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Hi Lakes Jammers! Another amazing year out at Lakes Jam. A year that included the largest one night crowd in the history of the festival! So first off.. thank you to all of our amazing Lakes Jam fans!!! On today's episode we chat with Eryk Haapajoki to discuss all thing partnerships and sponsors. Then... THE BIG NEWS... GM Ken Lacy dives into next year's format change. Rap?? possibly. EDM?? maybe....

Happy 4th Week Listen Local Listeners! This week we were LIVE from the Nisswa Gazebo. If you missed it, and want to watch, find it on our Listen Local Facebook Page ! On today's show: ·Mike Schmidt joins to recap Lakes Jam ·Kalie Jay from the Nisswa Chamber joins to talk all things 4th (and 3rd) of July. - Tips and schedule for the 3rd in Nisswa (Parade, Fireworks, Turtle Races and m...

It's all in the title. Breakdown of all things Lakes Jam, plus the Listen Local crew dives into a few other local BLA happenings and newsworthy topics! Tune in! And as always... HUGE Thanks to our sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance , Hills Detailing Center , Craguns Legacy Courses , Pequot Lakes EDC, Refined Lending w/ John Kinkaede, Party Time Rental and our PRESEN...

Hello Listen Localers, Hope you're all having a great week, and let's just dive right into today's episode! First, Isaiah, Jacob and Colton chat about their past week which includes another Golf Tourney VICTORY for the Listen Local crew, some tornadoes touching down in the BLA, and what the guys did for Fathers Day. Then, Listen Local alum - and current Crow Wing County Sheriff - Eric Klang calls...

Hello Listen Local Listeners! Let's just get right into it. On today's show the Listen Local crew heads out to Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby to chat with Director of Foundations and Community Relations, Jennifer Lowe. Jacob, Colton and Isaiah have gotten to know Jennifer, and the CRMC Foundation, from over the years out at the CRMC Championship, through Lakes Area Heroes and BlazeAir's...

Hello Lakes Jammers! We have an absolutely PACKED show today as Hosts Ken Lacy & Jacob Blaeser are joined by Emcee Mike Schmidt, Brainerd International Raceway Director of Business Development Sara Walker, National Recording Artist - and 2025 Lakes Jam Performer - Kassi Ashton, and the One-and-Only Kelly Iris. This one has it all. A true "not going to want to miss" episode. Tune in now! Thank...

Welcome back to another episode of the Listen Local Podcast! On today's show, we keep on the resort theme and head over to Quarterdeck Resort to chat with their General Manager Kelby Klimek. Kelby, who has worked for a couple resorts in the BLA tells us what lead him to the area, what he's learned working in the resort industry, and why Quarterdeck is "just different" than all of the others. He al...

Hello Listen Local Fam! On today's show Isaiah, Colton and Jacob chat with new Breezy Point Resort General Manager Eric Hart, and man... there was a lot to unwrap with some of the new things he told us are coming to Breezy. Including A BIG change to the Golf Course offerings at the Resort. Eric also dives into his history traveling the world, being in the tourism and hospitality industry and how h...

Hello Jammers! Welcome back to another year of the Listen Local Podcast, and man do we have a great season kickoff episode for you! To begin the show, co-hosts Ken Lacy, Jacob Blaeser and Isaiah Moengen chat about what's been going on this offseason for the Lakes Jam crew, what to expect at this year's Lakes Jam, and then dive right into the guest segments. The first guest of the new season is Mik...

Hello Listen Local Listeners, and Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Today's show is VERY golf-centric and on-site at the BEAUTIFUL Craguns Legacy Courses to catch up with Golf Influencer and Ambassador Josh Rutherford. Josh, who you may have heard on the show last year when he called in after his first time at Craguns, talks about why he knew after trip to the Legacy Courses and Resort that he wanted to...

Welcome back to another episode of the Listen Local Podcast! On today's show the crew catches up with Lakes Jam General Manager Ken Lacy and Emcee Mike Schmidt to discuss all thing Lakes Jam 2025. While yes, the LL crew will be on site doing shows each day, this episode is all about what to expect this, what wall went into this year's Lineup, some of the non-music shows and activities, and really...

Hi Listeners! Another big weekend has arrived in the BLA. We have Mother's Day, The Governor's Fishing Opener in Crosslake, and best of all... a beautiful looking forecast for these busy next few days! On this show Colton, Isaiah and Jacob chat about everything from best Fishing Opener memories to potentially controversial Mother's Day takes, and soooo much more. Tune in to hear it all! And as alw...

