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Hi Listen Local Friends and Family! We're not gonna lie... today's show was a bit all over the place. From proper pull tab etiquette to what's really going on with the Pequot Lakes Bobber. Speaking of the Bobber, THE GARBOLOGIST and Pequot Mayor Tyler Gardner stops by to chat. Plus, stop us if you haven't heard this before... more high school football talk. What can we say, there are a couple of R...

Hey Listen Local Fam... Hunting Opener is HERE! Whether you're going to be out in the stand, or spending your weekend around town, there's a lot to do in the BLA this weekend. We'll touch on all of that, but first... Our pal, and Land & Hunting Specialist, Jordan Yira hops on the show to talk everything hunting, AND WE MEAN EVERYTHING (those horny dear better watch out). To go along with the h...

Hello Listen Local Listeners! This is OFFICIALLY our last episode before the election, and man have some of these local elections started to heat up, specifically... Nisswa Mayor. That Race has gotten not only local and statewide attention, but even national stories! So, while we planned on doing a big breakdown of the Best of Brainerd Lakes contest, and some other local BLA hot topics, we did hav...

Hello Listen Local Fam! Do we have a FUN one for you! On this show, the Listen Local crew heads back to their alma mater - Pequot Lakes High School - to catch up with the Head Coach of the Varsity Football team AND Athletic Director, Bill Magnuson. Mags, who was just named the MN Vikings High School Coach of the Week, dives into what made this team "special," and what's gone into the undefeated re...

Hello Listen Local Fam, It is STILL Fall outside, and it is STILL Campaign season, which is once again the focus of today's episode! Nisswa Mayoral Candidate, and owner of Primrose Park Boutique, Jennifer Carnahan stops by to chat about why she decided to run for Nisswa mayor. While Jennifer has a very extensive background in Politics on a National and State-wide level, her focus has now turned to...

We have a full show today Listen Local Listeners! Let's get right into it! First we have RETURNING Listen Local Guest Isabel Glover from the Babinski Foundation to tell us about this year's Fall Festival and Haunted Trail. It all starts Friday evening, and Isabel dives into all of the fun events happening out there. The Listen Local crew was out there last year, and let us tell ya... You're not go...

Fall is officially here Listen Local Fam! The weather has been absolutely amazing, the leaves turning, and the Fall events in the BLA are in full throttle. Whether you're a fan of Beer and Live Music, Autumn Hikes, Haunted Trails, Bonfires and even a sunset cruise the Brainerd Lakes Area has it all! Another perfect thing to do during this time of year... Fall Golf... It. Is. The. Best. On that not...

Helloooo Listen Local Listeners! Election season is upon us on the National, State and Local levels. While the crew doesn't often discuss politics on the show... Colton, Isaiah and Jacob did catch up with Nisswa Mayor John Ryan on today's episode. Mayor Ryan, who has lived in the Brainerd Lakes Area almost his entire life, on why he felt it was important to run for re-election and dives into why h...

Hi Listen Local Fam! Well do we have a fun one for you today, especially you single BLA Ladies!!!! On today's show we catch up with Matthew Wurnig from the popular social media series, 50 Dates 50 States. Matt goes into the history of the viral tiktok series discussing everything from why he started it to where he's and the show is at today, being in it's 3rd season. Now, you're probably wondering...

Hi Listen Local Fam, hope you had an amazing Labor Day Weekend! On this episode we recap the CRMC Championship and catch up with the Winner, as well as chat all-things Woods and Water II International Boat Show with ACBS Chapter President Andy Luikens. First, Isaiah and Jacob talk to CRMC Championship Frederik Kjettrup about his win, what he thought about the Legacy Courses and now locking in his...

A PGA Legend, an up-and-coming superstar and someone who has been an integral part of the CRMC Tournament, this is possible the biggest episode of ALL-TIME! Tune in to hear from: Tom Lehman Neal Shipley Jennifer Podsiadly As always... Thanks to our sponsors Hanneken Insurance , Lakes Area CPAs , Hills Detailing Center , Posture Pro Chiropractic, Craguns Legacy Courses and of course our presenting...

It's finally here! CRMC has officially kicked off and we are here for it. On this episode, that has stretched over a couple of days, the Listen Local crew catch up with Jack Wawro and Carrie Scarfino from Craguns, as well as a couple of pro golfers - Kameron Williams and John Keefer - who are playing in this tourney. Plus, speaking of professional golfers, our guy Jake Knapp who just finished up h...

