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WELCOME to FFA Friday! Featuring the Lake City FFA Chapter President, Clara Luhmann, and Treasure, Andrea Garcia-Gardea.

My guest is Sheldon Theatre Executive Director, Shantel Dow. We chat about this summers shows and preview the new season!

Chief of Police, Nick Sather, and Assistant Chief of Police, Brian Metling, address the growing "Camera Controversy" in Red Wing.

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue talks with Heather Thomas, President and CEO of the Lake City of Commerce with a thank-you for all that participated in the Y-Knot Tri from last Saturday, signing up your teams for the annual golf tournament on September 18th, and mark your calendars for Meet the Candidates, October 5th!

"Action" Jack Colwell talks with Laura Aadalen of the Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce. They provide a River City Days recap and preview the Chamber Golf Tourney coming up August 20th at Mt. Frontenac.

The TMRA Show is CORN ON THE COB themed this week.

Thank to our guests, Lexi Hansen, Sophia Haase, and Mikayla Berndt, for getting us fired up for Corn on the Cob Days!

"Dockside with Mayor Brian Quinn" Lake City Mayor Brian Quinn talks about the upcoming election, civic engagement beyond voting, and a city council schedule update.

Today we travel to Ellsworth to learn why YOU should join the FFA.

Greg chats with Red Wing Police Department, Chief Nick Sather & Assistant Chief, Brian Metling. They are joined by Andrew Taube, with Smart Data Solutions, talking about fitness & the role it plays in the Department.

- Chief of Police Nick Sather and Fire Chief Mike Warner- The Red Wing Royal Ambassadors - Adelyn Romfo, Isabel Germann-Hutter, and Riley Hanson!- David Anderson and Bike Red Wing!

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue talks with Heather Thomas, President and CEO of the Lake City of Commerce about the Y-Knot Tri happening this Saturday, signing up your teams for the annual golf tournament on September 18th, and a run-through of the events being planned for Fall Fest!

We are LOADED with real estate updates. But first - let's talk harvest and equipment.

Greg's guest is Lisa Filter, External Relations Director, Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota. We chat about all that they do, how you can get involved & more!

A RETURN GUEST this week as Val Aarsvold catches up with Edward Winters!

This week's guests: Michelle Larson from the Red Wing Chamber of Commerce talks RIVER CITY DAYS and Paul Reding from the Red Wing Port Authority talks development in Red Wing.

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue talks with Heather Thomas, President and CEO of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about the Y-Knot Tri next Saturday, the annual golf tournament in September, and big changes coming for Johnny Appleseed Day on October 3rd!

Taking the temperature outside and taking the temperature of the real estate market.

Laura Aadalen joins Logan this week to discuss 2026 River City Days!

My guest is Melanie Tschida, Executive Director for RedCross/Southern Minnesota. We chat about the severe blood shortage & how you can help, CPR training, volunteering & more! Sponsored by Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors!

Greg's guest is Liz Zolendek, Shelter Manager for the River Bluff Humane Society. They chat about adoptions, services they provide, the Red Wing Aces event & more!

"Dockside with Mayor Brian Quinn" Lake City Mayor Brian Quinn talks about "Building Community One Conversation at a Time", and the importance of National Night Out.

This week on FFA Friday - two different Goodhue FFA Members reflect on their time at the MN FFA Greenhand camp!

This week on the Red Wing Mayor Segment: A busy upcoming weekend including Art in the Park, the Studio Tour, and much more! With Mike Arturi, Molly Rivera and Cherish Haskell.

Grace Mortenson is an Ag Educator from the Willmar Area - LIVE from the MN FFA Golf Tournament!

Greg chats with Wabasha City Administrator, Caroline Gregerson, about the latest news, inclduding Riverboat Days, a sand project by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & more!

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue talks with Annie Hanson of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about the upcoming Y-Knot Tri on August 8th, the annual golf tournament on September 18th, the first Fall Fest event "Fun Zone" September 27th, and the Haunted Trail at Hok-Si-La returns on October 10th.

