Podcasts about Brainerd

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!

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!

#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

@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.

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

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.

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.

Erich Heppner, Dean of Staples Campuses, Central Lakes College, visits about the upcoming Fall Semester and the opening of enrollment. Erich then discussed the top programs that were offered at the Staples campuses - the programs that CLC Staples is most well-known for. He encouraged lakes area businesses to partner with CLC when looking to hire in the Brainerd and surrounding areas. He also invited community members to come to the campus to tour, to walk and to dine because the campus is open to all - not just enrolled students, faculty and staff.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.

Becky Hale, Event Chairperson for the Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today, joins Community Focus to talk about the return of the popular Flock Your Friends fundraiser, taking place throughout August and September. Learn how the fundraiser works, how you can surprise friends, family, or coworkers with a flock of pink flamingos, and how the proceeds benefit two local animal rescue organizations: Heartland Animal Rescue Team (HART) in Baxter and Northern Lakes Rescue in Brainerd. Becky also shares how the community can get involved while supporting a great cause.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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."

Wayne Harting, Commander of Brainerd American Legion Post 255, and Billy Lowe, 2nd Vice Commander and Gambling Manager, join to discuss the Brainerd Legion Baseball team's run at the state tournament this weekend and the excitement of Brainerd hosting the state tournament next year. They also invite the community to attend the Benghazi Memorial on August 15 and preview the Labor Day celebration honoring America's 250th Birthday, highlighting opportunities for the community to come together in remembrance and patriotism.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, July 28, 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.  

Joey Yow, Director of CLC Performing Arts Center in Brainerd talked about a number of upcoming events including the currently running "Mean Girls" and the upcoming auditions for "Sweeny Todd." Yow invited area youth to participate in this summer's theater camps and also discussed the Cultural Arts Series that continue at CLC for the public to attend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fargo (1996) turns 30 this year. On this episode of The Cinema Psycho Show, hosts Brian and John are joined by Katie and Nat from The VHS Club podcast to revisit the Coen brothers' Minnesota crime classic — including why detective Marge Gunderson spent most of the investigation with almost nothing to go on but a single vague description of her "funny looking" suspect. In this episode: Why Fargo's dialogue rewards a rewatch more than almost any crime film of the '90s Marge Gunderson's investigation, and how one bystander's description of a "funny looking" suspect drives the entire back half of the movie The real production story behind the movie's snow (there wasn't enough of it) A live read-through of listener and Letterboxd reviews of Fargo, 30 years later Final ratings and verdict from Brian, John, Katie, and Nat Quick answers: Is Fargo based on a true story? No. Despite the film's opening title card, Fargo is a work of fiction — a detail the Coens have confirmed for decades, and one the hosts dig into on this episode. Where does Fargo take place? Mostly in Brainerd, Minnesota — not the city of Fargo, North Dakota, despite the title. Who stars in Fargo? Frances McDormand as Marge Gunderson, William H. Macy as Jerry Lundegaard, Steve Buscemi as Carl Showalter, and Peter Stormare as Gaear Grimsrud. Who directed Fargo? Joel and Ethan Coen (the Coen brothers), released in 1996. CHAPTERS: Introduction [00:00] Diverting from horror to the frozen tundra [01:17] Welcome back the VHS club [02:12] Why Fargo is a summer movie [02:46] The setting is the main character [05:30] A synopsis from IMDb [07:42] The truth about the 'true story' [09:57] Meet Jerry Lundegaard and the goons [11:20] The genius of Coen brothers dialogue [13:13] The opening scene foreshadows everything [15:06] Jerry's terrible plan and why he needs money [17:05] Jerry forgets he has a son [19:22] The worst executive salesman ever [21:29] The goons head to Brainerd [22:52] Peter Stormare's character and his weird gear [25:41] The quiet violence turns dark [26:32] Enter the greatest detective in cinema [28:27] Marge: Super pregnant, super capable [30:30] Norm and Marge's relationship goals [32:09] Why the dark humor works in Minnesota [32:53] The kidnapping scene is both ridiculous and believable [35:08] The wood chipper scene and Coen brothers' sorcery [37:54] Marge puts the pieces together [39:40] The infamous TruCoat scene [40:42] Wade's stubbornness leads to disaster [42:00] Jerry's parking lot scheme and the $750,000 lie [44:40] The strange Mike Yanagita subplot [48:56] Everyone gets what they deserve [54:55] Jerry's guttural scream and final capture [58:50] The perfect, innocuous ending [01:01:50] Review time: The audience weighs in [01:04:47] Review 1: Ned Flanders origin story [01:06:25] Review 2: She never got to see how funny looking he was [01:07:38] Review 3: A negative review and oldflation [01:08:45] Review 4: Identifying with Steve Buscemi [01:12:49] What's happening at the VHS club? [01:15:17] Where to find everyone and sign off [01:19:53]

