The Bemidji Buzz Podcast

#4 Sports in Bemidji with Ryan Rude | 218 Sports

Brady Laudon

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In this episode of the Bemidji Buzz Podcast, host Brady Laudon sits down with Ryan Rude, Executive Director of 218 Sports, to talk about the impact sports have on the Bemidji community. Ryan shares how 218 Sports is helping create opportunities for athletes in northern Minnesota while building confidence, teamwork, and leadership through athletics.


From the growth of organized sports programs to the importance of keeping kids active and involved, Ryan offers a behind-the-scenes look at how sports help bring families and communities together.


If you’re passionate about sports, community, and the future of athletics in northern Minnesota, you’ll enjoy this conversation.


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