Podcasts about Brainerd

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

Today is Thursday, Sept. 24, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd girls' soccer head coach Grant Gmeinder.  Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

Darcy Walkowiak, Executive Director of The Center in Brainerd, joins to preview several upcoming events. Darcy shares details on the Ageless Expo, the Fall Harvest Craft Show and an upcoming Lunch 'n Learn focused on de-cluttering and simplifying your space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

Andrew and Weldie announce some changes to the podcast, most importantly that the SCSU men's and women's teams will each have a separate, dedicated show each week during the regular season. We start the new format with the women's season preview. Weldie gives his in-person report from the exhibition game vs Bemidji in Brainerd. Then we break down the forwards, defense, goaltenders, newcomers, and the key returners, including newly named captains. There's plenty of predictions and a few prop bets for good measure. And we finish by previewing this weekend's season-opening tilt against UConn. Give it a listen!   

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Brainerd Activities Director Jack Freeman joins Student Council President Presley Glynn and Vice President Nolan Jendro to preview Brainerd Homecoming Week! They run through the schedule of festivities, including student dress-up days, the Homecoming parade, tailgating and other activities planned to bring Warrior pride to the community. Then, Dr. Tammy Stellmach shares details about the upcoming Choose Kindness event at Forestview Middle School on Thursday, October 8, and how the event encourages students and the community to make kindness a priority.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today is Thursday, Sept. 17, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd cross-country head coach Dave Herath.  Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

Tiffany Stenglein, Coats for Kids Coordinator with the Brainerd Family YMCA, and Carla Bahr, owner of Anderson Cleaners, join Community Focus to preview the 2026 Coats for Kids drive. They discuss what new and gently used winter gear is needed, where donations can be dropped off throughout the Lakes Area, and how Anderson Cleaners helps prepare donated items for local children. They also share the date of distribution, which will be held Saturday, October 17 at the Westgate Mall in Brainerd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Broyles, Brainerd City Administrator, visits about some grants the city received from the EDA, including a Facade Grant and another Sign Grant. He discussed them and invited listeners to contact BLAEDC if they had questions or wanted to look into ways to receive the dollars. He also discussed the Preliminary Tax Levy and they talked about the new ClimaVision weather radar being installed locally in Brainerd. Broyles then introduced the new Public Services Director, Zac Swarthout, who introduced himself and his role with the city, overseeing four key teams, Transit, Parks, Recreation, and Street/Sewer Maintenance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.   The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.  

What does a career path really look like? At the Career Exploration Adventure Weekend at Cragun's Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota, blind, visually impaired, and DeafBlind students got the chance to ask working professionals the questions that matter when you're thinking about your future. In this lively careers panel, professionals from technology, accounting, human resources, education, hospitality, and library services share how they found their careers—sometimes by following a plan and sometimes by taking an unexpected turn. They talk about mentors, education, on-the-job learning, setbacks, work-life balance, building confidence, and why making mistakes can be an important part of moving forward. Students also ask about workplace accommodations and what employers can do to help blind and low-vision employees succeed. For students, parents, and educators, this conversation is a reminder that there is no single road to a meaningful career—just opportunities to explore, learn, adapt, and keep moving forward. Links of interests: Explore, Connect and Grow: Students Discover Career Possibilities at Cragun's Resort The Spectacle Newsletter Youth Services at SSB To find out more about the services provided at State Services for the Blind, and what they can do for you, contact Shane DeSantis at shane.desantis@state.mn.us or call Shane at 651-385-5205. Full Transcript

Today is Thursday, Sept. 3, and Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd football head coach Jason Freed about the upcoming season.  Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

On this episode of It's a Bit on 10K TV: Bossman and Jake give their bits of the week including how fun of a weekend they both had at the Minnesota State Fair and the CRMC Championship in Brainerd. We also give 10K Reviews including some things we tried at the fair, and the fair itself on a Monday night. We end the show by giving our idiots of the week, including real Pro Football players who want to go back to college, and fake pro players who scam people out of $1.3M. Shop the StoreFind Captain's Patch Near You

