LAKE LIFE WKND

LAKE LIFE WKND 033 What's cooking? Meet Sara Watson and hear her story about opening a Restaurant in Otter Tail County during a time of uncertanty. Her passion for food and creative cooking has lead her path from Fargo to Colorado and back to the Red River Valley to arrive in Lakes Country opening Blackboard Restaurant together with her life long friend Terri Trickle. The decision was made this spring to purchase the former Pickle Factory and convert it into a new dining destination. As the building was originally used as a school house the name Blackboard was chosen quickly. The use of the lawn with mature trees makes this place one of the best local outdoor dining establishments you have yet to see. The Restaurant will be open year around and is inviting to a casual always changing food experience. Hear the full story about Sara's art of cooking in our latest podcast recording and find more lake life on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 031 about one of the newest additions to Lakes Country. We met with Maggie Fresonke to speak about remote work environments, rural living, and to hear her story about why she opened a coworking space in Perham. COVE is located in downtown just off of Main Street and offers different kind of membership plans or one day pass options to get work down in a friendly and modern office place. The new normal we live in today also opened the door for many to work from home or remotely while they are travelling. It makes sense that we need a coworking space in Lakes Country and Maggie ran with the idea. Hear the full story in our latest podcast episode and email us for more details. Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 030 The other week we were passing a field next to the higway and saw a number of colorful model plains flying in the air. After taking another look we discuvered a model air field and a group of people working on their plans, getting ready to fly, and others using their remote control to navigate plans in the air through the sky. We connected to Glen and Jim to speak about their Screamin' Eagles RC model plane club here in our podcast. Please enjoy another episode with a local story from Lakes Country and hear about the history of model airplane culture in the area. If you like to learn more about becoming part of the club find them on Facebook. Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest recording and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 029 about Love Letters a play by A.R. Gurney. Kellie Pifer and Lee Klocke will perform this 2 person play on stage at the Richwood Winery on July 25th starting at 7:30PM. When the Fargo-Moorhead theater at Island Park lost their building to a collapsed roof earlier this year, both actors decided to organize a fund raiser to help rebuild the structure. Now after the theater world was forced to shut down this spring at every other venue, Kellie and Lee were not sure how to do their fundraiser but soon came up with the idea to produce a play which could be performed in a social distance friendly format. They found a few venues which allowed to host their event outside with enough space for the audience to spread out. We are happy to share this story with you and hear about the play and hope to have you come to Richwood Winery next weekend. Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 028 We have proof of a true Lakes Country story. It all began about 10 years ago on Sybil Lake by Vergas when Joel Kath have been thinking about building an Artisian Distillery. Many bonfires later and brainstorming with friends and neighbors he came up with a concept and brand names for his products. Hear the full story about 2 Docks Vodka and Proof Artisian Distillery told by Joel in our latest podcast. Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 026 Do you like craft beer? And a nice beer garden to sit with friends? We found a very nice spot right on the Otter Tail river for you to check out. At Outstate Brewing Company in Fergus Falls you will find great brews, cool food, live music, and one of the best beer garden set ups we have seen so far in Lakes Country. Hear the full story about this new spot from founders Dan Mohagen and Patrick Lundberg. About themselves: ”Experience Greater!” A production brewing/tap house celebrating Lakes Country, Minnesota combining craft, creativity, and community. Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 025 Summer is here. All new. All different. But still all Lake Life ;) with great things to explore outside! Therefore we invited Sherri Hanson to speak about the new Vergas Trail addition on Long Lake. Yes--acutally on the water. It has been a 3 year process to add the board walk to connect Loon Park with our most favorite path along the lake which is open to the public now. Hear the full story in our latest episode. Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 024 Summer is here! We are re-opening our podcast program and are happy to share new interviews with local guests and their stories. We have been working on our new magazine and released a new website for you too. Hear all in this episode and thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 017 Just a Spring message getting ready for open water season. We are making the best out of the situation and hope you are all doing well. Greetings from Lake Seven where we have been in home office and home schooling. We took the time for a good spring cleaning, cooking, and spending family time. We hope to be able to record new episodes with interview guests over the phone or video chat. Let us know what you are doing while social distancing on the wknds.Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 013 As we are facing unprecedented times we hope you are all save and healthy. While we have the time to reflect and think about our lives we like to share our latest recording with Fire Chief Ryan Swanson from the Detroit Lakes Fire Department. He gave us a deep insight into the structure of a volunteer fire department and all the work these fire fighters are doing for our community. It was very enlightening to hear how much we benefit and need our fire fighters to live our daily lives safely. Please take the time to hear the full story and interview in our latest podcast recording. If you are interested to join the fire department we will gladly connect you with Ryan! Feel free to email us. Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 012 is an unusual week and program. We are sorry we had to cancel our event which we have been looking forward to very much. Harry, Oskar, and myself are staying pretty much home or alone at our shop in Perham. Please stay safe and healthy. If you are bored we have many podcast recordings in our archive for you to enjoy. Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife #lakestyleliving