Red Wing Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson joins Jack to talk about a number of topics.*Shout out to Lake City Youth Baseball*Two ribbon cuttings coming up*River City Days Medallion Hunt starts July 27*Business After Hours River City Days Edition July 28*Featured River City Days events

Auction prep is RED HOT with a beautiful line of equipment.

My guest is Mike Arturi, founder of Universal Music Center(drummer for Lovin' Spoonful!). We chat about the upcoming 2nd Annual Summer Music Fest & more!Sponsored by Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors!

"Dockside with Mayor Quinn" Lake City Mayor Brian Quinn acknowledges the Lake Pepin boating tragedy, first look at the proposed 2027 budget, and the importance of clear public records.

Wabasha County Sheriff, Curt Struwe, talks about the tragic accident on the Mississippi River late Saturday night.

I chat with Red Wing Police Department, Nick Sather & Assistant Chief, Brian Metling. We talk about Thursday's Touch-a-Truck event downtown, TZD & Night to Unite!

Val Aarsvold is the Executive Director of the MN State FFA - and she reflects on 2026 so far while looking at the big things to come!

My guests are Kristin Mehrwerth Edmundson, Community Engagement Supervisor for Treasure Island Resort & Casino & Casino & Kenzi Baader, Executive Director, Red Wing Hope & Harbor. We chat about the T.I. 2026 Island Impact, which will double the community impact by matching every Charity of the Month donation made by guests! Sponsored by Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors!

Laura Aadalen from the Red Wing Area Chamber Of Commerce joins "Action" Jack. This week:*Four Ribbon Cutting events coming up*Boutique Crawl*Duck Rally fundraiser tickets*River City Days right around the corner

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue talks with Heather Thomas, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about the upcoming Y-Not Tri August 8th, their annual golf tournament September 18th, and sponsorship opportunities for the rest of 2026.

The HEAT is ON weather wise and business wise!

"Dockside with Mayor Brian Quinn" Lake City Mayor Brian Quinn talks about the recent summer events that happened here, a community thank-you, and an update on the recent City Budget Workshop, the North Garden Street construction, and a look ahead to next week's City Council meeting.

Learn more here: Wheat Trail Festival: Live Music & Camping; Activities in Goodhue, MN

This week's FFA Fridays is a visit with Dan Glessing, President of Minnesota Farm Bureau and member of the MN FFA Foundation Board of Trustees.

This week on FFA Friday: Let's meet the Lake City FFA Chapter Officers!

This week on the Red Wing Mayor Segment:- Doug Blakesley and Friends of the Library- Ann Tucker and the Red Wing Collectors Society

My guest is Executive Director of Red Wing Hope & Harbor, Kenzi Baader. We chat about the upcoming fundraising Gala, An Evening by the Water, volunteers & the Next Step!Sponsored by Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors!

This week on Protect and Serve: the details behind a HUGE drug bust in Red Wing.

"Action" Jack talks with Red Wing Aces pitcher Drew Ball and shortstop Zach Harding after the Aces 6-0 over Miesville July 4th at the Red Wing Athletic Field.

"Action" Jack talks with Red Wing Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson. This week:*Ribbon Cutting events*River Duck Rally*Boutique Crawl*Purina Dog Shows at River City Days

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Heather Thomas, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about the Farmer's Market every Thursday evening through Labor Day, and registration open for the Y-Knot Tri on August 8th.

In honor of Toby Keith! Plus, an auction ending and one of the biggest auctions of the year beginning.

"Dockside with Mayor Quinn" Lake City Mayor Brian Quinn talks with Karen E. and May D. about the "Remember Me" exhibit at Lake City Area Arts

Logan & I chat with Red Wing Police Department Chief, Nick Sather & Assistant Chief, Brian Metling. We talk about 4th of July events and the role the department plays.