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

Kevin Denny, Director of Development for Brainerd Catholic Churches, visits about the upcoming Run for the Son Faithful 5K/10K Walk/Run - a community event and fundraiser for a number of charities in the area. The charities are chosen by those participating. They also talked about the Speaker Series coming to the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts in November that will feature Tik Tok star Tanner Kalina. He will be giving a speech for area youth entitled "Heart of the Matter" geared to uplift and provide support for "screenagers" who may be struggling with tragedies recently happening in their lives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick Spradlin and Beth Selinger, Co-Founders of Actors Repertory Theater, chat about their upcoming performance of "Lend Me A Tenor" that will be performed at Chalberg Theater in Brainerd. They talked about the content of the show and also about the theater company and how it donates back to the community. This show will help support cancer patients through The Pink Ribbon Cupboard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life's A Drag will break down all things Brainerd Nationals from The Zoo to the racing to the excitement of being in Paul Bunyan's backyard. Elon and Abby will be joined by TAD runner-up and rising star Melanie Johnson too. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications!

We are back on a beautiful late summer evening for another riveting episode of the Last Lap Podcast. This episode we talk all about the action from New Hampshire. Trucks series wrapped up their regular season, and we are down to one race to go in the O'Reilly Series and Cup Series. Tune in this weekend for a wild Daytona race under the lights this Friday and Saturday night!IndyCar put on a spectacular weekend of racing in our nation's capital. Racing around some of our government's most iconic buildings was an incredible sight. It was one of the most patriotic things we've seen during this 250-year celebrationF1 was back to Zandvoort for what is the last time for the foreseeable future. The Dutch GP turned out to be pretty good. Unfortunately, Max did not get to finish his last race on home soil. NHRA was at Brainerd over the weekend and we saw Doug Kalitta get another win in Top Fuel. It won't be long before they are back in action in Indianapolis. Thanks for tuning in! 

Today is Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

On this super-sized, three guest episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Maddi Gordon, Jordan Vandergriff, and Mario Boesch (aka "The MKD Pit Reporter") join the show to talk all things about Brainerd, the points, Indy, sportsman drag racing and more. Add that with an action-packed monologue to start the show, and you have the perfect recipe to prepare yourself or two of the largest weeks of NHRA drag racing all year.    Jordan Vandergriff hits lead-off on this episode and he talks about the runner up finish he and his team earned in Brainerd, the season so far, and the idea that he is a Funny Car rookie only seven points out of the lead for the regular season championship. Jordan drops plenty of knowledge and some interesting hints at fun to come at Indy.    Maddi Gordon is up next, and she regals us with the tale of her first career runner-up finish, the season that has been, the idea of legitimately running for a Top Fuel title, and how the whole world of drag racing has changed so much for her in a year.    The final guest on the show is Mario Boesch, a Right Trailers Top Sportsman and Top Dragster racer that is better known on the internet as the "MKD Pit Reporter". Mario has become a huge hit on the drag racing internet making great videos and more importantly standing as a voice for sportsman drag racers. He talks about how this all happened, the stuff he has done, the benefits racers have seen from it, and more.    This is a BIG show and we're just getting warmed up for the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA US Nationals!

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

#NHRA #DragRacing #NHRAresults Matt Hagan and Greg Anderson join WFO Radio after winning the NHRA Brainerd Nationals. Matt Hagan, who earned his 600th NHRA round win, will talk about his Tony Stewart Nitro team's 3rd victory of the 2026 NHRA Drag Racing season, heading into the Cornwell Tools U.S. Nationals. Hagan took over the points lead in the Funny Car category, that has the top 4 separated by only 22 points with the $150,000 regular season championship on the line. Greg Anderson took home his 116th career victory in Pro Stock, with a win over Chris Vang. Anderson leads Dallas Glenn by 85 points for the regular season championship. Anderson will give the details of his home state victory. Host Joe Castello will recap the event from Brainerd, MN. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.   The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.  

Jessica Gangl, Executive Director of the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation, and Cohen Gangl, an 8th grader at Forestview Middle School, join to talk about BPSF's mission and goals for the upcoming school year. Jessica shares how funding is still available for Brainerd Public Schools educators and provides an update on the Warrior Store and the support it provides throughout the district. They also preview several upcoming BPSF events, including Cocktails for a Cause, Bingo at the Brainerd American Legion and the BIG EVENT, coming up February 19th, 2027.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

@elonwer and Abby as they preview NHRA Brainerd Nationals and talk with defending US Nationals Top Fuel winner (and new dad) Justin Ashley. Lots of talk of The Zoo, the end of NHRA regular season and getting ramped up for Indy. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

John Card joins Hidden Horsepower for a deep conversation about his career in the tractor pulling and drag racing world. The New England engine builder who relocated to Brownsburg, IN gives the details of his process on this episode. Keith Jones and Joe Castello pepper John with questions about his innovation mindset. Keith Jones is on the road for a Total Seal trackside tech talk in Brainerd, MN at the NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals.

