Hello Listen Localers and welcome back to... Winter?!?
The ol' 'snowy mix' has decided to return to Minnesota and it seems like were right in the heart of it.
But, no worries here... because rain, snow or shine... do we have a SUPER FUN episode for you today!

Co-hosting this episode with Isaiah and Jacob is none other than Tess Taylor from WJJY! Among the many convos had on the show, the main reason she joined today was to talk about this year's Dancing with the Lakes Area Stars which supports the Lakes Area Habitat to Humanity.

Also on today's show Frank Soukup stops by to talk about all things Hockey Day Minnesota 2027 which will be played right here in Brainerd! Plus, Frank gives us an update on whats been going on in his world including his new career at Just for Kix.

All of that and much more in the Local Happenings segment. So tune on in!

Thanks, as always, to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

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Hello Jammers!!

Well we are now less than 2 MONTHS away from the kickoff to Lakes Jam 2026. And while we've already had some amazing guests on the show this year, this week is no different. The ONE AND ONLY Terri Clark calls in and chats with Ken, Jacob, Isaiah and Mike. From best memories to Mud Trucks, Terri dives into it all, and man is she looking forward to Lakes Jam!

Tune in to hear the full episode, and remember GET YOUR TICKETS NOW for Lakes Jam 2026. You can buy tickets at Lakes Jam website or get actual physical tickets at Cash Wise Liquor, Kwik Trip and Weichert Realtors.

Helloooo Listen Localers!

Hope you are all having a great day, and are in the mood for a great podcast episode, because that's exactly what we have for you today!

On this week's show we catch up with Mike Kuck. You may know Mike from the Jaycees, Schroeders Appliance and Home Services, or maybe even as the NEW OWNER of The Smokestack BBQ Supply Store. Yes, that's right, we had speculated on the show who was going to take the reins of the Smokestack from our pal Cory Jay, and we now know it was Mike and the group from Schroeders Home Services. We dive into all of that, and so much more! Huge thanks to Mike for making the "trek north" to our Listen Local studio.

Then, after Mike heads out, Isaiah and Jacob talk some Local Happenings!
So tune in to hear it all!

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Good Day to all of our wonderful listeners!

For the second week in a row we catch up with a local Mayor. This week it's the Listen Local Podcast's favorite Mayor (we may or may not contractually have to say that ) THE ONE AND ONLY Tyler Gardner. Tyler hops on to actually have quite the serious discussion as they talk all about this summer's (and possibly next's) major road construction project in Pequot Lakes. So... if you have a home, business, or kids go to school in Pequot, you'll want to tune in!

Also, Tyler, who is without a doubt THE Garbologist, sticks around for the local happenings segment as well!

Thanks, as always, to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

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Happy St. Paddy's Day everyone!

On today's show the crew catches up with Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst to talk prep for the St. Paddy's Day Parade, some of his best memories, and where he feels the best spot to watch is.

Also... Jackson has been making moves on the politcal landscape as well, and making appearances on Fox News, Fox and Friends and more. And now, he was just invited to speak at CPAC and sit on a panel that includes YouTube influencer Nick Shirley. If you remember Nick was the influencer who went into many of the daycares in Minneapolis that were tied to the State Fraud cases. One last thing on Jackson, he will be running for the Crow Wing Power Board. The guy is all over the place and it's been fun following his journey!

Then in Local Happenings the guys chat about local sports, a Chris Tungseth American Idol update, Hockey Day MN update, Lakes Area Heroes update and just more updates all around!

Thanks, as always, to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

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Hello Listen Localers!

Do we have a HUGE show for you today!!

Jacob, Colton and Isaiah recap everything that happened since the last show, which was A LOT! Team USA Mens and Women Hockey Teams win Gold in Overtime, Jacob gets caught in the middle of a Cartel War, and the local boys Northern Lakes Lightning Team Heads to the State Tourney.

Then... one of the biggest guests in the show's history... Chris Tungseth, who is currently in the Top-30 of this season's American Idol. Chris, who is a Fergus Falls native and played football at the college out there with Isaiah talks about how his life has changed since being a "featured contestant" on American Idol. To go along with all of that, he tells us the backstory and how he was entered into this season, becoming an overnight internet sensation, and yes... how hard it is to keep everything so tight to the vest as they are still in the middle of the season. Thanks so much to Chris for taking time to call into the show.

After Chris signs off we have a SECOND GUEST SEGMENT as we call up our old pal Packy who talks to the crew about all-things High School Hockey State Tourney. Packy tells stories of his time playing the "The Tourney," how he thinks Northern Lakes Lightning will fare, and who his picks are this year! Thanks to Pack for prepping the best High School Tourney in the world.

And of course, before we sign off we talk about a bunch of other local happenings which include other local sports updates, stories from the Frozen Fore, and much more!

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Hello to our wonderful listeners and welcome back to another week of the Listen Local Podcas

While Isaiah did great manning the ship last week, it was good to have the whole crew back for this one. On this week's show the guys caught up with Bill Bradford, the new owner of Brothers Motorsports.

Among many other topics, the main thing they discussed was the 'why' factor.

·Why he decided to build a lake home in the BLA
·Why this community means so much to him
·Why he felt it was the perfect time to purchase Brothers Motorsports

Plus... heck of a backstory and what led him to the BLA years ago.

After Bill heads out, Colton, Jacob and Isaiah talk Local Happenings and News, which include:

·Isaiah's friend - and singer at his wedding - becoming an overnight American Idol star
·Brainerd Dance Team DOMINATING at State
·An Olympic update as Jacob and BlazeAir prep their Italy trip to film with Minnesota's Paralympic Legend
·Travel Perks taking home one of the top awards at the Explore Minnesota conference
·Lakes Area Heroes Benefit update
and much, much more...

Once again, thanks so much to Bill Bradford for joining!
And of course a HUGE thanks to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

Hellllllo Listen Local Fam and welcome back!
On this episode of the Listen Local Podcast, Isaiah is manning the 'hosting ship' all by himself as Colton and Jacob are both out of town on work trips.

Saying that... he did have a couple of familiar faces join the guest segment. Nisswa Chamber President Kalie Jay and Steve from Camp Nisswa stopped by the studio to talk all things Nisswa Winter Jubilee, which is already THIS WEEKEND! From this year's theme to live music to activities and contests they dive into it all to help you plan your Jubilee accordingly. After that, they even stick around to help Isaiah out with the Local Happenings segment.

Big thanks to Kalie and Steve for joining the show!

And of course a HUGE thanks to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!