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WJJY's "Community Focus" is the longest-running locally produced, community affairs program in the Brainerd area. Hosted by WJJY's program director, Ken Thomas and news director, Tess Taylor, Community Focus has covered everything from arts and entertainment to issues concerning health, public safet…

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    08-04-2025 Community Focus- Camp Knutson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 15:00


    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.

    08-01-2025 Community Focus - Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 9:11


    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.

    07-30-2025 Community Focus- Smiles for Jake

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 12:52


    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.

    07-31-2025 Community Focus- Project New Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 13:31


    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.

    07-29-2025 Community Focus- Let's Go Fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 11:17


    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.

    07-28-2025 Community Focus- Crow Wing County- BLADE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 9:13


    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.

    07-24-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Community Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 14:04


    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.

    07-22-2025 Community Focus- Blue Ox Business Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 14:04


    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.

    07-21-2025 Community Focus- ISD 181

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 10:06


    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.

    07-18-2025 Community Focus - Wild & Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 12:12


    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.

    07-17-2025 Community Focus - Crow Wing Energized

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 15:27


    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.

    07-16-2025 Community Focus- Emily Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 16:28


    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.

    07-15-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Chamber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 8:42


    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.

    07-14-2025 Community Focus- City of Brainerd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 10:47


    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.

    07-11-2025 Community Focus- Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 12:01


    07-10-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Family YMCA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 16:26


    07-09-2025 Community Focus- Camp Ripley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 11:22


    07-08-2025 Community Focus- MN DOT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 14:38


    07-07-2025 Community Focus- Relationship Safety Alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 10:47


    07-03-2025 Community Focus- Central Lakes College

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 11:33


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    07-02-2025 Community Focus- Crow Wing County

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 17:13


    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.

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    07-01-2025 Community Focus- Lakes Area United Way & Lighthouse Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 12:31


    06-30-2025 Community Focus- Pillsbury Players and Mad Hatters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 11:04


    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.

    06-26-2025 Community Focus- Lakes Area Artist Fine Art Show & Sale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 10:18


    06-26-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Community Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 19:20


    06-25-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd TZD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 8:49


    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.

    06-24-2025 Community Focus- Pequot Lakes Chamber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 14:56


    06-23-2025 Community Focus- The Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 12:43


    06-20-2025 Community Focus- 50 Lakes Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 6:50


    06-19-2025 Community Focus- Crow Wing Energized

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 18:31


    06-18-2025 Community Focus- Northland Arb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 8:52


    06-17-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Lakes Chamber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 7:45


    06-16-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Public Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 14:43


    06-13-2025 Community Focus- CLC Performing Arts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 13:58


    06-12-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Family YMCA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 13:08


    06-11-2025 Community Focus- Camp Ripley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 9:57


    06-10-2025 Community Focus- City of Baxter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 16:00


    06-09-2025 Community Focus- City of Brainerd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 10:50


    06-06-2025 Community Focus - Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 18:07


    06-05-2025 Community Focus - Central Lakes College

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 11:09


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    06-04-2025 Community Focus - Crow Wing County

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 17:34


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    06-03-2025 Community Focus - Lakes Area United Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 11:54


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