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Hi Listen Local Fam! It has been BUSY in the BLA! On this episode Isaiah and Jacob recap the past week, which include stories from the Extravaganza (and Jacob going on a little rant about crazy "keyboard warriors" that threaten Volunteers), a quick note on Winterfest and a WINTER STORM that has given the snowmobilers some fresh powder. Also, yes... the title says it all... while a 'quick' call to...

Welcome back to another week of the Listen Local Podcast! We have a show full of stories, memories and more involving the BLA. Our guest today is Legendary Teacher, Snowmobiler Hall of Famer, Award winning Track Coach, and overall great guy, Dave Guenther. Trust us... There are many more titles we could add before his name, but in all honesty, he was one of the best teachers ever at Pequot Lakes H...

It's in the title! Jaycees Members Sheena and Benji stop by the Listen Local studio to give all of the up-to-date info on this year's Exravaganza! Tune in to hear all about it. And as always... Thanks to our sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance , Hills Detailing Center , Craguns Legacy Courses and our NEW Presenting Sponsor Lakes Area CPAs! Instagram: ListenLocalMN Bl...

Hello LL Listeners! On today's show Colton and Isaiah are in-studio, while Jacob calls in from Arizona after a brutal Vikings game. The crew also chats about everything from that horrible Vikings loss to proper travel etiquette to a busy weekend with lots to do in the BLA! Also, hear about the extremely popular Social Media Influencer that visited the Lakes Area this past week. That and much more...

Happy New SEASON everyone! That's right a new year means a new season of Listen Local. On this season 6 kickoff we have everything from the much anticipated new intro to a sponsorship shuffle to even our special guest introing the new season. Plus... Some BLA events, news and even some police blotter! Plus hear from the crew what their top moments of 2024 were. And as always... Thanks to our spons...

Hi everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! On this final episode of 2024 the Listen Local crew goes BIG and talks all things Vikings with a former Vikings Pro Bowl Linebacker and a long-time Twin Cities Sports Director! With the Vikings beating the Packers this past weekend, they now head to Detroit in arguably not only the biggest regular season game in franchise history, but also in NFL History. Both tea...

Come one, come all! Happy Holidays to all of our listeners and do we have a Christmas-themed show for you today. While we couldn't have Santa on the show - I guess he's a little busy... ;) - the Listen Local Crew DID into all things Xmas Movies. So many topics, so many debates. So many reasons why you should tune into this episode! Also, to go along with all of that Christmas movie talk we hear st...

Hello Listen Local Fam! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! If you got out to the Nisswa City Lights last week it was cold, but wow... Those Fireworks were Fantastic! Ok, so on today's show we do something different. At least for the Guest Segment. This guest, Chad Beaver, didn't exactly grow up or work in the BLA, but has been coming to the area for many years and knew that one day he'd live i...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! On today's show the crew chats about everything Thanksgiving, from best Thanksgiving food to the Macy's Day parade to Football to best Thanksgiving show or movie. Plus the Listen Local guys, and their guest, talk about what they are thankful for! Speaking of the guest on today's episode... it is none other than Nisswa Chamber Director Kalie Jay. Kalie gives an update o...

Hellooooo Listen Local Peeps! Snow is officially on the ground, which is great timing for today's guest. But before he hops on the show, Isaiah, Colton and Jacob discuss their trip to the cities to watch the Pequot Lakes Patriots at State. While it didn't turn out like we all wanted, the atmosphere was unreal, Great season Patriots! Now... the BLA has one football team left, and that is none other...

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...