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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...

School is back, and so are we! On this episode Isaiah and Jacob catch up with Jessica Gangl - the Executive Director of the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation - to talk about all things back-to-school! Among many other conversations, Jessica tells us about some of the projects her and the BPSF have been working on and some of their upcoming events! Other discussions during this episode include Gel...

Well... we've officially hit the fall weather. AND WE'RE HERE FOR IT! On that note, no better time for the Nisswa Fall Festival and Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge. Just like many of Nisswa's events this one is always a hit. And to talk about it, we have Kalie Jay from the Nisswa Chamber stop by for everything we need to know about Saturday's event. From Medallion Hunts to Bags Tournaments to Live Music...

That's right folks... back to back weeks recording at a golf course and we're all for it! On this episode Isaiah and Jacob are joined by their buddy, and Lakes Jam GM Ken Lacy to talk everything "Jam at the Pit" golf tourney happening this weekend out at the Gravel Pit Golf and Event Center. Also joining the crew on this show is Gravel Pit Owner Chuck Klecatsky. Chick dives into what went into cre...

Hello Listen Local Fam!! Man, do we have a full show for you. CRMC Championship Week is finally here! It is ALL GOLF on this episode as the Listen Local crew heads out to The Legacy at Craguns where this weekend's PGA Canada Tour event will be held. Throughout this episode you'll hear from Craguns Director of Golf Jack Wawro, Executive Director of PGA Tour Canada Scott Pritchard, and even last yea...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to another episode of the Listen Local Podcast. On today's show we do a little bit of Tailgating! That's right, we pulled up to Pequot Lakes Football practice to chat with their Head Coach Bill Magnuson. Among many other topics, the main thing we wanted to catch up with Mags about was the "Gridiron Club" and the push for a massive update to their weight room and train...

ATTENTION LISTENERS.... We have a JAM PACKED weekend in the BLA! First, we have our pal, and today's guest Reese Glover who will be performing at Mn Traders Co on Saturday and Roundhouse on Sunday. Also this weekend: - The Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. - Our pal Haydn Streeter (coming off his performance at the Nickleback show) will be playing at Dunmires on the Lake....

Holy buckets everyone.... Do we have a jam packed episode for you! It's Cardboard Boat Race weekend at Moonlite Bay , and man is there going to be big things out there this weekend. One of those big things is going to include Levi Lavallee and the Red Bull team. Also, our guy Colton Sturm is going to be offering his services to make this "halftime show" one to remember. You are not going to want t...

Hey Everybody!!! It's Pequot Lakes Street Dance Weekend, and who better to have on this episode than the one and only Wyld Ryce Band who will be performing there Saturday night! That's right, we do some catching up with Johnny and Vicki Palmer. The Listen Local crew chats with them about everything from how the band was formed to being "local BLA celebrities," to the importance of music within the...

Hello Listeners!! Hope you all had a great week, and man do we have a weekend full of live music in the BLA. One of those spots you'll have to stop by is Roundhouse Brewery for their " Nashville in Nisswa " event. On this episode Isaiah, Colton and Jacob stop out there to chat with Roundhouse President Mark Lelwica to discuss not only that show - and where to get tickets - but also how their summe...

Hello Listen Local Fam! Hope you had a great 4th of July week, and do we have a super fun one for you today! The guys head over to Emily Kaye Bridal to chat with owner Emily Beutz. Among many other topics she tells us about how the idea of the Bridal shop came about, why she felt it was the right time to open this business, and how over the years Brainerd has become THE SPOT for weddings. Also, no...