Best Brainerd Lakes Podcasts (2025)

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What God Says

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Second-guessing your decisions lately? Wish God could speak to you with a megaphone? We've all been there. God has a lot to say through the Bible—he shows us who he is and how to live. And listening to his Word isn't about being perfect. It's about paying attention.By Ted Cunningham

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036 - Where’s Your Valve? Plumbing, Panic, and Knowing What Matters 9:12

4h ago9:12

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Melissa and Joe reveal why knowing your main water shutoff location is an act of everyday wisdom few possess. Their candid discussion blends technical know-how with personal stories, urging listeners to confront both practical skill gaps and hidden discomforts. Tune in for regional surprises, honest reflections, and subtle lessons in mastering chao…

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11-21-2025 Community Focus- Cuyuna Christmas 13:07

2d ago13:07

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Jennifer Lowe, Director of Foundations and Community Relations at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, and Sarah Smith, Executive Director of Smiles for Jake, preview Snow Many Smiles and Cuyuna Christmas at Crosby Memorial Park on December 6. They highlight all the fun, free family activities planned for the day and share gratitude for the sponsors who…

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The SMHP Research Academy, an introduction with Dr. Melanie Tidman 31:25

6h ago31:25

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Inside the SMHP Research Academy: How Practitioners Can Turn Real-World Results Into Published Science When the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP) launched the Journal of Metabolic Health in late 2023, one question quickly rose to the surface: How do we help frontline clinicians, many of whom have never conducted research, learn to de…

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11-20-2025 Community Focus- CWC Food Access Coalition 10:51

4d ago10:51

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Erich Heppner, spokesperson for the Crow Wing County Food Access Coalition, joins us to talk about the ongoing need for donations- both shelf-stable food items and monetary contributions are desired through the end of November. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-…

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iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 351 BKR 1982 Part Deux 1:26:49

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Jump in the Escape Pod and rewind with us to 1982! Mayor Dave, Scotty Pizza, The Councilman, and fan-favorite Jesse Huber team up in the Play N Trade Studio to tackle the unforgettable films that defined 1982. 🍿 We're talking the high school hilarity of Fast Times at Ridgemont High, the supernatural scares of Poltergeist, the sci-fi brilliance of S…

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11-19-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Public Schools Foundation 12:08

5d ago12:08

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Jessica Gangl, Executive Director of the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation, joins us to share the impact of their fall grant cycle and the many students, classrooms, and programs supported through donor generosity. She also walks us through the Foundation’s annual partnership model, explaining how local sponsors can get involved and make a meaning…

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11-18-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Chamber 15:32

6d ago15:32

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Sue Galligan, Director of Special Events, Brainerd Lakes Chamber, talking about the upcoming Business After Hours event, the Black Friday & Small Business Saturday sale at the Welcome Center and the Holiday After-Hours networking event. Sue also talked vendor space for the 2026 Home Show and Expo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

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11-17-2025 Community Focus- ISD 181 8:11

6d ago8:11

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Dr. Nathan Herfindahl, Brainerd High School Choir Director, joins us to share an inside look at this year’s choral program, featuring five unique choirs. He highlights the upcoming concert schedule, talks about the always-popular Madrigal Dinner fundraiser, and explains how community members can request choir performances for local events. See Priv…

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What God Shows

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God speaks in different ways—through timing, through people...through the doors that close and the ones that open when you least expect them to. Every no is a step closer to his "yes." And his yes will be the best one yet.By Jason Strand

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035 - What Clogs Reveal: Unplugging the Hidden Lessons of Home Maintenance 11:56

2h ago11:56

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Dive below the surface of routine plumbing frustrations, as Melissa and Joe probe the deep connections between everyday habits and the stories we tell ourselves about blame, prevention, and human messiness. With candid, cinematic clarity, this conversation invites listeners to confront their own discomfort and shame, reframing even the nastiest clo…

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11-14-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Turkey Run 12:38

10d ago12:38

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Kara Schaefer, Race Director for the Brainerd Turkey Run and Paul Lauer, Treasurer and Member of the Aadzuhman Shriners club of Brainerd about the 16th Annual Brainerd Turkey Run that supports Shriners Hospitals for Children. They talked about how participating in the event supports kids through the Shriners Children's Hospital Twin Cities Pediatri…

