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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 I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin. Her special guest this week is Dr. Joey Page, Superintendent of Austin Public Schools. We’ll talk about the state of the district and highlight some of the awesome programs available to students in the district. And then a conversation at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Kelly…
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Happy New Year!! Here's to an awesome 2025! In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore on Main Street in Downtown Austin-. Being a new year, we all have the opportunity to write the next chapter in our own personal stories called 2025. Maybe this year you’ll discover a new favorite author or just find an awesome book. …
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As the year winds down we find out that there will be an opportunity for everyone to have some input on the city county comprehensive plan. Also changes to some postal service rates and something fun to do on New Years Day. I'll recap the week in sports and give you an idea of what to do with your natural Christmas tree when you are done with it fo…
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This week's Friday episode includes some looks at the past year and a look forward to the new. First, at Discover Austin, Nancy Schnable and I get a chance to chat with Austin Mayor Steve King. We talk about what a great year it has been for Austin in 2024 and look forward to 2025. Next I visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. The …
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In this episode I visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin. It has been an incredible holiday season and now is the time to share some thanks. Then it is off to the Austin Public Library for a special conversation. I get the chance to visit with some of the staff and get to hear about some of their favorite reads from 2024. …
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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We are quickly approaching the shortest day of the year, the Winter Solstice. The actual moment of the winter solstice will occur at 3:20 Saturday morning Central time. And then, very slowly, our days start getting longer. However, our coldest days still lie ahead.…
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This episode is all about gifts and giving back. I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin. We’ll talk a bit about all the great items still available for last minute gift giving. Then I’ll stop in at the Austin Artworks Center to talk with Tom Robbins, the new Executive Director of Austin Area Arts. We’ll talk abo…
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In this episode I’ll be catching up with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin. She will introduce us to Logan Mann, Director of Student Life and Director of Athletics at Riverland Community College. Also I’ll talk with the J.C. Hormel Nature Center and we'll learn about how birds that stay in this area survive during the harsh winter. And then a conve…
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In this episode I visit with the Hormel Institute and Brian Hale. Brian talks about the concept of planned giving. How creating a giving plan now can help create a legacy for your family and also help further the research at the Hormel Institute. Next a visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. If you are looking for that perfect gift for the …
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The big news from last week was the announcement that Austin Area Arts has received a grant from the Hormel Foundation that covers approximately 85% of the Paramount Theatre renovation project. Now work begins on raising the remaining 15%. Also the Austin City Council tabled the proposed cannabis ordinance after concerns were raised over some of th…
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In this episode I visit with Nancy Schnable at the Discover Austin office and learn about ways that we can all support the Honor Flights for Veterans and also enjoy a great meal. Then it is out to the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Luke Reese introduces us to Chuck Meyer from the Austin Audubon chapter. We hear about the upcoming Christmas Bird count…
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In this episode I get the chance to visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin. We talk about the wonderful events of last week and get into the season of giving by talking about the importance of shopping local. Next Bonnie Rietz stops by to talk about the 30th anniversary year of the Flower Basket Program in Austin. We'll ta…
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This episode of Wright Here, Right Now dives right into the seasons of events, giving, and snow! First, Nancy Schnable from Discover Austin shares the beginning of an ever evolving list of events for you to attend this holiday season. Then Steve Barrett from the Austin Area Foundation gets us into the giving season with the announcement of the 2024…
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For this episode I visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads in Downtown Austin. We get the chance to hear about all the great things that will be happening throughout the holiday season starting with Hometown Christmas on Friday and Small Business Saturday. And then at the Austin Public Library Julie Clinefelter takes time to talk about all the things t…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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