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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 updates to the golf courses, the CRMC Championship, what the response has been to the Lehman Courses, the rise of PGA Golfer and past CRMC Champion Jake Knapp (and Listen Local alum), and much, much more! Oh and of course we had to chat with the Kansas City Chiefs superfan about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Too much Taylor Swift talk... lolThanks so much to Carrie for joining!
After Carrie signs off, we get a surprise visit from our pal ERIC PERKINS! Perk stops by to talk all things Travel Perks, the newest travel series that he partnered with BlazeAir Productions on. He tells the listeners all about what goes into a production like that, how they decide which cities to reach out to for the show, and why THIS show is different than other travel shows you've seen. The first episode, which featured the Brainerd Lakes Area, even has some shots of Perk and Colton golfing at the Legacy. Catch it now on YouTube, Facebook and instagram at travelperkstv!
So, yeah... this show is jam packed with entertainment!
And 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 sponsor Tyler Gardner with Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation!
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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 definitely one of the most talented Nature Photographers that we know! Mark tells us everything from how he got into the photography industry to moving to the Lakes Area many years ago to where he is at today with his business. He's also a huge proponent of helping individuals that want to learn more about photography, and "doing it the right way."
Find Mark and his latest photos at MN Traders May 10th and 11th, as he will be hosting a vendor pop-up show.We thank Mark for taking time to be on our show, and look forward to seeing the shots he captures this summer!
Also on this episode, the LL crew recaps last weekend's Return the Favor Gala, the Vikings drafting their future, prepping for Cinco de Mayo at Barajas and much, much more!
And as always... Thanks to our sponsors Hanneken Insurance, Lakes Area CPAs, Hills Detailing Center, Posture Pro Chiropractic and of course our presenting sponsor Tyler Gardner with Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation!

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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 between, Renee already has quite the life story. So tune in to hear about all of that, and what the main reason for moving home and starting Tamarack Creative really was. PLUS Renee, who is a part of the Pequot Lakes Fire Department, will be speaking at Friday's Lakes Area Heroes ``Return the Favor Gala," so she gives us a little teaser on what she's going to focus on with her speech. Thanks again to Renee for joining the show!
Also, the Return the Favor Gala is just the beginning for local BLA events happening over the next few weeks. Jacob and Isaiah cover all of the other happenings, news and things you won't want to miss!
And as always... Thanks to our sponsors Hanneken Insurance, Lakes Area CPAs, Hills Detailing Center, Posture Pro Chiropractic and of course our presenting sponsor Tyler Gardner with Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation!
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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 TUNE IN to hear all about our friend Danielle and Notice Wellness.
Also on this episode Colton, Isaiah and Jacob talk about "Catrella Devil," finding out that some pizza boxes are NOT recyclable, the name of the new sports bar in Breezy Point, and a TON of other local events and news.
And as always... Thanks to our sponsors Hanneken Insurance, Lakes Area CPAs, Hills Detailing Center, Posture Pro Chiropractic and of course our presenting sponsor Tyler Gardner with Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation!
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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 small town. Family that includes her Brother in Law, and one of Listen Local's top fans, Jon Bocklund who joined this show as well! PLUS hear about some BIG changes to the look of the Nisswa A&W as well as some new menu items. All of that and more! Thanks so much to Emma and Jon for joining the show!
Also on this show... some Masters talk, local happenings and events, and a sad sad update on Jacob's 4Runner.
And as always... Thanks to our sponsors Hanneken Insurance, Lakes Area CPAs, Hills Detailing Center, Posture Pro Chiropractic and of course our presenting sponsor Tyler Gardner with Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation!
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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, that gets their ingredients from all around Minnesota, including their peat from Aitkin.

Colton, Isaiah, and Dr. Andy - who is filling in for Jacob - chat with Phil about the initial idea behind Brother Justus, some of the awards he's most proud of, putting Minnesota on the map, being on Netflix, what to expect in the future, and yes... of course some tasting.

PLUS... Local happenings and events, March Madness (both mens and womens tourneys), best April Fools jokes and more!

Thanks again so much to Phil for driving up and being on the show!

Also, thanks to our sponsors Hanneken Insurance, Lakes Area CPAs, Hills Detailing Center, Posture Pro Chiropractic and of course our presenting sponsor Tyler Gardner with Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation!


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