Author: Roberta Hancock

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Wake The Lakes Dimwit-ZZZZ-Dumb for the Day

–There’s a massive difference between eating ramen noodles because you want to and eating them because you have to. –There are 1.2 billion cars on the road right now. One of our biggest goals is to keep them from touching. –The speed limit is the maximum speed you can go by the law and also…
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March 2, 2023 0

Aitkin County Board meeting from Tuesday

The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their bi-monthly meeting Tuesday. The Board approved resolutions including the 2022 Annual Apportionment of Forfeited Tax Sales and accepted a donation from the City of Hill City to the Search and Rescue Group. Jennifer Erdmann, Lakes and Emergency Services Program Manager, presented a resolution for the Family Homeless Prevention Assistance…
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March 2, 2023 0

25th annual Deerwood Outdoor & Gun Show – March 4th and 5th at Deerwood Auditorium

Deerwood Civic and Commerce will hold the Deerwood Outdoor & Gun Show this Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Several vendors will be set up inside the auditorium. Event organizer, Jim Mayne: Along with outdoor displays from wildlife groups and others, the DNR will have their poaching Wall of Shame. Mayne,…
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March 2, 2023 0

Aitkin County CARE Dementia Play coming soon

Aitkin County CARE will present ‘Steering into the Skid” on Thursday, April 20th. Aitkin County CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs: The play, which addresses the effect dementia has on a family, will be performed over Zoom. There will also be special in-person venues within Aitkin County.  There will be group discussion afterward. The event is free but viewers must…
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March 2, 2023 0

NCAA Tournament Madness Giveaway!

Home Grown Local Radio wants YOU to be part of the Big Dance! R&J Broadcasting, Inc will be giving away a $250 gas card from Station 371 in Pine River, a $50 Cub Foods gift card and other great prizes at our R & J Tournament Madness Giveaway! Here’s how your enter: Email contest@rjbroadcasting.com  with…
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March 2, 2023 0

Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce on March 1st Community Connection

Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Taylor Erickson returned to give us an update on the Winter Wonderama event previously held, and upcoming events including Business After Hours at the Jaques Art Center, The Spring Open House and annual Chamber Dinner and Meeting, and the Tour of Opportunities:


March 1, 2023 0

Wake The Lakes Moron Lawbreaker for the Week: “Locksmith accidentally involved in car theft”

What’s the key to a successful auto theft? Getting a locksmith to make a key for the vehicle you’re trying to steal.  According to Sean Coffee, who was shocked to find his blue F-350 missing from a parking garage near Houston’s Hobby airport, that’s just what happened prior to it being stolen. Coffee says that…
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February 28, 2023 0

Aitkin Police Department on February 27th Community Connection

Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan gave us updates on winter parking and snow removals procedures for the City of Aitkin, a recent drug bust and working wit the AIM VCET (Aitkin, Itasca, Mille Lacs Violent Crimes Enforcement Team), and having a full rotation of officers for the Department:


February 27, 2023 0

Wake The Lakes Life Hack for the Week: “Life Hacks Using Witch Hazel”

–Facial Cleansing:  Witch Hazel has the unique ability to clean skin pores and absorb excess oil without leaving skin too dry. Witch Hazel can often replace a daily cleanser for those with normal skin types. –Acne Treatment:  Witch Hazel has strong astringent and antioxidant properties. These astringent properties are cleansing to the skin while minimizing…
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February 27, 2023 0