Author: Devon Krueger

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Wake the Lakes Moron Lawbreaker for the Week: “Indiana man sets car on fire to deter car thieves” 

An Indiana man, fed up with car thieves targeting his vehicle and the items inside, tried to teach them a lesson — by setting his own car on fire.  26-year-old Austin Bristoe was arrested and charged with arson for setting fire to his 1998 Buick. Police arrived at the scene to find Bristoe standing next…
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February 21, 2023 0

Crash leads to one taken to hospital in Cass County

(Becker Township, MN) — Snow and ice conditions on Highway 64 just north of Motley led to one vehicle leaving the roadway on February 20th. The Minnesota State Patrol reports a 2009 Nissan Altima was driving south on Highway 64 near 100th Street SW near Motley when it lost control and entered the ditch, striking…
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February 21, 2023 0

Two Injured in crash in Kanabec County

(Arthur Township, MN) — Two occupants in a 2021 Toyota Rav4 received non-life threatening injuries in a collision in Kanabec County on Saturday. The Minnesota State Patrol reports, shortly after 3pm on February 19th, the Toyota Rav4 was northbound on Harbor Street near Highway 23. At the same time, a 2013 Ford Edge was westbound…
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February 21, 2023 0

Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office Warns of scams

(Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County Sheriff Eric Klang and the Sheriff’s Office have been getting reports of residents receiving calls from scammers claiming to be local law enforcement collecting money or gift cards to clear up warrants. Sheriff Klang notes that law enforcement will never call you to collect money to clear up a…
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February 21, 2023 0

Dinner and Music at Aitkin Moose Lodge this week

(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Moose Lodge and United Methodist Church are pairing up to have some winter fun and help Aitkin County Habitat for Humanity. The groups are hosting a lasagna dinner on Friday, February 24th from 4:30-6pm at the Aitkin Moose Lodge, located at 22 4th Street N in Aitkin.  After dinner, stick…
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February 21, 2023 0

Vaccines available at GuidePoint in Aitkin

(Aitkin, MN) — The start of 2023 for area residents and cost-effective support for prescription drugs has been a welcomed site for GuidePoint Pharmacy in Aitkin. In a recent chat we had with Pharmacist Matt Doucette, he talked about recent action with Medicare to make insulin more cost friendly. GuidePoint also gives the chance to…
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February 21, 2023 0

Deerwood Civic & Commerce on February 20th Community Connection

Jim Mayne from Deerwood Civic & Commerce joined the program to talk the 25th annual Outdoor & Gun Show coming up March 4-5 from the Deerwood Auditorium with many regular features of the DNR’s Mini “Wall of Shame”, concessions, outdoor displays, and more:


February 20, 2023 0

Wake The Lakes Life Hack for the Week:  “Around the House Life Hacks”

–Cut soft foods like a professional chef. Use some unscented floss to cut those soft foods cleanly. –Prevent messy cupcakes by baking the cupcakes in ice cream cones instead of liners. –Once you’ve made a bag of microwave popcorn, open the bag a touch. Then, turn it upside down and shake it over the trash…
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February 20, 2023 0