Northwoods Arts Council – Summer Events 2025
Lynn Van Allen, Coordinator with the Northwoods Arts Council, previews their summer fun in Hackensack, MN, emphasizing the ease of access to all their events despite the road construction on MN Hwy 371.
Lakes Jam 2025 UPDATE
Hopper, Director of Partnerships for Lakes Jam, emphasizes the reality of Lakes Jam being less than a month away and the preparation involved with transforming Brainerd International Raceway into a major concert venue. We also remind listeners of their upcoming “Pre-Lakes Jam” parties leading up to the concert event.
Brainerd Lions Club – Nancy Cross 5-23-25
Nancy Cross, President of the Brainerd Lions Club, informs our listeners about their Community First Aid Services, including CPR and First Aid classes and how to join.
Brainerd VFW – Memorial Day 2025
Mark Persons from the Brainerd Memorial Day Committee reminds us of the importance of Memorial Day and reviews the schedule of events for ceremonies being held in Brainerd, MN.
Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer – Erik Flowers 5-22-25
Erik Flowers, Crow Wing County Veterans’ Service Officer, talks to us about the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, VA disability issues, and the State Soldiers Assistance Program.
Bridges of Hope – Operation Sandwich Summer 2025
Tedi Russell, Marketing and Communication Specialist for Bridges of Hope, discusses their Operation Sandwich program which serves over 500 local families with nourishing meals, even when school is not in session.
Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce 5-20-25
Colleen Faacks, Pequot Lakes Chamber Director, gives us a preview of upcoming area events in July including “Stars & Stripes Days” and “Bean Hole Days” and sponsorship opportunities available.
2nd Annual “Brainerd Everything Outdoor Youth Expo” 2025
Jeremy Allord joins us on the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to invite families to bring their kids to the Brainerd Everything Outdoor Youth Expo June 7th, 2025. Free activities for kids ages 5-17 years old and free kids raffles all at the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds!