Channel Chat Podcast

Channels connect lakes and we connect the people! ⚓️ On this episode of the Channel Chat Podcast we interview 🎙️ Richard Eide from Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar to discuss the highly anticipated Annual Cardboard Boat Races! Taking place on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., this event promises thrilling action and family fun. Sponsored by Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar, the races offer cash prizes for the most creative and buoyant boats made solely from cardboard, Elmer’s glue, and other approved materials.

Tune in to hear about the kids’ and adults’ races, and get a sneak peek at the super fun and entertaining halftime show you won’t want to miss. For more information and to get your Cardboard Boat Kits, call Moonlite Bay. Prepare for some heated racing action and mark your calendars for an unforgettable day! 🌊🚤✨

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Ever wondered about the story behind Lake Country Crafts & Cones? 🍦 We chat with Pat Buckwalter Netko about her journey, the shop’s transformation, and the latest on Crosslake’s summer construction. Tune in now! 🎧🛤️

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170269/15474817



Larson Group Keller Williams Realty
Crosslake Chamber of Commerce
Crosslake Culture Co.

HEY CROSSLAKE PEEPS! Meet Pat Buckwalter Netko, the inspiring owner of Lake Country Crafts & Cones, on this episode of the Channel Chat Podcast! 🌟 Discover her journey, shop evolution, and insights on the new Crosslake roundabout. Don’t miss it! 🎙️✨

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Channels connect lakes and we connect the people! ⚓️ On this episode of the Channel Chat Podcast we interview 🎙️we are thrilled to welcome Pat Netko, the dynamic local business owner of Lake Country Crafts & Cones 🍦, and a passionate community activist. Pat shares the story of how she took over Crafts and Cones, maintaining but also transforming it into a beloved local treasure. She dives into the evolution of the shop over the years, highlighting the unique charm and creativity that have made it a staple in the Crosslake community.🙌🏼

But that’s not all – Pat also provides an update on the summer construction 🚧 and the new roundabout in Crosslake, offering insights into its impact on local businesses and residents. Her dedication to the community shines through as she discusses her involvement in various initiatives aimed at enhancing the area. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this episode is packed with valuable information. 👏🏻🤍 Tune in to hear from one of Crosslake’s most influential voices and get a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of Lake Country Crafts and Cones! 🍦🎨☀️

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170269/15474817
Crosslake Chamber of Commerce
Larson Group Keller Williams Realty
Crow Wing County, MN Government

HAVE YOU HEARD ⁉️🌟 Uncover the story behind The North Star with Casey Bryant & Charles Milham on the Channel Chat Podcast! From the initial concept to the highly anticipated grand opening, this episode is packed with excitement. Discover what makes this new bar and restaurant stand out in the Brainerd Lakes area. Join us for a thrilling ride through their innovative journey! 🎧🍷

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170269/15398188



Breezy Point Resort
Larson Group Keller Williams Realty

🎙️ Ready for an exclusive sneak peek into Breezy Point’s hottest new spot? Join us on the Channel Chat Podcast as we sit down with Casey Bryant, General Manager, and Charles Milham, Bar Manager, of The North Star. This episode dives into the inspiration and vision behind this exciting new establishment. Don’t miss out on hearing about the coolest experiences awaiting you! ✨🍽️

Open NOW ‼️‼️ 11am-11pm
Kitchen closes at 10pm 🕙

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Breezy Point Resort

Larson Group Keller Williams Realty
Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Explore Brainerd Lakes
Brainerd Dispatch

THEY ARE OPEN‼️‼️ Channels connect lakes and we connect the people! ⚓️ On this episode of the Channel Chat Podcast we interview 🎙️Casey Bryant - General Manager & Charles Milham - Bar Manager at the lakes area’s newest establishment The North Star ⭐️- in Breezy Point. This new bar & restaurant is truly so much more than anyone could ever imagine!! It will have some of the coolest experiences in the Brainerd Lakes area and we are so excited to sit down and chat about where the idea came from, the history behind “The North Star”, and what to look forward to in their opening day coming soon, you are not gonna miss this episode. It will be an absolute blast so make sure you listen to the end!!! THIS IS FUN!! 🤩 🍺🔥‼️🍸🏌️‍♂️🏓

Open 11am-11pm ⭐️‼️
Kitchen Closes @ 10pm 👏🏻

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Breezy Point Resort

✨ Ready to glow? Our latest episode of Channel Chat Podcast features the incredible Kelly Vanvickle and Kelly Thompson from Key Wellness! 🌟 Join us as we chat about their journey, the cutting-edge treatments they offer, and what makes their wellness services so unique. Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast or seeking wellness tips, you won’t want to miss this! Tune in now and discover how to look and feel your best with the experts from Crosslake Town Square. 🎙️💆‍♀️

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170269/15398173

STAY TUNED this week for the Channel Chat Episode launching about the NEWEST establishment in the BLA! The North Star! 🥳

We had the privilege of sitting down with Kendra at Channel Chat Podcast and gave her the inside scoop on everything that’s happening at The North Star! 💫

Tune in this Friday for some fun banter, exclusive details, and big news! 📣

Channels connect lakes and we connect the people! ⚓️ On this episode of the Channel Chat Podcast we interview 🎙️ Kelly Vanvickel and Kelly Thompson, the dynamic duo behind Key Wellness in Crosslake Town Square. Join us as we explore their journey and learn about the innovative treatments and personalized care they offer. Discover what sets their wellness and aesthetics services apart and how they’re helping clients look and feel their best. Whether you’re interested in the latest beauty treatments or wellness tips, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in and dive into the world of wellness with Kelly V and Kelly T!


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Dive into the latest Channel Chat Podcast with Haley & Kendra, the dynamic duo behind Gathered Gold Co & Gathered Gals! 🌸 Learn about their journey and join us for their Girls Night Out event on July 19th in Crosslake, MN. Live music, local vendors, and endless fun await! ✨

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🎙️ New episode alert! Meet Haley & Kendra, founders of Gathered Gold Co & Gathered Gals, on the Channel Chat Podcast. 🌸 Get the scoop on their upcoming Girls Night Out event on July 19th at the Gathering Event Center in Crosslake, MN. From jewelry making to food trucks, & so much more - it’s a night you won’t want to miss! 🤍

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MINI EPISODE ALERT ‼️ Channels connect lakes and we connect the people! ⚓️ On this episode of the Channel Chat Podcast we interview 🎙️Haley & Kendra - Founders of the Gathered Gold Co. & Gathered Gals. As women-owned local businesses that thrive off of interaction and community! JULY 19th ✨ they are hosting their annual Gathered Gals - Girls Night Out event at the The Gathering Event Center in Crosslake, MN. From 5-9 pm. Grab your girls & come hang out! 🤍

Join us for a night of live music and shopping from your favorite local vendors including: permanent jewelry, spa services, flower bar, food trucks, drinks, acai bowls, ear piercing, jewelry making, trucker hat bar & SO MUCH MORE!!! PLUS + on this episode, you will learn about Gathered Gals & Gathered Gold Co. ✨ and the fun behind the girls that run it! YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE BRAINERD LAKES AREA! WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU JULY 19th!!! 🤍

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170269/15396115

Crosslake Chamber of Commerce
Crosslake Town Square

MUST LISTEN EPISODE ❤️🤍🩵🇺🇸🎙️👇🏼

🌟 Ready for a week/weekend full of fun? Listen to our latest episode where we talk about 4th of July festivities in Crosslake with Cindy Myogeto from the Crosslake Chamber and Dave Fischer - Director of the Run for the Walleye. Perfect for planning your holiday celebrations! 🎙️🏅

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🚀🎉 Spark your 4th of July with Channel Chat Podcast! Cindy Myogeto from the Crosslake Chamber and Dave Fischer - Director of the Run for the Walleye - join us to share all the exciting events happening this week/weekend. Hit play and get ready to celebrate in style! 🥳🇺🇸

