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Hi Everyone! On this episode Colton, Isaiah and Jacob catch up with Pam Dorian, the Director of the Nisswa Chamber. During this episode, Pam - who just celebrated her 1-year anniversary as Chamber Director - reflects on that first year, what it was like having parades and events back, why Nisswa should be a tourist destination for anyone visiting the area, and she even dives into her backstory of...

The episode that's been in the making for over a year finally happened. And all it took was our guest leaving his news network after 25 years. That's right, Eric Perkins aka Perk aka Perkatplay finally stopped by to chat with the LL guys! During this episode we chat about his 25 year career in the Sports Department of Kare 11, some of his best sports memories, why he likes to vacation in the Brain...

Sooooo excited this episode finally happened. On this show, the LL Crew catches up with Tony and Bror from the world famous Rafferty's Pizza . As one of the most well-known restaurants in the area, we discuss everything from their beginnings at Rafferty's as kids in high school, to now both of them managing one of the Raffs restaurants, Bror in Crosby and Tony in Nisswa . Speaking of those locatio...

Welcome back to the Listen Local podcast, tune in to hear what the guys are up to this week! Colton and Isaiah cruise over to Mission Tavern to chat with owner Jeff. The guys dig into new menu changes, the history of the tavern, COVID, and a whole lot more! Be sure to stop in to sign up for the Mission Tavern Open Registration deadline is August 14th! Also, make sure to check out the Woods to Wate...

Welcome back everyone! On this episode Colton, Isaiah and Jacob catch up with the NEW Director of the Pequot Lakes Chamber , Nicole Heinen. Among many other topics, the crew recaps all of the events from 4th of July weekend, and Nicole lets us know what to expect from this year's Bean Hole Days! Also, make sure to check out the Woods to Water blog for the latest happenings in the BLA, as well as S...

Ok folks.... grab your popcorn, sit back, relax, and get ready for some FUN(NY) stories from our time out at Lakes Jam. As you may have seen, BlazeAir Productions was once again the Official Video Production company of Lakes Jam, and man are we excited to share it with you! But... first and foremost, resident local Lakes Jammer Isaiah (who has never missed a Lakes Jam) tells us some stories about...

Welcome back BLA family! On this episode Colton, Isaiah and Jacob catch up with former NHL player Chris Stewart who is now one of the new owners of the historic Minnesota Hockey Camps. We also snagged Northern Lakes Lightning Head Coach Craig Larson for a bit, who is also playing an intrical part of the Camps. The guys talk about everything from the decision to move the Camps to Breezy Point Arena...

In this episode of Listen Local, we welcome Emilee Struss Editor of the Lake Country Journal the most popular magazine in the Brainerd lakes area! The crew covers local happenings preparing you for the upcoming weekend, we take a trip down memory lane as always, Jacob talks Mall of America, then wrap up the episode with another edition of "How Local Are You?" testing the group's knowledge, this ti...

In this episode the Listen Local guys catch up with Ken Lacy of Lakes Jam. They discuss everything from the talent hitting the main stage to the lawn mower racing and water skipping. Plus soooo much more. Ken also dives into how amazing the overall atmosphere is at Lakes Jam, and why it is the place to be in the Lakes Area over the weekend of the 24th-26th. If you are still looking to take part in...

In the forth episode of season 2, Colton and Jacob catch up with Pequot Lakes Mayor Tyler Gardner and Chief of Police Eric Klang. They discuss all of the upcoming happenings in Pequot and the surrounding Lakes Area, including the festivites this Memorial Weekend. Plus, Chief Klang shares some of his more memorable stories since becoming the Chief of Police of Pequot. All of that, and of course muc...

On this episode of the Listen Local Podcast, the LL Crew chat with new Lakes Area Business Owner Guy Nelson, who will be opening Pequot Pedal to Paddle. The bike and board shop will be located right on Main Street in Pequot Lakes, and less than a block away from the Paul Bunyan Trail. During this episode, we ask Guy - who has never been a resident of the Lakes Area - why he chose to start this bus...

