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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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33:59

Wright Here Right Now S1 E128 Weekly Recap, Mower...

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2025/07/07

In this episode I start off with a look at some news and sports from the last week followed by some thought on what it takes to put on some of our Fourth of July holiday celebrations. Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be talking with Tim Ruzek from the Mower County Soil and Water Conservation District about a new water access on the Cedar River south of Austin. And then in the weekly City of Austin segment I sit down with Holly Wallace, Planning and Zoning Adminis...

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27:16

Wright Here Right Now S1 E127 Discover Austin, Jay C....

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2025/07/04

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 cont...

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44:20

Wright Here Right Now S1 E126 Sweet Reads, Austin...

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2025/07/02

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...

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33:32

Wright Here Right Now S1 E125 Weekly Recap, City of...

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2025/06/30

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 ...

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37:00

Wright Here Right Now S1 E124 Discover Austin, Jay C....

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2025/06/27

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...

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43:39

Wright Here Right Now S1 E123 Sweet Reads Bookstore,...

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2025/06/25

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 Minnes...

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38:59

Wright Here Right Now S1 E122 News, Sports and...

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2025/06/23

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...

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27:15

Wright Here Right Now S1 E121 Discover Austin, Jay C....

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2025/06/20

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 podcas...

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47:31

Wright Here Right Now S1 E120 Sweet Reads, Austin...

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2025/06/18

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 ab...

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38:10

Wright Here Right Now S1 E119 Weekly News Recap,...

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2025/06/16

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...

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39:03

Wright Here Right Now S1 E118 Discover Austin, Jay C....

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2025/06/13

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 ta...

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45:57

Wright Here Right Now S1 E117 Sweet Reads Bookstore,...

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2025/06/11

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...

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31:59

Wright Here Right Now S1 E116 Weekly Recap, Mower...

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2025/06/09

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...

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24:51

Wright Here Right Now S1 E115 Discover Austin and Jay...

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2025/06/06

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 take a quick...

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33:15

Wright Here Right Now S1 E114 Sweet Reads, Austin...

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2025/06/04

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 vis...

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31:57

Wright Here Right Now S1 E113 Weekly Update, Mower...

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2025/06/02

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...

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41:26

Wright Here Right Now S1 E112 Discover Austin, Jay C....

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2025/05/30

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...

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32:10

Wright Here Right Now S1 E111 Sweet Reads, Austin...

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2025/05/28

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...

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30:56

Wright Here Right Now S1 E110 Weekly Recap, Mower...

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2025/05/26

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 infec...

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28:15

Wright Here Right Now S1 E109 Discover Austin and Jay...

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2025/05/23

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 Luk...

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