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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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In this episode we talk about Merry Tuba Christmas. Now in it's fifteenth year in Austin, Merry Tuba Christmas shines the spotlight on the low brass players. If you, or someone you know, are a low brass player please consider being part of Merry Tube Christmas. And at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center we'll get to hear more about their holiday plans.…
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Wright Here, Right Now Season 1 Episode 30 Austin Utilities, Sweet Reads Bookstore and Austin Public Library
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Today I visit with Austin Utilities to find out about new ways to keep up on your accounts. From utility usage to paying your bill, Austin Utilities makes it easy to keep up on all your information. Then it is off to Sweet Reads Bookstore to hear more about the Winter Art Wander that will take place Thursday November 21 in Downtown Austin. Plus we'…
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Something a little different. Starting today I will bring you a Monday recap of the weekend and a preview of some events coming up in the next week. As this weekend recap progresses I need to hear from you. What do you want to hear about? Upcoming events? News, sports, and weather? Or maybe a feature story or two? Please let me know what you would …
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Wright Here Right Now S1 E28 Discover Austin w/ Hormel Historic Home, Austin Area Foundation, and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
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In this edition of Wright Here, Right Now we hear from Nancy Schnable and her special guest Cindy Meany, Executive Director of the Hormel Historic Home. We'll find out about their amazing holiday decorations and the wonderful programming that is lined up for the holiday season. Next Steve Barret from the Austin Area Foundation will serve up some al…
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On this edition of Wright Here, Right Now I talk with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Downtown Austin. I learn about a couple of very interesting author visits that are coming up and the Downtown Winter Art Wander that is set to take place Thursday November 21 from 4pm until 7pm. Then I stop in at the Austin Public Library and visit with Juli…
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On this edition of Wright Here, Right Now I get a chance to visit with Discover Austin and their special guest Bill Geist, Chief Investigator at DMOproz. Bill is in Austin to talk with many of the stakeholders in Austin and Mower County. The idea is to capitalize on all of the great resources that we have around us and work towards an even brighter…
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How does a book become a library book? This week I talk with Julie Clinefelter, Director of the Austin Public Library, about the process of selecting books to be added to the library collection and also how be get culled out of the collection. I learned quite a bit and I'm sure you will to. I also talk with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in dow…
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Wright Here, Right Now Season 1 Episode 24 Austin Area Foundation, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, and Discover Austin
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Imagine nearly EVERY square inch of your home being filled with Nativity Scenes of various sizes; from nearly life sized to a Nativity scene that is carved into a watermelon seed. That is exactly what you will find at the Nativity House in Austin, MN. In this episode of Wright Here, Right Now I'll be at the Discover Austin office visiting with Hele…
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Wright Here, Right Now Season 1 Episode 23 Hormel Institute, Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library
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In this episode I get to share with you some exciting news about an event that has been a long time support for the Hormel Institute. And with this change come a bit of a refocus with the fantastic research done at the Hormel Institute. Next I stop in at Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin. Lisa Deyo shares some big news about Austin's annual …
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Wright Here, Right Now Season 1 Episode 22 Discover Austin/Riverland Community College Theatre and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
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In this episode I sit down with Nancy Schnable, from Discover Austin, and her special guests. We learn about the latest production at Riverland Community College, Carrie; The Musical. Then it's off to the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to learn more about the advantages of being a Friends of the Nature Center member. As always, thank you for downloadi…
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Wright Here, Right Now Season 1 Episode 21 Sweet Reads Bookstore, Austin Public Library, Austin Utilities
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On this episode I catch up with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Downtown Austin to hear about a very interesting author visit taking place very soon and also the Trick or Treating event this weekend. Then it is off to the Austin Public Library to find out about a couple of upcoming events and to learn why the library will be closed for two da…
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Wright Here Right Now S1 E20 Discover Austin, Austin Area Foundation, and J. C. Hormel Nature Center
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On this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast we learn all about the Austin Symphony Orchestra when we visit with Nancy Schnable, from Discover Austin, and her special guest. Then I talk with Steve Barrett and learn how the Austin Area Foundation strives to continue growing and improving lives in our communities. And then I head out to the …
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Wright Here, Right Now Season 1 Episode 19 Sweet Reads Bookstore and the Austin Public Library
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On this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I check in with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin. I find our about an awesome book discussion group that will be meeting soon and also a very powerful author visit that will take place in a couple of weeks. At the Austin Public Library I hear about an extensive line-up of ev…
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In this episode of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I visit with Nancy Schnable from the Discover Austin office. She introduces us to Gina Grundmeier and the Pay It Forward project. They have a major fundraising event coming up on October 19th at the Austin Country Club. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director of the J.C. Hormel Nature Center. It …
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In this episode of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I talk with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore on Main Street in downtown Austin. Lisa lets us know about a wonderful new book discussion group that is starting up. And we talk about some wonderful local and Minnesota authors. Then Julie Clinefelter stops by with information about some upcoming …
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Wright Here, Right Now Season 1 Episode 16 Discover Austin, Austin Area Foundation, and J.C. Hormel Nature Center
