Hello Jammers! Another episode, and another Lakes Jam Artist. This time it's Main Stage Performer Ashland Craft! Ashland talks about her time performing or touring with the likes of Ashley McBride, Morgan Wallen, Hardy and many other big names. She also discusses her favorite songs, being both a writer and singer plus why she enjoys performing at Festivals. Then after Ashland signs off, Ken tells Jacob and Isaiah (and of course all of our listeners) about a BRAND NEW side stage! And as always, thanks to our amazing Lakes Jam Podcast Listeners, as well as attendees of the big event. AND huge thanks to the Listen Local Podcast and all of their amazing 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!

Well... Hello Listen Local Listeners... I know we say it A LOT but wow, do we have a show for you today. Guests stopped by that even we didn't know were going to! First and foremost, huge thanks to BIR and the Wheelie Bar for letting us set up shop before the Brainerd Chamber Business After Hours. Our first guest was one you've got to know well over the past couple of months on both this podcast as well as our Lakes Jam Podcast, Ms. Sara Walker, GM of Brainerd International Raceway. Annnnd while she was on to talk about all of the events going on at the raceway - including Hockey Day MN - we had a Special Guest stop by, Ben from the WORLD FAMOUS Cboys!CboysTV WILL be back out at BIR for Octane AutoFest in just a couple of weeks. Ben chats about why he thought Octane would be a great first partnership between the Cboys and BIR, plus what it has been like getting to know more about the raceway for potential future collabs. Also, they may or may not have been filming for their next episode, so stay tuned to CboysTV on YouTube. Then... after Sara and Ben sign off, we get to the main reason the whole LL crew was at BIR, The Hockey Day MN Business After Hours, and no better person to talk about HDM than their Chairperson Brad Piper. Brad talks about how HDM Brainerd all came together, some of the other locations they looked at for the event, why they ended up choosing BIR, and he mayyybe gives some secrets away on the show.. Anyway... A ton of great, informational stuff so tune on in! Plus of course some BLA LOCAL HAPPENINGS. As always, thanks to our amazing listeners and of course 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! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirProductionsWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

Helloooo Listen Local Listeners! On today's show, Isaiah and Jacob head out to the Official Golf Course of the Listen Local Podcast, the Beautiful Craguns Legacy Course! While recording at The Legacy, Cragun's Director of Golf Jack Wawro joins the show to chat about: *UPGRADES all around the resort and in the Legacy Pro Shop*Some potential unrl news...*Some potential wild news...*What to expect at the CRMC Championship this year (what might be changing on the course)*oh... and yes.. much more! Plus of course some BLA LOCAL HAPPENINGS. As always, thanks to our amazing listeners and of course 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! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirProductionsWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

Happy Fishing Opener Weekend Listen Local Fam! On today's episode we catch up with someone who knows fishing very well, Nick Lindner. Nick, whose family is arguably the most recognized fishing family in Minnesota, talks about growing up a Lindner, if he always knew he'd be working in the fishing/angling industry, what it's been like branching off from typical TV media into growing his YouTube and other social media pages, and of course some tips and tricks as we head into Fishing Opener 2026. All of that, and much more from Nick! Then after Nick signs off, the LL Crew gives an update on the Pequot construction, a sports update, and other BLA news and events in the Local Happenings segment. As always, thanks to our amazing listeners and of course 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! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirProductionsWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

Hello Listen Localers! So a last second cancellation from a guest means you get just some good ol' banter from the fellas on today's show. And, per ususal they were a bit all over the board. Some Kentucky Derby betting discussion - plus some hypothetical gambling talk in general - to who American Idol talk to Prom Memories and more. After that the guys dive into Local Happenings and some events you'll wanna get on your calendar! As always, thanks to our amazing listeners and of course 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! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirProductionsWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

Hello Jammers! Fun one again this week as Isaiah, Jacob, Ken and Mike chat with BOTH Midwest CMO Artist Rachel Neal AND BIR's Sara Walker and Michael Morgan. Very full show, full of great info, and one you'll definitely want to tune into! 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.

Good day to all of our friends in the BLA! Let's get right into it. On today's show we have Dustin Smith from AutoSmith! From the early days of doing remote auto repair to now owning SIX locations all over the BLA, Crosby and McGregor areas the LL crew chat about it all. Among those many topics, Dustin dives into the struggles back in 07-08 when he began this journey, what made him stick with it, the importance of building a great team around him, some of the non-auto repair services that he and AutoSmith offer, and what he's learned as he approaches 20 years of service. Just an all around great Lakes Area small-business success story. Plus, what made him want to be the Presenting Sponsor of the Lakes Area Heroes Banquet. Huge thanks to Dustin for joining the show, and everything him and the AutoSmith crew do around the community! Then after Dustin signs off, the Listen Local crew dive into everything well... local in this week's Local Happenings Segment. And as always, 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! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirProductionsWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

Happy Weekend Listen Local Fam! Guess what!?! We had something that hasn't happened in a month on today's show... ALL 3 Co-Hosts are in studio! With Colton, Jacob and Isaiah done with their vacations, and traveling - and spring break in the rearview mirror - that leads into the topic for today's show:-When is the best time to travel-Where is the best place all of the hosts have been to-How they plan when its an actual Vacay instead of a 'work trip'Best tips and tricks if traveling with children-Airport tips and tricks-Some of their most memorable trips (both good and bad) Then in our Local Happenings segment the crew chat about:-Mn Pro sports teams begin playoffs -Mn Twins surprising everyone with their great start to the season -Update for the Lakes Area Heroes Banquet -The busy event weekend in the BLA -AND THE ANNOUNCEMENT YOU'VE ALL LISTENED FOR... THE LONESTAR TICKET GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED And as always, 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! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirProductionsWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

Hello Listeners! Thanks for tuning into another week of the Listen Local Podcast! On today's show we chat with Abby Pelowski of Aspire Creative Co. From diving into all things Social Media Marketing to the hard hitting questions like her favorite lake and pizza place, Abby tells us all about herself and what led her to starting Aspire Creative Co. Also, her business just turned ONE YEAR OLD! So she talks about what she's learned in that first year, as well as what she is hoping for in year 2. After Abby signs off, Jacob and Isaiah discuss the Local Happenings and more. Thanks again to Abby and all of our listeners! And as always, 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! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirProductionsWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

Hello Listeners! Thanks for tuning into another week of the Listen Local Podcast! On today's show we chat with Abby Pelowski of Aspire Creative Co. From diving into all things Social Media Marketing to the hard hitting questions like her favorite lake and pizza place, Abby tells us all about herself and what led her to starting Aspire Creative Co. Also, her business just turned ONE YEAR OLD! So she talks about what she's learned in that first year, as well as what she is hoping for in year 2. After Abby signs off, Jacob and Isaiah discuss the Local Happenings and more. Thanks again to Abby and all of our listeners! And as always, 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! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirProductionsWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN