MERRY CHRISTMAS LISTEN LOCAL FAM!

On this episode, Isaiah and Jacob recap the past week - and past year - and then dive into everything Christmas, but with a little 'Listen Local Twist.'

Discussions such as "which local spot would make for a perfect Home-Alone-style boobie trap location" to "BLA's Naughty and Nice List" and much more, including some fun Christmas-themed events in the area!

This MAY be the last episode of the season (season 7 begins in early Jan), so from the whole Listen Local crew... THANK YOU to all of our wonderful listeners!

And as always... HUGE Thanks to our sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Hills Detailing Center, Craguns Legacy Courses, Pequot Lakes EDC, Refined Lending w/ John Kinkaede, Party Time Rental and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

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Hi Friends and Family!

With season 6 of the Listen Local Podcast nearing its end, the LL crew thought they'd give you an extra long episode as Brainerd International Raceway joined the show. This 90-min episode still didn't have enough time to chat with them about all of the new things happening at BIR, so there will definitely have to be a 'part 2' of this down the road!
What IS discussed with Kristi, Ayden and Sara is:
*A NEW Track
*Ayden Copham Turning Pro
*The All-New BIR Marketing Crew (made up of a ton of local BLA businesses)
*Stories from SEMA in Vegas (the trip Jacob and BlazeAir joined)
*And soooo much more!

Then after the BIR team heads out, Jacob and Isaiah dive into a fun local happenings segment!

PLUS... BIG 2026 Sponsor News!

And as always... HUGE Thanks to our sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Hills Detailing Center, Craguns Legacy Courses, Pequot Lakes EDC, Refined Lending w/ John Kinkaede, Party Time Rental and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

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Listen Local Fam, do we have a jam-packed show for today!

The busyness of BLA winter is in full-force. From the new-new at the Northland Arboretum to snow packed trails for snowmobiling to the fish houses headed out to their favorite spot on the lakes to even a MN Governor Candidate stopping by Pequot Lakes for a Meet and Greet.

First, the fellas catch up on whats been happenin in their lives past week, plus a little Vikings talk of course.

Then... the real fun begins.. The guys give Northland Arboretum Executive Director Trevor Pumnea to chat about everything new happening at the Arboretum this winter, INCLUDING a brand new ice skating trail through the woods. Something Jacob has wanted for years! Trevor tells us about what all went into that, the Sertoma Winter Wonderland back up and running, and the cross country ski and snowshoe trails looking pristine with all of this fresh snow. Thanks to Trevor for joining the show and can't wait to get out there.

Also, earlier this week, Jacob had a chance to catch up with Independent Governor Candidate Mike Newcome while he was in town for a Meet and Greet. Just a heads up the convo is much LESS about politics and much MORE about why he loves the Brainerd Lakes, and his ties to the area. Thank you so much to Mike for stopping by Traders and taking time to hop on the podcast!

Then... of course some Local Happenings, and there are a lot. From Santa's Bobbin in Pequot to Pine River's Parade of Lights to the Northern Pacific Center's Off the Rails Holiday Market and soooo much more!

And as always... HUGE Thanks to our sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Hills Detailing Center, Craguns Legacy Courses, Pequot Lakes EDC, Refined Lending w/ John Kinkaede, Party Time Rental and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

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