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🏃‍♂️✨ Fireworks, live music, and a fun run! Our latest episode has it all. Listen now as Cindy Myogeto from the Crosslake Chamber and Dave Fischer - Director of the Run for the Walleye give us the lowdown on Crosslake’s 4th of July celebrations. Don’t miss out on the fun! 🎧🎇

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🎆 Get ready for a 4th of July extravaganza! Tune in to the Channel Chat Podcast as we chat with Cindy Myogeto from the Crosslake Chamber and Dave Fischer - Director of the Run for the Walleye. Channel Chat Podcast is your guide to all the fun and festivities in Crosslake, it starts here! 🇺🇸🎙️

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Channels connect lakes and we connect the people! ⚓️ On this episode of the Channel Chat Podcast we interview 🎙️ Cindy Cherry-Myogeto from the Crosslake Chamber of Commerce, who will fill us in on all the festive happenings in Crosslake over the 🇺🇸✨ 4th of July week/weekend. From parades and fireworks to family-friendly events, you’ll get the scoop on everything fun and festive. Then, Dave Fischer joins us, as the race director for Whitefish Area Property Owners Association Annual “ Grandpas Run for the Walleye - 5k & 10k,” happening on the Saturday of the 🇺🇸 4th of July Weekend. Dave will share essential details about participating in this beloved race, from registration to race day tips. Tune in to discover why Crosslake is the perfect destination for your Independence Day celebrations and to catch all the community spirit that makes this holiday so special! ‼️✨🇺🇸🏃‍♀️👏🏻

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Crosslake Culture Co.

🎣❄️ From summer turtle races to cozy winter firesides, Boyd Lodge has been a beacon of family fun for 90 years. Join our agent, Larson Group Real Estate’s own Mike O’Connell, alongside Boyd Lodge’s Nancy, Roger, and Mike Schwieters, as they reminisce on decades of lakeside memories. Tune in and discover why Boyd Lodge remains a treasured destination on the Whitefish Chain! 📍🤍

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🌲✨ Dive into nearly a century of lakeside charm with us on the Channel Chat Podcast! Join us as we celebrate Boyd Lodge 's 90th anniversary on the Whitefish Chain. ⚓️

Hear from Nancy, Roger, and Mike Schwieters as they share heartwarming tales and timeless traditions that have made Boyd Lodge a local legend. Along with our agent, Larson Group Real Estate’s own Realtor Mike O'Connell - he helps give a great perspective on this episode! Don’t miss this nostalgic journey through Minnesota’s beloved retreats! 🎉👏🏻

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170269/15284296



Larson Group Keller Williams Realty
Crosslake Chamber of Commerce

Channels connect lakes and we connect the people! ⚓️ On this episode of the Channel Chat Podcast 🎙️join us for a special episode of the Channel Chat Podcast as we celebrate 90 incredible years of Boyd Lodge on the beautiful Whitefish Chain of Lakes.

This family-owned and operated resort has been a cherished destination for generations, offering unforgettable family vacations and timeless traditions. We are thrilled to welcome Boyd Lodge’s very own Nancy, Roger, and Mike Schwieters, who will share their rich history and memorable stories. Alongside them, lifelong area resident and Larson Group Real Estate Realtor Mike O'Connell provides a unique local perspective on the lodge’s impact. Tune in to hear about the evolution of Boyd Lodge, its beloved summer and winter activities, and the legacy that continues to thrive. Don’t miss this heartwarming journey through nine decades of lakeside magic!

Listen here 👇🏼 ( or in the link in our bio )

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170269/15284296

Crosslake Chamber of Commerce
Larson Group Keller Williams Realty
Crosslake Town Square

🧀🥂 We’re thrilled to have Saundra Krienke on the Channel Chat Podcast, talking all things UpNorth Social Tasting and Grazing Room! Learn how she’s creating unforgettable experiences with made-to-order charcuterie boards and a curated selection of drinks. 🎙️🍻 Tune in now!

