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Summer is right around the corner, and Totem Lodge is celebrating their 90th season in operation. 90 years for any business is impressive, but for the fishing lodge industry, it's a milestone. Ron chats with Eric Brown Sr. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (star.bank/) & Explore Alexandria (explorealex.com/)
Summer is right around the corner, and Totem Lodge is celebrating their 90th season in operation. 90 years for any business is impressive, but for the fishing lodge industry, it's a milestone. Ron chats with Eric Brown Sr. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (star.bank/) & Explore Alexandria (explorealex.com/)
Photojournalist Pete Hermann-Franzen shares his favourite stories from the field as the guy who documents Minnesota Bound stories, all four seasons of the year! Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (star.bank/) & Explore Alexandria (explorealex.com/)
Photojournalist Pete Hermann-Franzen shares his favourite stories from the field as the guy who documents Minnesota Bound stories, all four seasons of the year! Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (star.bank/) & Explore Alexandria (explorealex.com/)
Ron Schara and Laura Schara tell tales from their recent South Dakota turkey hunt, plus Ron shares a few favorite fishing opener memories and fishing haunts in MN. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (star.bank/) & Explore Alexandria (explorealex.com/)
Ron Schara and Laura Schara tell tales from their recent South Dakota turkey hunt, plus Ron shares a few favorite fishing opener memories and fishing haunts in MN. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (star.bank/) & Explore Alexandria (explorealex.com/)
Steve Schreader just opened Minnesota's new, local gear shop. His vision? To carry on a 50-year legacy started by Midwest Mountaineering. Find out why small, local outdoor stores matter.... Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (star.bank/) & Explore Alexandria (explorealex.com/)
Steve Schreader just opened Minnesota's new, local gear shop. His vision? To carry on a 50-year legacy started by Midwest Mountaineering. Find out why small, local outdoor stores matter.... Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (star.bank/) & Explore Alexandria (explorealex.com/)
Author Phyllis Root and photographer Kelly Povo chronicle the ten years they spent exploring Minnesota's woods, prairies, hillsides, lakes, and bogs for wildflowers, taking pictures and notes, gathering clues, and mapping the way for fellow flower hunters. We chat with Phyllis and Kelly about their new book: Chasing Wildflowers: An Adventurous Guide to Finding Minnesota's Native Flowers in Their Unique Habitats. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (explorealex.com/) & Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/)
Author Phyllis Root and photographer Kelly Povo chronicle the ten years they spent exploring Minnesota's woods, prairies, hillsides, lakes, and bogs for wildflowers, taking pictures and notes, gathering clues, and mapping the way for fellow flower hunters. We chat with Phyllis and Kelly about their new book: Chasing Wildflowers: An Adventurous Guide to Finding Minnesota's Native Flowers in Their Unique Habitats. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (explorealex.com/) & Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/)
Minnesota is considering reducing the state's walleye limit for anglers. Guide and walleye mind Nate Blasing is at the center of the discussion. He offers thoughtful insight into the future of Minnesota walleyes. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) & Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/)
Minnesota is considering reducing the state's walleye limit for anglers. Guide and walleye mind Nate Blasing is at the center of the discussion. He offers thoughtful insight into the future of Minnesota walleyes. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) & Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/)
The Secret Perfume of Birds: The untold story of a stunning discovery: not only can birds smell, but their scents may be the secret to understanding their world. Author and Biologist Danielle Whittaker joins Laura Schara to share how emerging research has uncovered birds' ability to produce complex chemical signals that influence their behavior. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/) & Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/)
The Secret Perfume of Birds: The untold story of a stunning discovery: not only can birds smell, but their scents may be the secret to understanding their world. Author and Biologist Danielle Whittaker joins Laura Schara to share how emerging research has uncovered birds' ability to produce complex chemical signals that influence their behavior. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/) & Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/)
Jason Bahr joins Bill Sherck to talk about Minnesota's Student Angling Tournament Trail and the competitive angling opportunities for Minnesota High Schoolers. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/) & Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/)
Jason Bahr joins Bill Sherck to talk about Minnesota's Student Angling Tournament Trail and the competitive angling opportunities for Minnesota High Schoolers. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/) & Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/)
Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club celebrates 40 years! Nikki Flander, director of Marketing, joins Laura Schara and shares the history and stories of this iconic Minnesota hunting and sporting clays club. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/) & Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/)
Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club celebrates 40 years! Nikki Flander, director of Marketing, joins Laura Schara and shares the history and stories of this iconic Minnesota hunting and sporting clays club. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/) & Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/)
Live from the Minneapolis Sports Show as Sherck talks to Garett Solberg and Jesse Hanish about living the Lund lifestyle. It's time to get out on the water in a Lund boat! Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)
Live from the Minneapolis Sports Show as Sherck talks to Garett Solberg and Jesse Hanish about living the Lund lifestyle. It's time to get out on the water in a Lund boat! Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)
Why does Nature make us healthier, happier, and more creative? Award-winning author Florence Williams talks with Laura Schara about her bestselling book Nature Fix and the science behind how the natural world enhances our well-being, creativity, and happiness. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)
Why does Nature make us healthier, happier, and more creative? Award-winning author Florence Williams talks with Laura Schara about her bestselling book Nature Fix and the science behind how the natural world enhances our well-being, creativity, and happiness. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)
Bill catches up with a Lake Superior Guide who, long ago, put 100-thousand miles on his fishing truck just trying to find the right fish! Now Kent Paulsen spends days in the big boat on big water! Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)