Sue Galligan, Director of Special Events, Brainerd Lakes Chamber about a number of upcoming Brainerd Chamber events. She highlighted the Blue Ox Leadership Experience and that there were only 10 seats left to fill for the 2026/2027 Class, which begins in September. They also talked about Business After Hours events in August and September, WAVE Young Professionals events and the upcoming Celebration of Excellence awards recognizing the "best of the best" in businesses in the Brainerd area for the 2026 year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Powered by Speedmaster Tony Pedregon of the NHRAonFox and Kevin McKenna of National Dragster join the show, and the conversation is locked in on the Brainerd Nationals, the pitched points battle for lucrative in-season championships, and more   The conversation this week really gets into the nuts and bolts of the teams, the drivers, and the cars that have a chance to land first in the points by the end of the regular season and the methods, challenges, and threats they face while trying to do it. There's plenty of talk about stats, driver performances, and the lessons this 2026 season has taught everyone in terms of who can get the job done and how they can do it.    The domination of the Kalitta Top Fuel cars is explored, the Pro Stock situation among leading teams, and the wide-open Funny Car battle that seems impossible to call, even now.    Loads of insight, loads of excitement, and all the knowledge to get you fired up for Brainerd and beyond!

#NHRA #dragracing #NHRAschedule Spencer Hyde and Jasmine Salinas join WFO Radio! Spencer Hyde previews the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, MN. Hyde who drives for Jim Head Inc will give the details of his season to this point and the potential for a break through victory in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes. Jasmine Salinas will preview the Cornell Tools U.S. Nationals, her next race, following a strong Western Swing for the Scrappers Team. Host Joe Castello will preview Brainerd, The Zoo, and the latest news in the world of NHRA Drag Racing. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

Today is Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

Chip Rankin, Superintendent of Brainerd Public Schools, joins to discuss what has been a trying first couple of months on the job and how the district is working to support students, families and staff. Rankin highlights resources available to parents and students and talks about ways the community can get involved in supporting local schools. He's also spearheading a new “Warriors for Warriors” group, bringing together Brainerd alumni who want to help meet needs throughout the district. Rankin also encourages community members who have a little extra time to consider volunteering in one of the district's buildings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today is Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA talks about current youth happenings at the YMCA. They talked about fall programs for kids and adults. They also discussed sport events and registration deadlines, fall membership rates and the upcoming Coats for Kids drive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this very Funny Car episode of the  NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined first by Funny Car racer Spencer Hyde and then by Dean "Guido" Antontelli, the Crew Chief for current points leader Ron Capps.    Hyde shares his experience running at the Norwalk Night Under Fire, how his team turned a performance corner there, how his outlook is for the rest of the season, a new sponsor, his relationship with Jim Head, and more. This is a fun conversation.    The second guest is Dean "Guido" Antonelli, the man who leads the RCM Napa GR Supra team into battle, the team that currently leads the Funny Car points by a small margin. Guido talks about winning Norwalk, the team's struggles on the Western Swing, how they can correct them, clutch discs, leadership, and more. This is a window into the mind of a champion.    One more week until Brainerd and the Insider is keeping the conversation rolling. 

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

In contemporary evangelistic practice, the pastoral response to an awakened sinner often seeks immediate emotional relief, offering swift assurances of safety and a bare presentation of gospel facts. In stark contrast, historic Reformed soul-care—exemplified by John Bunyan's Evangelist, Jonathan Edwards's revival treatises, Thomas Scott's annotations, and the lived experience of David Brainerd—operates on the conviction that true saving faith requires a deep, experimental realization of human inability under the Law before gospel comfort can be rightly embraced. Rather than offering premature assurance to those alarmed about their souls, these historic voices advocate holding forth "more light" to dismantle all self-reliant "twigs" of moral reform, enforcing the urgent command to "flee from the wrath to come." By examining Evangelist's seemingly paradoxical counsel alongside Edwards's theology of religious affections and Brainerd's self-examining piety, this study demonstrates that stripping away false security is not ministerial cruelty, but the highest act of spiritual mercy—forcing the sinner out of self-righteousness and driving him toward true, enduring refuge in the cross of Christ.