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🍇🧀 New episode alert! We’re sitting down with Saundra Krienke, owner of the fabulous UpNorth Social Tasting & Grazing Room. Discover how her love for hospitality inspired a space that’s all about community, great wine, and delectable charcuterie. 🎉 Listen now!

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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170269/15232997
Larson Group Keller Williams Realty
Crosslake Chamber of Commerce

Channels connect lakes and we connect the people! ⚓️ On this episode of the Channel Chat Podcast we interview one of Crosslake’s NEWEST establishments UpNorth Social Tasting & Grazing Room 🍷✨!

Owner Saundra Krienke joins us on the podcast to talk about her background in hospitality, her passion for the industry, and where this idea came from! We love that Crosslake keeps expanding and growing - and we are SO excited to have them a part of this community! ☺️

A great space located in the old “Judy’s House of Gifts” building - this space is meant to bring people together over great wine/beer/na beverages and made-to-order charcuterie board 🍇🧀 experiences! There are some fun surprises that we learn about so tune in - this is a Channel Chat Podcast MUST LISTEN!🎙️

Listen here 👇🏼

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Crosslake Chamber of Commerce Crosslake Culture Co. Larson Group Keller Williams Realty Crosslake Town Square

🎧🌟 New episode alert! Join us as we chat with Jon Mobeck, Executive Director of the National Loon Center . Discover how they're leading the way in loon and freshwater conservation through habitat restoration and innovative research. Jon shares insights into their educational programs and community initiatives. Perfect for nature lovers and conservationists alike, you won't want to miss this episode! Crosslake you are not going to want to miss this one!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170269/15212481


Photo by Trista Snapko.

HAVE YOU LISTENED??! 👏🏻

🌿🔍 Dive into the world of loon conservation with Jon Mobeck on the Channel Chat Podcast!

The National Loon Center in Crosslake, MN, is at the forefront of efforts to protect these iconic birds and their habitats. Jon discusses their mission to promote responsible recreation and lead in freshwater research. AND about fun updates with the National Loon Center Building Project as well as their Lakes & Loons Festival this summer! This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about loons, lakes, or lives in the Crosslake/surrounding areas! 🌊

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170269/15212481


Crosslake Chamber of Commerce
Larson Group Keller Williams Realty

Channels connect lakes and we connect the people! ⚓️ On this episode of the Channel Chat Podcast we interview 🎙️ Jon Mobeck, Executive Director of the National Loon Center, to the Channel Chat Podcast!

〰️Discover how his team is dedicated to restoring and protecting loon breeding habitats in Crosslake, MN. Learn about their efforts to enhance responsible recreation and advance freshwater research and education.
👏🏻 AND about fun updates with the National Loon Center Building Project as well as their Lakes & Loons Festival this summer!

Tune in to hear this inspiring conversation and find out how you can get involved! THIS ONE WAS SO FUN! Thanks Jon!

LISTEN HERE: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170269/15212481

Channel Chat Podcast 🌊⚓️🎙️
Larson Group Keller Williams Realty
Crosslake Town Square
Crosslake Culture Co.
Crosslake Chamber of Commerce

🎧 Just dropped! Jackie Wipper joins us to share all the fun things happening in Crosslake Town Square. We are talking about all the fun events this summer - you are not going to want to miss this episode! ✨‼️🎉

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How does Crosslake Town Square create unforgettable events? 🎉 Find out as we chat with Jackie Wipper, the Director of Marketing and Events.

We are talking about all the fun events this summer - you are not going to want to miss this episode! Listen to the latest episode now! 🙂

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170269/15129750



Larson Group Keller Williams Realty
Crosslake Chamber of Commerce

🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟 Dive into the world of marketing and events with Jackie Wipper, one of the brilliant minds behind Crosslake Town Square and Crosswoods Development. We are talking about all the fun events this summer - you are not going to want to miss this episode! Tune in now!

Crosslake Chamber of Commerce
Crosslake Town Square
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