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Brainerd Fire Chief Tim Holmes joins to discuss the extensive renovation project underway at Fire Station 1. Holmes explains what prompted the upgrades, the improvements being made to modernize the station, and how firefighters are continuing to respond to emergencies while construction is taking place. He also shares what residents can expect during the renovation process and how the updated station will better serve the Brainerd community for years to come.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"I missed the night blimps. I guess it was hard to see the hatred and rage through my eyes."Antonio is dutifully back for community service involving movies with places in their titles!0:00 -- Intro3:35 -- Fargo29:25 -- In Bruges52:55 -- Synecdoche, New York1:16:00 -- Contact information1:17:59 -- Awards and rankings2:11:19 -- Future business (with Andy and Ammon on the horn!)2:28:49 -- Outro and outtakes {197}!Hey! Be sure to watch Three Men and a Baby; Tokyo Godfathers; and Meet the Robinsons for next time!Hey! We have a Patreon (Ours, Ours, & Ours))!Hey! DON'T leave us a voicemail at (801) 896-####!Hey! Shop the Zazzle store! Hey! Hear In Memoriam! Hey! Hear Fantasy Murder Love Triangle! Hey! Hear J.R. Watches Star Trek for the first time!Hey! Hear Antonio on The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast!Hey! Hear Andy and Ammon on Andy and Ammon's Excellent Odyssey!Hey! The Coens win Best Director!Hey! Subscribe in iTunes! Hey! Check out the Facebook page and vote on the next category! Hey! Check out Jon's YM&T Letterboxd list!Hey! Check out Roy's YM&T Letterboxd list! Hey! Email us at yoursminetheirspodcast@gmail.com! Send new topics! Send new theme songs!

7/9/26, Co-Host- Andy Bukowski Karen Giuliano, UMass Prof & Co-Director of the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation: her just-published break-through study at UMass that will make hospitals safer and improve patient care, using eye-tracking technology. Rep Aaron Saunders: the ayes have it --approved by the legislature --money for UMass & research, the Bright Act, the Protect Act, and closing a criminal law loophole of sexual exploitation. Helen Kahn, Farmers Market Manager for Grow Food Northampton – a feast for your eyes --the Tuesday Market, this week's produce, HIP & your Bicycle Benefit. All That Jazz with N'hmptn Jazz festival Pres Ruth Griggs & extraordinary musicians Ed Brainerd (trumpet, flugelhorn & piano) & Ethel Lee (vocals) – listen to this!

Today is Thursday, July 9, 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 of the Brainerd Family YMCA, stops by to share the latest on a busy summer at the Y. He discusses the continued success of the Summer Meals Program, which has already served more meals than all of last summer, along with updates on the popular Couch to 5K program, youth summer sports, swim lessons, and current membership specials. Shane also explains why the Kids Triathlon has been canceled for this year and looks ahead to what's still to come at the YMCA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today is Monday, July 6, 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.

