Wright Here Right Now, Discover Austin Minnesota 's Podcast

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 at the library that are new for the fall.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

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 all the details.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 years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

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 following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

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 through the last two years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

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 Now podcast. Your support through the past two years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

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 also the 10th anniversary of being in their building out at Todd Park.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

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, I am always open to any and all of your suggestions.You can reach me by email at [email protected] can also shoot me a quick text message. The dedicated text number is 507-222-9595. Or you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office by dialing 507.437.4563. I promise to respond to all email, texts, and messages.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

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 you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through the last two years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

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 the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, I’ll be talking with Neil Georgen, Shop Supervisor at the city garage. We’ll talk about the work that the shop does to keep city equipment running.And I’ll have some community calendar events for the upcoming week.As the Wright Here, Right Now podcast works its way into the third season, 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, I am always open to any and all of your suggestions.You can reach me by email at [email protected] can also shoot me a quick text message. The dedicated text number is 507-222-9595. Or you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office by dialing 507.437.4563. I promise to respond to all email, texts, and messages,Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Joining us will be Kelsey Ritchie, Jenna Viehauser, and Bonnie Rietz. We’ll be talking about the Austin Artworks Festival and the showing of a very special documentary.Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about the new paving at the Nature Center and the groundbreaking for the new nature playscape.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 years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and talking by phone with author Rob Zahn. We’ll talk about his book, “LSD to Galilee” and also the author talk he will be part of this Saturday at Sweet ReadsThen at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. A large project just started outside the library this week to help spruce up the area. We’ll talk about it in just a few moments.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode  I’ll be talking with Jason Sehon, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry along with Mark Bliese from the Austin Enhancement Group. The last High Water Music series event is taking place this Thursday. We’ll fill you in on all the details.I will also share with you a conversation with Carol Callahan, the 2026 Fair Person of the year. Any time you have stepped into the Creative Arts building at the Mower County Fair you’ve probably met Carol. We’ll talk about her long history at the fair.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 years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Joining us by phone from Atlanta, GA will be Ryan Flanagan of the American Junior Golf Association. We’ll be talking about this year's event, which takes place next week, and how you can get involved.Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney. Recently an indicator species was discovered in a stream at the Nature Center. We’ll talk about what this tells us about the water quality around the area.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 years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore talking with author Jessica Cabeen. We’ll talk about her new book, “The Drip Effect” and also the author talk she will be part of this Saturday at Sweet Reads.Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. As students get ready to head back to school we;ll talk about how the library is transitioning into fall programming.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I'll visit the Austin Fire Department to talk with Hans Gibert  and also Scott Johnson , Mower County Environment Services Technician. We’ll talk about lithium batteries and how to safely use and dispose of these items.I'll also share some events that are coming up on the Community Calendar.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Trish Marin, owner of Hey Darling romance bookstore in downtown Austin. We’ll talk about the store and a very special event that is coming up next weekend.Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. We’ll have more information about tonight’s final Nature Jam of the year and also share information about the Monarch Butterfly.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 years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In the Season 3 Episode 12 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, available beginning at 6:00 Wednesday morning, I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and Randy Forster.  