BRAINERD JAYCEES ANNOUNCE EARLY BIRD SALE BEGINS AT FLEET FARM
Brainerd, MN— 11/01/2022 — The Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza is back with their in-person ice fishing contest held on Saturday, January 28th, 2023, at noon on Hole-in-the-Day Bay on Gull Lake. The Extravaganza draws over 10,000 anglers annually who compete for more than $200,000 in prizes. All proceeds from the event are donated to…
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Urgent care specialist Thomas Stearns joins Essentia Health Urgent Care-Baxter
Essentia Health Urgent Care-Baxter is thrilled to welcome Thomas Stearns, a certified physician assistant specializing in urgent care. “I chose to join Essentia because I worked here as a phlebotomist years ago and really enjoyed it,” said Stearns. “I did some of my training and job shadowing here and they were all great experiences, so…
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The Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota and “Christmas in November”
Kennedy Niska, Assistant Director & Legacy Youth Chorale Director and Mike Smith, Artistic Director of The Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota joined the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to talk about what they do to promote choral music in the area. They also invite listeners to their “Christmas in November” performances coming up November 11th…
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Lisa Krahn from the Seven County Senior Federation on November 1st Community Connection
Seven County Senior Federation Executive Director Lisa Krahn joined the program to give an update on the beginning of the Medicare Open Enrollment Period and what information to know heading into 2023:
Twin Valley City Council Moves Forward with Ordinance to Require Responsible Beverage Server Training
Twin Valley, MN — In partnership with the Norman and Mahnomen County Substance Misuse Prevention IMPACT Coalition, the City of Twin Valley will become one of the first cities in the area to pass an ordinance aimed at preventing the overserving of bar patrons and keeping alcohol out of the hands of minors. Twin Valley…
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Two Drop Boxes Available in Fosston for Unwanted Prescription Drugs
Fosston, MN — While National Drug Take Back Day was this past weekend, the City of Fosston Police Department wanted to notify community members that they have a drop box available for disposal of unwanted or unused prescription medications. Fosston Police Chief Dustin Manecke during this week’s KKCQ Food for Thought Program said they have…
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Ada Area Promotions Committee Chocolate Holiday Extravaganza Returns Friday
Ada, MN — It’s the return of the Ada Area Promotions Committee Chocolate Holiday Extravaganza this Friday, November 4th at the Ada Events Center. Enjoy dozens of varieties of chocolate themed treats, numerous raffles and games of chance, and socialize with your fellow gal-pals while the guys are away at deer camp. Kim Peters with…
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Wake The Lakes “Moron Lawbreaker for the Week”: British man tries to rob post office with plastic bag as mask
A British man attempted to rob a post office with a plastic shopping bag over his head but was turned away by an employee who very bluntly pointed out the obvious — that he is stupid. 29-year-old Jed James walked into the shop and demanded cash and cigarettes. He had a yellow plastic bag over…
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