsy Morem from The MOD Med Spa. They’ll talk about both businesses being under one roof on North Main Street and explain some of the services that they provide

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Luke Reese about his 10 year anniversary as Director of the Nature Center and some of the projects that are underway.

I catch up with Phil Burkhart from the Austin Symphony. Their new season kicks off on Sunday at 2:00 in Knowlton Auditorium with classics including Copeland’s Appalachian Spring, Fanfare for the Common Man, Beauty and the Beast, and Hanson’s Symphony Number 2. We’ll talk about the new season and how you can still get season tickets.

And I’ll also share a conversation I had with Sheriff Steve Sandvick as runs for reelection as Sheriff of Mower County.

I’d like to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through the last two years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

www.AustinMN.com

In the Season 3 Episode 45 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking with author Marcie Rendon about her journey to become a published writer.

At the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Courtney Schmidt. There are a couple of new displays at the library until the end of the month. We’ll talk about the displays and how they are important to the mission of the library.

And then I’ll be at Austin Utilities to talk with Melissa Swenson and Tara Plath, a member of the Customer Advisory Panel at Austin Utilities. We’ll find out the important role the Advisory panel plays at Austin Utilities. 

I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

Also, I am always looking for interesting people and stories to share here on the podcast.  If you know of an interesting person, a cool story, or maybe an event coming up that you think should be shared here, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

www.AustinMN.com

In this Season 3 Episode 44 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I talk a bit about the upcoming election.

Then in the weekly City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Holly Wallace and Goeff Smith about the Culture and Arts Commission. We’ll talk about some of the more recent projects and some that are coming soon.

And I’ll also be visiting with Angie Hanson, Minnesota Senate District 23 candidate.

I am always looking for interesting people to talk with and stories to tell. If you know of an interesting person, an event, or even just a good story, Let me know, I am always open to any and all of your suggestions.

You can reach me by email at [email protected].

You can also shoot me a quick text message. The dedicated text number is 507-222-9595. Or you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office by dialing 507.437.4563. I promise to respond to all email, texts, and messages.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

www.AustinMN.com

In the Season 3 Episode 43 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Jess Anderson from Austin Aspires. Jess will talk about an interesting program coming up on November 8th that is designed to help parents and caregivers work with their children to navigate the world of social media and endless information overload.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney about events at the nature center including a chance for your child’s favorite stuffed animal to go on an adventure at the nature center.

And I’ll also share a conversation I had with TJ Lynch who is running to be the next sheriff of Mower County. He’ll talk about growing up in Mower County, why he decided to running, and what his aspirations are for the department. 

Before I speak with today’s guests I’d like to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through the last two years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

www.AustinMN.com

In this Season 3 Episode 42 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast  I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking by phone with Tyler Amick about a book fair for adults that will be taking place tonight, Wednesday October 14th, at Gravity Storm Brewery in downtown Austin.

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll  be talking about National Friends of the Library Week and a fun fundraising event taking place this Saturday at the library. Who's up for some mini-golf?

And then I’ll talk with Patricia Mueller as she runs for reelection to the Minnesota House 23b seat.

I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

Also, I am always looking for interesting people and stories to share here on the podcast.  If you know of an interesting person, a cool story, or maybe an event coming up that you think should be shared here, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

www.AustinMN.com