Best Discover Austin Minnesota Podcasts (2025)

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 52 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 42:51

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest, Nathan Annis from the Mower County Curling Club. This Sunday, November 2nd, is a free learn to curl event. We’ll tell you more about this event and how you can get involved in just a few moments. Then I’ll visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 51Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Hormel Institute 39:48

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Loretta Ellsworth We’ll We’ll talk about a number of her books including a new project set to be released early next year. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk about a number of things including a storyteller who was s…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 50 News, Mower County SNAP program, Austin City Councilor Mike Postma 34:45

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In this episode I'll take a look at some news items from the past week. And in the Mower County Government segment I’ll be talking with Crystal Peterson and Jennie Crews from Mower County Health and Human Services about the impacts that will be soon felt by participants in the SNAP program in Mower County if the Federal Government shutdown continue…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 49 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 33:21

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Stacy Sizemore, Office Manager and Case Worker at the Austin Salvation Army. As we get deeper into the fall season, the Salvation Army becomes a very busy place. It’s time to sign-up for the Thanksgiving Supplemental Food Bag, Christmas Meal, and Angel Tree for those in need of assistance thi…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 48 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Utilities 42:50

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Susan Joyce We’ll discuss a special event taking place next week where Susan will talk with Seniors about protecting your financial portfolio from the upcoming tariffs. If you are at or near retirement you’ll definitely want to attend her talk. Then I ta…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 47 News Recap, City of Austin Leaf Collection Site, Community Calendar 13:45

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In this episode I'll start a look at a couple of news stories. Then in the weekly City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City of Austin Assistant Engineer Andy Sorenson. With all the leaves changing colors and starting to fall, the leaf collection site north of town is now open. We’ll talk about the site and how you can access it . And I will …

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 46 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 43:02

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and the owners of Gypsy K Consignment and Ice Cream in Downtown Austin. Then I’ll visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay. C. Hormel Nature Center. We’ll talk about some interesting things you’ll soon be able to spot in the night sky. And I’ll visit with Steve Barrett at the …

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 45 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Symphony 41:38

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest poet Tim Brennan We’ll discuss Tim’s poetry and an upcoming visit to Austin. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. This Thursday, October 16th from 4 until 6, there will be a celebration for Milly The Mill Pond Monster. We’ll share al…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 44 Mower County Auditor/Treasurer, City of Austin Jason Baskin 35:36

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Coming up in this episode in my weekly Mower County Government segment I once get the chance to talk with Mower County Auditor/Treasurer Scott Felten. And we’ll be joined by Val Sheedy, Deputy County Administrator. We talk about a possible change coming to the how the Auditor/Treasurer position in the county will be filled in the future. The plan i…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 43 Discover Austin with Austin Bruins, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 32:29

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with David Koier; Director of Broadcasting and Media and Peter Theodos; Director of Business Development for the Austin Bruins. We’ll talk about the new season for the Bruins and tell you about some of the special events coming up throughout the home schedule. Then I’ll visit with Director Luke Re…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 42 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Rotary 40:39

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Jeff Ollman We’ll discuss Jeff’s book Impious: Thoughts on growing up atheist in a judeo christian culture. Then I talk with Courtney Wyant Schmitt from the Austin Public Library. We finally are able to reveal the identity of the creature coming to the a…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 41 News Recap, Mower County Auditor/Treasurer, City of Austin Aaron Heimer 36:08

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In this episode I'll take a look at a couple of news stories from the past week. Then in my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to talk with Mower County Auditor/Treasurer Scott Felten. We talk about the differences between foreclosure and forfeiture as it applies to properties in Mower County and also the process once a propert…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 40 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 42:55

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable along with Heather Bose from Austin’s own Superfresh. We’ll talk about plans for special events at Superfresh throughout the fall season. Then I visit with Naturalist Meredith Meloney at the Jay. C. Hormel Nature Center. We’ll talk about the fall curriculum at the Natu…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 39 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library 32:17

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Lydia Emme Niebuhr. We’ll discuss Lydia’s book Under The Daytime Moon and why it is an important read for those interested in Minnesota history. Then I talk with Courtney Wyant Schmitt from the Austin Public Library. We finally are able to reveal the spe…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 38 News Recap, Mower County Engineer, Austin Parks and Recreation 33:18

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In this episode I take a look at a couple of news items from last week. In my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to talk with Mower County Engineer Mitch Wenum. He talks about the many projects completed this year and also some interesting use of technology used to keep the county roads safe and in good condition. Then in this …

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 37 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin MN Pride 34:38

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable along with Cindy Meany; Executive Director at the Hormel Historic Home. The Hormel Home has long been known for wonderful events to celebrate the holidays. We’ll let you know about some of them and let you know how to purchase tickets. Then I visit with Director Luke R…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 36 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Hormel Institute 42:07

