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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...

On this episode on the Lakes Jam Podcast, Ken Lacy, Jacob Blaeser and Isaiah Moengen chat with Jeremy Bridge who is in charge of camping at Lakes Jam • Also on this episode the LEAD SINGER of SmashMouth Zach Goode joins the show. This interview with him was ENTERTAINING to say the least! Zach talks about his time so far with SmashMouth, some of his most memorable shows, and what he knows abou...

Hey Listen Local Fam! We have a very big, highly entertaining show... So lets dive right into it! Grand View Lodge has a NEW General Manager and Executive Chef, and the Listen Local crew had to head out there to the NOW OPEN Tanque Verde Cantina to hear all about it! First... Jacob, Colton and Isaiah catch up with the Dawn Southworth, who took over as General Manager of Grand View. Dawn tells us a...

Hello Listen Localers!! A lot of updates around the BLA so Isaiah, Jacob and Colton dive right into all of it on today's episode. Plus... our main man Tyler Gardner joins the show to give us some City of Pequot updates! Also discussed: - A big change coming at the Nisswa Chamber - Speaking of big... Vikings Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson gets historically large contract - Recap of the Jaden Hanson...

Helloooo Listen Local Fam! Hope you've all had a great week! On today's episode we catch up with the owners of the BLA's first Nautical Bowls location, Miryah and Michael Bosio. Miryah - who is a Pequot Lakes alum - talks about what all she's been up to since graduating from PLHS. One of those major points in life was meeting her husband Michael during their first week of college at the University...

We are finally at the kickoff to summer here in the Lakes Area, and who is ready for Memorial Day Weekend?! So many wonderful events happening this weekend, from the live music to grand openings and more! One of those Grand Openings just happens to be at today's guests brand new location. Joining the show today to talk about his event this weekend - and so much more - is Tyler Miller of Founder Ar...

I mean... we HAD to do a Timberwolves Episode right?!?! On this quick episode ALL about the Wolves, the Listen Local crew chat with Former NBA and NCAA Coach - and Advanced Scout - Clay Moser. Clay, who called in to the show from his lake home in Crosslake, chats about the rise of Basketball in Minnesota and if this year's playoff run by the Timberwolves has helped that. Plus, as someone who has c...

On this episode, social media influencer and brand ambassador Tucker Jobe stops by the Listen Local studios to dive into everything Lakelife and social media. With summer just around the corner, Tucker who is an avid boat and water sports enthusiast, tells us how he got involved in the boat industry, why he enjoys that "lake life" so much, when he realized he had skills on a board and what his fav...

We're back for Season 2!!! Ken, Isaiah and Jacob kick off the season strong by bringing in Caroline Huff of Huff Entertainment and Lakes Jam Performer Noah Alexander. First... Caroline chats about what goes into hiring talent, management of a festival or concert, what Lakes Jam has meant to them, and much, much more! Then Noah hops on the show about 10 minutes in. He dives into everything from how...

BREAKING NEWS!!!! WE HAVE A GOLF COURSE SPONSOR! That's right people... The Cragun's Legacy Courses will be the OFFICIAL GOLF SPONSOR of the Listen Local Podcast! To talk about this new partnership, we chat with Carrie Scarfino who handles everything Marketing for Cragun's. Among many other topics, Carrie tells us about what led her to the BLA and eventually Cragun's, the resort's rebrand, the upd...

Hi everyone!! Hope everyone has enjoyed this spring weather, and it looks like it'll be a wonderful weekend! So, while you are prepping the house or cabin for summer, or possibly even getting out on the boat, or even hitting the links... tune into this week's episode to hear from Mark Harlow from HarlowNature.com. Our Listen Local crew has gotten to know Mark very well over the past year and he is...

Good day Listen Localers! On today's show we catch up with Renee Kardell of Tamarack Creative. Let us tell you though... While we dive into everything Tamarack Creative, that is just the BEGINNING of Renee's story. From traveling the world - which includes stops in places like Korea, Japan, and a Peace Corp mission in Ethiopia - to eventually deciding to move home to the BLA, and everything in bet...

Happy Thursday, Listen Local Fam! On this episode, the Listen Local crew chat with Danielle Arnold of Notice Wellness. Danielle tells us all about moving away after school and what led her to coming back home and eventually start Notice Wellness . She also dives into the Yoga community in the BLA, and most importantly... the upcoming Notice Wellness Mindfulness Triathlon on May 11th in Nisswa. So...

Hello Listen Localers! We have a great episode for you today as Isaiah and Jacob head up to A&W in Nisswa - which has opened early - and chat with Owner Emma Krueger! Along with many other topics, the LL crew talks to Emma about her history with A&W and what led her to where she is today. Also, she tells us the importance of family and the community in running a business like this in a sma...

Top of the mornin' to all of our Listen Local friends! On today's show we go a little outside of the BLA, but someone and something that the state of Minnesota should be very proud of. Joining today's show is Phil Steger who is the man, myth and legend behind the AWARD WINNING Brother Justus Whiskey Company ! Brother Justus Whiskey is an award winning Whiskey Company located in the Twin Cities, th...

Hellooooo Listen Local Friends and Fam! What a show we have for you today. DEFINITELY one of the most, if not THE MOST entertaining one yet. The LL Crew is joined by the one... the only... WILD BILL SATRE ! And man did they have some fun. While on the show Bill of course tells us about everything from his backstory, and being a TRUE LOCAL to his "favorites in the Lakes Area," to what it's like bei...