In contemporary evangelistic practice, the pastoral response to an awakened sinner often seeks immediate emotional relief, offering swift assurances of safety and a bare presentation of gospel facts. In stark contrast, historic Reformed soul-care—exemplified by John Bunyan's Evangelist, Jonathan Edwards's revival treatises, Thomas Scott's annotations, and the lived experience of David Brainerd—operates on the conviction that true saving faith requires a deep, experimental realization of human inability under the Law before gospel comfort can be rightly embraced. Rather than offering premature assurance to those alarmed about their souls, these historic voices advocate holding forth "more light" to dismantle all self-reliant "twigs" of moral reform, enforcing the urgent command to "flee from the wrath to come." By examining Evangelist's seemingly paradoxical counsel alongside Edwards's theology of religious affections and Brainerd's self-examining piety, this study demonstrates that stripping away false security is not ministerial cruelty, but the highest act of spiritual mercy—forcing the sinner out of self-righteousness and driving him toward true, enduring refuge in the cross of Christ.

In contemporary evangelistic practice, the pastoral response to an awakened sinner often seeks immediate emotional relief, offering swift assurances of safety and a bare presentation of gospel facts. In stark contrast, historic Reformed soul-care—exemplified by John Bunyan's Evangelist, Jonathan Edwards's revival treatises, Thomas Scott's annotations, and the lived experience of David Brainerd—operates on the conviction that true saving faith requires a deep, experimental realization of human inability under the Law before gospel comfort can be rightly embraced. Rather than offering premature assurance to those alarmed about their souls, these historic voices advocate holding forth "more light" to dismantle all self-reliant "twigs" of moral reform, enforcing the urgent command to "flee from the wrath to come." By examining Evangelist's seemingly paradoxical counsel alongside Edwards's theology of religious affections and Brainerd's self-examining piety, this study demonstrates that stripping away false security is not ministerial cruelty, but the highest act of spiritual mercy—forcing the sinner out of self-righteousness and driving him toward true, enduring refuge in the cross of Christ.

In contemporary evangelistic practice, the pastoral response to an awakened sinner often seeks immediate emotional relief, offering swift assurances of safety and a bare presentation of gospel facts. In stark contrast, historic Reformed soul-care—exemplified by John Bunyan's Evangelist, Jonathan Edwards's revival treatises, Thomas Scott's annotations, and the lived experience of David Brainerd—operates on the conviction that true saving faith requires a deep, experimental realization of human inability under the Law before gospel comfort can be rightly embraced. Rather than offering premature assurance to those alarmed about their souls, these historic voices advocate holding forth "more light" to dismantle all self-reliant "twigs" of moral reform, enforcing the urgent command to "flee from the wrath to come." By examining Evangelist's seemingly paradoxical counsel alongside Edwards's theology of religious affections and Brainerd's self-examining piety, this study demonstrates that stripping away false security is not ministerial cruelty, but the highest act of spiritual mercy—forcing the sinner out of self-righteousness and driving him toward true, enduring refuge in the cross of Christ.