Brainerd Warriors Activities Director Jack Freeman, Brainerd boys hockey head coach Jerr Johnson, and Brainerd/Little Falls girls hockey head coach Tony Couture preview what's ahead and celebrate the incredible hockey community that makes this event so special. Then, on July 18, the complete HDM27 schedule, featuring games from youth hockey through adaptive hockey, college and pro showcasing every level of the sport as we march toward Hockey Day Minnesota 2027See 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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Two guests joined the podcast to talk about managing growth and a two-career local government household. Dianne Miller is the City Administrator at City of Eagan, Minnesota and Justin is the City Administrator for the City of Lakeville, Minnesota. They shared the impact of Operation Metro Surge, moratoriums on housing and data centers, and potential career changes. This episode was recoded at the 2026 MCMA Annual Conference in Brainerd, MN.  Host: Lauren Palmer

It's Friday, June 12th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Hundreds of Nigerians freed from Boko Haram captivity after months Ready for some good news? Hundreds of Nigerians, who had been abducted by Boko Haram Muslim militants during a devastating March attack, have just been freed after months in captivity, reports International Christian Concern. It's one of the largest releases of hostages in the region in recent years.  Officials claim that the Nigerian army rescued 360 captives from a remote hideout in the Mandara Mountains of Borno State near the border with the country of Cameroon. However, local community leaders insist that local negotiations, rather than military action, secured their freedom. Pentagon on lock down over “air quality issue” On June 11th, the Pentagon was placed on lockdown after officials detected an “air quality issue” inside the building, reports NewsNation.com. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the War Department activated standard safety procedures, including a “shelter-in-place order for affected areas. The Pentagon has sophisticated systems to ensure the safety of the building and its occupants. Those systems have detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance.” Trump adds SAVE Act to Pentagon reconciliation bill Despite the fact that the U.S. Senate has failed to make progress towards passing the much-needed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or SAVE America Act, which would secure our nation's elections, President Donald Trump is not throwing in the towel. In a post on Truth Social, he just announced a huge move to get the act passed by adding it directly to the upcoming $350 billion Pentagon reconciliation bill. This way, the legislation can clear the Senate with a simple majority, rather than the 60 votes needed under current rules. Referencing the SAVE Act, he wrote, “THE SAVE AMERICA ACT … will protect our Elections for Generations to come.  Our Warriors protect our most Sacred Rights, and Voting is at the top. Time to defend that Right for every American!” Yesterday, President Trump made these comments from the Oval Office. TRUMP: “All voters must show photo I.D.  So, you go to vote and show photo ID. Not complicated. But who could oppose it? … “All voters must show a little thing called proof of citizenship. No mail-in ballots except for illness, disability, military, or travel. So, we're being very progressive. We just don't want cheating. You see what's happening in California. They're rigging the election.” Urge your two U.S. Senator to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or SAVE Act by calling 202-224-3121. That's 202-224-3121. Suspicious newly registered homeless votes in LA Mayoral race In a suspicious turn of events to block Spencer Pratt's candidacy for Los Angeles mayor, thousands of homeless voters were registered to vote at Los Angeles  shelters — despite many not living there or the facilities not having any beds at all, reports the New York Post. As Spencer Pratt was eliminated by Nithya Raman in the mayor's race during additional counting of votes on June 8th, one drop-in center, St. Joseph Center in Venice, which had received $600,000 from Nithya Raman, had 185 registered voters at the address but offers absolutely no accommodations.  After the New York Post inquired about this suspicious activity, the photograph of Raman presenting a check to St. Joseph's was taken down from its website. The revelations have prompted U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli to say he will investigate the concerns uncovered by The New York Post and “follow the evidence” to see if the law has been broken.  A review of records shows 7,600 voters tied to homeless shelters and service providers. The largest concentration of homeless voters was at the Midnight Mission in Skid Row, where voting records show 1,160 registrations — but its website shows it only has beds for 9% of that number -- 84 men and 36 women. Something stinks in Denmark! Proverbs 17:23 says, "A wicked man takes a covert bribe from his bosom to pervert the ways of justice." ACLU asserts a “religious right” to abortion in Indiana The Thomas More Society is weighing in on a pending ACLU-inspired abortion case before the Indiana Supreme Court, urging the state's highest jurists not to recognize a so-called “right” to abortion under the guise of religious freedom, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Indiana law bans most surgical abortions. Sadly, chemical abortions persist due to mail-order Abortion Kill Pills, which the state legislature has so far been unable to quash. The ACLU suit claims that denying Indiana mothers abortions would violate Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, a 2015 law that says that government may not “substantially burden a person's exercise of religion.” Indiana Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita has appealed, and the Indiana Supreme Court agreed in April to take the case. Oral arguments are set to begin in September. Thomas Olp with the Thomas Moore Society, said, “This case is a Trojan Horse. The ACLU and its clients want to call this religious liberty, but it isn't—not under any historically honest understanding of the term. From Cicero to John Locke to the framers of Indiana's Constitution, the natural law tradition that gave us religious freedom has never treated the taking of innocent life as an exercise of religion.” Missionary David Brainerd had a heart to see Indians saved And finally, on June 12, 1744, David Brainerd was ordained by the Presbyterian Church to be a missionary to the New England Indians. He first went to an Indian village on the Housatonic River in Connecticut. Then, he studied the Algonquin languages in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. According to the Generations-published Taking the Americas for Jesus, Brainerd loved the Indians which is why he wanted them to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. He said, “I taught that men are sinners. All sinners will be judged by God. Then, I told them that Christ could save them. Christ was a great Savior.  All who believe in Jesus will be saved.” Even living in a wigwam and missing many meals, Brainerd was undeterred.  Indian witch doctors tried to poison him. He asked, “Why can't your magic harm me?” Sometimes Indians trusted in Christ. But many did not want to leave their idols. In 1745, Brainerd went to an Indian tribe in New Jersey where 100 Indians converted to Christianity. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here!” He died from tuberculosis on October 9, 1747, at the young age of 29.  Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, June 12th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

