Community Focus

Jen Elleraas, Board Member of MnFIRE, joins to discuss October's Fire Prevention Month and the importance of fire safety and awareness. She also highlights the programs and resources MnFIRE offers to support firefighters, including those preparing for retirement and transitioning out of the fire service.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer Lowe, Director of Foundation, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) talks about their upcoming fundraiser entitled, Kaleidoscope, Stories Worth Telling. It's a fundraiser for cancer patients and raises dollars for the hospital's Courage Cabinet. The Courage Cabinet gives monetary gifts of up to $1,000/year to cancer patients to help with anything they may need, like gas cards, grocery store gift cards, help with bills, etc. The event will raise dollars to be put into this fund in support of cancer patients undergoing treatment at CRMC now and in the future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joey Yow, Director of Central Lakes College Preforming Arts highlights the current performances of Sweeny Todd as well as their upcoming Garth Brooks tribute show plus the slate of December holiday shows including the fan favorite Rock & Roll Christmas Spectacular.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sue Galligan, Director of Special Events, Brainerd Lakes Chamber, talking about the upcoming Business After Hours event, Lakes Area Voting Guide, 2027 Visitors Guide sponsorship opportunities and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chip Rankin, Superintendent, Brainerd Public Schools ISD 181, visits about the district's Project True North and the plans going forward for the district. Rankin also discussed some of the points of the upcoming levy referendum and invited listeners to some public meetings regarding the impacts of the levy on residents/taxpayers. He invited them to take part in an online survey and thanked the community for its support and input during his first few months in the position. He invited listeners to contact him at any time if they had questions or concerns about the district and its future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.