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- Falling through the ice- Counties being attacked by hackers

The challenges of selling - and how the professionals get it done!

This week is NATIONAL FFA WEEK! Hear how the Lake City FFA Chapter is celebrating.

Jack Colwell talks with Red Wing Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson. Topics include:*Am Expresso March 6*Minnesota State College Southeast President Candidate Meet and Greet this week*Shop Local Campaign this week

Red Wing Coaches Corner 2-21-26*Red Wing Boys Basketball Coach Kirk Thompson*Red Wing Swim Coach Chaley Nelson with swimmer Eli Flattum and diver Landen Nelson*Red Wing Girls Basketball Coach Peter Johnson with players Nora Hanson, Alexa Guetzlaff and Finley Kamps*Boys Hockey Coach Tony Casci*Billy "The Bunman" Hanisch

A two-part episode with Dr. Travis Park, the National FFA Advisor and Chairman of the National FFA Board of Directors. Dr. Park is also a professor at North Carolina!

National FFA Week is right around the corner!

Taylor is the director of the Plainview Community Theatre. Learn more about their upcoming Production of James and the Giant Peach!

Mayor Gary Iocco will be joined by guests Sam Brown, Founder of Big Turn Music Fest & Shantel Dow, Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts Executive & Artistic Director!

My guest is Jason Jech, Executive Director for the Red Wing Environmental Learning Center, Inc. & we chat about their spring sign-up for Tiny Trees, Young Explorers and Core Program for kids 2-12 grade! Deadline has past, but you can sign up on their waiting list. 

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Heather Thomas, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about the new 2026-27 visitor guides arriving last week, the Sportsman's Ice Fishing Contest this Saturday, Business After Hours next week, and a reminder to sign up for their monthly newsletter!

My guests are Red Wing Public Library Director, Dan Brower, and renowned performing artists Jim Stowell and Jessica Zuehlke. We chat about the Big Turn Music Fest and how you can enjoy live FREE music at the Red Wing Public Library & Jim and Jessica's live performance of Mark Twain's book, Life on the Mississippi!Sponsored by Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors

Selling REAL ESTATE:- Staging the home- Correctly pricing the home

Steve Jacob represents District 20B in Minnesota, and he joins the show to talk about his background and what he sees as the most pressing issues currently in the state of Minnesota.

This week on Coaches Corner:- Wrestling- Girls Basketball- Boys Basketball

This week on Coaches Corner:- Boys Basketball- Wrestling The Varsity Musical

This week's guests include:- Boys Basketball Coach, Kirk Thompson- Boys Hockey Coach, Tony Casci- Girls Basketball Coach, Peter Johnson- Amy Heise reporting from the 2026 Olympics!

This week's guests include:- Girls Basketball Coach, Drew Olinger- Boys Wrestling Coach, Austen Poss- Amy Heise - reporting from the 2026 Olympics!

My guests are Goodhue County Historical Society Executive Director, Robin Wipperling & Education & Outreach Coordinator, Bethany Nelson. We chat about the upcoming Free Family Fun Day on Valentine's Day, Lunch Time Learning, Gift Shop, Date Night & more!Sponsored by Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors!

Red Wing Police Department Assistant Chief, Brian Metling, return for a talk. We get the details about saturday's Skate with a Cop event & the recent 911 Swatting incident. Go to our website to fill out your questions the R.W.P.D. will answer on the air their next trip in!

Mayor Gary Iocco will be joined by guests Beth Snyder, Red Wing City Council Vice President - Third & Fourth Wards & Emily Hadler, Healthy Living Coordinator, Red Wing Family YMCA!

My guest is Benya Kraus, President and CEO of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). We chat about programs, grants & more!

Join Kendra Neeser and Eliana Corey this week for FFA Friday!

Jim Warren is the Chief Deputy at the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office, and he joins the show to discuss his background in law enforcements and his experience over the years.

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Heather Thomas, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about Business After Hours this month, Chamber Bucks going to E-Bucks, and 2026 event sponsorship.

With auction and real estate updates!

