In this episode I take a look at a few news item from the past week.

Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with the Mower county Sheriff’s Department. With the Mower County Free Fair just around the corner, we talk about how to be safe and have a great time at the fair.

Then for this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Tim Hansen, a fire inspector with the Austin Fire Department. We talk about what the inspections are and how a firefighter becomes an inspector.

Also a reminder, if there is a group, organization, event coming up, or even an individual that you think would be a segment for this podcast please let me know.  Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your comments, thoughts 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 episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest Randy Forster from Summerset Theater. The last production of the Summerset Season is about to open. We’ll here all about Clue and how you can get tickets

Then I visit with Avery Wickham, Naturalist Intern at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We talk about the population of Chimney Swifts in the area and what is being done to preserve and enhance their habitat.

And I talk with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. This week Steve introduces us to Fred Bogott, the chair of the Austin Area Foundation’s Distribution Committee. We’ll discover what it is about the Foundation that attracted Fred and made him decide to become an active member of the Board.

I would also like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through  kind words, comments and suggestions have been very encouraging. So thank you for liking and following the podcast. But I can still use your help to keep this podcast going and it is pretty easy. 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. Or even 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 comments and thoughts at 507-222-9595.

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

Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her guest Wendy Webb, a Gothic Suspense author. We’ll find out about gothic suspense and what drew her to the genre. 

Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We talk about the final days of the summer reading program and the transition into the back to school time of year.

I also stop out to Austin Utilities to visit with General Manager Mark Nibaur and Melissa Swenson about the celebration of Austin Utilities' 125th Anniversary.

Once again I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being are a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. But I also need your help to keep this podcast going and it is pretty easy. 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. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, suggestions, and comments 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 again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

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In this episode I visit with Jimmy Dean about all things "Mower County Fair" Listen carefully. Than be sure to check out the Wright Here, Right Now Facebook page. I will be posting Mower County Fair trivia questions on that page over the next few days leading up to the Fair. By answering a question you could win a parking pass, Passport to Mower Fun, or a ticket to a Grandstand show. All the answers are included in our conversation about the fair.

You can submit your answers via email to [email protected] or text your answers to 507-222-9595. All correct answers will be placed in a drawing for each day's prize. Winners will be notified by either text or email, depending on how you entered. Prizes will picked up at the fair office.

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In this episode I take a look at some news and sports highlights for the week.

Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Mindy Williamson, Environmental Tech 2 with Mower County. The majority of Mindy’s job is to inspect new and replacement septic systems across the county. We’ll find out what the inspection process entails and what it takes to become a septic system inspector. 

And for this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Steven Lang, City Engineer. The Oakland and First Avenue reconstruction project is about to get underway. We’ll talk about what you can expect in this first phase of this three year endeavor.

A quick reminder, if there is a group, organization, event coming up, or even an individual that you think would be a segment for this podcast please let me know.  Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your comments, thoughts 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 episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guests Jean McDermott, President of Pacelli Schools and Nick McGrath, Advancement and Alumni Relations Director at Pacelli. There is a project underway at Pacelli that could use some extra support. We'll find out more about this project and how you can help in our Discover Austin report. 

Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We have seen an increase in the number of mosquitoes lately and Luke talks about ways that you can help control the mosquito population around your property and neighborhood.

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. Your support through  your kind words, comments and suggestions have been absolutely incredible. So thank you for liking and following the podcast. But I can still use your help to keep this podcast going and it is pretty easy. 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. Or even 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 comments, thoughts, and suggestions thoughts at 507-222-9595.

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

Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

www.AustinMN.com

 In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. It is the middle of July and it is the midpoint of the Find Waldo event. There is still time to pick up a form and find Waldo at the 28 various businesses in Austin.

Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We talk about the Libby app and how you can use it to access books and materials in the library system that you can listen to as you go about your day.

I would like to take a quick moment to remind you that you are a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. But I also need your help to keep this podcast going and it is pretty easy. 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. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, suggestions, and comments 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 again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

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Coming up in this episode in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Tom Trow, Lead Architect and Project Director for the Grand Meadow Chert Quarry. Tom will talk about the significance of the Chert Quarry and what you’ll see when you go out and walk the trails of the quarry.

Then for this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Jason Sehon, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry and Mark Bliese from the Austin Enhancement Group. The next High Water Music Series event takes place this week and we’ll talk about just what to expect when you attend.

Lastly, a reminder.  If there is a group, organization, event coming up, or even an individual that you think would be a segment for this podcast please let me know.  Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].

You can always text your comments, thoughts 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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This episode marks an important moment for this podcast as I begin Season 2. So it is only fitting to start the new season right where this all began. I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest Steve Kime, a member of the Pillars of the Community Committee. We talk about the beginnings of the Pillars program, this year’s honorees, and how to nominate someone as a pillar of the community.

Then I visit with Meredith Maloney, office manager and naturalist at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We learn all about Dammen Days and how you can head out to the Nature Center, have some fun and support the mentorship program at Nature Center.

I will also visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. We talk about change and how organizational chance can be a powerful tool to move forward.

Being the Season 2 premiere, 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. Your support through your kind words, comments and suggestions have made the past year absolutely fly by. 

So thank you for liking and following the podcast. But I can still use your help to keep this podcast going and it is pretty easy. 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. Or even 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 wrighthererightnow7@gmail dot com. 

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 again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we are joined by Sandy Anderson from Sandy Anderson Consulting and Coaching. We talk about being a leader and how groups and organizations can work together to create a more positive future.

Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We talk about graphic novels and how they are often a gateway to a more engaged reader.

And then I get the opportunity to visit with Tom Robbins, Executive Director of Austin Area Arts. With the Paramount Theater renovation project coming to an end it is almost time to welcome audiences back into the auditorium space. This week tickets for the entire Paramount Theater season go on sale. We’ll talk about all the shows and even let you know how you can save money on all the shows you wish to attend.

I would like to take a quick moment to remind you that you are a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. But I also need your help to keep this podcast going and it is pretty easy. 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. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, suggestions, and comments 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 again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.

www.AustinMN.com