Guests Isaiah Moengen, Founder and Executive Director, and Allyson Moengen, Board Secretary, stop by to share details on the upcoming Hero’s Banquet happening Friday, April 24th at the NP Center. The event aims to support local first responders and community heroes, with funds going directly to those facing hardship or unexpected need right here in the Lakes Area. Isaiah also highlights the inspiring Return the Favor Fleet mission... giving a retired emergency vehicle a powerful new purpose. Instead of responding to emergencies, it will now travel throughout the community delivering gratitude and recognition to those who serve.

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Mary Savage, Volunteer Coordinator and Facilities Manager with the Relationship Safety Alliance, along with Steph Charles, Lead Visitation Supervisor at the Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center, stop by to highlight Volunteer Appreciation Week and recognize the impact of those who give their time to support families in the community. They also preview a couple of upcoming fundraisers, including a bake sale next month and a garage sale planned for June. Steph shares details on the next round of Love & Logic classes, as well as an upcoming Family Fun Day at Gregory Park, offering families a chance to connect, learn, and enjoy time together.

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Mark Persons, Vietnam Veteran, and Webmaster, Brainerd VFW, with Buford Johnson, Vietnam Veteran, to talk about the Vietnam war, and about National Vietnam Veterans Day.

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Guests Colleen Dols, Office Manager of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber, and Seanay Berghuis, founder of Talent Development Co, join the conversation to preview the upcoming Success Series. The event is geared toward helping local businesses attract and hire new employees while navigating today’s competitive job market. They discuss practical strategies, along with valuable resources available to HR departments to strengthen recruitment efforts, improve retention, and build more effective teams. The conversation also highlights how investing in talent development can drive long-term growth and success for organizations in the Brainerd Lakes Area.

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Guest Brad Pieper, Chair of Local Organizing Committee- Hockey Day Minnesota 2027 previews the once-in-a-lifetime event coming to the Brainerd Lakes Area July 25–30, 2027 at Brainerd International Raceway. He highlighted sponsorship and donor opportunities, the need for volunteers, and teased several community events that will build excitement leading up to Hockey Day.

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Crow Wing Energized representatives, Rena Bolt, Community Health Specialist, Essentia Health, and Kelli Johnson, SHIP Health Educator with Crow Wing County, recapping the Community Health Initiatives ReThink Your Drink, One Vegetable, One Community, and the CLC 5K for Mental Health.

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Ginger Agustinack and Lane Larson, Legendary Women of Brainerd Public Schools Committee Members, talking about the annual Legendary Women Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony of remarkable women, all of whom are graduates of Brainerd High School.

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Sue Galligan from the Brainerd Lakes Chamber and Ashly Gilson of the Mid Minnesota Builders Association preview the upcoming Brainerd Lakes Home Show and Expo, March 20–21 at the Essentia Health Sports Center. They highlight over 180 vendors, home improvement ideas, live demos, and family-friendly fun, making it a must-attend event for homeowners and anyone looking for inspiration.

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