Red Wing Chamber Chat February 9, 2026Action Jack talks with Red Wing Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson.Topics include:*Valentine's Day Specials*Big Turn Music Festival*Chamber Award Winner Spotlight*National Civics Bee for middle schoolers

Red Wing Coaches Corner 2-7-26"Action" Jack guests include:*Boys Swimming Coach Charley Nelson*Girls Hockey Coach Katelyn Hadler, Assistant Coach Mitch Skeen and players Claire Kajewski and Nora Hoppman*Boys Hockey Coach Tony Casci*Boys Basketball Coach Kirk Thompson*Girls Basketball Coach Peter Johnson*Billy "The Bunman" Hanisch

Mayor Gary Iocco will be joined by guests Lucy Richardson, Executive Director, Hispanic Outreach of Goodhue County & Red Wing Public Schools Superintendent, Bob Jaszczak!

"Dockside with Mayor Quinn" Ava LaRue speaks with Lake City Mayor Brain Quinn and guest Mitchell Rigelman about the recent Conservation Request from Lake City Public Works.

Taylor Thomforde visits with newly elected Region 8 FFA Treasure, Lillian Raasch!

My guest is Liz Magill, Executive Director for Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors We chat about volunteers, Annadee's Closet,the Gift Shop, a return of one choir and a brand new, free AARP tax service & more!Sponsored by Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors!

My guest is River Bluff Humane Society Shelter Manager, Liz Zolondek. We chat about the cats & dogs available foradopting, a recent fun photo shoot, the services they provide and the HUGE donation from Treasure Island Resort & Casino and how they plan on using it!

My guest is Pat Kessler, who spent over 35 years as the WCCO go-to political reporter. We chatabout what's been going on in Minneapolis, who is running for Governor & more!

Mike Plante serves as the County Administrator for Wabasha County - he joins us on the local government segment to discuss:- His background - Recent project is Wabasha County- Goals and tasks at hand for 2026

Corynn Flood share her family's FFA experience and her time as the Chair and Central Region Representative with the National FFA Alumni & Supporters group.

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue talks with Heather Thomas, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about last weekend's cocoa crawl in downtown, the rescheduling of the candlelight walk in Frontenac State Park, the two ice fishing contests coming up this month, and a reminder to vote for their annual awards through the month of February.

What items are ideal for selling on auction this time of year? Are land auctions picking up? That and much more from Brad Jech and TMRA!

"Action" Jack with Laura Aadalen from the Red Wing Area Chamber Of Commerce recapping last Thursday's Chamber Awards Show at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.

This week on Coaches Corner:- Boys Swim and Dive - Girls Hockey- Hockey Superstar, Taylor Heise!- Boys Hockey- Girls Basketball- Boys Basketball

This week on Goodhue Coaches Corner:- Boys Basketball Coaches: Matt Halverson, Mike DeWeese, and Jacob McNamara- Girls Basketball Coach, Josh Wieme along with Ava Wallaker and Kenzie Lodermeier

This week on the Lake City Coaches Show:- Girls Basketball Coach, Drew Olinger- Hockey Superstar (and Lake City Native), Taylor Heise!- Girls Wrestling Coach, Doug Vaith, along with Seniors Ella Weist, Madyson Skifton, and Eva Fort

This week on PEM Coaches Corner:- Girls Basketball- Boys Basketball- Special Guest... Hockey Superstar, Taylor Heise!

Get to know one one of the local Chapter Officer from Lake City, Cece Larson! Thanks for joining the show, Cece!

Noah Erickson is the current Student Teacher in the Ag Department at Plainview-Elgin-Millville! Learn more about his FFA experience with this edition of FFA Fridays!

My guests are Nadia Sigler (left) and Dee Swinarski (right) with Power of 100 - Red Wing. We chat about the deadline for women to become members, what they do & more!

Mayor Gary Iocco will be joined by guests BryanSoper, CEO President, Red Wing Family YMCA & Executive Director of Red Wing Hope & Harbor, Kenzie Reuter!

Red Wing Police Department Chief, Nick Sather & Assistant Chief, Brian Metling, return for a talk. We chat about Skate with a Cop & SRO's (School Resource Officers).

My guests are Kristin Edmundson, Community Engagement Supervisor for Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Cody Benjamin, Communications & Relations Media Director and Julie Malyon, Executive Director for CARE Clinic RW. We chat about Treasure Island's 2026 Island Impact, which will double the community impact by matching every Charity of the Month! Sponsored by Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors!

My guest is Liz Magill, Executive Director, Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors. We chat about all services they offer including trips, classes, choirs, Annadee's Closet & more!

- The Battle of Wabasha County- An Iconic Football Coaches Misses the Hall of Fame - Section Pictures for 1AA Girls and Boys Basketball