Bill catches up with a Lake Superior Guide who, long ago, put 100-thousand miles on his fishing truck just trying to find the right fish! Now Kent Paulsen spends days in the big boat on big water! Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)
Join Laura Schara as she explores the fascinating world of freshwater mussel conservation with experts from Wild Rivers Conservancy; the official nonprofit partner of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. These tiny but mighty creatures are essential for maintaining water quality, but they're also one of the most endangered groups of organisms in North America. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)
Many of Minnesota's lake public access points need an update. Some, half a century old. Hennepin County's Tony Brough is leading the charge to brainstorm the new generation of boat launches. New technology and new designs. We dive into accessing Minnesota lakes! Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)
Many of Minnesota's lake public access points need an update. Some, half a century old. Hennepin County's Tony Brough is leading the charge to brainstorm the new generation of boat launches. New technology and new designs. We dive into accessing Minnesota lakes! Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)
Stan Tekiela, renowned wildlife photographer, naturalist, and author chats with Laura about his 40+ years of adventures capturing stunning images of animals and nature. Plus, tips for aspiring Wildlife photographers. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)
Stan Tekiela, renowned wildlife photographer, naturalist, and author chats with Laura about his 40+ years of adventures capturing stunning images of animals and nature. Plus, tips for aspiring Wildlife photographers. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)
Bill Sherck checks in after a big trip to Lund Boat's manufacturing plant. He's also getting ready to head to the woods for a couple of days off the grid in winter camp! Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)
Bill Sherck checks in after a big trip to Lund Boat's manufacturing plant. He's also getting ready to head to the woods for a couple of days off the grid in winter camp! Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)
Kitchi Landing Resort-How a twist of fate, led the journey of a local twin cities couple to the dream life of running a resort in Northern Minnesota. Laura Schara hears from Val Engleman about embracing new beginnings in the Northwoods. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) & DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html)
Today on the Minnesota Bound Podcast, lots of good news about the once-polluted St. Louis River and streams around Duluth. Ron Schara gets an update from DNR folks on the front lines. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) & DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html)
Today on the Minnesota Bound Podcast, lots of good news about the once-polluted St. Louis River and streams around Duluth. Ron Schara gets an update from DNR folks on the front lines. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) & DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html)
Former FBI Special Agent Jon Dubin chats with Laura about his career transition from special agent to founding partner of a world class hunting outfitter called Pineapple Brothers. Located in Lanai Hawaii, Laura and Jon share stories of their unforgettable Axis Deer Hunting adventures on the island. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) & DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html)
Minnesota is off to a great ice season. Josh Bullivant talks about his life on ice up in Northern Minnesota running a resort and guiding in sub-zero temps. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) & DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html)
Minnesota is off to a great ice season. Josh Bullivant talks about his life on ice up in Northern Minnesota running a resort and guiding in sub-zero temps Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) & DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html)
The storied history of the Superior Hiking Trail is shared by Rudi Hargesheimer. Rudi joins Laura Schara to share historic trail tales from his book "The Superior Hiking Trail Story". If you would like to experience the trail with a group, you can join an all volunteer maintenance trip. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)
Today we shine the spotlight on Katie Wahlquist and her bank, Star Bank, in Minnesota. We discuss Katie's family roots in banking and their plans to remain competitive and customer-centric in the coming years. GET OUR NEW EBOOK: TOP 12 WINNING STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY BANKS IN 2025 The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
Bill runs into a real character while out on the road hunting in South Dakota. A radio show host with a real story to share.... Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)
Ron Schara, president of MN-Fish shares the vision of Minnesota's only nonprofit organization formed in order to represent the fishing interests of all Anglers, Plus updates on outdoor conservation efforts from the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)
Ron Schara, president of MN-Fish shares the vision of Minnesota's only nonprofit organization formed in order to represent the fishing interests of all Anglers, Plus updates on outdoor conservation efforts from the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)
Sometimes you just have to take chances! Nick Anthony responded to a random text and found himself on a true, bucket list adventure. Nick's story and he also has his predictions on Minnesota's ice fishing outlook on Lake of the Woods! Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)
Chef Jim Kyndberg shares his secrets and tips for 1 pan cooking, making sauces, how to cook wild game and more. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)
Minnesota Bound documents mysterious lights in the woods, plus other Halloween tales! Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)
Conquering the Continental Divide Trail. Local Wildlife Artist Ted Hansen joins Laura to share his and his wife's hiking journey along this 3100 Mile trail from Canada to Mexico. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)
Conquering the Continental Divide Trail. Local Wildlife Artist Ted Hansen joins Laura to share his and his wife's hiking journey along this 3100 Mile trail from Canada to Mexico. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)
Bill Sherck is getting inducted into the Silver Circle at the Midwest EMMY's this weekend, and Minnesota Bound could not be MORE proud. The Silver Circle recognizes those professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry for 25 years or more. Photojournalist, Aaron Achtenberg, takes the helm for a Q & A with Bill on years of great stories. Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)
Journalist and writer Joe Friedrichs joins Laura to share stories from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and His new book: "Last Entry Point: Stories of Danger and Death in the Boundary Waters" Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)
Journalist and writer Joe Friedrichs joins Laura to share stories from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and His new book: "Last Entry Point: Stories of Danger and Death in the Boundary Waters" Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)