Local Radio
Kevin Grover, Superintendent of Schools in International Falls and ISD 361, joined me in studio for the Bi-Monthly program School Matters. Top discussion was the need for subs and volunteers, and the upcoming sporting events to include homecoming.
The DNR is holding the second of two confiscated equipment auctions this year on Saturday, Oct. 1. The auction will be held online at www.hillerauction.com. The list of items to be sold is on the website. The bidding catalog for the auction will be available online on Sept. 28. This will include a written description and…
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District 9 – Brainerd area CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) worked on small-game, bear- and archery deer-hunting activities this week. Time was spent patrolling Cass and Crow Wing counties for ATV activity. Enforcement action was taken for various offenses. CO Calie Cook (Crosslake) spent time checking small-game hunters and ATV riders throughout the week. Cook…
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LITTLE FALLS, MN—Many Randall-area residents continue to face challenges as they work to recover from a June 23-24 storm that dropped more than a foot of rain and caused widespread flooding when the Little Elk River overflowed its banks. About 40 homes and businesses were affected by the floodwaters. The National Weather Service deemed the…
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ST. PAUL, Minn., September 15, 2022 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Minnesota Collen Landkamer today announced that the Department is accepting applications for ReConnect Program loans and grants to expand access to high-speed internet for millions of people in rural Minnesota. The ReConnect program is a critical piece of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment…
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Cindy Myogeto, Crosslake Chamber Director and Christen Peterson, Marketing Manager with Tremolo Communications (Platinum Sponsor of Crosslake Days) joined the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to tell us about all the great family fun and popular Chili Cookoff happening September 22-24, 2022.
Fertile, MN — The Fertile Community Club welcomes all shoppers to their 34th annual Fall Craft Show this Saturday, September 24th from 9am until 3pm. The craft show will once again be held at the Industrial Building and Nelson building at the Polk County Fairgrounds. The event used to be held at the Fertile-Beltrami School,…
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Brad Miller from the Cuyuna Lakes Pickleball Association talks about the new Ironton Pickleball Courts and a Beginners Clinic coming up on September 22nd, which is free to attend:
Fosston, MN — The Fosston City Council held their regular monthly meeting last Monday where they got an update on city projects and welcomed a new police officer to the force. The council was happy to swear in Sargent James Juve to their police department. Fosston Administrator Cassie Heide says Sgt. Juve brings with him…
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