Community Focus

WJJY's "Community Focus" is the longest-running locally produced, community affairs program in the Brainerd area. Hosted by WJJY's program director, Ken Thomas and news director, Tess Taylor, Community Focus has covered everything from arts and entertainment to issues concerning health, public safety, education, and much more. If it’s happening in the Brainerd Lakes Area, it’s on Community Focus.

Latest Episodes

Community Focus 3/11/21: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA

March 11, 2021

Our guest today was Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA.

Community Focus 3/10/21: Major General Johanna Clyborne, Assistant Adjutant General, Minnesota National Guard, and Mr. Tony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs

March 10, 2021

Our guests today were Major General Johanna Clyborne, Assistant Adjutant General, Minnesota National Guard, and Mr. Tony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs.

Community Focus 3/9/21: Baxter City Administrator Brad Chapulis

March 9, 2021

Our guest today was Baxter City Administrator Brad Chapulis.

Community Focus 3/8/21: Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman

March 8, 2021

Our guest today was Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman.

Community Focus 3/4/21: Dr. Hara Charlier and Martha Kuehn with Central Lakes College

March 4, 2021

Our guests today included Dr. Hara Charlier, President, Central Lakes College; and Martha Kuehn, Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Central Lakes College.