Alright friends and family, summer is almost over so let's just get right to it! On todays episode the guys chat about: *State Fair Kicking Off - New and Best foods discussion *Jacob's time at the Owatonna Fair (Steel County Free Fair) and if it lived up to the hype *The Listen Local crew's day at the Gridiron Golf Tourney *Our guy Reese playing a show outside of US Bank Stadium before Zach Bryan...

Hi Everyone! Hope you have enjoyed the past week, and are looking ahead to this wonderful weekend! And if you live near Brainerd, we hope you got some sleep through all of the booming Fireworks from the PGI show all last week at BIR. Also on this episode the LL Crew chat about the top moments from the Olympics, prepping for NHRA Nationals at BIR, Local Events update, CRMC Championship update, and...

Hi Listen Local Fam! It's officially CRMC Championship month out at Cragun's Legacy Courses. On that note, we chat with a couple of people that have a lot to do with the tourney. First, someone who has helped form this tournament into one of Minnesota's largest professional golfing events, Cragun's Legacy Courses Director of Golf, Jack Wawro. From the prep to the week of events, Jack tells us all...

Helloooooo Listen Local Listeners!! On this episode the crew chats with Trevor Pumnea, who is the Director of the Northland Arboretum . Trevor tells us about all of the new features to the Arboretum, as well as some insight to some upcoming projects our there as well! He also talks about some of their upcoming events, including their 50th Anniversary Party that will include live music and beer fro...

Hi everyone! Hope you've had a great week. We have a wonderful episode for you today so lets dive right into it! So without our amazing sponsors this show couldn't be what it is, and sometimes our sponsors even want to hop on for a segment, and thats just what Nate Hill of Hills Detailing Center did this week! Nate stops by to talk about how crazy busy he's been, what the growth has been like, sta...

It's another BUSY month in the BLA and we're here for it! To talk about one of those events, we have Sheena and Clark from the Brainerd Jaycees on the show to hear about all things Street Fest. From the Ribs to the Music, and much more... this event on July 25th and 27th is one you won't want to miss. Tune in to get all the info, or visit brainerdstreetfest.com. ALSO on this episode, which is bein...

Hi Listen Local Fam! Hope you all had a great 4th of July week and weekend. On this episode, the LL guys chat about their thoughts and recap of the holiday weekend, and all of the craziness that went with it. On a much different note, Listen Local was contacted by some of our friends with the Evan Olson Memorial Golf Tournament , which is happening this weekend. That event, dedicated to honoring t...

Happy 4th of July Everyone! Wow, do we have a full show for you. From Recaping Lakes Jam (which was A LOT) to breaking down the Brainerd Dispatch "Best of BLA" contest, and most importantly catching up with Minnesota State Patrol Captain Adam Fulton, this episode really had a mix of everyhting. Huge Thanks to Adam Fulton, for taking time to come on the show to discuss road safety, the 4th of July...

Tune in to Saturday of Lakes Jam with the Listen Local Crew joined by an old friend Sarah Smith Executive Director of Smiles For Jake—stories, Laughs, and maybe some tips. Have fun and Stay safe!

From interviewing Mike Schmidt to Talking about Thursday's events, and A TON of stuff in the middle.... Catch the Lakes Jam Podcast LIVE from Day 1!

ATTENTION BLA, I repeat attention everyone in the BRAINERD LAKES AREA… IT'S LAKES JAM WEEK!! Ok this episode, Colton, jacob and Isaiah talk all things Lakes Jam. Annnnd, why not have one of the Performers on the show?! That's right, our pal, and Lakes Jam Artist Anderson Daniels calls in to discuss what it's going to be like for him on the main stage this year! Anderson also chats about wha...

BUCKLE UP FOLKS, MIKE SCHMIDT IS BACK! This time though... we dive into a much different convo. We all know Mike from being the Emcee of Lakes Jam, also a former Principal, Mayor, Coach, School Admin and much more. Now... He's focusing on Keynote Speaking, Emceeing events (more than just music), and most importantly... Storytelling. On that note, he partnered with a company to tell his story "The...

On this episode of the Lakes Jam Podcast, Ken and the crew chat with Emcee Mike Schmidt and Matt Fowler with Mud Rhythm Mud Trucks. While we all know Mike can tell stories for days, this time he really dives into what it's like to be a part of the Lakes Jam Team. And of course he tells some Behind the Scenes stories from past Lakes Jam, per usual. Matt, on the other hand, tells us all about the ri...