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We truly are proud of our town and want you to find out what makes it special in so many ways. Take your time visiting and enjoying our events and attractions (like the one and only SPAM Museum),many restaurants, appreciate the great music, theatre and arts that abound here. Look at from any perspective from sports, culture, family fun, history, conferences, education, outdoor adventure...Austin, MN has an astonishing amount to offer.
Wright Here Right Now S1 E127 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest Ryan Flanagan from the American Junior Golf Association. We talk about this year’s tournament to be held at the Austin Country Club and the economic impact this tournament brings to Austin and the surrounding area
Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Wild parsnip is in full bloom this time of year and it can be painful, if not dangerous, if you come in contact with it. We talk about how to ident...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E126 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Rotary - With Ella, Inc.
In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we are joined by author Kris Bertelsen to talk about his book Pain in Paynesville. In his book Kris talks about events that took place years before the disappearance of Jacob Wetterling that impacted his life and also the lives of multiple victims at the hands of the same abductor of Jacob.
Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We talk about the schedule for the rest of the Fourth of July holiday week and also about a...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E125 Weekly Recap, City of Austin - Austin Public Library
In this episode I'll take a look at some news and sports plus some random thoughts about the Fourth of July.
Then in the weekly City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Julie Clinefelter from the Austin Public Library and the process books have to go through to make it into the library's collection.
Then I'll wrap up this episode with a look at some events on the community calendar.
Reminder, if there is a group, organization, event coming up, or even an individual that you think would be a segment fo...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E124 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 Joe Bower, President of the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce. We talk about the Fourth of July Parade and the upcoming Ag Appreciation Cookout at the Mower County Fairgrounds.
Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center and his special guest Musician and Educator Will Bjorndal. We talk about Will’s week long residency at the Nature Center and his path to write and perform children’s music.
And at the Austin Area F...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E123 Sweet Reads Bookstore, Austin Public Library, Hormel Institute
In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we are joined by author Chris Norbury as he talks about his trilogy of books and what led him to become an author in the first place
Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with the President of the Friends of the Library Bethie Carlton about the book walk experience being installed around the Mill Pond walking Trail.
And then I am joined by Dr. Eric Rarhmann from the Hormel Institute to talk about the Minnesota Metastatic Research Ne...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E122 News, Sports and Commentary, Mower County Health, City of Austin Fireworks Safety
In this episode I recap some news and sports from this past week and then comment on getting older and needing to make changes.
Then in the weekly Mower County Government segment I talk with Mower County Community Health Educator Allison Scott and Public Health Emergency Planner Lisa Ganser about infectious diseases like the measles and also the impacts of the wildfire smoke that often settles in over the area.
And then I’ll be talking with Hans Gilbert, an Engineer with the Austin Fire Department, about Fourth of July Fireworks and how to celebrate saf...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E121 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
Happy first day of summer! In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest Cindy Meany Director at the Hormel Historic Home
Then I visit with Sydney Weisinger, Teacher Naturalist at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We talk about the importance of adding native plants and flowers to the landscape around your property.
I would also like to take a quick moment to remind you that you are a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and fo...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E120 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Utilities
In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we are joined by author Matt Goldman as he talks about writing for television series like Seinfeld and Ellen to his latest book, The Murder Show.
Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Chad Lewis about his book The Minnesota Road Guide to Mysterious Creatures. Chad will also tell you about how you could earn $50,000 by capturing one of these Creatures.
And then I am joined by Austin Utilities to talk about th...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E119 Weekly News Recap, Mower County Emergency Planning, City of Austin Bandshell Park High Water Music Series
In this episode I talk a little about some of the news events of the week.
Then for the weekly Mower County Government segment I talk with Lisa Ganser, Mower County Public Health Emergency Planner, and Allison Scott, Mower County Community Health Educator, about the importance of having an emergency plan and practicing it.
And then I’ll be talking with Austin Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director Jason Sehon and Mark Bliese from the Austin Enhancement Group about the High Water Music Series coming to Bandshell Park this Thursday, June 19th.
Remember that you...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E118 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation
In this episode, available beginning at 6:00 Friday morning, I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Taggert Medgaarden from the Austin Morning Lions Club to talk about the Fly-in Pancake Breakfast event coming up on July 6th.
Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center as he introduces us to the Summer Intern at the Nature Center, Mackenzie Andrews.
And finally a visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation and Attorney Emily Toland. We talk about various ways that you can build a legacy for yourself and your...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E117 Sweet Reads Bookstore, Austin Public Library, and Austin Rotary Hot Meals on Wheels
Coming up in this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we are joined by author Ben Green as he talks about his three book series; Rimduun, Forged in the Fallout, In The Shadows of Silver, and Wraiths and Raiders.
Next I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter about a special guest that will be speaking at the library this Thursday June 12th, Chad Lewis. He’ll be talking about his book The Minnesota Road Guide to Mysterious Creatures.
And then I am joined by Aust...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E116 Weekly Recap, Mower County GIS Administrator, City Councilor Oballa Oballa
In this episode I recap some news and sports from the past week.
Then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I talk with GIS Administrator Eric Miller. I learn that GIS is a lot more than just maps and more about information coordination.
And then I’ll be visiting Austin's newest Third Ward City Councilor Oballa Oballa. I talk with him about why he wanted to return to the council and what he sees as the challenges ahead for the city.
One last Reminder, if there is a group, organization, event, or ev...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E115 Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable as she fills us in on many of the big events coming up this summer including Grillin’ and Chillin’ the Saturday at the Mower County Fairgrounds.
Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. There are a number of big projects that will be getting underway soon at the nature center and also some fun events that you might want to attend. We’ll find out more in just a few minutes.
I would like to t...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E114 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Hormel Institute
Coming up in this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. Now that we are into the month of June, 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 the ArtWorks Festival and also a very special author visit with Matt Goldman that you’ll want to attend on June 17th at 3:30.
Then I visit...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E113 Weekly Update, Mower County Government, City of Austin
In this episode I take a look at some news and sports from around the area.
Then in my weekly Mower County Government segment I visit with Val Sheedy, Deputy Mower County Administrator and Angie Lipelt Environmental Services Supervisor to learn the importance of zoning in Mower County
And then I’ll be visiting Austin's Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Jason Sehon. Now that school is out and temperatures are rising it is time to open the municipal pool for another season. We’ll talk about the pool schedule and staffing later in this epis...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E112 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation
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 talk about the annual Friends of the Nature Center Bus Trip, the summer mentorship program, and some wonderful events coming your way throughout the summer months.
And lastly, a conversation with Steve...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E111 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Hormel Institute
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 the ArtWorks Festival.
Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk about the wonderful programming coming up for you and your family this summer at the library, including the...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E110 Weekly Recap, Mower County Government, City of Austin, and Community Calendar
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, and Forestry Jason Sehon. With Emerald Ash Borer decimating the tree stock around Austin, we’ll talk about what’s being done to remove infected trees and the plans for replanting moving forward.
I'll wrap up t...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E109 Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
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 Center and Michelle Graff, Seibel Program Lead about the important role the Seibel Center plays in our community.
Then I visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about turtles. May 23rd is World Turtle...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E108 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Austin Utilities
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 this summer at the library. Coutney tells us about how the legacy amendment is helping to make some of this programming possible.
And then I get to sit down with Mark...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E107 News and sports update, Mower County Quintile Assessments, City of Austin Oakland Avenue Reconstruction
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 with Steven Lang; Austin Public Works Director about the start of the Oakland Avenue reconstruction project.
And I'll wrap up this episode with some community calendar events for the upcoming week.
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Wright Here, Right Now S1 E106 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation
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 other invasive pests that could be impacting our trees.
Then a conversation with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. With many foundations around the country feeling the impacts of action...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E105 Sweet Reads Bookstore and Austin Public Library
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 to talk about his book UNHOLY COMMUNION.
Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk technology with the library’s technology coordinator Eric Christians. There are going to be plenty of technology classes to t...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E104 News and Sports, Mower County Feedlot Officer, and Community Calendar
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 Calendar.
By the way, if there is a group, organization, event, or even an individual that you think would make for a good segment on this podcast please let me know. Feel free to email your...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E103 Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
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 Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the Arbor Day celebration that will be taking place at the Nature Center this Saturday.
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Wright Here Right Now S1 E102 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Austin Rotary/Adelia Foundation
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 14th from 3:30 to 5:00 to talk about his book UNHOLY COMMUNION.
Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Sallie Olson, Youth Services Librarian. She shares all the information on this year...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E101 Weekly Recap and Mower County Public Safety Answering Point
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 the emergency and non-emergency lines in Mower County. And then I'll run down some events that will be taking place around the area in the next few days.
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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 Nature Center. This week we talk about some of the fantastic outdoor opportunities for your children this summer, including a three day class that takes participants to Eagle Bluff for their ropes course and some canoeing.
And finally I ca...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E99 Sweet Reads Bookstore and Austin Public Library
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 place at the library. And by the end of the week everything should be back to normal. This week is also a very special event that takes place on Thursday, the Austin Page Turners annu...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E98 Weekly News and Sports Recap and Mower County Deputy Administrator and Operations Director
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 will wrap up this episode with some community events taking place over the next few days.
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Wright Here Right Now S1 E97 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Arts
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 Nature Center. This week we talk about baby critters and what to do if you should happen upon one.
And finally I catch up with Tom Robbins, Executive Director of Austin Area Arts. We’ll talk a...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E96 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library and Austin Utilities
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 weeks and also about a very special event, the Austin Page Turners annual city wide read.
Then I’ll be at Austin Utilities to visit with Michelle Orozco about the end of cold weathe...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E95 Weekly News and Sports Recap and Mower County HRA
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 with some community events that are taking place this week.
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Wright Here Right Now S1 E94 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation
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. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about a fish doorbell, what it is and how it works.
And I also get to learn more about the Austin Area Foundation’s Scho...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E93 Sweet Reads and Austin Public Library
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 Library. We talk about a very special event coming up, the Austin Page Turners annual city wide read and also explain more about the computer upgrades that will be taking place at the l...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E92 Weekly news and sports recap and Mower County SWCD
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 some community events for you to check out.
Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.
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Wright Here Right Now S1 E91 Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
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 the bringing back a species that are currently extinct. We’ll talk about some of the latest information.
Thank you for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.
Wright Here Right Now S1 E90 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library and Austin Rotary/Rachel's Hope
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 Austin Public Library. We talk about a very special event coming up, the Austin Page Turners annual city wide read. Bonnie Rietz from the Austin Page Turners will tell us about this event and a fe...
Wright Here Right Now S1 E89 Weekly News and recap of the week in sports plus Mower County Recycling
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 future.
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Wright Here Right Now S1 E88 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation, and Austin Area Arts
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 about the cycles that trees go through and how they determine when it is time to sprout new buds.
I also drop in on Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. There are many founda...