This week on the show, the young and brilliant Olivia King. We talk Hockey Day in Brainerd and Stanley Cup opinions and dreams. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENSTICKSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Neal, City Manager for the City of Edina, Minnesota, rejoined the podcast to share his insights on local government leadership and the future of the profession before retirement. He discussed changes he has seen in local government over his career including how technology has changed community engagement and policing. He talked about his focus on developing talent and the importance of giving staff leadership opportunities. He also shared mistakes he's made along the way and learned from. This episode was recoded at the 2026 MCMA Annual Conference in Brainerd, MN.  Host: Lauren Palmer

On his way to Brainerd, Patrick stops to give his thoughts on the Twins returning home to beat Chicago, and an era when things were far more toxic in Minnesota sports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On his way to Brainerd, Patrick stops to give his thoughts on the Twins returning home to beat Chicago, and an era when things were far more toxic in Minnesota sports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Minnesota Now team recently had a live show at the new public library in Moorhead. To get there, we took scenic Highway 10 from St. Paul to learn more about the state from the road. The Moorhead show will air Thursday. Each day until then, we will make a stop along the way, with audio postcards from notable roadside places. First, we visit a place that promises to have something for everyone. Just an hour and a half north of the Twin Cities, tucked between St. Cloud and Brainerd, Treasure City is a gift shop unlike many others. Treasure City's Jennifer Janski gave us a special tour.

#263: Jason Jacobus is the Chief Commercial Officer of Brainerd Chemical, where he leads commercial strategy and growth for one of the country's established chemical manufacturing and distribution companies. With decades of experience in sales, operations, and leadership, he has built a reputation for combining business performance with long-term relationships, operational discipline, and values-based leadership in a demanding industry.Outside of business, Jacobus is also the author of Realigned, a book centered on faith, personal growth, leadership, health, family, and purpose. Drawing from his own life experiences, he speaks openly about success, setbacks, and the importance of aligning life around deeper principles instead of external achievement alone. His message resonates with entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals looking to build meaningful success without losing sight of what matters most.Book: https://www.amazon.com/Realigned-Jason-Jacobus/dp/B0G8LYBL11/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

Susan Arntz, City Manager for the City of Mankato, Minnesota joined the podcast to talk about the importance of curiosity in her career. She shared her transition to a new city after working 20 years in her past role and her passion for civic education. She discussed creating a Parks and Recreation department and the work that goes into starting a new service. She also talked about the impact of the Operation Metro Surge immigration enforcement effort on local communities in the Minneapolis area. This episode was recoded at the 2026 MCMA Annual Conference in Brainerd, MN. Host: Lauren Palmer