Q Media's Podcast

This week my guest is Liz Magill, Executive Director, Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniorss. We talk about the 19th Annual Field of Honor Program! Sponsored by Pier 55, Red Wing Area Seniors!

Mayor Gary Iocco welcomes guests Bob Hawley, Executive Director for Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity & Kurt Keena, City of Red Wing Government Housing and Redevelopment Authority Executive Director. Lottie from the Red Wing Elks joins the show as well!

Jennifer Wojcicki is one of the most popular voices on Q-Media Group stations - and she takes us behind the scenes of meteorology and shares some of her "weather wisdom!"

Sheriff Bartsh reflects on his 23+ years as Wabasha County Sheriff.

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Heather Thomas, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about Business After Hours at Forward Bank this Thursday, the Memorial Day Program at Lincoln High School on Monday, and Water Ski Days concert tickets.

A very DIVERSE upcoming auction and real estate deals crossing the finish line before even getting to the market.

Red Wing Chamber Chat 5-18-26 Edition!"Action" Jack with Laura Aadalen of the RWCC. Topics:May 19 State of the City eventMay 26 St. James Hotel Ribbon Cutting CeremonyMay 28 Business After HoursRiver City Days Sponsorships available July 31-August 2

"Cannon Falls Senior Spotlight 2026" Ava LaRue hosts four graduating seniors from Cannon Falls High School - Axel Rapp, Abby Reopke, Charles Fick and Cameron (Cami) Anderson.

"Dockside with Mayor Quinn" Lake City Mayor Brian Quinn talks about Arbor Day, Council and Community Program highlights, financial stewardship, and community events.

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Heather Thomas, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about Business After Hours next Thursday at Forward Bank, Public Ribbon Cutting June 2nd at Pelican Pointe, After Ride Party for Tour de Pepin, and Habitat for Humanity volunteer opportunities.

This week on FFA Friday... previewing the BIG SUMMER EVENTS!

This week on FFA Friday:- An FFA Alumni Fundraiser- The FFA Greenhouse

Red Wing Police Department Assistant Chief, Brian Metling, chats about National Police Week & remembering Red Wing's fallen officers, Chief James Daily and Officer John Peterson. Chief Daily and Officer Peterson were shot and subsequently died from their injuries in 1907. The officers were shot while responding to a mental health call at the Sibley Hotel, now the site of Gernentz Auto. In collaboration with Greg Gernentz, a memorial plaque is now displayed at Gernentz Auto. The public is invited to a dedication ceremony on site on Thursday at noon. We talk about the upcoming Bike Rodeo as well.

My guests are Red Wing Community Education & Recreation's Jenna Swanson-Betcher, Office SupportSpecialist, Program Coordinator Naomi McCord & Director, Bob Lawrence. We chat about the 2026 Summer brochure & all the activities & programs available for kids and adults!Sponsored by Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors!

Mayor Gary Iocco is out of town & we welcome guest hostJanie Farrar, Red Wing City Council President. We will be joined by longtime resident & local coach, Bill Rooney! We're going to chat about youth sports in Red Wing & how it's evolved over the years.

Red Wing Police Department Chief, Nick Sather & Assistant Chief, Brian Metling, return for a talk. We chat about the April TWD Campaign & the recent big hail storm.   

I chat with Onyx Fox, Jackson Odman & Everett Miller, Red Wing High School students who are in the Twelve Angry Jurors play that starts Thursday night!

WARMTH is here on the TMRA Show!

Red Wing Chamber Chat as Jack Colwell chats with Red Wing Area Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson. Topics:*Ribbon cutting this week*National Eagle Center Event*State of the City May 19th*Late night Thursdays, Farmers market and sculptures...

Jessica reflects on her career path and FFA experience - thanks for joining the show, Jessica!

This week on FFA Friday:- A new soils event at Red Wing High School- End-of-year FFA events

My guests are Paul Irwin, President of the Red Wing AmateurBaseball Association & Carla Miller, Education and Outreach Program Manager at NAMI Southeast Minnesota. We chat about the Red Wing Aces Amateur Baseball Team Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Town Ball Day! Sponsored by Red Wing Area Seniors Pier 55  

A little different Protect and Serve! Chris Ewald (Navy) & Travis Bennett (Army) with Minnesota Warriors will join the show. We chat about the 1st Annual Metro Warriors Summer Golf Scramble at Red Wing Golf Course and how you can get involved! Go to our website to fill out your questions theR.W.P.D. will answer on the air their next trip in!