Hi Listeners! On today's show we catch up with Jack Pine Brewery Owner, Patrick Sundberg. Patrick updates the crew on how the Brewery has been doing, some of the updates, what to expect this summer and how the "game nights" like Power Trip Live went over the winter. He also dives into some of the City of Baxter's recent news, as well. Patrick, who is in his first term on the Baxter City Council, g...

Hello Listeners! Lets get right to it... On today's episode the Listen Local crew catches up with Jami Nelson to discuss all about her amazing company Just Juice. Jami dives into everything from what led her to the Brainerd Lakes Area to her years in the hospitality industry to starting one of the BLA's most recognizable brands, Just Juice. PLUS Jami talks about the big news of her opening up the...

Hello Listen Local Friends and Fam! On today's show, Colton and Jacob are out west so Isaiah is joined by the one and only MIKE SCHMIDT. As our listeners know, this is not Mike's first time on the show, BUT it is his first time on an episode this season! While I am sure you can imagine, Mike has some stories... we'll leave it at that! So tune in to hear about some of those, and what he's been up t...

Hello Listen Localers! On today's show we catch up with Senate District Seat 6 Candidate Steve Cotariu. Steve talks about his background, the main platform he's running on, and what the deciding factor was for him to throw his name in the ring of a crowded Republican-side of this election. Also, while you may not know Steve's real name, you may have heard of his alter-ego, Hudson the Magician. He...

Hi Listen Local Listeners! This special segment is brought to you by the Pequot Lakes Economic Development Commission, and it's all about the Special Election Pequot Lakes High School Referendum Vote on April 8th. Tune in to hear about all of it from Superintendent Kurt Stumpf, what you will actually be voting for and how it will potential affect your taxes. And as always... Thanks to our sponsors...

Ok, Listen Local Fam.... Almost each week we have a guest(s) that brings so much to the shows... but let us tell you today's episode was one of the MOST ENTERTAINING YET! Local Celebs Tess Taylor (host of The Morning Mess on WJJY) and Tony Bonsante (Former Pro Boxer and Reality TV Star) stop by the studio. While they thought they were just coming on to discuss everything Lakes Area Dancing with th...

Well do we have a show for you today! On today's episode Josh Gazelka stops by to discuss why he decided to run for the open MN Senate Seat that has recently be vacated by former MN Senator Justin Eichorn who was recently arrested for soliciting a minor. So, to say the least, this Special Election will be under the microscope. With many recognizable names part of this, all eyes will be on the Spec...

Hello Listen Local On today's show, it's just Colton and Isaiah at the helm as Jacob is on a BlazeAir project in Telluride, Colorado. Before the guest hops on, the guys chat about all of the local happenings including how the Crosslake St. Patricks Day Parade went, some of the local winter sports teams currently at the State Tournament, and recap more of the past week. Then... on the Guest Segment...

Welcome to another week of the Listen Local Podcast! On today's show, the first one in three weeks where all Colton, Jacob and Isaiah are in-studio, we talk all-things Crosslake on the week of their biggest event of the year... St. Paddy's Day Parade Week! To discuss all of this is no other than Jackson Purfeerst the new Mayor of Crosslake. Jackson dives into his backstory, what led him and his fa...

Episode 203– Local Updates & Big Wins! First off… a huge thank you to all of our incredible listeners and sponsors! Listen Local continues to grow because of this amazing community, and we're grateful to be a part of it. · On this episode, we sit down with Pequot Lakes Mayor Tyler Gardner to get the latest updates on the recent cannabis ordinance and discuss the Northern La...

You heard it here first (or maybe second or third) Listen Local Listeners! It is official The Bobber will be painted and refreshed in 2025. Hear all about that, plus some local City of Pequot Lakes news thanks to our sponsor Pequot Lakes EDC. Tyler dives into what the EDC does, some of their main projects going on right now, and the importance to this upcoming referendum is to PLHS. But... Before...

Welcome back Listen Local Fam! Today's show is all about being out at the Brainerd Lakes Area Events, with the spotlight on TripleFest at Breezy Point Resort and Frozen Fore around Gull Lake and BIR. Helping at one of those locations this weekend is our guest for today's show, Craig Polchow of Full Tank Delivery. What started as just helping out some neighbors filling up their gas tanks in boats h...

Hello to all of our wonderful Listen Local Listeners! This is the OFFICIAL 200th Episode of the Listen Local Podcast. Thank you so much for all of our listeners and sponsors! On this episode we chat about some of the top moments from those 200 episodes. Also on this episode we welcome back NCAA National Champ Packy Munson to talk all things mn hockey, and his journey to where he's at today. Plus.....