In this New Year's Eve episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We will take this special day to look back at the past year and ahead to the new year and talk about some of the special events coming up in the month of January. I also talk with Courtney Wyant Schmitt at the Austin Public Library to talk about some upcoming events and the upcoming celebration of Carnegie Libraries. I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of...

In this episode I share a couple of news stories with you, Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment, I’ll be talking with Deputy County Administrator Val Sheedy about the deer hunting shot gun zone in southern MN. The zone is being eliminated effective January 1 unless the counties involved opt to keep the zone in place. And in the City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Police Chief David McKichan to talk about enforcement of parking regulations as it relates to snow removal. And...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest Matais Parada, Marketing and Communications Specialist at the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce. We talk about how social media can be leveraged to support your business. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Maloney about how critters out in nature survive during the cold winter months. And I will also visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation about a couple of...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we’ll be joined by some of the people who help make Sweet Reads such a wonderful place to visit who will in turn share with you some of the people they would like to thank for making this past year so special. I also talk with Salie Olson, youth services librarian at the Austin Public Library. She’ll share with us some special hours for the holidays at the library and also some special programs coming up in the next...

Coming up in this episode I start things of with a couple of news items. Then in week’s Mower County Government segment, I’ll be talking about the judicial system in Mower County. My guests will be District Court Judge Jeff Kritzer and Court Administrator Krissy Bartness. And in the City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Assistant City Engineer Andy Sorenson. We’ll look ahead to some of the projects on tap for the city in 2026. Lastly I will wrap things up with some events on the community ...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest Travis Kasper, Sales and Service Representative at Les Schwab. We talk about making sure your tires are ready for winter driving conditions. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Avery Wickham, a Naturalist Intern. We talk about the 40th anniversary of the rock at the Nature Center and the end of Avery’s internship. As always, thank you for being a large part of the success o...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we’ll be joined by some of the people who help make Sweet Reads such a wonderful place to visit. I also talk with some of the staff at the Austin Public Library about their favorite reads from this past year. And in the monthly Hormel Institute segment I get a chance to talk Larry Ricke from the Lyle Area Cancer group. We talk about some of the history of the Lyle Area Cancer Auction and plans for this year’s ...

In this episode I share some news items. Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I talk with Kirk Kuchera and Chris Thompson from SMART Transit. We’ll get into how SMART Transit is working to meet the transportation needs of Austin and the surrounding area and also about some changes coming in the new year. And in the City of Austin Segment I talk with Bonnie Rietz, Nick Novotny, and Gretchen Boldt about the Annual Flower Basket program in Austin. Finally, events coming up t...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Michelle Baker; Executive Director of Austin Aspires and Makayla Oxley; Early Childhood Navigator at Austin Aspires. We’ll talk about the Pre-School Showcase that will be held January 17th in Hastings Gym at Austin High School. Then I’ll visit with Meredith Maloney at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We’ll be digging into what made last fall’s Aurora Borealis display so spectacular. And I will also visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we’ll be joined by Eric Shoars. We’ll be talking about Eric’s new book; Life Goes On; The Lessons We Learned From 80’s Music. I also talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We’ll be talking about some of the special accomplishments at the library over the past year.. And I get a chance to talk with the Austin Rotary Club as they showcase the Clues program at Riverland Community College. I would lik...

In this episode I take a look at some news from the past week. Then I talk with Mower County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Tim Ruzek. With the news this past week about arsenic and manganese showing up in some well tests around Mower County, we’ll talk about steps that well owners can take to make sure that their water is safe. Later, in the City of Austin Segment I talk with Austin Street Superintendent Mike Loucks. I learn about the steps that are taken to clear our streets of snow...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting Nancy Schnable and some special guests about The Story Show, which is coming up on January 10th at Riverland Community College’s Frank W. Bridges Theater. Then I’ll visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. With the recent snow, a lot of people are asking about cross country skiing at the Nature Center. We’ll talk about the trail conditions and also talk about Merry and Bright Night that will take place December 9th. And I ge...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. With the gift giving season upon us, Sweet Reads is the place to go for the book lover in your life and to find unique artisan gifts. I also talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. There's an upgrade to the SELCO app and we talk about how much more user friendly it is for users of the library system. And I get a chance to talk with Phil Burkhart from the Austin Symphony Orchestra. In just over a week the sym...

Coming up, after some news, I sit down with Mower County Property Tax Administrator Laurie Clendenning and Mower County Assessor Michael Harvey. We talk about how the yearly tax on properties is determined and also explain the Truth in Taxation meeting, which is coming up soon Then in the City of Austin Segment I talk with Luke Reese, Director of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We talk about the role that the City of Austin plays in operating the Nature Center and how many organizations help...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Matchbox Children’s Theatre. Becca Couch and Renae Clark about their latest production; Christmas in the Land of OZ. Then I’ll visit with Meredith Meloney at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we continue our talk about raptors, both at the Nature Center and around the area. And I will also visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. We’ll talk with Randy Forster from the Mower County Historical Society about a speci...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her Special Guest James Troe, the author of Crushed; a murder mystery that takes place in and around Albert Lea. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. There’s a lot going on at the library and a lot to be thankful for. We’ll talk about it in just a little bit. I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you fo...

In this episode I start out with some news from this past week. Then I sit down with Mower County Health and Human Services Child Protection Social Workers Whitney Wilson and Nina Blazevic. We’ll talk about a program that goes above and beyond to make sure that every child can have a special holiday gift this holiday season. And I also sit down with the Austin Culture and Arts Commission to learn about a plan to use area artists to help beautify utility boxes around our community. Finally, I'...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Her special guest this week is Melissa Block, Community Connections Specialist at the Cedars of Austin. We’ll tell you all about the Tour of Trees that will take place at the Cedars in early December. Then I’ll visit with Meredith Meloney at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the process of training and conditioning Cedar, the Nature Center’s resident education owl, to be able to take part in ...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest Wayne Goodnature. Many people remember Wayne as the Mower County Sheriff. He has just released his first book, a memoir. We’ll talk about the book and tell you about a special meet and greet event taking place this weekend. 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 upgrades to the new computer system and also tell you ...

In this episode I recap some news from the past week Then I sit down with Deputy Mower County Administrator Val Sheedy, City of Austin Planning and Zoning Administrator Holly Wallace, And Impact Austin Director of Community Engagement and Enhancement Nick Novotny to talk about Comp Plan 2045. There will be an open house later this week for you to get a first hand look at the plan and to provide input. We’ll tell you all about it in a few moments. And I wrap things up with some events on the C...