On this episode of the Listen Local Podcast, Colton, Jacob and Isaiah catch up with Lakes Area native Kendra Johnson, who recently started the Crosslake Culture . We dive into what Crosslake Culture is, what her message is to the area, and what all she hopes to accomplish. She also touches on her new venture into the social media marketing world and introduces us to Kendra Kreative Co . Along with...

That's right... We're back!!! After some hibernating this winter, Colton ( Woods to Water ) and Jacob ( BlazeAir Productions ) are back at it for season 2 of Listen Local. But this year, the guys will be adding a new member to the crew. Help us welcome Pequot Lakes native, Isaiah Moengen who will be coming on as our producer! Isaiah has lived in the Lakes Area his whole life and is currently a Rea...

In this episode, Colton and Jacob catch up with the owner or Pequot Lakes Sanitation, Tyler Gardner, who just happens to be running for Mayor of Pequot Lakes in this upcoming election. While yes, they do talk about why he feels now is the perfect time for him to run - and his love for the Pequot Lakes area - but there is also a TON of discussion on numerous other topics. Like NUMEROUS! With all th...

We Have a Brewery! You have heard Colton and Jacob talking for weeks about when a brewery will come to Pequot (or nearby), and now we have one. Hear from Melissa and Joe, who are the new owners of the Snarky Loon Brewing Co. which will be coming to Jenkins later this year/early next year. Find out where, when (estimated Grand Opening), what kind of Brewery they will be looking to make it, and poss...

In this episode, Colton and Jacob catch up with Minnesota-born Drone Racing League Pilot Paul Nurkkala aka NurkFPV. Nurk, who grew up in the Twin Cities, moved away to Indiana after school high school and began dabbling in the drone industry. After a year of REALLY practicing, the next thing he knew he was one of the 12 Piltos on the Drone Racing League. In 2018 he actually won the Championship, a...

In this episode Colton and Jacob catch up with Pequot Lakes Business Owner, and all-around good guy, Matt Lottman from Elite Industries. Guests like Matt are exactly why we wanted to get this podcast started in the first place. He talks about moving away from "small town Minnesota" then realizing after a few years away why that "small town living" was where and how he wanted to begin a family and...

Earlier this week Colton and Jacob caught up with Katie Wasserman from the Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce. They discussed what will be going on around town on Friday the 3rd, and Saturday the 4th.

Let's get right to the point... In this episode Colton and Jacob discuss the city of Pequot Lakes plan for 4th of July, the latest BlazeAir/Woods to Water "lifestyle" project, the Twins and Major League Baseball setting a return date, and a new date for Lakes Jam. Oh, and we tell you how Woods to Water - with the help of BlazeAir of course ;) - is making real estate fun again! All of that and SOOO...

In this episode Hosts Jacob Blaeser (BlazeAir Productions) and Colton Maher (Woods to Water Real Estate) take time to recap the first 3 episodes (James Watkins - Faith Boost, Kody Te slaa and Jordan Shiltz - Mn Inboard, and Braden Palmer - Stuckhog Studios). They also discuss current events, some upcoming projects, more social media talk - like why Colton isn't on Twitter - and they even talk abou...

In this episode of Listen Local, we catch up with Braden Palmer of Stuckhog Studios. Braden, who has always known music was going to play a big role in his life, talks about moving to Los Angeles to work with the likes of Eazy E (N.W.A), Snoop Dogg and many more. That's right this Pequot kid went "Straight to Compton." He also discusses why he moved back to the lakes area, and how he can still do...

In this episode, hosts Colton Maher and Jacob Blaeser catch up with Kody Te Slaa and Jordan Shiltz from Minnesota Inboard Water Sports. Kody and Jordan discuss living in the lakes area, how "awesome" it is to be apart of the Minnesota Inboard fam, some cool people they've met while working there, and everyone talks about what their "perfect up north day" looks like! While it was a bit on the longe...

Hi, and welcome to the Listen Local Podcast! On our first ever episode we talk with James Watkins from Faith Boost and Dock Tattoos. We'll discuss his decision to move his family to the Lakes Area, why they opened Faith Boost, the Dock Tattoos craze, and even a new venture James is working on called the Lore Tour. All of that and more in the Pilot of Listen Local!