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Hellooooo Listen Local fam! DO WE HAVE A GREAT SHOW FOR YOU TODAY! The listen local guys head down to the BRAND NEW Minnesota Truck Headquarters location just north of Baxter. We catch up with Co-owner and Dealer Principal Mat Jordet! Mat tells us all where and when Mn Truck Headquarters began and why they made the move to expand to the Brainerd Lakes Area. He also talks about the "MTH Fame," how...

Happy St. Patricks Day Weekend! While yes, we chat about the parade and everything St. Paddy's day on this episode, the focus of today's show is everything Northern Pacific Center. The guys catch up with Mike Higgins, owner of the NPC, who really dives into the Boxing event coming there this weekend. Mike also chats about the history of the NPC, what led him to buying it five years ago, weddings,...

Hello friends! We are back (at least Isaiah and Jacob) at the Listen Local Headquarters and wow do we have a ton to talk about. On this episode we chat with Crosslake Chamber Director Cindy Myogeto, Crosslake Parade Committee chair Bob Heales, and Joby Goerges of Magnum Research who is the Emerald Sponsor of the 50th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Cindy and the crew discuss everything from tips...

Ok, Listen Local Family we're not going to lie... before you begin just know this one is a little off it's rocker, and is definitely going to get the big ol' EXPLICIT WARNING. We'd also like to say that some of what you hear on this show may not be the views of our amazing sponsors. There is some swearing and somewhat 'questionable talk' that isn't bleeped. Saying that, this discussion was far too...

Hello Listen Localers! Hope everyone is having a dandy week and man do we have a fun one, or at least all-over-the-place one for you this week! On this episode we catch up with the one and only Walleye Dan to chat about everything from his "hybrid Extravaganza" experience to how this has been the "craziest" Minnesota winter he's ever been apart of... Dan also shares his thoughts about what this un...

Hi everyone! We have a lot to cover on this ep so lets jump right into it: *A Music Legend passes away *Local NFL Player hangs up the cleats *Recap of Extravaganza, Bobber Bocce and the Super Bowl Then the guys catch up with Jared Stotts and Raina Pederson to talk all about Triplefest moving to Breezy Point Resort this year. Hear all about the history of Triplefest and why they decided to move to...

Hellllo Listeners! It is officially February, and there is green grass and puddles outside. This weather has been nothing short of bonkers! On that note... there are winter events in the area that have had to get creative. One of those events is the BLA's largest annual winter event, The Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza. We know we've talked about it a lot, but with the news coming out about it be...

ATTENTION Listen Local Fam!! We have UPDATES GALORE on this episode! First, we have Paul and Leah from WAVE Young Professional Group . Paul and Leah tell us all about this amazing new organization, what their mission is, where to find them, and how to join. Make sure to check out WWW.Waveypn.com ;) Next, A MASSIVE UPDATE to the ICE FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA and where/when it will be held. Jaycee's Ice...

Hello Listen Local Fam! DO WE HAVE A FUN ONE FOR YOU TODAY! We've said it before, but this might just be the MOST ENTERTAINING one yet. Mike Schmidt - who very well could be the Most Interesting Man in the BLA - joins the crew for this episode. Not only is Mike the Emcee of a bunch of different Music Festivals (including Lakes Jam), but he's also been a School Principal, Teacher, Administrator, Co...

Hello Friends, Hope you have had a great week and FINALLY enjoying the snow! We can't believe we're saying this, but THANK GOD for the cold weather so we can get some ice on these lakes! Speaking of ice, today's episode is all about the news outta Breezy Point, where MN Hockey Camps recently acquired the local Gulls hockey program, and will now be known as the MHC Gulls. To tell us all about that,...

Happy New Year to all of our wonderful listeners and WELCOME TO 2024!! As we kick off our 5th season, we want to first thank all of you for sticking with us, and also a massive thank you to this year's sponsors, led by our main man Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation ! Also back this year is Hanneken Insurance, and Posture Pro Chiropractic. Plus, we'd like to thank our first NEW SPONSOR of the t...

The end of 2023 is upon us. On this episode we recap some of Listen Local's most memorable moments. But... before that... A HUGE THANK YOU to you, all of our wonderful listeners, and of course our amazing Sponsors. Without you, none of this would be possible! Now to the show... Colton, Jacob and Isaiah recap all of their favorite moments, but also some of the controversial topics throughout the ye...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our amazing listeners! Hope you have all had a great holiday season so far, and are ready for Christmas Weekend. On this episode the Listen Local crew chats about if they are ready for Christmas, and who in the Brainerd Lakes Area made the NAUGHTY or NICE List! Some may surprise you, others will not, but make sure you tune in to catch it all. Also on th...

