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Wright Here Right Now, Discover Austin Minnesota "s Podcast

Discover Austin Minnesota

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.

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36:17

Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 34 Austin...

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2025/09/20

In this special episode I had the honor of sitting down and talking with Dr. Sharon Adams (Class of 1972) and Thomas Herrera (Class of 2011), the 2025 Distinguished Alumni. We talk about their lives and careers since graduating from Austin High School and the messages that they hope to impart on the students currently enrolled at the high school. I would like to thank the Austin, MN High School Alumni and Friends Association and especially Jeni Lindberg for arranging time in the busy schedule...

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38:59

Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 33 Discover...

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2025/09/19

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable along with Jamie Helgeson from Life Mower County. The annual Taste of Mower County event is coming up in a few weeks. We let you know how you can support this fundraiser and buy tickets. Then I visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. The annual 8k race at the Nature Center is taking place this weekend along with the Statewide Star Party. After the race there will be events throughout th...

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32:57

Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 32 Sweet...

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2025/09/17

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore talking about the upcoming author visit. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We talk a little about the Mammoth tooth one on display at the library and the impact it has had on the number of visitors to the library. I’ll also talk with Austin Utilities Customer Service Supervisor Michelle Orosco. October first the Cold weather protection rules will go into effect for the colder winter m...

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17:50

Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 31 News...

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2025/09/15

In this episode I'll take a look at some news items and then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Josh Kunze, Shift B Commander with the Austin Fire Department. Battery powered CO2 detectors have been available since the early 1990’s however many homes still don’t have a CO2 detector. There will soon be a program started in Austin that will get more detectors into more homes. We’ll talk about the importance of detectors and this new program. I would like to take a quick ...

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25:04

Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 30 Discover...

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2025/09/12

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable along with Melinda Cowell from the North Central Highland Cattle Association. The Highland Cattle Show is this weekend at the Mower County Fairgrounds. The Junior Show is today Friday September 12th and the open show will take place on Saturday. The public is welcome to attend and see these beautiful animals. We get all the details when we talk with Melinda. Then I visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hor...

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23:28

Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 29 Sweet...

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2025/09/10

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore talking about the upcoming Music Meander that will take place tomorrow evening, September 11th. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Technology Coordinator Eric Christians. There are many opportunities for adults and youth to get some assistance with their knowledge of their computers and tech devices. We’ll tell you when those classes will be held I would also like to take a quick moment to thank you for being ...

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30:11

Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 28 News...

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2025/09/08

In this episode I recap some of the news from last week. Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Mower County’s Sheriff Steve Sandvik. We talk about how the fall season is a time of transition and how drivers need to be more vigilant on the roads. And for this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Austin Human Rights Commission member Vicky Spyhalski. Welcoming Week is coming up and we talk about all the events that you might want to take part in...

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41:46

Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 27 Discover...

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2025/09/05

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable along with President Kat Linaker of Riverland Community College. We’ll talk about the incredible number of different programs available to students and how the campus community continues to grow. Then I visit with Meredith Maloney, Office Manager and Naturalist at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We’ll talk about cicadas, those interesting buzzing insects we hear on warm summer days And I sit down with Austin Are...

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35:15

Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 26 Sweet...

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2025/09/03

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore talking about the upcoming Books and Bikes event this Saturday at the Hormel Historic Home and also the Music Meander that will take place on September 11th. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter to talk the Mammoth Tooth that is on display at the library and also some exciting classes coming up in the near future And in the monthly Austin Utilities segment I talk with General Manager Mark Nibau...

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32:22

Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 25 News...

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2025/09/01

In this episode I recap some news from this past week. In this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Mower County’s Deputy County Administrator Val Sheedy. We talk about the Ramsey Property, located just above the Ramsey dam and runs along the Cedar river to the old railroad trestle. What is the future for this area and what steps are being taken to improve this stretch of land. Then for this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Austin’s Director of Parks,...

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44:08

Wright Here Right Now S2 E24 Mower County Fair 2025...