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Cary Griffith. We’ll discuss his new book, Rattlesnake Bluff, and learn what is coming next for the Sam Rivers Mystery series. Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter from the Austin Public Library. We talk a little about the mystery item that has been hinted…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 35 News Recap, Austin City Engineer, Mower County Jail 36:54

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In this episode I'll recap some of the news from the past week. Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Austin City Engineer Steven Lang about not only the large street projects that have been underway this summer but also about quite a few smaller projects the have been completed this year. And later, in the weekly Mower Co…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 34 Austin High School Distinguished Alumni 2025 36:17

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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…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 33 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 38:59

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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 annu…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 32 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Utilities 32:57

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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 Utili…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 31 News Update, Austin Fire Department CO2 Detectors 17:50

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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 Au…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 30 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 25:04

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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 t…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 29 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library 23:28

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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 o…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 28 News Recap, Mower County Sheriff, Welcoming Week 30:11

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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 Aust…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 27 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 41:46

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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 …

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 26 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Utilities 35:15

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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 lib…

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 25 News Recap, Mower County Ramsey Property, City of Austin Ash Trees 32:22

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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 …

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E24 Mower County Fair 2025 Revisited 44:08

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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 …

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 23 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Public Schools Referendum 39:21

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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 week…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E22 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Hormel Institute 47:44

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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…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E21 Mower County Public Health and Austin Police Department SIRT 36:09

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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 every…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E20 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 48:54

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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…

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Wright Here Right Now S2E19 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Symphony Orchestra 39:39

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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 Libra…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E18 Mower County Budget and Hight Water Music Series 32:03

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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 s…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E17 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 29:10

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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 Ja…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E16 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Rotary with Austin Aspires 41:04

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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 ab…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E15 Mower County Attorney and City of Austin Administrator, Director of Administrative Services 27:07

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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 Direct…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E14 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 38:30

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable and Emily Good with the Minnesota Cycling Association. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We talk about the 3rd Annual Hormel Nature Center 8k that’s coming up on September 20th. Before we talk to our guests I would like to take …

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E13 Sweet Reads and Austin Public Library 27:42

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her guest, author Jeff Ollman. We talk about his books and the many connections to Northern Minnesota Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter about the Friends of the Library and the new book walk that has just been installed around Austin’s Mill Po…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E12 Weekly Update, Mower County Corrections, Impact Austin Nick Novotny 32:36

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In this episode I'll take a look at some news items from this past week. Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with the Mower County Corrections. Tracy Bachman and Kelley Lang with the schools to make sure students are where they should be. Truancy might not be not be a huge problem in Mower County, Tracy and Kelley w…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E11 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 26:32

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with John DeVries and Mike Huffman of the River Rats Car Club. The 10th Annual River Rats Car Club Show is coming up on August 16th will fill us in on all the details. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We talk about the annual City Deer Hunt. There are a co…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E10 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Hormel Institute 40:38

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her guest Anna Worth, a small town romance author. We’ll find out about small town romance and talk about her first two books. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter and Courtney Schmitt. We talk about the final days of the summer reading program, …

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E9 Weekly Update, Mower County Sheriff's Office, City of Austin Fire Inspector Tim Hansen 24:55

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In this episode I take a look at a few news item from the past week. Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with the Mower county Sheriff’s Department. With the Mower County Free Fair just around the corner, we talk about how to be safe and have a great time at the fair. Then for this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E8 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 38:35

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest Randy Forster from Summerset Theater. The last production of the Summerset Season is about to open. We’ll here all about Clue and how you can get tickets Then I visit with Avery Wickham, Naturalist Intern at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We talk about t…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E7 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Austin Utilities 45:15

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her guest Wendy Webb, a Gothic Suspense author. We’ll find out about gothic suspense and what drew her to the genre. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We talk about the final days of the summer reading program and the transition into the back…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E6 The 2025 Mower County Fair 32:38

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In this episode I visit with Jimmy Dean about all things "Mower County Fair" Listen carefully. Than be sure to check out the Wright Here, Right Now Facebook page. I will be posting Mower County Fair trivia questions on that page over the next few days leading up to the Fair. By answering a question you could win a parking pass, Passport to Mower Fu…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E5 Mower County Septic System Inspector, City of Austin City Engineer 32:54

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In this episode I take a look at some news and sports highlights for the week. Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Mindy Williamson, Environmental Tech 2 with Mower County. The majority of Mindy’s job is to inspect new and replacement septic systems across the county. We’ll find out what the inspection process …

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 4 Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 29:33

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guests Jean McDermott, President of Pacelli Schools and Nick McGrath, Advancement and Alumni Relations Director at Pacelli. There is a project underway at Pacelli that could use some extra support. We'll find out more about this project and how you can help in o…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E3 Sweet Reads and Austin Public Library 25:30

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. It is the middle of July and it is the midpoint of the Find Waldo event. There is still time to pick up a form and find Waldo at the 28 various businesses in Austin. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We talk about the Libby app and how you can u…