Mayor Gary Iocco will be joined by former Mayor, Mike Wilson & Andrea Hanson, Executive Director of Red Wing Downtown Main Street & the 2026 Business Woman of the Year winner from our Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce! Mike will chat about the history of C.A.R.E. Group and the recent ADM spill & Andrea will chat about the latest D.T. Mainstreet news.

My guest is Amber Gabrielson, who along with her husband, George, started a nonprofit organization, Jesus Driven. We chat about their mission, a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides car repair services, volunteering & more!

Coach Lemke joins Action Jack to talk about the new endeavor leading Red Wing Girls Basketball!

Curt Struwe is the Chief Deputy at the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office. Hear more about the significance behind National Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week.

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue talks with Annie from the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about registration and volunteers needed for Tour de Pepin, Water Ski Days entertainment tickets $5 online discount, and Business After Hours at Forward Bank May 21st.

David Todd is the City Administrator for the City of Plainview and updates on two key projects from this spring:- Securing funding for the proposed business park- A broken water main

Action Jack chats with Red Wing Aces manager Justin Plein after a season opening win Sunday at Bay City.

The first TMRA Show of May is REAL ESTATE heavy, as we focus on a market shifting from land auctions to otherwise. Thanks for joining the show, Brad Jech!

Red Wing Chamber Chat with "Action" Jack chatting with Laura Aadalen of the Red Wing Area Chamber Of Commerce.Topics include National Small Business Week, congrats to Andrea Hanson on being the small businesswoman of the year, the great ribbon cutting Saturday at Man On The Water and AM Expresso coming up on May 8th.

"Dockside with Mayor Quinn" Lake City Mayor Brian Quinn talks about upcoming summer activities and opportunities for citizens to get involved!

This week on FFA Friday: PEM FFA Chapter President, Breckyn Horton-Schumann!

Featuring big updates and reflections from the 2026 State FFA Convention!

My guests are Sara George, Red Wing Area Farmers Market Association Manager. We chat about the last Winter Market in May, the Outdoor Market, P.O.P, online ordering, delivery options & more!

Mayor Gary Iocco will be joined by Emily Mallon, dministrativeSupport Manager & Melissa Hill, City Clerk, for the City of Red Wing Government!

My guests are RiseUp Partnership Director of Programs, Jenna Collins & Director of Cradle to Career Initiatives, Jeimmy Yusty-Rojas. We chat about new paying positions, after school programming, community partners, Juneteenth Celebration, Red Wing Pride & more!

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Heather Thomas, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce with a recap of the 2nd Annual Mrs. Roper Romp last Saturday, Business After Hours/Groundbreaking this Thursday with Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity, and volunteer opportunities for Water Ski Days and Tour de Pepin.

Red Wing Chamber Chat April 27, 2026Jack Colwell chats with Laura Aadalen of the Red Wing Area Chamber Of Commerce.Topics:*Thanks to sponsors of Tuesday's Womens Leadership Event*Ribbon Cutting ceremonies coming up*AM Expresso coming up

Three VERY DIFFERENT types of auctions going on show the diversity of the TMRA Company.

This week's guest: Sawyer Marcellus - an officer for the Lake City FFA Chapter!

Learn more about Mark's powerful FFA story and how the organization continues to have an impact through his eyes!

This week, my guest is Liz Magill, Executive Director for Pier55 Red Wing Area Seniors. We chat about volunteers, Annadee's Closet, a brand new choir, a recap of the AARP tax service trips & more! Sponsored by Pier 55, Red Wing Area Seniors!

This week, my guests are Goodhue County Commissioner Linda Flanders & Nicki Buck, Executive Director of Honoring Dakota Project. We chat about this week's Mighty Mississippi Cleanup and how you can get help out!

Wabasha County Sheriff, Rodney Bartsh, has announced his retirement at the end of May - and change is in the air!

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Heather Thomas, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about the 2nd Annual Mrs. Roper Romp this Saturday, Business After Hours/Groundbreaking Ceremony with Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity next Thursday, and updates on the 100-Mile Garage Sale and Cookies & Milk Fest.

This week includes:- A CLOSING equipment auction- A HOME-RUN land auction- And upcoming market activity

District 20 State Senator, Steve Drazkowski, on:- The decision to retire- Legislation cracking down on fraud in MN- His hopes for the people of MN beyond his time in the legislature

Red Wing Chamber Chat April 20, 2026"Action" Jack Colwell talks with Red Wing Area Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson. Topics:*Petal Pursuit wrap*Ignite Event Friday, April 24*Ribbon cuttings coming up*Women's Leadership Event

"Dockside with Mayor Quinn" Lake City Mayor Brain Quinn talks about last week's storms and preparedness, a clean 2025 audit, and the North Garden Street project.