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2025/08/30

I wanted to share with you some conversations that I had at the 2025 Mower County Free Fair. This year after a year's absence I was back at the little “cabin”, as we call it, to both talk about the podcast with folks who might not be familiar with our program and to also record some interviews with people whom without their efforts, the fair would be a very different event. You'll hear from Junior Fair Board Member Erika Hollerud, 2025 Mower County Fair Community Volunteer of the Year T...

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39:21

Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 23 Discover...

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2025/08/29

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable along with Katie Carter and Emily Hovland from Austin High School. We’ll learn all about the exciting plans that are in place for Homecoming Week, September 15th - 19th. Then I visit with Luke Reese at the J. C. Hormel Nature Center. We’ll talk about honey harvest weekend, the Hormel Nature Center 8k and visit a little bit more about the Monarch butterfly migration. And I sit down with Austin School Superin...

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47:44

Wright Here Right Now S2 E22 Sweet Reads, Austin...

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2025/08/27

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore, and author AJ Sullivan, about the Bob B. Bear series of books. We’ll also get into what made AJ want to become an author. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter to talk about the series of clues being revealed weekly hinting at something big that will be arriving later this fall. And in the monthly Hormel Institute segment we’ll hear about the first Research Ribbon Open that raised thousands of ...

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36:09

Wright Here Right Now S2 E21 Mower County Public...

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2025/08/25

In this episode I will recap some news from this past week. Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Mower County Public Health Nurses Jenny Evenson and Jenni Duholm. This is a very busy time of year for back to school vaccinations. We’ll talk about the role that Mower County Public Health plays in making sure everyone has access to vaccinations and the role that public health nurses play in the schools and our community. And in this week’s City of Austin segm...

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48:54

Wright Here Right Now S2 E20 Discover Austin, Jay C....

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2025/08/22

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable and Martin Burnham from Hot Off The Press Comics and Coffee about the business and events like the next music meander that is scheduled to take place in Downtown Austin in just a few weeks. Then I visit with Luke Reese at the J. C. Hormel Nature Center as he introduces us to Emily Hagen, the newest Intern Naturalist at the Nature Center. And I also get the chance to talk with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foun...

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39:39

Wright Here Right Now S2E19 Sweet Reads, Austin...

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2025/08/20

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore to talk about all the opportunities to hear from different groups of authors and other writers at the 14th Annual Artworks Festival. And we’ll talk about an event coming up on September 6th which will feature William Kent Krueger and motorcycles! Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter to talk about a slowly emerging mystery that is taking place at the library and this Saturday you can learn...

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32:03

Wright Here Right Now S2 E18 Mower County Budget and...

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2025/08/18

In this episode I take a look at some news items and then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Mower County Administrator Matt Verdick and County Finance Manager Loni Swenson. We’ll discuss how the county budget comes together and how they are already preparing for 2027’s budget. Then for this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Austin’s Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director Jason Sehon along with Natalie Bunnell and Brad Johnson from the Aust...

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29:10

Wright Here Right Now S2 E17 Discover Austin, Jay C....

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2025/08/15

In this episode, available beginning at 6:00 Friday morning, I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable and some guests from Recovery is Happening. They’ll be filling us in on their 3rd Annual Walk for Recovery that will be taking place September 20th around Mill Pond. Then I visit with Meredith Maloney, a naturalist at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about Monarch Butterflies as they begin preparing to migrate to Mexico. Before we talk to...

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41:04

Wright Here Right Now S2 E16 Sweet Reads, Austin...

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2025/08/13

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her guest Mary Holtorf from Leadership Reads. We’ll talk about Leadership Reads and learn about this year’s kickoff event. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter about the personal care closet that is being sponsored by the library. We also talk about displays that you see around the library and hear about a very special display that is coming soon. Then for the monthly Service Above se...

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27:07

Wright Here Right Now S2 E15 Mower County Attorney...

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2025/08/11

In this episode for this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Mower County Attorney Kristen Nelson. We talk about what the County Attorney’s Office does and some of the challenges that they face. Then for this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City Administrator Craig Clark and Administrative Services Director Tom Dankert. Discussions are being held throughout the community on what next year’s budget will look like. Some very hard choices are going to ...

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