LAKE LIFE WKND 011 from North London to Minnesota Lakes Country. Iby Nemati made Minnesota his home after a study abroad program at Moorhead State University and started a sweet business last year. Hear how he came up with the idea to bake waffles on a stick and bringing it to events in Lakes Country this Summer season in our latest podcast episode. Meet Iby and try his waffles at our upcoming Season Kick off Party at the Civic Center in downtown Fargo on March 20 starting at 5pm. Listen to his full story and find more lake life stories on our website. Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife #lakestyleliving

LAKE LIFE WKND 010 Nick Kluth and Nathan Olson stopped by to give us the latest Minnesota DNR fishery update for 2020. We are very fortunate to have such a good relationship with the DNR giving us insights on the regional fish conditions and season updates. In this episode we also learn from Nick about a new study and tracking system for catfish to learn about the species behavior in the Red River between Breckenridge up to Lake Winnipeg. Hear the full interview in our latest podcast recording and find more lake life stories on our website. Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 009 We had the opportunity to meet with Miss Minnesota 2019 during her recent visit to Polar Fest event in Detroit Lakes. Her name is Kathryn and she was born in St. Paul. During the past years the Miss America organisation has lost some of their reputation and they have made many changes to the peagant event during the past years. Kathryn made it her mission to speak about this transformationand explain the opportunities the organisation offers for young women in America. She gave us a deep insight and look behind the scenes in our interview. Enjoy our program with Kathryn speaking about her "invisible crown". Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 008 we are excited to capture this behind the scenes interview with Lars and Brandon of Tripwire our main stage concert act at our LAKE LIFE season kick off party this March 20 at the Civic Center in downtown Fargo. It would seem that everyone in Lakes Country has heard of this band, but have you experienced what they can do on stage? These four guys share more than just a lake style origin. Minnesota based musicians Tripwire ios a multi-instrumental group that plays with passion, remaining one of the few full-time bands around. Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 007 while we are excited for spring to come we invited Brett Burch to give us an update about Disc Golf the growing sport and opportunities to play in Lakes Country. We met with Brett during our first season of our program and he has been a partner at both of our last EXPO events in Fargo. This year he will set up a small disc golf challenge course during our upcoming event and is preparing a contest as well. Hear the full interview and mark your calendars for our LAKE LIFE season kick off party on March 20 @ the Civic Center in Fargo. Doors open at 5:00pm. This is a free admission event. Full program please check our website and Facebook event. Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 006 We have arrived in February and winter is not over yet! For this episode we invited Ashley Christiansen from The BrickHouse Spa & Boutique to speak about wellness and nutrition tips for a balanced and healty life. I always find it important to have a good work life balance and believe it is most important to have a healty food diet. Hear Ashley speak about these topics including massage therapy for a good body, mental, and soul balanced life. Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

LAKE LIFE WKND 005 We are entering into our new season with a unique local story about hemp farming. Yes, locally grown hemp just outside of Perham. Riley Esser started Uncle Funky's Farm a few years ago in Otter Tail County and is growing hemp for CBD oil products and smokables. Hear the full story about a booming industry and how it is working in Minnesota. Enjoy our latest program and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife #lakestyleliving

LAKE LIFE WKND 004 We are just entering into 2020 and returning from our break to share a new season of lake life podcasts. This is already season 3 of our program with more than 125 episodes and over 10,000 listeners! We are very happy to connect to so many people in our community and invite you to share your stories and comments with you. Email us or comment on our Facebook page. This week we like to update you with what's happening in lakes country and we will give away 2 tickets for the upcoming OTC event. Go to our Facebook page and tag a friend you like to take to the Ottertail On Ice event and we will pick one lucky winner. Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife #lakestyleliving

LAKE LIFE WKND 050 with a Christmas Special. We invited Missy Hermes of the Otter Tail County Historical Society to speak about Christmas traditions in our area. She tells us about stories from as early as 1871 which were collected from early settles coming to the area. With the Advent season leading towards this years Christmas celebration we thought we take a moment to hear about traditions from Swedish, German, and Finnish settlers. This time of the year allows us to slow down, lean back, and reconcile. We are inviting you to get into this years Christmas spirit with stories from the past and maybe you take a moment to think about this year and prepare for a new year coming up. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone! Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife