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Laura Aadalen joins Jack Colwell on Chamber Chat!*Shop Local Chamber Bucks Promotion*Chamber Bucks Specials throughout the month of December*AMExpresso December 5th*Holiday Stroll recap

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue talks with Heather Thomas, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce with a thank-you to everyone who participated in Christmas by the Lake and Light Up Lake City this past Saturday, Wake Up with Heather tomorrow morning, and the Christmas events happening in Lake City this weekend.

Winter weather and water safety.

Guests this week:- Boys Basketball- Girls Hockey- Boys Hockey- Girls Basketball

Tracie Rutherford-Self is a licensed professional counselor who brings many years of mental health counseling and education experience, focusing on trauma, stress, and suicide prevention in farming and rural communities. Reach Tracie at (507) 514-7057.The rural mental health support program offers free, confidential counseling to farmers, farm family members, employees, agricultural workers, and advisors across Minnesota.

Plenty of reasons to be thankful this week on the TMRA Show!

Hear from Chapter President, Lillian Rewolinski, on winter updates!

My guest is Molly Langer, Events & Outreach Coordinator, Red Wing Downtown Main Street. We chat about the 2025 Red Wing Holiday Stroll, Commemorative Ornament, Buttons, Lighted Parade & more! Sponsored by Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors!

Mayor Gary Iocco will be joined by guests Mike Warner, Red Wing Fire Department Chief & Red Wing Police DepartmentChief, Nick Sather! Emily Hadler with the Red Wing YMCA also joins the show talking about the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. The Mayor will also chat about City of Red Wing Government business.

My guest is Marc Gerken, Coordinator, Marine Corps Toys for Tots of Goodhue County. We chat about this year's drive, how and where to donate and more!

My guest is Goodhue County Sheriff's Office K9 Deputy, Jordan Markegard & partner, Rico! We chat about what they do, including training, building, drug & person searches, major apprehension and more.

Drop your toys off at any of the PEM school offices before December 1st to help out!

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue speaks with Heather Thomas, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about their Thanksgiving hours, the Christmas by the Lake and Light Up Lake City events this Saturday, and Wake Up with Heather next Wednesday, December 3rd.

Red Wing Chamber Chat with Chamber Executive Director Michelle Larson.*Office closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving*Holiday Stroll Friday and Small Business Saturday*Holiday Light s downtown businesses*AM Expresso December 5th*Voting starting soon for 2025 Businesses of the Year

Listen back to the entire Class AA Prep Bowl with Race Roth and Logan Breuer.

Red Wing Coaches Corner 11-22-25 with:Red Wing Girls & Boys Swimming Coach Chaley NelsonRed Wing Boys Hockey Coach Tony Casci and players Marcus Finholdt and Braden LovettRed Wing Girls Hockey Katelyn HadlerRed Wing Girls Basketball Coach Peter Johnson and players Izzy Guetzlaff, Nora Hanson and Hallie JohnsonRed Wing Bpoys Basketball Coach Kirk ThompsonThe Bunman Billy Hanisch

Hotly debated topics including:- To remove the leaves or to leave the leaves?- What temperature is the thermostat set at?

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue talks with Heather Thomas, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about Business After Hours this Thursday with Rebel Fire at the Chamber office, Thanksgiving office hours, Christmas by the Lake and Light Up Lake City on November 29th, Wake Up with Heather on December 3rd, and 2026 Chamber Bucks going digital.

Local members of the PEM FFA Chapter on their FFA experience!

Tom Glass is a local musician who plays the drums, sings, and loves it all! He and Flipside will be performing Saturday, November 22nd from 7-10 pm. Catch them at the Barrel House!

A check-in with the Red Wing FFA on National Convention and Fruit Sales!

Red Wing Police Department Chief, Nick Sather & Assistant Chief, Brian Metling, return for a talk. We chat about Tip-a-Cop fundraiser for the Red Wing Special Olympics, Holiday Train return & properties for sale in Red Wing. Go to our website to fill out your questions the R.W.P.D. will answer on the air their next trip in!

Greg's guests are Sara George, Market Manager, Ken Exner, Board President, & Jeff Serene. We chat about the winter online Red Wing Farmers Market - Red Wing Area Farmers Market Association, the Farm to School program, which serves many locations and not just schools & more! Sponsored by Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors.

This week, Greg's guest is the Executive Director for the Red Wing Environmental Learning Center, Inc., Jason Jech. We chat about winter sign-ups, programs and activities!

A NEW CONTRACT has been announced at the Wabasha County Sherriff's Office.

Topics With Laura Aadalen of the Red Wing Area Chamber Of Commerce:*Small Business Expo November 18th*Medallion Hunt starts November 19th*Holiday Stroll November 28th*Small Business Saturday November 29th*AM Expresso December 5th

Mayor Gary Iocco will be joined by guests Kip Earney, West End Liquor, Kelsey Prall from our City of Red Wing overnment wastewater treatmentplant & Craig Morris to discuss Hope Squad! The Mayor will also chat about City of Red Wing Government business.