We’ll talk about some upcoming events, specifically the Artworks Festival.Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. It’s time to start working on budgets for the upcoming year. We’ll talk about how the library is funded and how your tax dollars help support the programs that the library offers.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I'll be visiting with Interim City Administrator Dave  Unmacht. We’ll talk about how the role of Interim Administrator works, the Search for a New Administrator, and how the budget process is moving along.I'll also share some upcoming events that will be taking place over the next few weeks.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, next week during the Mower County Fair, I will have some sort of presence there. What exactly that will be I just don’t know at this time. I do know that I will be around the grounds recording some interviews and also working on some video projects that I will share with you. But I also want to know from you what you would like to find out about at this year’s fair. Do you want to hear from the Fair Board, Junior Fair Board, new food vendors, performers, or even more about the history of the fair? I am open to any and all of your suggestions.You can reach me by email at [email protected] can also shoot me a quick text message. The dedicated text number is 507-222-9595. Or you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office by dialing 507.437.4563. I promise to respond to all email, texts, and messages,Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable and special guest Laura Cederberg from the SPAM Museum. Today and tomorrow the Spam Museum will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their downtown location. You’ll hear all about what to expect in just a few moments.Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney about some animals that were thought to be extinct but aren’t. This will be the topic at the next Senior Special at the Nature Center.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 years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and chatting with author Kiersten Hall.  We’ll talk about her latest book, An Unexpected Journey.Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. It’s time to start wrapping up the summer reading program and look forward to some upcoming events.And I will also check in with the Austin Rotary Club. Our local Rotary club has been involved in an international effort to eradicate polio. We’ll talk about the progress that has been made so far and hear about how close they are to the elimination of this disease.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, in the City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City engineer Steven Lang. The month of July started off with back to back heavy rain events that caused some flooding issues around the city. We’ll talk about those events and things that can be done to help minimize future events.Also, this past weekend musician Scott Jasmin was in town for a couple of performances. I had the opportunity to visit with Scott and talk about some of his new music, his writing process, and some appearances that he will be making later this summer and fall.As I have mentioned before, there were a couple of people that were the first ones to jump on board with me and help make this podcast possible. Scott was one of those people. He was excited at the opportunity to have his music included as the theme for this podcast.Along with Scott and a handful of other people that have been a part of this project since the very beginning, there has been you. Your support and encouragement has been incredible. I am always interested in hearing from you.Do you have an idea, comment, or even just a suggestion to share? You can reach me by email at [email protected] can also shoot me a quick text message. The dedicated text number is 507-222-9595. Or you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office by dialing 507.437.4563. I promise to respond to all email, texts, and messages.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable and special guest John Devries from the River Rats Car Club. The Annual River Rats Car show is coming up in a few weeks and we’ll share all the details of what you can expect at this year’s event.Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. We’ll recap the Dammen Family Fun Day and the latest Nature Jam and also talk about the impacts that the wildfires up north are having on this area.And I’ll catch up with Dr. Chel Page, Executive Director at the Austin Area Foundation. Now is the time for eligible groups and organizations to submit their applications for this years Austin Area Foundation grants. And we’ll also reveal an exciting new event coming up later this year.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 years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore visiting with author Mindy Mejia. We’ll talk about how she got into writing and her latest book, The Whisper Place.Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. It’s time to start wrapping up the summer reading program and look forward to some upcoming events.And I will also be at Austin Utilities to talk with Melissa Swenson, Communications & Energy Services Manager  and Alex Bumgardner, Utility Operations Director. In recent weeks the temperatures and humidity pushed electricity usage to the point that some usage reduction plans needed to be implemented. We’ll talk about some of those plans and ways that you can keep informed about current electrical grid conditions.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