Hi everyone, and wow was it a busy news week in the BLA! Rather than telling you all about it, I think it's better that you just tune in. There is definitely A LOT of venting LIKE A LOT!! The guys really get rolling. So... you won't want to miss this one. Also on this episode, they break down everything from Jacob finding out he didn't have car insurance - and somehow how that translates to his lo...

Good Day, BLA! Hope you are all having a wonderful week. On this episode we talk all about where to find santa this weekend, some local events, and everything you need to know involving prepping for Christmas in the Lakes Area. From Santa's Bobbin into Town in Pequot Lakes to the Off the Rails Market at the NP Center to the winter wonderland out at Copper Creek and sooooo much more! Also... our go...

Good morning everyone! The whole Listen Local crew is back together and do they have an entertaining show for you. First, they recap Thanksgiving, the Nisswa City of Lights, and other happenings over the past weekend. Then, the shift to Christmas. Now that Thanksgiving is over, it is offically Christmas season. And you know what that means... time to talk about Christmas movies!!! This week's "How...

Happy Nisswa City of Lights day! We hope all of our listeners had a fun, safe Thanksgiving, and now prepping for the Nisswa City of Lights! On this episode, the LL crew caught up with Nisswa Chamber Director Pam Dorian to talk about everything you need to know about Friday's Nisswa City of Lights. She tells us about what's new, what she's looking for to the most, and yes... everything you need to...

Hello Listen Local Listeners!! Hope everyone has had a great week. Speaking of great weeks, and really great years, give it up for the Pequot Lakes Volleyball team for bringing home a State Championship! On that note, the crew catches up with one of the Team's Captains, Ella Kratochvil who breaks down everything from what this past week has been like for them, what they've seen from around the com...

Happy Veterans Day! On this episode the Listen Local guys catch up Emma Nelson, Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at Grand View Lodge. Emma comes on the show to talk about the recent and upcoming events at GVL, including the Grand Brewfest who they are actually partnering with Lakes Area Heroes on. Find out all about that, and so much more happening at Grand View. Next, Pequot Lakes Chief of...

Happy Hunting Opener Weekend! On this jam-packed episode of the Listen Local Podcast the guys chat with 3, yes THREE different guests. Everything from Non-profits to Events to yes... Hunting Opener! First, the crew welcomes Amy Gray, Executive Director of Kinship partners onto the show. While the main reason Amy stopped by was to discuss their upcoming "Taste of the Lakes" event at Grand View Lodg...

Halloween Weekend is here!!! Who is ready for some halloween talk?!? We get into where you can enjoy trunk or treating, halloween parties, costume contests, haunted trails and so much more! Other than that.... not gonna lie, this one was sort of all over the place. Topics discussed were: Best halloween movies? What will the most popular costume be? Local sports update Other events in the area Are...

Happy Friday Everyone!! We feel like a broken record, but what another amazing fall week! The colors in the BLA are still incredible. This episode, which was recorded in the Ox Cart room at Main Street Ale House with our pal Mike Foy, is by far our longest one yet! Among the many topics discussed, some of the main points were: NEW MENUs at Main Street, Ernies, and Dough Bros What new or returning...

Helloooooo Listen Local fam! Hope you all had a great week, and who is ready for Fall Festival Weekend at the Babinski Foundation?! But… Before we get into that, the Listen Local crew headed north to Pine River for this episode to visit our friends at Damsite Supper Club. Owner Rob Walton and Manager Ellie Buschmann talk about everything from what all went into opening the restaurant to the...

Hello everybody!! Hope you are all doing well! It FINALLY feels like fall-weather is here. Man, do we have an episode for you all! Not only does our pal and sponsor Dr. Andy Vantreese fill-in for Colton, but with Fire Prevention Week coming up the Listen Local crew felt it was the perfect time to bring on Pequot Fire Chief Mike Schwankl and Nisswa Fire Chief Shawn Bailey. Both talk about everythin...

Good day, BLA! On this episode the crew gets a little serious. Well for a little bit at least... Joining Jacob and Isaiah on this show is Mayor Tyler Gardner - who is filling in for Colton - along with Pequot Lakes Chief of Police Mike Davis. The topic for today... The new laws affecting School Resource Officers (SRO), and how that is leading many Police Departments removing their SROs from school...