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11-13-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Family YMCA 14:27

11d ago14:27

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Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA about the Y Partners Annual Campaign and how the community can help support the Y and its initiatives into 2026. The two discussed the current, upcoming and NEW classes being offered at the Y and how to get registered for them. Holiday hours were also revealed and Shane thanked the community for their continu…

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iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 361 Be Kind Rewind 1982 1:18:58

8h ago1:18:58

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Jump into the Escape Pod and rewind to 1982 with Episode 361 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast! 🚀 Fan favorite Jesse Huber joins us once again — this time from the brand-new Play N Trade Studio — as we dive deep into the music, news, TV, and pop culture moments that defined the year! 🎶 From Duran Duran and Michael Jackson's Thriller to Ozzy Osbourne's wi…

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11-11-2025 Community Focus- City of Baxter 16:00

13d ago16:00

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Brad Chapulis, Baxter City Administrator, talks about the budget process and preliminary levy. Brad also reviews the 2025 highlights including parks, business openings and business progress. Additionally, Brad addresses misconceptions that the HWY 371/210 overpass is a city project and encourages citizens to voice their opinions to the city. See Pr…

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11-10-2025 Community Focus- City of Brainerd 9:45

14d ago9:45

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Nick Broyles, Brainerd City Administrator, talks about several street construction projects as well as the city being ready to plow snow. Pond Hockey registrations are opening soon and there is a need for volunteer coaches, and paid positions for warming house attendants and pond hockey officials See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and …

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What God Wants

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Ever wonder what God wants for your life—your career, your relationships...all of it? Knowing God's will starts with knowing his heart. And the more you know his heart, the easier it is to find the clarity you've been looking for.By John Alexander

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034 - When Winter Hits—Why Does Your Home Suddenly Smell Like Sewage? 8:56

15d ago8:56

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Why does your bathroom become a battleground against sewage smells every winter? This episode peels back the layers on the subtle effects of seasonal change within your home’s plumbing and reveals the often-overlooked dance between architecture, atmosphere, and the human urge to fix what feels broken. Drawing out visceral imagery and real talk from…

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11-07-2025 Community Focus- Relationship Safety Alliance 11:16

17d ago11:16

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Shannon Wussow, Executive Director, Alex Dominguez, Programs Manager, Relationship Safety Alliance, talking about their upcoming Pints for a Purpose event and Give to the Max Day. Also sharing stats on the number of women utilizing the services of the Safety Alliance, and about the need for donations for Christmas at the shelter, and the need for v…

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11-06-2025 Community Focus- Central Lakes College 11:25

18d ago11:25

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Dr. Hara Charlier, President, Central Lakes College, and Nathaniel Warnke, Enrollment Representative with CLC join to promote spring enrollment as well as provide an update on the ongoing construction set to be finishing in January. Additionally, they preview the upcoming Men's and Women's basketball Tip-off event and future performing arts events.…

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iKnowBadeaux Podcast Vault Episode 001: So It Begins 42:41

12d ago42:41

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🎙️ Episode 001: From the Vault – The Very Beginning of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast! 🎉 This week's episode is a little different — in the best way possible. While we're in the middle of moving into our brand-new studio (!!), we didn't want to leave you hanging. So instead of skipping a week, we're cracking open The Vault and taking you all the way back…

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11-05-2025 Community Focus- Crow Wing County 12:24

19d ago12:24

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Debby Erickson, Crow Wing County Administrator visits about the updates SNAP Food Benefits, the revisions to county land use ordinances while asking for public comment on them. Debby also encourages residents to honor Veterans with Operation Green Light and she assures residents that the county is ready for any snow events with the "Where's My Snow…

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11-04-2025 Community Focus- Lakes Area United Way 10:35

20d ago10:35

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Tracy Wallin, Marketing Coordinator, Lakes Area United Way stops in recap the United Way Chili Cook-Off and preview their next pop-up food pantry. Tracy also talks about the collaborative effort with the local food shelves with Crow Wing County's Stock the Shelves campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…

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11-03-2025 Community Focus- Epilepsy Advocates 13:59

