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Wright Here Right Now, Discover Austin Minnesota 's Podcast

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. We fill you in on Merry Tuba Christmas and some of the other special events coming up the holiday season. Then I’ll visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the amazing display of Northern Lights that took place this past week and what causes them to appear. And I will also visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. We talk about the respect that we all owe our vetera...

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. We fill you in on Merry Tuba Christmas and some of the other special events coming up the holiday season. Then I’ll visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the amazing display of Northern Lights that took place this past week and what causes them to appear. And I will also visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. We talk about the respect that we all owe our vetera...

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 58 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. We fill you in on Merry Tuba Christmas and some of the other special events coming up the holiday season. Then I’ll visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the amazing display of Northern Lights that took place this past week and what causes them to appear. And I will also visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. We talk about the respect that we all owe our vetera...

5 days ago

38 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 57 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Utilities

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her Special Guest Katie Stromlund, who will fill us in on all the details around the next Downtown Art Wander. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. There’s a lot going on at the library, we’ll fill you in on some special presentations including the next Austin Page Turners event. And I’ll be at Austin Utilities to talk with Melissa Swenson and Rob Gleason about taking care of your heating system...

1 week ago

36 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 56 News, Mower County Government, City of Austin

In this episode I'll take a look at some news items from the past week. Then in the Mower County Government segment I’ll be talking with Derr Ehmke, Public Health Nurse with Mower County Health and Human Services. We talk about drinking water and the importance of maintaining your well and water testing. And in the weekly City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City of Austin Fire Department Engineer Ian Caruso. As we rapidly approach the holiday season, we share reminders to keep your ho...

1 week ago

30 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 55 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest, Randy Forster from the Mower County Historical Society. The window to pre-order items from the Christmas in the County Bake Sale is now open. We’ll let you know how to order and more about this year’s Christmas in the County. Then I’ll visit with Luke Reease at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the practice of “forest Bathing”. Now before you grab a towel and head off in...

1 week ago

24 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 54 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore about the latest collection in the display cases in the back of the store. DedaRay Graber will talk about how she started collecting Peanuts characters, specifically Snoopy. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk about the winners of the staff pumpkin decorating contest, some special events, and the library schedule over the Veteran’s Day Holiday. I would like to take a quick moment to thank y...

2 weeks ago

28 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 53 News, Mower County Health Program, City of Austin, Ozark Jubilee

In this episode I'll take a look at a couple of news items for the week. Then in the Mower County Government segment I’ll be talking with Kris Kohn, Mower County Human Resources Director, about the County’s Health Program that is beneficial to employees and saves county taxpayers money at the same time. And then in the weekly City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City of Austin Engineer Steven Lang. Early next year a point-of-sale ordinance will be going into effect for properties in th...

2 weeks ago

41 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 52 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest, Nathan Annis from the Mower County Curling Club. This Sunday, November 2nd, is a free learn to curl event. We’ll tell you more about this event and how you can get involved in just a few moments. Then I’ll visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Hundreds of years ago there were some very different creatures that roamed this area. Luke will tell us about a few of them. And I will al...

2 weeks ago

42 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 51Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Hormel Institute

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Loretta Ellsworth We’ll We’ll talk about a number of her books including a new project set to be released early next year. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk about a number of things including a storyteller who was set to appear at the library this weekend. Unfortunately, after we recorded our conversation, the storyteller program needed to be post...

3 weeks ago

39 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 50 News, Mower County SNAP program, Austin City Councilor Mike Postma

In this episode I'll take a look at some news items from the past week. And in the Mower County Government segment I’ll be talking with Crystal Peterson and Jennie Crews from Mower County Health and Human Services about the impacts that will be soon felt by participants in the SNAP program in Mower County if the Federal Government shutdown continues much longer. And then in the weekly City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City of Austin Council member Mike Postma. We’ll talk about what ...

3 weeks ago

34 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 49 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Stacy Sizemore, Office Manager and Case Worker at the Austin Salvation Army. As we get deeper into the fall season, the Salvation Army becomes a very busy place. It’s time to sign-up for the Thanksgiving Supplemental Food Bag, Christmas Meal, and Angel Tree for those in need of assistance this holiday season. Then there is also a need for bell ringers to go to registertoring.com to get signed up for your preferred bell ringing day and l...

