The life cycle of stuff: it's created, it's resold to others or it finds new life in a recycled product.

In this Progress Edition episode of the DispatchCast, reporters Jennifer Stockinger and Spenser Bickett explore Brainerd lakes area businesses responsible for refreshing roadways, rehoming treasures and recycling discarded materials. Listen in as we hear from Bob Janzen Auction and Appraisal in Aitkin, Anderson Brothers Construction in Brainerd and Greenforest Recycling at the Brainerd Industrial Center.

Host/Editing: Spenser Bickett

Producer: Chelsey Perkins

Contributor: Jennifer Stockinger

The life cycle of stuff: it's created, it's resold to others or it finds new life in a recycled product.

In this Progress Edition episode of the DispatchCast, reporters Jennifer Stockinger and Spenser Bickett explore Brainerd lakes area businesses responsible for refreshing roadways, rehoming treasures and recycling discarded materials. Listen in as we hear from Bob Janzen Auction and Appraisal in Aitkin, Anderson Brothers Construction in Brainerd and Greenforest Recycling at the Brainerd Industrial Center.

Host/Editing: Spenser Bickett

Producer: Chelsey Perkins

Contributor: Jennifer Stockinger

Essential to the craft, interviewing can be one of the most difficult tasks a journalist and an interviewee must undergo.

Sometimes emotional, sometimes prickly or stilted or effortless, interviews range from those acquiring basic information to delving deep into some of the more painful moments of a person's life. The pursuit of truth on behalf of citizens can result in uncomfortable exchanges with elected officials, or it can blossom into an intimate moment revealing life's truths in a way only human connection can.

In this episode of the DispatchCast, Brainerd Dispatch staffers share what they've learned about interviewing, some of the defining interview moments they've experienced and how those moments have changed how they report.

Plus, catch up on some newsroom changes, including an introduction to the newest reporter on staff, Frank Lee.

Host/Producer: Chelsey Perkins

Contributors: Spenser Bickett, Zach Kayser, Frank Lee

Essential to the craft, interviewing can be one of the most difficult tasks a journalist and an interviewee must undergo.

Sometimes emotional, sometimes prickly or stilted or effortless, interviews range from those acquiring basic information to delving deep into some of the more painful moments of a person's life. The pursuit of truth on behalf of citizens can result in uncomfortable exchanges with elected officials, or it can blossom into an intimate moment revealing life's truths in a way only human connection can.

In this episode of the DispatchCast, Brainerd Dispatch staffers share what they've learned about interviewing, some of the defining interview moments they've experienced and how those moments have changed how they report.

Plus, catch up on some newsroom changes, including an introduction to the newest reporter on staff, Frank Lee.

Host/Producer: Chelsey Perkins

Contributors: Spenser Bickett, Zach Kayser, Frank Lee

One company's materials are new. The other relies on those created in centuries past.

In another Progress Edition episode of the DispatchCast, reporters Spenser Bickett and Chelsey Perkins bring the stories of Big Wood Timber Frames near Brainerd and Esser Construction of Merrifield. Dave LePage of Big Wood shares his passion for antique lumber and reclaimed metal with Perkins, while the unassuming Esser gets talked up by those who've experienced his work firsthand.

For more, read Time-honored timber: Antique lumber finds new life at Big Wood and From the ground up: Esser Construction excels at homebuilding.

Host/Co-producer: Chelsey Perkins

Contributor/Co-producer: Spenser Bickett

One company's materials are new. The other relies on those created in centuries past.

In another Progress Edition episode of the DispatchCast, reporters Spenser Bickett and Chelsey Perkins bring the stories of Big Wood Timber Frames near Brainerd and Esser Construction of Merrifield. Dave LePage of Big Wood shares his passion for antique lumber and reclaimed metal with Perkins, while the unassuming Esser gets talked up by those who've experienced his work firsthand.

For more, read Time-honored timber: Antique lumber finds new life at Big Wood and From the ground up: Esser Construction excels at homebuilding.

Host/Co-producer: Chelsey Perkins

Contributor/Co-producer: Spenser Bickett

The newcomer to the craft brewery scene in the Brainerd lakes area is 14 Lakes Craft Brewing Co., opening up shop in Crosslake. The company takes its name from the nearby Whitefish Chain of Lakes, which has -- you guessed it -- 14 lakes.

Reporter Spenser Bickett learns more about the brewer and the suds they'll serve, while also providing an update on the activities of all the other area craft breweries. Take a seat, crack a cold one and enjoy this special Progress Edition episode of the DispatchCast.

To read more, visit www.brainerddispatch.com/news/business/4323657-progress-six-pack-brainerd-lakes-breweries and www.brainerddispatch.com/news/business/4323664-progress-craft-brewing-craze-comes-crosslake for Bickett's stories.

Host/Producer: Spenser Bickett

Production Assistant: Chelsey Perkins