Wake the Lakes “Moron Lawbreaker of the Week” 9-5-23
Six people have been convicted and sentenced in New York for stealing more than $3 million worth of cash, cars, and merchandise in a string of crimes because they repeatedly posted photos of themselves on social media with the stolen goods – sitting in just-stolen cars, holding wads of just-stolen cash, with no mask covering…
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Wake the Lakes “Weird and Wacky Wednesday” 8-30-23
When a 64-year-old Australian woman was sent to hospital for brain surgery, neurosurgeon Dr. Hari Priya Bandi was not expecting to pull out a live three inch long parasitic roundworm that wriggled between her forceps. “I’ve only come across worms using my not-so-good gardening skills … I find them terrifying and this is not something…
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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota – Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions Needed 8-29-23
Carolyn Scherer, Program Director of AmeriCorps Seniors and part of the team at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, tells of the need for volunteers for the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs in the Brainerd Lakes Area.
Wake the Lakes “Moron Lawbreaker of the Week” 8-29-23
Recently, Lauderdale County Deputies in Alabama conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 157 just north of Underwood. It was determined that the driver, Timothy Nolen, age 45, had a revoked license. His vehicle was to be impounded per policy. During the incident, though, Nolen kept mentioning the hamburger sitting in his car, and how hungry…
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Wake the Lakes “Lifehack for the Week” 8-28-23
Build Your Next Ice Cream Sandwich on Saltines: In the case of saltines, you also get a little salt, for a contrasting flavor. Similar to the biscuit in a strawberry shortcake, they don’t bring any sweetness of their own, only slightly savory toastiness. Unlike ice cream sandwiches made with cookies or brownies or even Pop-Tarts,…
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Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer – Erik Flowers 8-24-23
Erik Flowers, Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer, updates our listeners on what’s happening with the PACT ACT, SSAP Grants and more!