Community Focus

Baxter City Administrator, Brad Chapulis joined and discussed the progress on a city budget, an update on Clearwater Park as well as several road construction projects going on within the city of Baxter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Event Chair Sheila Avenson shared some of the history about the event held at the Miller- Black Bear Train in Ironton on September 27th and how funds are distributed. Business sponsorships are sought to help raise funds for the Zachary Johnson Kids with Cancer Fund. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests are Director, Nancy Waller and Actors Barb McColgan and Carrie WalkerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests Crow Wing County Administrator, Debby Erickson and Crow Wing County Attorney, Don RyanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests are Jon Aga, Associate VP of Advancement and Erich Heppner, Director of Student LifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tracy Wallin, Marketing Coordinator for Lakes Area United Way recaps the recent Stuff-A-Bus event as well as the upcoming United Way Chili Cook-Off coming up in October.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lakes Area Yoga Association Board Members and Teachers Jane Peterson and Sandy Kaplan talk about the history of LAYA as well as their upcoming 30th Anniversary Celebration Workshop at the Franklin Arts Center on Saturday, September 6th.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Purva Watten joins and shares an update on the 52nd Annual Arts & Crafts Fair that will take over downtown Little Falls on September 6th and 7th.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests are Alex Dominguez and Cindy WestbergSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest is Sue Galligan, Director of Special EventsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Co-Founders Patrick Spradlin and Curtis Jendro discuss their upcoming "Buffet of Plays" featured next month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest is Marissa Franzen, Ambassador Family for this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's Brainerd WalkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests Rena Bolt, Community Health Specialist with Essentia Health and Kelli Johnson, the SHIP Coordinator with Crow Wing County talk about the upcoming Movement Challenge, Lunch and Learns as well as an Advance Care planning session being offered and the Recovery Walk in September. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests were Jennifer Lowe, Director of Foundation and Community Relations along with CRMC Championship Tournament Director, Jack Wawro discussing all things for the CRMC Championship at Craguns and all the different ways the public can be involved.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests were Board Members Haley Majerus and Paul Agustinack talking about their Speed Networking event and the WAVE Gala where they will honor the next "4 Under 40".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Peter Grant, Superintendent of schools talks about the upcoming open houses as well as the anticipation of another school year. Activities Director Jack Freeman discusses the fall sports season starting, Homecoming and the new scoreboard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest is Lisa Atkinson, Director of Grants and Donor Relations at Horizon Health in Pierz. Lisa shares details on the upcoming Horizon Health Golf Classic, their Faith in Action program, and exciting expansions to their services for seniors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest is Jenny Holmes, Marketing DirectorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Camp Ripley public relations guru Tony Housey discusses the latest drills being preformed as well as their State Fair appearance and a reminder on Camp's Open House next month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Police Chief Matt Maier joins to talk about extra enforcement out on a high traffic weekend, archery hunting rules within city limits and school bus safety.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brainerd Fire Chief Tim Holmes joins and discussed the need for more paid, on-call firefighters and Public Works Director Mike Haibghorst talks about the grand re-opening of Jaycees Park as well as updating construction projects and the latest on their new public transit software.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests are Brittany Goerges - Crow Wing Master Gardener Volunteer Program Coordinator and Dan Lee - Crow Wing Master Gardener VolunteerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests are Nick Heisserer - Dean of Career & Technical Programs and Paul Primesberger - Dean of Enrollment Management & Student AccessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crow Wing County Administrator Debbie Erickson discusses the Emergency Warning test on 8/6 as well as an update on the long range transportation plan they recently laid out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest is Tracy Wallin, Marketing CoordinatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.