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Ada-Borup-West Close-Up Tour Recap Pt. 1

A group of about 20 Ada-Borup-West students is back home after spending the last week in Washington, DC and New York City.  Teacher Dave Smart, who led the tour with his wife Becky, talked about the trip. Smart says the students had a couple of common thoughts about Washington. As for New York City, Smart…
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April 5, 2023 0

Mahnomen City Council Meeting

MAHNOMEN, MN—At Monday night’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council approved the sale of a plot of land to a Bemidji-based company.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Vonderhaar says that sale is leading to something that’s been rare in Mahnomen. You heard right…the first new homes built in Mahnomen in ten years.  Vonderhaar was asked about…
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Brainerd Lakes Area Weather Announcements Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Schools: Pine River-Backus will have an e-learning day. Pequot Lakes is closed with no e-learning. Kid Konnection will also be closed. All before school activities are cancelled. Aitkin Schools: E-Learning Day. No KIds Club. • Brainerd Public Schools: E-Learning Day Wed., April 5. E-Learning Classes will begin online two hours after the start of your…
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April 5, 2023 0

Multiple Students Receive Superior and Excellent Ratings at Region 8A East Visual Arts Festival

By: Dawson Peterson (4/4/2023) dawsonpeterson@rjbroadcasting.com Fosston, MN — The Region 8A East Visual Arts Festival took place at the Fosston High School on March 29th. 11 schools participated in the festival and numerous students from the area received excellent and superior ratings for their work. Five judges, four from Bemidji State University and one from…
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April 4, 2023 0

Mahnomen Snow Emergency

A snow emergency has been declared in Mahnomen.  City Administrator Taylor Vonderhaar has the details. Once again, Mahnomen’s snow emergency goes into effect at midnight Tuesday and continues through Saturday morning…meaning no parking on city streets. 


April 4, 2023 0

Weather Announcements Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Schools: Hillsboro Schools will have an E-learning Day Fosston Schools will have an E-Learning Day Central Valley will have an E-Learning Day East Grand Forks Schools will have an e-learning day Thompson School will have an e-learning day Mahnomen Schools will have an e-learning day Climax Shelly will have an E-Learning day Bagley E-learning Hawley…
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Central Lakes Adventure School in Pillager, MN 4-4-23

Sarah Schlake, Executive Director of the Central Lakes Adventure School in Pillager, informs the Wake the Lakes Morning Show listeners about their innovative programming through hands-on projects, field experiences, and even short trips. Out of the classroom and into learning!


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“Moron Lawbreaker for the Week” 4-4-23

 Demand Note Written On Paycheck Stub Leads To Arrest (Grosse Pointe Woods, MI) — Authorities say a man who is accused of robbing four banks was tracked down by police after leaving a note. Collin Love Junior allegedly robbed the banks with accomplice Laronte Hill in February. Police said Love went into the Community Choice…
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NCE E-Sports Stars At State

This school year is the first that Norman County East sponsored a competitive e-sports team. It turns out there are some good gamers at NCE as the Titans won a state championship over the weekend in Grand Forks.  Nick Hanson is the team’s coach. Kane Skow talks about the team’s triumphs. Another team member, Riker…
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