14d ago13:59

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Jennifer Williams, Executive Director of the Equilibrium Epilepsy Group talks about November being Epilepsy Awareness Month in addition to several events taking place this month. Jennifer also previews their community awareness event in January See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

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10-31-2025 Community Focus- Stage North Theatre Company 12:08

21d ago12:08

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Gary Hirsch - Co-Director and Kennedy Niska - Musical Director for the upcoming stage performance by Stage North Theatre of "10 November" that will be taking place at Franklin Arts Center in Brainerd. The play focuses on the mystery surrounding the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior in 1975. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…

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Free From Despair

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Stuck in a rut of feeling hopeless, sad, and wondering if this is just your life now? It's true that the pain doesn't last forever. But the perseverance is building something in you that will—even if you can't see it yet.By Jason Strand

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033 - Why Low Water Pressure Might Mean Your House Is Trying to Tell You Something 4:58

23d ago4:58

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Low water pressure isn't just annoying—it's your home's way of signaling problems that range from routine filter maintenance to critical system failures. Joe walks through the spectrum of causes, from whole-house filters that clog faster than you'd expect to well tanks that become waterlogged without warning. Learn when a pressure drop is a DIY fix…

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10-30-2025 Community Focus- Salvation Army 17:47

25d ago17:47

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Salvation Army Captains Joyce and Jeff Curran and Brian Lehmen, Co-Chair of the Red Kettle Campaign discuss the 2025 drive including locations, volunteer options, new ways to pay. Along with how and where the funds are distributed to various people in need. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art…

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iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 360 That Ain't No Steven Seagal 1:02:04

16d ago1:02:04

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Local legend Bill Satre returns to the iKnowBadeaux Podcast for another round of the fan-favorite game That Ain't No Baby! This time, things get dangerously absurd as the gang enters the world of Steven Seagal — a realm of ponytails, one-liners, and straight-to-DVD chaos. The challenge? Guess which Steven Seagal movie titles are real and which are …

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10-29-2025 Community Focus- Legacy Chorale 14:58

8d ago14:58

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Kennedy Niska, Executive Director and Youth Chorale Coordinator and Brian Stubbs, Legacy Chorale Coordinator visit about their upcoming Songs for the Ages Concert series. A 3 show series highlighting over 120 singers with a variety of music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d…

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10-28-2025 Community Focus- WAVE Young Professionals Network 10:06

27d ago10:06

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Mata Agre and Halie Majerus, WAVE anchor board members discuss what WAVE Young Professionals Network is about as well as some of their upcoming events, thanking their sponsors and guiding potential members on how to reach out and be a part of WAVE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr…

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10-27-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd VFW & DAV 12:00

28d ago12:00

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Mark Persons, Vietnam Veteran and Jeff McArthur, veteran of Iraqi Freedom join with an overview of all the upcoming events in the Brainerd Lakes area for Veterans Day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Free From Discontentment

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More money. More clothes. More house. More everything. But when is it ever enough? Finding contentment doesn't come from chasing what's bigger and better. Because even when you do get more, it will never compare to what God has to offer.By Jason Strand

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10-24-2025 Community Focus- CLC Performing Arts 11:28

1M ago11:28

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Joey Yow, Director of Central Lakes College Preforming Arts highlights the current performances of Dracula as well as their upcoming Prince tribute show as well as the 4 shows of Rudolph in December and the fan favorite Rock & Roll Christmas Spectacular. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.…

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10-23-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Catholic 6:16

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Kevin Denny, Director of Advancement discusses their upcoming Speaker Series at the Gichi Ziibi Center for the Arts on 10/29 as well as recapping last month's Inaugural Run for The Son. Kevin also talks about the progress of the expansion project at St. Francis church. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

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iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 359 Malicious Obedience 52:26

14d ago52:26

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Weird News Gone Wild! The gang's back with another Weird News episode — and this one's got more tech fails, strange crimes, and questionable decisions than ever! First up, we talk about what happens when smart beds get a little too smart… or not smart enough. One recent model went viral for having no offline mode, meaning you can't even nap without…

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10-22-2025 Community Focus- CRMC 11:23

1M ago11:23

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Jennifer Lowe, Director of Foundation and Community Relations, and Allison Baker, Oncology Operations Coordinator at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, join the show to share details about the upcoming Kaleidoscope event on October 30th. The annual fundraiser supports the Courage Cabinet, which provides financial assistance to cancer patients during t…