Coming up in this episode I'll recap a couple of news items from the past week.Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with City Finance Director Emily Burns. Preliminary work is underway to develop next year's budget. There are a number of ways that you can get involved in the process and we’ll talk about those ways in just a few moments.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 years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable about some of the new foods that will be available this year at the MN State Fair. And then we’ll be joined by Kevin Finley, President of the Mower County Fair Board. We’ll let you know about some of the new and returning things taking place at this year’s fair.Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney about this week’s Dammen Family Fun Day Fundraiser and the next Nature Jam.Before I speak with today’s guests 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 years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. The “Where’s Waldo” scavenger hunt is at the midpoint. Almost 30 stores are participating this year. Pick up your map, find Waldo, and maybe win some prizes. We’ll explain how you can participate. And we’ll also talk about some upcoming author visits to Austin.And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Courtney Schmitt. This week we will be talking about ways to beat the summer heat with some fun programs at the library.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I tell you about a project that I need your input on to make it happen.Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Jason Sehon and Mark Bliese from the Austin Enhancement Group. The next High Water Music Series event takes place later this week and you’ll hear all the details coming up.I would like 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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

 In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Jayne Ekins, an organizer for the World Cube Association. Austin Cubing 2026 is going to be held at the Doubletree event center on Saturday July 25th. We’ll talk about the competition and how you can get involved.Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. We’ll get an update on the Nature Playscape Fundraising effort and tell you all about Dammen Family Fun Day, the rubber duck race, and the next Nature Jam which all take place Saturday July 18th. I need to let you know that today’s episode marks a major milestone. Back on July 10th, 2024, with the encouragement of a number of people, I launched the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. In those early episodes it was just a single segment, the Discover Austin report. Within just a couple of weeks I had a number of entities reach out and ask if they could come on board. Very quickly I was able to expand from just one episode a week to the current three episodes per week. I am incredibly grateful to all of the partners who saw value in what I was trying to do with the podcast and have stuck with me through the first two years.But I am equally as grateful to all of you who download episodes and listen in. Without you, very quickly this program would disappear.So thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through the last two years, whether it has been through downloading each episode, sharing kind words, comments and suggestions has been very encouraging. However, there is still plenty of room for growth. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. The “Where’s Waldo” scavenger hunt continues throughout the month of July.  Almost 30 stores are participating this year. Pick up your map, find Waldo, and maybe win some prizes. We’ll explain how you can participate. And we’ll also talk about some upcoming author visits to Austin.And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. This week we will be introduced to the new Youth Services Librarian Staci Waltman.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I'll share some thoughts from this past weekend with you.Then  in the City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Chief of Police Michael Hartman. We’ll talk about his journey to become the head of the department and some of the things he sees coming to the force in the next few months.And I'll also share some upcoming Community Events with you.As always, thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through kind words, comments and suggestions have been very encouraging. But I would like to ask you for one small favor. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Taggert Medgaarden from the Austin Morning Lions Club. This weekend the Lions will not only be busy with their go cart team in area parades but also with the annual Fly-in Breakfast on Sunday at the Austin Municipal Airport. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Office Manager and Naturalist Meredith Meloney. We’ll recap last week’s Nature Jam and look ahead to the Dammen Day Fundraising event and the next Nature Jam.As always, thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through kind words, comments and suggestions have been very encouraging. But I would like to ask you for one small favor. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. One of the most fun scavenger hunts of the summer kicks off today. Where’s Waldo! Almost 30 stores are participating this year. Pick up your map, find Waldo, and maybe win some prizes. We’ll explain how you can participate.And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter about freedom and what that means to libraries and everyone that uses them.And I’ll catch up with Phil Burkhart from the Austin Symphony. We’ll hear about the Symphony’s plans for the Fourth of July celebration and also a preview of the Austin Symphony Orchestra's upcoming season.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

