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Happy Holidays to all of our listeners and do we have a Christmas-themed show for you today. While we couldn't have Santa on the show - I guess he's a little busy... ;) - the Listen Local Crew DID into all things Xmas Movies. So many topics, so many debates. So many reasons why you should tune into this episode!

Also, to go along with all of that Christmas movie talk we hear stories from Isaiah's trip out east. Stories that include Jacob having to call a pizza joint in Providence, Rhode Island LIVE ON THIS SHOW to corroborate one of Isaiah's claims.

Tune in to hear all about it!

Annnnnnd. If this does happen to be the final show of the year, THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of our wonderful listeners, sponsors and supporters. We couldn't have all of this fun without you!

Speaking of the 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 YOU ALL ROCK!

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Hello Listen Local Fam!

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! If you got out to the Nisswa City Lights last week it was cold, but wow... Those Fireworks were Fantastic!

Ok, so on today's show we do something different. At least for the Guest Segment. This guest, Chad Beaver, didn't exactly grow up or work in the BLA, but has been coming to the area for many years and knew that one day he'd live in this area! Well that day came, and when he was looking for a Realtor, he remembered hearing of a great company on a "great" podcast that he listened to... That Real Estate company, none other than Woods to Water; That podcast... well, your's truly! Now... there is much more to the story but you'll have to tune in.

Also, make sure to catch the Local Happenings segment to hear about some fun BLA events coming up this month!

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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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

On today's show the crew chats about everything Thanksgiving, from best Thanksgiving food to the Macy's Day parade to Football to best Thanksgiving show or movie. Plus the Listen Local guys, and their guest, talk about what they are thankful for!

Speaking of the guest on today's episode... it is none other than Nisswa Chamber Director Kalie Jay. Kalie gives an update on this Friday's Nisswa City of Lights Celebration, what to expect, and what her number one piece of advice would be.

So tune into hear all of that, plus of course some local happenings in the BLA.

Thanks everyone and hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

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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Hellooooo Listen Local Peeps!
Snow is officially on the ground, which is great timing for today's guest. But before he hops on the show, Isaiah, Colton and Jacob discuss their trip to the cities to watch the Pequot Lakes Patriots at State. While it didn't turn out like we all wanted, the atmosphere was unreal, Great season Patriots! Now... the BLA has one football team left, and that is none other than the Staples Cardinals who are headed to the Prep Bowl. So everyone say it with us... LET'S GO CARDINALS!

Now... for the most important part of the show... the GUEST SEGMENT (brought to you by Lakes Area CPAs). Sit back and relax for this super entertaining interview with our friend Cory Jay, who seems to own half of the business in the Brainerd Area. In all honesty though, Cory has had quite the year! He was named the first ever WAVE Professional of the Year, plus multiple awards in the Best of Brainerd Lakes contest, including beating out our own Jacob Blaeser for BEST LOCAL CELEBRITY. Annnnd all of this while totally rebranding his 'ADVANTAGE EMPIRE'!
So tune in to hear all about Advantage Home Pros, The Smokestack and many more projects and events Cory has been a part of this past year. Thanks again to Cory for hoppin on the show!

After Cory heads out, the guys talk a little 'Local BLA Happenings' (Brought to you by Hanneken Insurance). A LOT of girls high school basketball talk, and of course on the top of that list is Crosby's Tori Oehrlein's College Announcement.

We hope everyone enjoys this episode and has a great weekend!

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 Listen Local Friends and Family!

We're not gonna lie... today's show was a bit all over the place.

From proper pull tab etiquette to what's really going on with the Pequot Lakes Bobber. Speaking of the Bobber, THE GARBOLOGIST and Pequot Mayor Tyler Gardner stops by to chat.

Plus, stop us if you haven't heard this before... more high school football talk. What can we say, there are a couple of REALLY good teams in the area that have now made it to the Section Semi Finals at US Bank Stadium.

All of that and more on this week's episode of the Listen Local Podcast!

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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Hey Listen Local Fam... Hunting Opener is HERE!

Whether you're going to be out in the stand, or spending your weekend around town, there's a lot to do in the BLA this weekend. We'll touch on all of that, but first...

Our pal, and Land & Hunting Specialist, Jordan Yira hops on the show to talk everything hunting, AND WE MEAN EVERYTHING (those horny dear better watch out).