3 weeks ago

33 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 48 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Utilities

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Susan Joyce We’ll discuss a special event taking place next week where Susan will talk with Seniors about protecting your financial portfolio from the upcoming tariffs. If you are at or near retirement you’ll definitely want to attend her talk. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We will recap the celebration for Milly, the Mill Pond Monster and also update you on...

4 weeks ago

42 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 47 News Recap, City of Austin Leaf Collection Site, Community Calendar

In this episode I'll start a look at a couple of news stories. Then in the weekly City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City of Austin Assistant Engineer Andy Sorenson. With all the leaves changing colors and starting to fall, the leaf collection site north of town is now open. We’ll talk about the site and how you can access it . And I will also share some community events that you might want to check out. I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the s...

1 month ago

13 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 46 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and the owners of Gypsy K Consignment and Ice Cream in Downtown Austin. Then I’ll visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay. C. Hormel Nature Center. We’ll talk about some interesting things you’ll soon be able to spot in the night sky. And I’ll visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. We’ll talk about a couple of major events coming up on the foundation’s calendar. As always, thank you for being a la...

1 month ago

43 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 45 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Symphony

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest poet Tim Brennan We’ll discuss Tim’s poetry and an upcoming visit to Austin. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. This Thursday, October 16th from 4 until 6, there will be a celebration for Milly The Mill Pond Monster. We’ll share all the details about that event and more. And then it’s time for a visit from the Austin Symphony Orchestra. The 2025-26 season kicks off on S...

1 month ago

41 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 44 Mower County Auditor/Treasurer, City of Austin Jason Baskin

Coming up in this episode in my weekly Mower County Government segment I once get the chance to talk with Mower County Auditor/Treasurer Scott Felten. And we’ll be joined by Val Sheedy, Deputy County Administrator. We talk about a possible change coming to the how the Auditor/Treasurer position in the county will be filled in the future. The plan is to make the position appointed rather than elected. Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City Councilor Jason Baskin. ...

1 month ago

35 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 43 Discover Austin with Austin Bruins, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with David Koier; Director of Broadcasting and Media and Peter Theodos; Director of Business Development for the Austin Bruins. We’ll talk about the new season for the Bruins and tell you about some of the special events coming up throughout the home schedule. Then I’ll visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay. C. Hormel Nature Center. We’ll talk about how the Nature Center plays an important role in many peoples’ lives and how having a Fri...

1 month ago

32 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 42 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Rotary

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Jeff Ollman We’ll discuss Jeff’s book Impious: Thoughts on growing up atheist in a judeo christian culture. Then I talk with Courtney Wyant Schmitt from the Austin Public Library. We finally are able to reveal the identity of the creature coming to the area between the Austin Public Library and Mill Pond. And then it’s time for a Service Above Self segment. I visit with Austin Rotary Member Alice H...

1 month ago

40 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 41 News Recap, Mower County Auditor/Treasurer, City of Austin Aaron Heimer

In this episode I'll take a look at a couple of news stories from the past week. Then in my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to talk with Mower County Auditor/Treasurer Scott Felten. We talk about the differences between foreclosure and forfeiture as it applies to properties in Mower County and also the process once a property does go into forfeiture. Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be at Riverside Arena talking with Aaron Heimer about what it takes to k...

1 month ago

36 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 40 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable along with Heather Bose from Austin’s own Superfresh. We’ll talk about plans for special events at Superfresh throughout the fall season. Then I visit with Naturalist Meredith Meloney at the Jay. C. Hormel Nature Center. We’ll talk about the fall curriculum at the Nature Center that teaches all about stream health and how a healthy watershed is important to all of us. And then I talk with Steve Barrett, Executive...

1 month ago

42 minutes

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 39 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Lydia Emme Niebuhr. We’ll discuss Lydia’s book Under The Daytime Moon and why it is an important read for those interested in Minnesota history. Then I talk with Courtney Wyant Schmitt from the Austin Public Library. We finally are able to reveal the special surprise event coming to the area between the Austin Public Library and Mill Pond. I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being ...

1 month ago

32 minutes