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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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35:54

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 40 Discover...

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2026/10/09

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and joining in will be Bob Rosel from the Austin Minnesota Area Pickleball Association. We’ll talk about the new pickleball courts in Austin and a special fundraiser taking place this weekend. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Luke Reese about things you should think about doing to your trees as we head through the fall season. And I’ll also share a conversation I had with MN First Congressional Dis...

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31:12

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 39 Sweet...

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2026/10/07

In the Season 3 Episode 39 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking about banned books week and an upcoming author visit. Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll also be talking about banned books but also some upcoming events including the Austin Pride Festival. And then I’ll be at the Hormel Institute to learn about the Karl’s Legacy event that will be taking place in just a fe...

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40:18

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 38 City of...

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2026/10/05

In this Season 3 Episode 38 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I'll talk a bit about some new and nostalgic items I sampled this past week. Then in the weekly City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Austin Fire Chief Josh Kunze and Engineer Ian Caruso about National Fire Prevention Month and the upcoming open house at the fire station. And I’ll also be talking with some people who are working to share information about how to register to vote and how the voting system works. I’...

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34:26

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 37 Discover...

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2026/10/02

In the Season 3 Episode 37 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and joining in will be Theater Instructor Meagan Morrow and Theater Student Tony Palesotti from the Riverland Community College Theater Department. We’ll talk about their upcoming show, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney about some of the connections between nature and Hallo...

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42:51

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 36 Sweet...

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2026/09/30

In this Season 3 Episode 36 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking by phone with Al Toft. Part of his collection of shot glasses and decanters is now on display at Sweet Reads. Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. There is a wonderful opportunity to be part of the Nobel Conference that will be held October 6th and 7th. Find out more in just a few minutes. And then I’ll be at ...

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23:27

UWright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 35 City of...

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2026/09/28

In this Season 3 Episode 35 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I'll share some thoughts on early voting and the voting process as a whole. Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Cory Goetz, lead Chaplin for Salt and Light Partners in Austin. We talk about the work that Salt and Light Partners does in working with the Austin Police Department. And I’ll have some community calendar events for the upcoming week. Thank you for supporting and listening this podcast. You...

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34:33

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 34 Discover...

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2026/09/25

In this Season 3 Episode 34 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and joining in will be Dave Forland and Crystal Steinbach from the Old Mill Restaurant in Austin. They’ll tell us all about their upcoming Oktoberfest celebration. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about the Autumnal Equinox and why the day of equal daytime and night time doesn’t occur until a few days after the equinox an...

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23:16

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 33 Sweet...

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2026/09/23

In this Season 3 Episode 33 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking about a couple of events that are coming up in the next few weeks and also look back at last week’s music meander. Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Courtney Schmidt about some of the events coming up at the library in the next few weeks. I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success o...

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21:06

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 32 City of...

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2026/09/21

In this Season 3 Episode 32 edition of the wright here, Right Now podcast I talk about the decision to move the homecoming football game and also reminisce about my high school playing days. Then in the City of Austin segment I talk with Sewer Maintenance Foreman Jeremy Mason. We talk about how his crew keeps the sewer system flowing through the city. I’d like to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through the last two year...

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34:01

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 31

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2026/09/18

In this Season 3 Episode 31 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Joining us will be the Austin Bruins. We’ll talk about the new season and some special nights coming up in the next few weeks. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about this weekend’s honey harvest and the Statewide Star party. I’d like to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast...

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30:17

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 30 Sweet...

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2026/09/16

In this Season 3 Episode 30 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking with author and former radio personality Mary Lucia. Her book, What Doesn't Kill Me Makes Me Weirder And Harder To Relate To, shows that being stalked requires both caution and tenacity. We’ll talk about how her own detective work helped nab her stalker. Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Courtney Schmidt about some of the classes a...

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23:06

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 29 City of...

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2026/09/14

In this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be talking with Austin's newly appointed fire chief Josh Kunze and also Engineer Hans Gilbert. With the leaves starting to turn colors, we talk about appropriate and inappropriate burning. And I’ll have some community calendar events for the upcoming week. 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 for liking and following the podcast. Please ...

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24:38

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 28 Discover...

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2026/09/11

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her guest Stacie Riskedahl, Outreach Coordinator at Rachel’s Hope. A Family Fun Fair Fundraiser and Open House will be taking place Saturday September 19th at Rachel’s Hope and Jamie will share all the details. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney. Coming up on September 19th the Nature Center will be holding their annual honey harvest and also the statewide star party. We’ll get a...

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30:27

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 27 Sweet...

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2026/09/09

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking by phone with Glenn Hayen, author of Paperboy. He’ll talk about what went into writing this book. Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with organizers of Austin’s Pride Festival which will be taking place on Saturday October 10th. 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 for liking and follo...

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22:24

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 26

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2026/09/07

In this episode I start out with an amusing story that happened to me this week. Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with the newest member of the Human Rights Commission, Morgan Converse. This week we start Welcoming Week in a few days with events for everyone to celebrate our welcoming community. And I'll also share some community Calendar events with you. I’d like to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support thr...

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25:55

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 25 Discover...

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2026/09/04

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting learning about the Austin Community Music Center. While most people know the A-C-M-C as the MacPhail Center For Music, changes are coming that will help expand programming at the music center. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about a number of big events coming up at the Nature Center in the next few weeks. I would like to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right No...

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48:23

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 24 Sweet...

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2026/09/02

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking with Tom Murray, author of The Empty Set. He’ll talk about what went into writing this book. Tom will be at Sweet Reads this Saturday September 5th from 11 until 1. Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. Today we’ll be talking about the issues around banned books. And I will also be at Austin Utilities to talk about all the upgrading work being done this summer and als...

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20:55

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 23 City of...

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2026/08/31

In this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, in the City of Austin segment, I’ll be talking with Interim City Administrator Dave Unmacht. A preliminary budget levy for the city has been set at 7.5%. We’ll talk about what that means and what happens next. And I’ll have some community calendar events for the upcoming week. I am always looking for interesting people to talk with and stories to tell. If you know of an interesting person, an event, or even just a good story, Let me know,...

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30:39

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 22 Discover...

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2026/08/28

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Joining us will be Linda McIntosh from the Do Good store that recently opened in downtown Austin. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese and we’ll also be introducing new intern Sophie Melius. And I’ll catch up with Dr. Chel Page, Executive Director at the Austin Area Foundation to talk about how you can create an individual or family legacy through the foundation. I’d like to thank ...

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23:15

Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 21

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2026/08/26

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo, at Sweet Reads Bookstore, about this upcoming weekend. The center of Austin will be filled with all the activities of the 15th Austin Artworks Festival. Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. There are some very exciting programs coming up at the library and we’ll share how you can keep up to date with all that is happening. I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of th...

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