Fergus Spotlight

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Becca Marsnik, a Public Defender in Otter Tail County. Becca generously shares her unique journey, detailing the path that led her to become a Public Defender. Throughout our conversation, we delve into the day-to-day aspects of her job, gaining valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of her crucial role in the legal system. Whether you're curious about the legal profession or fascinated by the intricacies of public defense, this episode provides an in-depth look at Becca's experiences and the important work she does.

Contact The Show: [email protected]

Sponsors:

Stumbeano's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Elevate - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.elevateff.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hotel 8 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hotel8fergusfalls.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Victor Lundeen Co. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://victorlundeens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Biffley's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lake's Area Grow Co - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lakesareagrowco.com/⁠

In this episode, we sit down with President Ryan Johnson, Director Stan Johnson, and board member AJ Lunde to discuss Dough 4 Joe—an annual event designed to support families and individuals navigating medical challenges. We delve into the growth of the event over the years and explore ways the community can get involved in supporting this meaningful cause. Whether you're interested in local initiatives, community support, or simply looking for ways to make a positive impact, this conversation provides insights into the efforts of Dough 4 Joe.

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Learn More about Dough 4 Joe - http://www.dough4joe.com/home.html

Sponsors:

Stumbeano's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Elevate - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.elevateff.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hotel 8 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hotel8fergusfalls.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Victor Lundeen Co. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://victorlundeens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Biffley's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lake's Area Grow Co - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lakesareagrowco.com/⁠

In this episode, we sit down with Fergus Falls native Taylor Gray to delve into his journey of becoming a Professor of Religious Studies at Penn State. Beyond exploring Taylor's personal story, we engage in conversations about religious history, the impact of religion on global conflicts, and delve into various religious theories. Whether you have an interest in religious studies or are curious about the diverse paths of individuals from Fergus Falls, this episode provides valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions.

Contact The Show: [email protected]

Sponsors:

Stumbeano's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Elevate - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.elevateff.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hotel 8 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hotel8fergusfalls.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Victor Lundeen Co. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://victorlundeens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Biffley's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lake's Area Grow Co - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lakesareagrowco.com/⁠

In this episode, we sit down with Aliyah Helland to discuss the work she's doing with Minnesota GreenCorps and West Central Initiative. Aliyah shares her background growing up in Fergus Falls and provides insights into how she got involved with Minnesota GreenCorps. Whether you're interested in environmental initiatives or simply curious about the community members contributing to positive change, this conversation offers valuable insights into Aliyah's journey and the impact of her work in the Fergus Falls area.

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Learn More About MN GreenCorps - https://www.americorps.gov/

Sponsors:

Stumbeano's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Elevate - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.elevateff.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hotel 8 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hotel8fergusfalls.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Victor Lundeen Co. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://victorlundeens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Biffley's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lake's Area Grow Co - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lakesareagrowco.com/⁠

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Aaron Sunde. We discuss Aaron's musical background and the path he's taken to become the Technical Director at the Fergus Falls Center For The Arts and the Detroit Lakes Historic Holmes Theatre. We also touch on Aaron's side passions, Asunder Audio Services, a recording studio in downtown Fergus Falls, and his music venture known as Rev Commander. At the end of the episode, Aaron debuts his new song called "Letting Go To Hold On." Whether you're a music enthusiast or interested in the local arts scene, this conversation provides a glimpse into the multifaceted world of Aaron Sunde and the creative energy he brings to our community.

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Asunders Audio Services Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/asunderaudio

Rev Comander Spotify Link - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7AKMsZqQUqKjUtNzr5o9JI?si=IqDx0duhSKOQZ8_PctmS4Q

Sponsors:

Stumbeano's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Elevate - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.elevateff.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hotel 8 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hotel8fergusfalls.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Victor Lundeen Co. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://victorlundeens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Biffley's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lake's Area Grow Co - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lakesareagrowco.com/⁠

In this episode, we take a trip to Otter Tail to chat with Marnie Whitehead and Sarah Munson about everything going on with The Williams Company Store. They share about the building's history in Otter Tail and how their lake boutique has grown to encompass an atmosphere that includes great food, drink, and live entertainment. Whether you're a local resident or just curious about the unique offerings in Otter Tail, this conversation provides insights into the Williams Company Store and its role in the community.

Contact The Show: [email protected]

Williams Company Store Website - https://www.thewilliamscompanystore.com/

Sponsors:

Stumbeano's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Elevate - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.elevateff.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hotel 8 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hotel8fergusfalls.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Victor Lundeen Co. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://victorlundeens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Biffley's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lake's Area Grow Co - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lakesareagrowco.com/⁠

In this episode, we hear from Bob Baker, a professional freelance voice artist residing in Fergus Falls. Bob shares the story about building his business and how he was able to find work with some of the biggest brand names in the world. Having collaborated with companies like Budweiser, Honda, Lamborghini, Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan, and more, Bob provides insights into the world of voice artistry and the journey to becoming a voice for major brands. Whether you're interested in the voiceover industry or simply curious about the experiences of a local professional, this episode offers a fascinating conversation with Bob Baker.

Contact The Show: [email protected]

Check out Bob's Website to learn more - https://www.bobbakersvoice.com/

Sponsors:

Stumbeano's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Elevate - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.elevateff.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hotel 8 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hotel8fergusfalls.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Victor Lundeen Co. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://victorlundeens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Biffley's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lake's Area Grow Co - ⁠⁠⁠https://lakesareagrowco.com/⁠

In this episode, we sit down with community member and author, Brian Stavig, to hear about his life and the books he has written. Brian talks about his book "The Ex- Left Hander," which highlights his life after a car accident left him with severe brain trauma as a young adult. Whether you're a book enthusiast, interested in personal stories of resilience, or simply curious about the journey of another community member, this episode provides insight into Brian's story.

Contact The Show: [email protected]

Shop Brians Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Stavig/

Sponsors:

Stumbeano's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Elevate - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.elevateff.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hotel 8 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hotel8fergusfalls.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Victor Lundeen Co. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://victorlundeens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Biffley's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lake's Area Grow Co - ⁠⁠https://lakesareagrowco.com/⁠

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Todd Biederman. Todd shares about his journey within the local music industry and what led him to his current gig with The Winter Sloths. He also talks about his handyman company, Biederman Builds and some of the different services he offers our community. At the end of the episode, Nick Ganoe joins Todd to share a live rendition of a new Winter Sloths song. Whether you're a music enthusiast, interested in local businesses, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of a musician's life, this episode offers a fun conversation capped off by a live musical treat.

Contact The Show: [email protected]

Follow The Winter Sloths on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewintersloths

Contact Biederman Builds - [email protected]

Sponsors:

Stumbeano's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Elevate - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.elevateff.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hotel 8 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hotel8fergusfalls.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Victor Lundeen Co. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://victorlundeens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Biffley's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lake's Area Grow Co - ⁠https://lakesareagrowco.com/⁠

Music by Blue Red Roses - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Schuelke, the director of the Otter Tail County Historical Society. Chris shares about his life and what brought him and his family to Fergus Falls. We also dive into the rich historical overview of Otter Tail County and talk about how our community has transformed throughout the years. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about your community's past, this conversation provides valuable insights into the work of the Otter Tail County Historical Society and the life of another passionate community member.

Contact The Show: [email protected]

Learn More About The Historical Society - https://www.otchs.org/

Sponsors:

Stumbeano's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Elevate - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.elevateff.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hotel 8 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hotel8fergusfalls.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Victor Lundeen Co. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://victorlundeens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Biffley's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lake's Area Grow Co - https://lakesareagrowco.com/

Music by Blue Red Roses - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