Best Discover Austin Minnesota Podcasts (2025)

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E112 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 41:26

3d ago41:26

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guest this week Steve Kime from the Shooting Star Trail. This year’s Shooting Star Trail Ride is coming up on June 14 and Steve has all the details for us. Then I visit with Meredith Maloney at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we t…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E111 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Hormel Institute 32:10

5d ago32:10

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. With June just around the corner Sweet Reads is stocked up with cards and gifts perfect for Father’s Day, Graduations, Weddings, and any other gift giving situation that might come your way. And we talk a bit about a writing project that you can get involved in leading up to …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E110 Weekly Recap, Mower County Government, City of Austin, and Community Calendar 30:56

7d ago30:56

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In this episode I recap some news and sports from this past week. Then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I visit with Val Sheedy, Deputy Mower County Administrator and Sara Madison, County Recorder. We’ll be talking about the process of getting or renewing your passport. And later I’ll be visiting Austin's Director of Parks, Recreation,…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E109 Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 28:15

10d ago28:15

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guests this week come to us from the Michael H. Seibel Family Visitation and Exchange Center. May is Supervisory and Visitation Awareness Month. We’ll talk with Amber Mattson, Family Support Services Coordinator at the Parenting Resource Cen…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E108 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Austin Utilities 40:41

12d ago40:41

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore as we talk with Thomas Rumreich about his book UNHOLY COMMUNION. We'll talk not only about the book but also how this story has now been made into a motion picture. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk about the wonderful programming coming up for you and your family…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E107 News and sports update, Mower County Quintile Assessments, City of Austin Oakland Avenue Reconstruction 32:58

14d ago32:58

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In this episode I cover some news and sports for the week. Then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I visit with Mike Keller; Mower County Assessor and Renee Thorpe; Lead Property Appraiser. We’ll be talking about Quintile Assessments. And then I am happy to welcome the City of Austin to the Monday episodes. This week I’ll be visiting wit…

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Wright Here, Right Now S1 E106 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 36:27

17d ago36:27

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guest this week is Laura Helle. She’ll tell us all about 4th Avenue Fest coming up on June 4th. Then I visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week and also o…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E105 Sweet Reads Bookstore and Austin Public Library 22:21

19d ago22:21

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. With Graduation Day just around the corner, Sweet Reads is stocked up with wonderful books and gift ideas that will be perfect for the graduate in your life. And I also learn about the next author visit. Thomas Rumreich will be at Sweet Reads today May 14th from 3:30 to 5:00 …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E104 News and Sports, Mower County Feedlot Officer, and Community Calendar 22:44

21d ago22:44

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In this episode I recap some news and sports from the past week. And then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I visit with Val Sheedy, Deputy County Administrator and Danielle Anderson, Mower County Feedlot Officer to learn about the important role our Feedlot Officer plays across the county. Finally some events for you on the Community C…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E103 Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 32:23

24d ago32:23

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guests this week are Jason Sehon, Austin Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director and Mark Bliese of the Austin Enhancement Group. We talk about the Highwater Music and Movie Series coming to Bandshell Park. Then I visit with Director Luke Rees…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E102 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Austin Rotary/Adelia Foundation 33:39

26d ago33:39

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, Sweet Reads is stocked up with wonderful books and gift ideas that will be perfect for the Mother or Mother figure in your life. And I also learn about the next author visit. Thomas Rumreich will be at Sweet Reads on Wednesday May 14t…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E101 Weekly Recap and Mower County Public Safety Answering Point 20:23

28d ago20:23

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In this episode I take a look at some news and sports from around the area. Then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I visit with Tracy Hauschildt, Supervisor for Mower County Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and Felicia Learn, a Public Safety Telecommunicator. We talk about some of the things that you should know when calling either …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E100 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 41:35

1M ago41:35

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guest this week is Joan Hanson, Executive Director for the Mower County Senior Center. We'll discuss the upcoming 50th Anniversary celebration at the Mower County Senior Center. Then I visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Natu…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E99 Sweet Reads Bookstore and Austin Public Library 20:47

1M ago20:47

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, Sweet Reads is stocked up with wonderful books and gifts that will be perfect for the Mother or Mother figure in your life. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. This week the computer upgrade is taking pla…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E98 Weekly News and Sports Recap and Mower County Deputy Administrator and Operations Director 19:35

1M ago19:35

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Time for a recap of the week in News and Sports. Then in the weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to talk with Mower County Deputy Administrator Matt Verdick and Mower County Operations Director Jerry Ernst. We’ll be talking about a study of the space needs in the facilities around the county and the long range management plan. I…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E97 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Arts 41:42

1M ago41:42

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guest this week is Varinh Van Vugt from the Welcome Center. We’ll be getting all the information on the annual Taste of Nations celebration coming up on May 17th. Then I visit with Naturalist Intern Katherine Schramek at the Jay C. Hormel Na…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E96 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library and Austin Utilities 33:53