 In this episode I’ll visit with City Engineer Steven Lang. We’ll talk about the progress that is being made on the Oakland Avenue reconstruction project and look forward to some of the other street work yet to come this summer.And then some Community Calendar events to get you through the July 4th holiday.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Mark Bliese from the Austin Enhancement Group. An amazing number of events have been put together to help us all celebrate the Independence Day holiday. We’ll talk about some of these events including a drone show scheduled for July 3rd.Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about the first Nature Jam of the year and also about why some crab walk sideways.Thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through kind words, comments and suggestions have been very encouraging. But I would like to ask you for one small favor. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo and Her special guest Prexy Nesbitt. We’ll be talking about just some of the events the he has been involved with as a global activist.And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter about some of the upcoming programming at the library.And I’ll also share with you more from the Global Cancer Consortium that was recently held at the Hormel Institute. Connecting researchers to real world stories of how their research is impacting patients was a large part of the consortium. Dr. Robert Clarke, Executive Director and Patient Advocate Beth Lortz will share how important this connection is to the scientists and researchers working around the world.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I share a little news with you.Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Tim Olson from the Austin Fire Department. This time of year people love to play with fireworks. We’ll talk about ways to celebrate the Fourth of July and stay safe.I’ll also have a conversation with Danny Welch, a professor at the University of Kansas Cancer Center and Dr. Robert Clarke, Executive Director at the Hormel Institute. The Global Cancer Consortium was recently held in Austin both Professor Welch and Dr. Clarke will talk about the importance of holding this event in Austin.Thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through kind words, comments and suggestions have been very encouraging. But I would like to ask you for one small favor. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode in the  Discover Austin segment I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable and special guest LaTia Childers from Austin Area Arts. Tickets are now on sale for the new season of shows at the Paramount Theatre. We’ll talk about what you can expect in the new season.Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Naturalist Meredith Meloney. The First Nature Jam is just around the corner. We’ll share all the details about that event and some information on fireflies.And I get a chance to talk with Tim Ruzek at the Austin Public Education Foundation. The annual APE Golf Fundraiser is going to be held in July. We’ll talk about ways that you can get involved.Thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through kind words, comments and suggestions have been very encouraging. But I would like to ask you for one small favor. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week Lisa and I will be talking by phone with Author Heidi Becker. This Saturday Heidi will be at Sweet Reads to talk about her book Grasping Joy. We’ll talk about Saturday’s event and about her book in just a few moments.And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Courtney Schmidt about the summer reading program and other events that are taking place this month at the library.And I’ll also stop out at Austin Utilities to talk with Melissa Swenson and Meredith Manahan to talk about some summer rebates and also ways that you can keep in touch with Austin Utilities.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I'll share some news from the last week.Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with our Building and Zoning Inspector, Brent Johnson. While Austin residents generally are pretty good about taking care of their property, there are occasionally some properties that have some issues that need to be addressed. We’ll talk about the process of getting those properties back into compliance with local ordinances and zoning.I also share, in its entirety, Scott Jasmin's "Small Town Life". It is the song that Scott has so graciously me to use for the music for this podcast comes from.And lastly some events that are coming up in the next few weeks.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode in the  Discover Austin segment I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable and Randy Forster from Summerset Theatre. The 58th season of Summerset gets underway next week. We’ll talk about the shows that you won’t want to miss this summer.Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Naturalist Kelly Bahl. With summer classes getting underway, we’ll explore some of the many ways that the Nature Center is working to make nature accessible to everyone.And I’ll catch up with Dr. Chel Page, Executive Director at the Austin Area Foundation to talk about her first few weeks at the Foundation and an exciting new event coming up later this year.Thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through kind words, comments and suggestions have been very encouraging. But I would like to ask you for one small favor. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week Lisa and I will be talking by phone with author Sherrie Hansen. This weekend will be the first Downtown Dish event and Sherrie will be at Sweet Reads to talk about her books and share some delicious treats.And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter and Courtney Schmidt about the summer reading program and other events that are taking place this month.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I'll share some news from the past week with you.Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with our Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director, Jason Sehon, about the many opportunities that are available to everyone throughout the summer.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode, in the  Discover Austin segment, I’ll be visiting with Director Nancy Schnable and her special guest Joe Bower from the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce. We’ll talk about a few major events coming up for the Chamber including the Freedom Fest Parade and the Ag Appreciation Cookout.Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Naturalist Kelly Bahl. After the sighting of a black bear, now nicknamed Todd, last weekend, we'll talk about Black Bears and why one was wandering around Austin and what to do if you encounter a bear in your neighborhood.As always, thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through kind words, comments and suggestions have been very encouraging. But I would like to ask you for one small favor. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week Sweet Reads celebrates its 10th year in business. This weekend there will be a celebration on Saturday and also special events all month long. Lisa and I talk about the journey from an empty storefront to what Sweet Reads is today.And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter about the summer reading program that kicked off this week and Fourth Avenue Fest which takes place later today.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, I'll share some news items with you.Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with City Administrator Craig Clark. As he prepares to move on from his position this week, we’ll talk about how the city has changed over the last 11 ½ years and some of the major projects that have taken place.Thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through kind words, comments and suggestions have been very encouraging. But I would like to ask you for one small favor. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode in the  Discover Austin segment I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable and Nick Novotny from Impact Austin. We’ll talk about Downtown Dish, a new event that’s coming up in a few weeks in Downtown Austin.Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. It is tick season and we’ll share some tips on how to keep safe this spring and summer.And in the Austin Rotary segment I’ll visit with Katie Learn from the Ellis Pantry. We’ll talk about how the pantry works and who it is intended to serve.As always, thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through kind words, comments and suggestions have been very encouraging. But I would like to ask you for one small favor. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week Lisa and I will be joined by author Chris Norbury. Chris, along with four other authors, recently wrote a new  thriller called The Killer Code Collection. We’ll talk about how unique and challenging it was to create a cohesive story with four other authors pitching in.And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter about the start of the summer reading program along with many other activities on the calendar for June.And I also visit with Austin Utilities about being an energy hero and saving on your summer utilities.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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com

In this episode I'll share some news items with you.Then  in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Brianne Wolf about the filing period for candidates to run for office and ways you can help the election process by becoming an election judge.And finally, some events on the community calendar..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 recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.www.AustinMN.com