To go along with the huntin' talk, we discuss local BLA Happenings, some unreal local sports teams, and other Lakes Area news.

Thanks to Jordan, and all of our wonderful listeners!

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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Hello Listen Local Listeners!

This is OFFICIALLY our last episode before the election, and man have some of these local elections started to heat up, specifically... Nisswa Mayor. That Race has gotten not only local and statewide attention, but even national stories!

So, while we planned on doing a big breakdown of the Best of Brainerd Lakes contest, and some other local BLA hot topics, we did have a surprise guest stop by towards the end of the show to really give some great insight on some of Nisswa's main discussion points. Councilman - and Nisswa native - Jesse Zahn dives into, and provides the public facts, on points that both Mayor Ryan and Jennifer Carnahan mentioned while they were on their respective Listen Local episodes. From discussion of Nisswa's current debt (plus bonds and levies) to the city's potential big picture projects and even dives into his thoughts about both mayoral candidates. Very, VERY good stuff from Jesse. Thanks to him for taking time to stop by!

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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Hello Listen Local Fam! Do we have a FUN one for you!

On this show, the Listen Local crew heads back to their alma mater - Pequot Lakes High School - to catch up with the Head Coach of the Varsity Football team AND Athletic Director, Bill Magnuson. Mags, who was just named the MN Vikings High School Coach of the Week, dives into what made this team "special," and what's gone into the undefeated regular season as they head into playoffs. This wasn't the first time Mags has been on the show either, last year he stopped by before the 2023 season started to chat football. Oh, and since that show.. his Patriots have only lost 1 regular season game in two years!
Also, hopping on this episode, while they were on their lunch break are Quarterback Michael Oseland and Defensive star Jackson Jorgens to chat about the "buzz" behind this year's team.

After the football team hops off the show, a special guest stopped by, High School Principal Aaron Nelson to talk all things PLHS. From this weekend's home football playoff game to winter sports kicking off to Nerf Wars... yes, you heard us right, NERF WARS!

Oh, and you think that's all? Oh no... ANOTHER special guest stopped by, the one and only Pequot Lakes Police Chief Mike Davis. Chief Davis discusses the hype behind Pequot Lakes sports in general, how they have become a sports powerhouse - both boys and girls sports - and how he and his police force enjoy working at sporting event's like this weekend's football game.

Thanks to Coach Mags, PLHS Football Players Jackson and Michael, Principal Nelson, and Chief Davis for joining this jam packed episode!

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Hello Listen Local Fam,

It is STILL Fall outside, and it is STILL Campaign season, which is once again the focus of today's episode!

Nisswa Mayoral Candidate, and owner of Primrose Park Boutique, Jennifer Carnahan stops by to chat about why she decided to run for Nisswa mayor. While Jennifer has a very extensive background in Politics on a National and State-wide level, her focus has now turned to the local level here in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Tune in to hear all about Jennifer, what she feels she can bring the city of Nisswa if elected mayor, and some of the highs and lows of running for political office, even in a smaller town.

Thanks again to Jennifer for stopping by!

After Jennifer signs off, Isaiah and Jacob talk a lot of football, mainly two teams who haven't lost this season in the Mn Vikings and Pequot Lakes Patriots. Plus, some fun fall events happening in the next couple of weeks in the Lakes Area. Annnnd some local news headlines.

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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We have a full show today Listen Local Listeners!

Let's get right into it!

First we have RETURNING Listen Local Guest Isabel Glover from the Babinski Foundation to tell us about this year's Fall Festival and Haunted Trail. It all starts Friday evening, and Isabel dives into all of the fun events happening out there. The Listen Local crew was out there last year, and let us tell ya... You're not going to want to miss this year's!

After Isabel heads out, Joel Ebnet from Wild Acres stops by the show to discuss everything Wild Acres. Joel, who is now third generation when it comes to the Wild Acres Ebnet fam, tells us why he knew from a young age he was going to be a big part of the family business. He also talks about the growth, where you can find their Turkey, Chicken Duck and other birds around the area, and even what its like seeing their product in stadiums and high end supper clubs in Minneapolis.
Annnd, we couldn't let Joel go without talking a little Vikings. So he sticks around for the BLA local Happenings, events and news segment!

Thanks again to both Joel and Isabel for taking time to come into the studio for today's show.

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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