Colleen is so in love with our Brainerd studios she may never come back. Production music makes Jason happy, Colleen ran into a social gathering of loons, and a we take a journey into daytime soap opera lore. Plus, Colleen takes a "Grey's Anatomy" pop quiz! Gen Z is having an analog summer and they are "soft hermitting" -- which makes us reflect on our introverted natures. Jason listened to Oprah's podcast about why people have become meaner (you're not just imagining it). And you have to hear this viral QVC blooper (and we share some classic TV news bloopers, too)!SQUEEN QUEENS: "The Shards," "Ted Lasso" Season 4 premiere, and "Project Runway." Plus, "Spaceship Earth" gets a TV show. And we play Weekly Trivia Face-Off: Daytime talk show edition! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason had a great birthday night at Mystic Lake Amphitheater and Jason got to eat Colleen's favorite sandwich for birthday lunch -- Capriotti's! Colleen loves the Weather Kitty app and is working on her sandwich quest. Plus, Disney partners with TikTok content creators and we share our childhood cartoon crushes. "Hadestown" beats "Hamilton" for Broadway at the box office. People are acting like animals in public -- maybe the pandemic is to blame? FIX MY LIFE: Claire saw her new boyfriend's brother with a women that's not his wife -- what should she do?! SCREEN QUEENS: "Marc by Sofia," Rosie O'Donnell on Kara Swisher talking about a possible return to daytime TV, and "Baylen Out Loud" penultimate Season 3 episode. Colleen got a piece of rare myTalk merch in Brainerd. And claw machines are HOT!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colleen is broadcasting from Brainerd today and that got her thinking about Project Down and Dirty: Bootcamp! She and Jason remember their limo ride to Camp Ripley and why this PD&D made them change for good. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy birthday, Jason! Turning 52 on a Wednesday might not be super exciting, but Colleen and Holly got him a special gift that hopefully gets his day started right. Colleen is broadcasting from Brainerd which got her thinking about Project Down and Dirty: Bootcamp. And "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" DOMINATES the global box office. What's the deal with Canada Geese and why do they poop so much?! And we talk about "useless" animals. We discuss Forbes's list of highest earning podcasters (most podcasters aren't making this kind of bank...), AITA: For not wanting to babysit for my sister while I work from home? And Colleen shares in Anya Taylor-Joy's big beef against method acting. SCREEN QUEENS: Holly taste-tested "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe," Colleen is almost done with all seasons of "Paradise," and Keke Palmer's interview with Whoopi Goldberg. BIG FAT THEATER REVIEW: Jason honest review of "Wicked," and Colleen shares her favorite Capriotti's sandwiches. and an Oprah lesson about your 50's that Jason has taken to heart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art.Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.A world-class music festival in the Brainerd Lakes Hedy Holmberg spends the summers by Bay Lake in the Brainerd Lakes Region. In the past five years, she's been attending the Lakes Area Music Festival, which she calls a hidden gem. The series kicks off Friday and runs through Aug. 23 with a series of concerts. Some of the highlights, Holmberg says, are Friday night's gala opening and a performance of Carmen Aug. 14 and 16, both at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts. She also loves bringing her grandchildren to the family-friendly Sound Garden event at the Northland Arboretum in Baxter, in which musicians perform throughout the gardens; that free event is Saturday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m. Many of the concerts are also livestreamed. Holmberg says, "It is an absolute hidden gem to have these world-class musicians from all over the world come to Brainerd, Minn., and put on these amazing, high-quality, very professional concerts and other events. It's absolutely astounding to me. “And part of it is when we talk to the musicians, they talk about how much they love to come up here, how welcoming the community is. They stay with people in their lake homes. They develop a relationship with them over the years. I just can't say enough about it." Jazz dance takes center stage Susana di Palma is the founder and advisory artistic director of Zorango Flamenco Dance Theater. She wants dance lovers to know about Rhythmically Speaking's new show, Groovers & Makers, in which four choreographers will premiere new works with their takes on jazz dance. Rhythmically Speaking focuses on jazz, tap and American social dance styles, and di Palma says you'll leave wanting to dance yourself. The show runs Thursday through Saturday at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis. Di Palma is a big fan of artistic director Erinn Liebhard: "Erin's piece will be [about] time, good times and time travels. She is joined by three other choreographers that are all amazing. One is a great angel of a choreographer, Karla Grotting, and she is a master. And then there are two other choreographers: from New York, Maiya Redding, and Alexis Robbins from Connecticut." A graffiti pioneer steps into the gallery Installation artist Eric Rieger, who works under the name Hot Tea, started graffiti writing in 1996 and "immediately gravitated" to the work of George Thompson (aka EWOK). Thompson's exhibit "Zigged When I Should've Zagged" opens Friday and focuses on his studio practice as it has evolved from his graffiti writing. The exhibit includes nine works on paper created since 2020 as well as a print of his 2019 work "Cop Car." The exhibit is presented by Burlesque of North America, which is also launching a limited-edition zine featuring photographs of decades of Thompson's graffiti. The show at the Southside Preservation Society in Minneapolis runs through Aug. 28. Friday's launch from 7-10 p.m. includes a chance to screen-print a t-shirt with one of Thompson's designs. Rieger describes Thompon's style: "I would describe the artwork as almost, like, otherworldly, but also very familiar. It's almost like you're looking at a still life, but from like the year 30,000."

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