Guests this week:- Wrestling (Head Coach Austen Poss)- Girls Cross Country (Brenna Traynor, Clara Yotter, Teagan Breyfogle, and Ellie Kohrs)- Dance (Head Coach Sunday Robertson and Assistant Coach Alexis Ferguson)

Guests this week:- Cross Country (Coach Jeff Sonju, Jorga Wagner and Gus Raasch)- Wrestling (Coach Josh Grant) - Girls Basketball (Coach Josh Weime) - Goodhue Football Postgame at US Bank Stadium (Coach Tony Poncelet, Jack Carlson, Luke Roschen, and Michael Roschen)

Guests this Week on PEM Coaches Corner- Dance Team (Coach Jen Simon, Aubry McCaleb, Kaelyn Palmer, Aly Gates, Jocelyn Loya, Addie Heins)- Wrestling (Head Coach Mike Matiasch) - Sports (Mark Jurgenson)

Red Wing Coaches Corner 11-15-25 lineup:*Red Wing Girls Hockey Coach Katelyn Hadler with players Nora Butenhoff and Peyton Nelson.*Red Wing Boys Hockey Coach Tony Casci*Red Wing Girls Basketball Coach Peter Johnson*Red Wing Girls Basketball Coach Kirk Thompson *Billy "The Bunman" Hanisch

"Dockside with Mayor Quinn" Ava LaRue talks with Lake City Mayor Brian Quinn about the results from the recent City Council meeting on November 10th, specifically the results of the Wave statue and the 2026 Utility Rate Adjustment.

It's a busy time for Auctions and Brad's thoughts on selling your home by yourself!

Hailey Chambers is the State FFA Treasure and comes from the Medford FFA Chapter. Thanks for joining the show, Hailey!

Thank you to the Goodhue FFA for joining us to discuss a busy fall season for the FFA!

Big Play Wednesday is brought to you by DK Seeds and Becks Hybrids! This week:- Big Play Shot a Deer- The State Football Tournament- A Girls Basketball Preview

Mayor Gary Iocco will be joined by guest Colonel Steve Babcock, United States Army, featured guest speaker at Friday's Veterans Day Commemoration at the Red Wing High School! The Mayor will also chat about City of Red Wing business.

Greg's guest is Red Wing Downtown Main Street Executive Director, Andrea Hanson. We chat about the latest RestaurantChallenge to attract new business in our historic downtown & Christmas lights going up downtown and who's behind the idea! 

Red Wing Police Department Chief, Nick Sather & AssistantChief, Brian Metling, return for a talk. We chat about the successful Trunk-or-Treat event and the recent investigations collaborating with federal and international partners that resulted in multiple arrests! Go to our website to fill out your questions the R.W.P.D. willanswer on the air their next trip in.

"Lake City Chamber Chat" Ava LaRue talks with Heather Thomas, Executive Director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about tickets are on sale now for the Holiday Home Tour on December 13th, Business After Hours November 20th with Rebel Fire at the Chamber Office, and Light Up Lake City + Christmas By The Lake on November 29th.

The Mayor of Elgin, Kevin Keilholtz, on his background in local government, and everything going on in Elgin!

Veteran's Day, a new business opening, a business expo, and a big week coming up!

"Action" Jack Colwell chats with:*Red Wing Wingers Girls Swim Coach Charley Nelson and swimmers Eva Wardle, Charlee Jacobson, Vivian Smythe, Eliana Cory and Audrey Larson.*Red Wing Wingers Girls Hockey Coach Katelyn Hadler and players Amy Grove and Addison Hoppman*Red Wing Wingers Girls Basketball Coach Peter Johnson*Billy "The Bunman" Hanisch owner Of Hanisch Bakery & Coffee Shop

My guests are Cole Marks & Marcy Watzi, who are part of the Phoenix Theatre's production of Red Herring at the Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts! The play is set in 1952 and features three love stories, a murder mystery, nuclear espionage and other explosive devices. Marcy is the director & Cole has several parts; one is a Russian spy engaged to Joe McCarthy's daughter.

"Dockside with Mayor Quinn" Ava LaRue speaks with Lake City Mayor Brian Quinn about the recent workshop about the city's fiscal overview, addresses the public's questions, and reaffirmed Lake City's financial stability and forward planning.

Lindsey Brockberg is the Program Specialists for Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources at the MN Department of Education. Thanks for joining the show, Lindsey!

The first shows of November...

Erica Wallerich is the Lake City Chapter President and shares her experience in the Lake City FFA!

Mayor Gary Iocco is joined by Vicki Jo Lambert, Red Wing City Council member – Fourth Ward & Lance L. Garrick, Treasurer for Hiawatha Valley Family - Beyond the Yellow Ribbon& Commander of Red Wing American Legion Post #54! He also chats about City of Red Wing business.

My guest is Lance Garrick, Treasurer for Hiawatha Valley Family - Beyond the Yellow Ribbon & Commander of Red Wing American Legion Post #54. We chat about the upcoming Veterans Day Commemoration at the Red WingHigh School, the new veteran's banners that will be going up and more!Sponsored by Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors!

My guest is Executive Director of Red Wing Hope & Harbor,Kenzie Reuter. We chat about the upcoming shelter season, volunteers, the Next Step and being selected by the Power of 100 - Red Wing for their Fall Impact Award!