Minnesota Bound Podcast - MN Bound Podcast

How much do you know about Minnesota's "scratchiest" plant?  Bill Sherck shares the tale of Poison Ivy and its history here in the Midwest! And yes, it does have a positive impact on our environment!   Presented by Kinetico ( kineticoMN.com/ ), Star Bank ( star.bank/ ), & Explore Alexandria ( explorealex.com/ )   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Kyle Bucholz,  a passionate angler and founder behind Throw Back Baits, catches up with Laura Schara, sharing his story on how this vintage-style bait brand got its unique start. Learn about the art and entrepreneurship behind crafting lures that hook BIG fish.    Presented by Kinetico ( kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( star.bank/ ) & Explore Alexandria ( explorealex.com/ )  See Privacy Policy at...

Over 60% of turtle species are endangered or threatened, and road mortality is a significant contributor. We chat with the founders, Kelly Olson and Katie O'Halloran, of TurtlTracker.  A scalable app and social platform powered by AI, enabling anyone with a phone and a heart for the environment to contribute accurate data.   Presented by Kinetico ( kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( star.bank/ ) &...

*Character Alert*  A bonafide gunslinger doubles as a firefighter.  Earl Watters fights wildfires flying a Chinook Ch-47 named Boomer.   Earl just put in 12 tough days working to suppress the Minnesota fires. Earl talks about his unique job and the challenges that come with life on the road, fighting forest fires. He also talks about his time off the clock gunslinging too.    Presented by Kinetico...

Summer is right around the corner, and Totem Lodge is celebrating their 90th season in operation. 90 years for any business is impressive, but for the fishing lodge industry, it's a milestone. Ron chats with Eric Brown Sr.    Presented by Kinetico ( kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( star.bank/ ) & Explore Alexandria ( explorealex.com/ )  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Photojournalist Pete Hermann-Franzen shares his favourite stories from the field as the guy who documents Minnesota Bound stories, all four seasons of the year!    Presented by Kinetico ( kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( star.bank/ ) & Explore Alexandria ( explorealex.com/ )  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Ron Schara and Laura Schara tell tales from their recent South Dakota turkey hunt, plus Ron shares a few favorite fishing opener memories and fishing haunts in MN.   Presented by Kinetico ( kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( star.bank/ ) & Explore Alexandria ( explorealex.com/ )  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Steve Schreader just opened Minnesota's new, local gear shop.  His vision?  To carry on a 50-year legacy started by Midwest Mountaineering.  Find out why small, local outdoor stores matter....    Presented by Kinetico ( kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( star.bank/ ) & Explore Alexandria ( explorealex.com/ )  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Author Phyllis Root and photographer Kelly Povo chronicle the ten years they spent exploring Minnesota’s woods, prairies, hillsides, lakes, and bogs for wildflowers, taking pictures and notes, gathering clues, and mapping the way for fellow flower hunters.  We chat with Phyllis and Kelly about their new book: Chasing Wildflowers: An Adventurous Guide to Finding Minnesota's Native Flowers in Their...

Minnesota is considering reducing the state's walleye limit for anglers. Guide and walleye mind Nate Blasing is at the center of the discussion. He offers thoughtful insight into the future of Minnesota walleyes.   Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( https://www.star.bank/ ) Explore Alexandria ( https://explorealex.com/ ) & Minnesota Masonic Charities ( https://mn...

The Secret Perfume of Birds: The untold story of a stunning discovery: not only can birds smell, but their scents may be the secret to understanding their world. Author and Biologist Danielle Whittaker joins Laura Schara to share how emerging research has uncovered birds' ability to produce complex chemical signals that influence their behavior.   Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com...

Jason Bahr joins Bill Sherck to talk about Minnesota's Student Angling Tournament Trail and the competitive angling opportunities for Minnesota High Schoolers.    Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( https://www.star.bank/ ) Explore Alexandria ( https://explorealex.com/ ) MN Horse and Hunt Club ( https://horseandhunt.com/ ) & Minnesota Masonic Charities ( https://m...

Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club celebrates 40 years! Nikki Flander, director of Marketing, joins Laura Schara and shares the history and stories of this iconic Minnesota hunting and sporting clays club.    Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( https://www.star.bank/ ) Explore Alexandria ( https://explorealex.com/ ) DNR Ice Safety ( https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/i...

Live from the Minneapolis Sports Show as Sherck talks to Garett Solberg and Jesse Hanish about living the Lund lifestyle. It's time to get out on the water in a Lund boat!    Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( https://www.star.bank/ ) Explore Alexandria ( https://explorealex.com/ ) DNR Ice Safety ( https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html ) & MN Horse an...

Why does Nature make us healthier, happier, and more creative? Award-winning author Florence Williams talks with Laura Schara about her bestselling book Nature Fix and the science behind how the natural world enhances our well-being, creativity, and happiness.   Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( https://www.star.bank/ ) Explore Alexandria ( https://explorealex.com/...

Bill catches up with a Lake Superior Guide who, long ago, put 100-thousand miles on his fishing truck just trying to find the right fish!  Now Kent Paulsen spends days in the big boat on big water!    Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( https://www.star.bank/ ) Explore Alexandria ( https://explorealex.com/ ) DNR Ice Safety ( https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/inde...

Join Laura Schara as she explores the fascinating world of freshwater mussel conservation with experts from Wild Rivers Conservancy; the official nonprofit partner of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.  These tiny but mighty creatures are essential for maintaining water quality, but they’re also one of the most endangered groups of organisms in North America.   Presented by Kinetico ( https:/...

Many of Minnesota's lake public access points need an update. Some, half a century old.  Hennepin County's Tony Brough is leading the charge to brainstorm the new generation of boat launches.   New technology and new designs.  We dive into accessing Minnesota lakes!    Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( https://www.star.bank/ ) Explore Alexandria ( https://exploreale...

Stan Tekiela, renowned wildlife photographer, naturalist, and author chats with Laura about his 40+ years of adventures capturing stunning images of animals and nature.  Plus, tips for aspiring Wildlife photographers.   Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( https://www.star.bank/ ) Explore Alexandria ( https://explorealex.com/ ) DNR Ice Safety ( https://www.dnr.state.mn...

Bill Sherck checks in after a big trip to Lund Boat's manufacturing plant.  He's also getting ready to head to the woods for a couple of days off the grid in winter camp!     Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( https://www.star.bank/ ) Explore Alexandria ( https://explorealex.com/ ) DNR Ice Safety ( https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html ) & MN Horse an...

Kitchi Landing Resort-How a twist of fate, led the journey of a local twin cities couple to the dream life of running a resort in Northern Minnesota.  Laura Schara hears from Val Engleman about embracing new beginnings in the Northwoods.    Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( https://www.star.bank/ ) Explore Alexandria ( https://explorealex.com/ ) & DNR Ice Safety...

Today on the Minnesota Bound Podcast, lots of good news about the once-polluted St. Louis River and streams around Duluth. Ron Schara gets an update from DNR folks on the front lines.  Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( https://www.star.bank/ ) Explore Alexandria ( https://explorealex.com/ ) & DNR Ice Safety ( https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html ) S...

Former FBI Special Agent Jon Dubin chats with Laura about his career transition from special agent to founding partner of a world class hunting outfitter called Pineapple Brothers. Located in Lanai Hawaii, Laura and Jon share stories of their unforgettable Axis Deer Hunting adventures on the island.    Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( https://www.star.bank/ ) Explo...

Minnesota is off to a great ice season. Josh Bullivant talks about his life on ice up in Northern Minnesota running a resort and guiding in sub-zero temps   Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com/ ) Star Bank ( https://www.star.bank/ ) Explore Alexandria ( https://explorealex.com/ ) & DNR Ice Safety ( https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html ) See Privacy Policy at https:/...

The storied history of the Superior Hiking Trail is shared by Rudi Hargesheimer.  Rudi joins Laura Schara to share historic trail tales from his book "The Superior Hiking Trail Story". If you would like to experience the trail with a group, you can join an all volunteer maintenance trip.    Presented by Kinetico ( https://www.kineticoMN.com/ ) Minnesota Masonic Charities ( https://mnmasonicchariti...