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On today's show Colton and Isaiah are in-studio, while Jacob calls in from Arizona after a brutal Vikings game. The crew also chats about everything from that horrible Vikings loss to proper travel etiquette to a busy weekend with lots to do in the BLA! Also, hear about the extremely popular Social Media Influencer that visited the Lakes Area this past week. That and much more on today's episode!

And as always... Thanks to our sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Hills Detailing Center, Craguns Legacy Courses and our NEW Presenting Sponsor Lakes Area CPAs!

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Happy New SEASON everyone!

That's right a new year means a new season of Listen Local. On this season 6 kickoff we have everything from the much anticipated new intro to a sponsorship shuffle to even our special guest introing the new season. Plus... Some BLA events, news and even some police blotter!

Plus hear from the crew what their top moments of 2024 were.

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Hi everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

On this final episode of 2024 the Listen Local crew goes BIG and talks all things Vikings with a former Vikings Pro Bowl Linebacker and a long-time Twin Cities Sports Director!

With the Vikings beating the Packers this past weekend, they now head to Detroit in arguably not only the biggest regular season game in franchise history, but also in NFL History. Both teams are 14 and 2 and the winner of this Sunday's game against the Lions will be the number 1 seed and will have Home Field advantage throughout the playoffs. Vikings games mean so much to so many people and businesses around the BLA and all over MN, which is why the crew wanted to have this Vikings-centric show.

The first guest on today's show is none other than former KARE 11 Sports Director Eric Perkins to talk about not only this year's team, but also reminisce on past seasons. Perk also tells the crew what some of his favorite memories cover the Vikings are.

After Perk, Vikings Legend Chad Greenway joined the show. Chad, who had been on the show in the past, talks with Isaiah and Jacob for quite some time about everything from his thoughts on how far this year's team can go, to similarities he sees between them and the '09 team he was on that made it to the Conference Finals, to thoughts on coaching and culture. Before we let Chad go we had to talk to him about what it is like being a fan now of his daughters who are some of the best high school basketball players in the State. He also chats about his partnership with Ziegler Cat and running his hobby farm. As always, thanks to Chad for joining and Skol Vikes!

Lastly... THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF OUR LISTENERS IN 2024! CAN'T WAIT FOR 2025

And to our sponsors... Hanneken Insurance, Lakes Area CPAs, Hills Detailing Center, Posture Pro Chiropractic, Craguns Legacy Courses and Tyler Gardner with Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, we couldn't do it without ya!

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Come one, come all!

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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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