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In this edition I get to sit down with Nancy Schnable, from Discover Austin, and learn about a great new event coming up - Shamrock-toberfest! Later I visit with Steve Barrett, Austin Area Foundation Executive Director, to hear about some of the inner working of the Foundation and how they work. And in my last segment I am joined by Luke Reese, Dir…
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In this episode I visit with Julie Clinefelter from the Austin Public Library and learn about some wonderful upcoming programs as well as a very unique Halloween costume exchange program. Then Lisa Deyo from Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin joins me to talk about this incredible store and how it really came to be. www.AustinMN.com…
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For many years I have been honored to be able to visit with the Austin High School Distinguished Alumni that are being recognized during Homecoming Week. This year I was able to visit with Jeni Beckel Lindberg, Austin High School Alumni & Friends Association, along with Jason Baskin (Class of 2002) and Randy Forster, who is representing Gertrude El…
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Wright Here Right Now S1 E14 Hormel Institute and Discover Austin with the Paramount Theatre
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On this episode I get the chance to talk with the Hormel Institute about Bio Imaging. Gail Dennison and Dr. Susan Hafenstein talk about how this will enhance the search for the answers to cancer and also how this new imagine can also help unravel the mysteries of other diseases. I will then visit with Nancy Schnable from Discover Austin and her gue…
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In this Special Edition of the Wright Here Right Now Podcast I get the chance to visit with the candidates for the office of Mayor in Austin, MN. We talk about Austin's past, present, and future www.AustinMN.comDi Discover Austin Minnesota
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In this episode of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I visit with Julie Clinefelter from the Austin Public Library. Have you ever wondered how to use an app on your digital devices or maybe save your pictures from your phones camera? The Austin Public Library has the help you need. Find out more in this episode. www.AustinMN.com…
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In this episode I get the chance to visit with Mark Nibaur, Austin Utilities, about how Austin Utilities functions and celebrating Public Power and Public Natural Gas Week - October 6 - 12. Then I will be joined by Steve Barrett, Austin Area Foundation. We'll talk about how the Foundation works for the community and learn about the latest grant cyc…
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Learn about upcoming events at the Austin Public Library and the North Central Highland Cattle Association show at the Mower County Fairgrounds in Austin, Minnesota. www.AustinMN.comDi Discover Austin Minnesota
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In this episode we hear about the exciting programs coming up this fall at the Austin Public Library and a visit with the Austin Bruins NAHL hockey team as they prepare for their15th season. www.AustinMN.comDi Discover Austin Minnesota
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In this episode, John explains his first experience with an Iced Pumpkin Spiced Latte (it did not go well) and we learn all about Welcoming Week in Austin with Vicky Spyhalski from the Austin Human Rights Commission. #AustinMN www.AustinMN.comDi Discover Austin Minnesota
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Navigating social media can be intimidating. This week on the Wright Here Right Now podcast we talk with Katie Mullenbach, of Oak Park Media, about the ins and outs of social media and her upcoming class that will show you how to use social media platforms effectively for yourself and for your business. www.AustinMN.com…
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This week on the Wright Here Right Now podcast we get a chance to visit with Scott Jasmin about his music, memories of Austin, and his connection to the classic film "The Birds". www.AustinMN.comDi Discover Austin Minnesota
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This week on the Wright Here Right Now podcast we find out what is old, what is new, what is crafted and what is blue as we learn about this year's Artworks Festival in Austin, MN. www.AustinMN.comDi Discover Austin Minnesota
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This week we catch up with the River Rats Car Club as they prepare for their 9th annual car show, Saturday August 17th in Lafayette Park in Austin, MN. Also information about the River Rats Car Cruise that will be held Friday evening, August 16th. www.AustinMN.comDi Discover Austin Minnesota
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2024 Mower County Fair August 6th-11th. Jimmy Dean joins the conversation to talk about all the great things happening from August 6th through August 11th, 2024 at the Mower FREE County Fair! Check out www.AustinMN.com to learn about all the events in the Austin, MN area. Thanks for listening. www.AustinMN.com…
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This week we visit with the Austin Eagles Club about their Wednesday Night Car Cruise In and Burger Baskets taking place throughout the summer. For all Austin, MN events go to www.AustinMN.com calendar of events. Thanks for listening. www.AustinMN.comDi Discover Austin Minnesota
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This week a special guest stops by to discuss the new food that will be available at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair and we talk about all the things happening in and around Austin. www.AustinMN.com
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Wright Here Right Now, find out what is happening around the Austin, MN community. This week we chat with Discover Austin, Director Nancy Schnable about upcoming community events: Swimming, Baseball, Music, Nature, Recreation, Car Cruise-in and so much more! It is a weekly podcast- so listen now and listen often for more updates. www.AustinMN.com…
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Take a photo at the new Sculpture in downtown Austin, MN www.AustinMN.comDi Discover Austin Minnesota
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May 15 starting at 5:30 pm, Join us for a 12 oz New York Strip Steak, Cole Slaw, and Baked Bean for $20/per person at the Ikes Cabin Todd Park, Austin, Minnesota. Fundraiser for the Austin Whitewater project. www.AustinMN.comDi Discover Austin Minnesota
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A Taste of Ireland is coming to Austin, Minnesota on Friday, May 10th at 7:30pm. Hot off its Off-Broadway premiere, ‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ hits stages across the USA this May, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for t…
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A new baseball team in Austin, MN, plus so much more going on in Austin, MN please check it out at www.AustinMN.com www.AustinMN.comDi Discover Austin Minnesota
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Horses help humans through therapy. www.AustinMN.comDi Discover Austin Minnesota
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Pacelli Booster Club Presents- Shamrockin Run Family- Friendly, fun 5K run or 1 mile walk www.AustinMN.comDi Discover Austin Minnesota
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The premiere showing of the John McGivern Main Street Show- Austin Episode will be at the Historic Paramount Theatre in Austin on Tuesday, April 2. Door open at 5:30pm with popcorn for purchase and show starts at 6pm... Austin Bruins Bruiser and Chris P Bacon will be available for photo ops. www.AustinMN.com…
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