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10-20-2025 Community Focus- ISD 181- Garfield Elementary 12:22

1M ago12:22

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Jodi Kennedy, Principal at Garfield Elementary chats about their Parent Teacher Organization at Garfield as well as the activities they use title funds for. Also encouraging any volunteers to share their talents with any of the area schools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d…

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Free From Offense

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It's easy to get offended these days. People say things without thinking, post things that rub you the wrong way, or they just come off...rude. But don't take the bait. God never said it'd be easy—but your response is up to you.By John Alexander

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032 - Why Hot Water Freezes Before Cold Water (And What It Means for Your Pipes) 8:58

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"Water cannot be compressed, so when it freezes and then it thaws, if it doesn't have anywhere to go, it breaks stuff." A frozen pipe isn't just an inconvenience—it's a structural failure waiting to happen in your home. Joe explains why hot water lines freeze first, how water's incompressibility turns a simple freeze-thaw cycle into a pipe-bursting…

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10-17-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd American Legion Post #255 10:16

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Commander Wayne Harting and Second Vice/Gambling Manager Billy Lowe share mis-conceptions about the current American Legion as well as recruit people to become members of the Legion, Sons of the American Legion or Auxiliary members. Improvements to the Legion building and funds available for child related needs in the community specifically aimed a…

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10-16-2025 Community Focus- BLADE Coalition/Know The Truth 11:16

1M ago11:16

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Talia Brodhead and Josh Nelson from the MN Recovery and Prevention Alliance share some information on their Know The Truth prevention program as well as updating on a grant they received in addition to explaining hoe community members get involved with their mission. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…

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iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 358 Best Movie Posters Draft 59:33

1M ago59:33

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Jump into the Escape Pod for Episode 358 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast as we celebrate the art behind the frame! This week, the gang pays tribute to the late, legendary Drew Struzan — the visionary artist behind some of the most iconic movie posters ever made. From Star Wars and Indiana Jones to Back to the Future, his work defined the visual languag…

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10-15-2025 Community Focus- Women Who Care Brainerd Lakes 13:23

1M ago13:23

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Denise Laudenbach and Shawn Hansen visit about the history of Women Who Care as well as educate listeners on the history of the movement in addition to how women are interested can join the Brainerd Lakes chapter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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10-14-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Public Schools Archives 15:36

1M ago15:36

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John Erickson, Brainerd Public Schools Archivist visits about the new exhibits that opened at Brainerd High School along with the current and future exhibits at the Washington Educational Services building. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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10-13-2025 Community Focus- City of Brainerd 6:41

1M ago6:41

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Mike Habighorst, Public Works Director for the City of Brainerd stops in to discuss the ongoing construction projects and their timelines, reminder on fall leaf cleanup and the latest public transit tool, their new scheduling app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

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Free From Distraction

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Just one more episode, five more minutes of scrolling—before you know it, an entire day, month, or even a year slips away in a state of distraction. Don’t let the noise of the world hold you back from what matters most.By Jason Strand

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031 - The Hidden Truth About Your Dripping Faucet (It's Not What You Think) 8:45

1M ago8:45

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"It's going to happen again if you don't address the real problem.” Most people think a dripping faucet is just an annoyance that needs a quick fix. Joe from Feel Northern Air explains why that drip is actually a symptom of something far more significant happening in your water supply. The calcium, manganese, iron, and sediment flowing through your…

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10-10-2025 Community Focus- Bridges of Hope 11:56

2M ago11:56

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Jana Shogren, Executive Director and Tedi Russell, Marketing and Community Engagement Manager at Bridges of Hope discuss Operation Sandwich for MEA break as well as the Thanksgiving basket program being open for applicants and they remind the public about the Bridge on 7th open house on November 1st. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy …

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10-09-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Family YMCA 15:14

2M ago15:14

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Shane Riffle, CEO of the Brainerd Family YMCA about current happenings at the YMCA, including Youth Sports, Adult Activities and a number of Healthy Living initiatives, including Breast Cancer Awareness and Mental Health. They also talked about the upcoming Coats for Kids distribution drive at the mall and High Five Day. Shane also reminded listene…