Wright Here Right Now, Discover Austin Minnesota 's Podcast
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.
Episodes
311 episodes
Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 15 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library
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 ...
Wright Here, Right New Season 3 Episode 14 City of Austin, Community Calendar
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....
Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 13 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
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. Ho...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 12 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library
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, sp...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 11 City of Austin, Community Calendar
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 s...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 10 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
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...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 9 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Rotary
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 Clinefe...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 8 City of Austin, Scott Jasmin, Community Calendar
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 c...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 7 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation
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...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 6 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Utilities
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 ...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 5 News, City of Austin, Community Calendar
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 a...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 4 - Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
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 Boa...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 3 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library
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 explai...
Wright Here, Right Now S3 E2 City of Austin, Community Calendar
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 Enhanc...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 3 Episode 1 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
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 competiti...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 158 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library
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...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 157 News, City of Austin, Community Calendar
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...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 156 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
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 Su...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 155 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Symphony
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 wi...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 154 City of Austin, Community Calendar
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 ...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 153 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
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 eve...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 152 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Hormel Institute
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 C...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 151 News, City of Austin, Hormel Institute, Community Calendar
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....
Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 150 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Public Education Foundation
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 wha...
Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 149 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Utilities
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 Saturda...