1M ago33:53

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo. This Saturday is Independent Book Sellers Day. Lisa will talk about some of the events and give-a-ways going on throughout the day. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk more about the computer upgrades that will be taking place at the library over the next few wee…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E95 Weekly News and Sports Recap and Mower County HRA 21:15

1M ago21:15

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In this episode I recap some news and sports from the past week. And then in my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to hear about Mower County’s HRA. I’ll be talking with Shannon Elkin, Executive Director of Mower County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Taggert Medgaarden from the Austin HRA. I'll wrap up this episode wit…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E94 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 39:21

2M ago39:21

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. There are a number of big events coming up in the near future, including a couple of big events at the Austin YMCA.. We’ll talk with Kelly Winkles, Austin YMCA Operations Director about them in just a few minutes. Then I visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E93 Sweet Reads and Austin Public Library 24:44

2M ago24:44

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. In the next couple of weeks there a number of very special events taking place at Sweet Reads and throughout Austin. We’ll let you know about these events so that you can get them on your calendar and hopefully attend. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E92 Weekly news and sports recap and Mower County SWCD 20:07

2M ago20:07

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In this episode I recap some news and sports from the past week and look forward to the new week. Then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to visit with Tim Ruzek from the Mower Soil and Water Conservation District about a program that offers free well water testing for county residents. I'll wrap up this edition with som…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E91 Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 24:52

2M ago24:52

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. There are a number of big events coming up in the near future. We’ll talk about them in just a few minutes. Then I visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about de-extinction. There has been a lot of news this week about …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E90 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library and Austin Rotary/Rachel's Hope 50:53

2M ago50:53

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo and her special guest Justin Miller. In the Sweet Collections area of Sweet Reads, Justin has on display just a small portion of his collection of vintage radios and televisions. This is a truly unique collection that you should make plans to check out. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austi…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E89 Weekly News and recap of the week in sports plus Mower County Recycling 20:51

2M ago20:51

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In this episode I take a look at some news and recap the week in sports. Then, in my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to to learn about the Mower County Recycling Program. I’ll be visiting with Marcus Thompson, Mower County Recycling Officer. And to wrap things up I have a list of events coming up this week and in the near fu…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E88 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation, and Austin Area Arts 50:39

2M ago50:39

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Her special guest this week is Gema Alvarado-Guerrero from the Hometown Food Security Project. We talk about an upcoming night called ‘A Work of Art’ at the SPAM Museum. Then I visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk abou…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E 87 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Austin Utilities 45:09

2M ago45:09

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore as she shares information about the Downtown Art Wander coming up on Thursday, April 3rd. Lisa also tells us about the new Sweet Collections Museum display that is being put in this week. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk about some spec…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E86 Weekly Update and Mower County PSAP 20:22

2M ago20:22

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In this episode I recap some of the news and sports from this past week and then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to learn about PSAP and the important role the dispatchers play in our county. I’ll be talking with PSAP Supervisor Tracy Hauschildt and Mower County Sherriff's Department Chief Deputy Dave Pike. Thanks for…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E85 Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 27:00

2M ago27:00

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Her special guest this week is Shaun Mcalister, Regional Vice President for Prime Hotel Properties. We’ll talk about how the conversion of the Austin Convention Center and Hotel to Hilton/Doubletree has been going and what to look for in the future. Then I …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E84 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library and Hormel Institute 37:07

2M ago37:07

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore as she introduces us to author Amy Lynn Green. We’ll also talk a little about the Downtown Art Wander coming up on April 3rd. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk about some special events coming up including the Friends of the Library Used…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E83 Weekly Recap and Mower County Wellness on Wheels 21:40

2M ago21:40

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In this episode I recap some news and sports from last week and then in this week's Mower County Government segment I get the chance to visit about the Mower County Wellness on Wheels program. Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. www.AustinMN.comBy Discover Austin Minnesota

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E82 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 45:05

2M ago45:05

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Her special guest this week is Ben Klankowski from the Knights of Columbus. The Knights have a number of events going on that help support Pacelli Catholic Schools. We’ll hear all about them in just a few moments. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director of t…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E81 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library and Austin Rotary 37:17

3M ago37:17

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore about some very exciting events coming up, including an Art Wander and an author visit for next week. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We recap Comic Con from this past weekend and talk about some special events coming up including the Friends …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E80 Weekly Recap and Mower County Sentence To Service program. 18:39

3M ago18:39

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In this episode I recap some news and sports from last week and then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to visit about the Mower County Sentence To Service program. www.AustinMN.comBy Discover Austin Minnesota

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E79 Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 24:35

3M ago24:35

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Her special guests this week are Willie Granholm and Paul Overocker, coaches of the Austin Pee Wee A team that is in Moorhead this weekend for the State Pee Wee A Tournament. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This we…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E78 Sweet Reads and Austin Public Library 22:11

