Community Focus

Camp Director- Jared Griffin and Volunteer Brenda Peterson talk about Camp Knutson's upcoming 39th Annual Quilt AuctionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest is Becky Hale, Chairperson for Flock Your Friends FundraiserSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests were Sarah Smith, Executive Director, Smiles for Jake long with Cassidy and Ana about the Miles for Smiles event (formerly Race for Grace), taking place August 14, 2025 at Forestview Middle School in Baxter, a fundraiser 5K Walk/Run that will raise money for Smiles for Jake (Suicide Prevention/Mental Health Awareness) and the Gracie Lee Fund (Heart Health). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests were Lakers Lions members Jim Fraser and Ken Baalson they discussed the 17th Annual Project New Hope/Mike Wilder Golf Tournament coming to Crosswoods Golf Course in Crosslake in August. A fundraiser for Project New Hope, a military family retreat with locations across Minnesota. They also discussed other fundraisers for the Lions club, including the upcoming Corn Feed and the free Youth Golf Classes for children in Emily, MN.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests are Ron Plinske and Julie Kletcher, Board Members and Volunteers with Let's Go Fishing talking about how the public can benefit from their organization and the many ways the public and business can support their cause.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests are Kara Terry, the Director of CWC Social Services and Richard Grundtner, the Chemical Health & Housing Teams Lead and BLADE Coalition founders visiting about their upcoming Recovery Walk and the history of BLADE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Executive Director of Brainerd Community Action and Mayor of Brainerd, Dave Badeaux along with Former Brainerd Community Action Board Member Bill Satre discuss the 2nd Annual Brainerd Police vs Fire Softball Showdown happening at Mills Stadium.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paula Chapulis , Director of Blue Ox Business Academy with the Brainerd Chamber discusses the offerings of their Leadership Experience along with updates on Peer 360 and the Success SeriesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IDD 181 Executive Director of Schools- Kari Ross and the district's Director of Teaching and Learning, Christina Lundgren discuss summer school, a change to Kinder-camp and what back to school will be looking like for Brainerd Public Schools.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest is Grace Frickenstein, Wildlife Program CoordinatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests are Kelli Johnson - SHIP-Statewide Engagement Improvement Partnership/Crow Wing County and Talia Brodhead - Community engagement Coordinator for MN Prevention & Recovery Alliance; Program Coordinator for CWC BLADE CoalitionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emily Day Board member Suzy Brannan, highlights the event, including food, music, parade, fireworks and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Max Walter and Alex Bitter from Wave Young Professionals Network talk about their future events and explain how their group and the Brainerd Chamber are connected.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest is Brainerd City Administrator Nick Broyles discussing city construction projects, new code enforcements as well as fall recreation opportunities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest is Debby EricksonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests are Kryston Wisely, Bryan Rhett and Anne FreeloveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest is Lt. Karla BeiermanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.