3M ago22:11

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore about some very exciting events coming up, including Nerd Nite and another author visit. Then I visit with Salie Olson at the Austin Public Library. We talk about Comic Con coming up on March 15th.. It’s your chance to visit with Star Wars Characters and meet Drew Brockington,…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E77 Weekly Recap and Mower County Emergency Manager Amy Bramwell 21:38

3M ago21:38

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In this episode I recap some news and sports from the past week and then for our weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to visit about Mower County Emergency Management. I met with Amy Bramwell, Mower County Emergency Manager to get some insight to all that her job entails. Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. ww…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E76 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation, and Austin Area Arts 57:10

3M ago57:10

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Her special guest this week is Chris Amy, head coach for the Riverside Figure Skating Club, which will be celebrating their 50 year anniversary with their annual show this year called the 50th Golden Jubilee. We’ll find out more about dates, show times, and…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E75 Sweet Reads and Austin Public Library 31:37

3M ago31:37

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo and her very special guest, Author Allen Eskens. Allen was in town for a book presentation at the Austin Public Library last week and we were able to visit with him about his book and learn a little about his writing process. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk a …

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Weekly Update and Mower County Veterans Servives 20:31

3M ago20:31

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In this episode I take a look at some events that are taking place this week and then for our Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Rod Streich and Ty Lendt from the Mower County Veterans Services Office. Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. www.AustinMN.comBy Discover Austin Minnesota

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E73Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 29:50

3M ago29:50

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Her special guest this week is Bob Rosel from the Austin MN Area Pickleball Association. We’ll talk about how Austin does not have any designated pickleball courts and the current effort to create courts here in town. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E72 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Austin Utilities 41:34

3M ago41:34

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore about the many events coming up at Sweet Reads including tonight’s presentation with Allen Eskens which is being held at the Austin Public Library beginning at 6:30. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library about all the programming they have coming up …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E71 Weekly Recap and Craig Gwin, Mower County Public Health and Human Services 26:23

3M ago26:23

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In this episode I have a recap of some news and sports from the last week. And then for our Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Craig Gwin , a social worker with Mower County Health and Human Services. He’ll be talking about a fatherhood support group he started here in Mower County and how that program is now expanding. Thanks fo…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E70 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 44:15

3M ago44:15

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable and her guest Geoff Smith from Austin Rotary. We’ll be talking about Rotary Trivia Night that will take place March 22 at the Hormel Historic Home. Then I’ll be at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center talking with Luke Reese about how insects and critters adapt to survive when temperatures dive below …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E69 Sweet Reads Bookstore, Austin Public Library and Hormel Institute 43:32

3M ago43:32

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Downtown Austin. Joining us for our conversation will be author Sarah Stonich. We'll talk about Sarah’s books, future projects , and the writing process. Then I’ll be at the Austin Public Library to visit with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll talk about Minnesota Legislative Librar…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E68 Weekly Recap and Mower County Health and Human Services 25:51

4M ago25:51

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In this episode I recap some of the news and sports from the past week and then for our Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Pam Kellogg with Mower County Health and Human Services and Brandon Moseng, a peer recovery specialist with recovery is happening. We’ll be talking about the opioid crisis in Mower County and steps being take…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E67 Discover Austin and the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 34:35

4M ago34:35

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin and her special guests to talk about the upcoming Honor Flight for some local veterans and a spaghetti dinner fundraiser this weekend to help cover some of the expenses. Then I’ll be talking with Kelly Bahl at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. They have a very special celebratio…

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Wright Here, Right Now S1 E66 Sweet Reads Bookstore and Austin Public Library 25:53

4M ago25:53

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Downtown Austin. We’ll look forward to the Music Meander coming up this Thursday and we’ll meet a special guest who wants you to sit down and write about trees. Then I’ll drop in at the Austin Public Library for a conversation with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll find out about th…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E65 Weekly Recap, Commissioner Polly Glynn, Pay It Forward 43:08

4M ago43:08

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In this episode I'll recap some of the news and sports from last week. And then in this week's Mower County Government segment I get the chance to visit with Mower County District 2 Commissioner Polly Glynn. We talk about what a County Commissioner does and some of Commissioner Glynn's favorite parts of the job. Then I talk with Gina Grundmeier abo…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E64 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 46:17

4M ago46:17

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guests this week are four talented young ladies from the Mower County CEO program. They stopped by to fill us in on a very special concert coming up in two weeks: Local Legends; featuring Martin Zellar, Molly Kate Kestner, and Riley Olson. We also take some tim…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E63 Sweet Reads and Austin Public Library 26:23

4M ago26:23

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Downtown Austin. This week we talk about love and an awesome event coming up on Thursday February 13th. Then I’ll check in at the Austin Public Library and visit with the library’s Technology Director about some upcoming events and special help with your technology, should …

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