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Coach’s Corner – Feb. 8th

On the February 8th edition of Coach’s Corner, Augie Schmitt had invited Seth Bjornrud onto the show for a heartfelt interview. Bjornrud was the Offensive Coordinator for the International Falls Broncos Varsity Football team, with 7 seasons with the team. Sadly, Seth Bjornrud recently announced his retirement from coaching and came onto Coach’s Corner to…
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February 9, 2025 0

One Injured In Bagley Accident

BAGLEY, MN—A woman from Bagley was injured after a two vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Bagley.  The Minnesota State Patrol says the accident happened at 2:50pm at Highway 2 and Wihlborg Avenue.  A pickup driven by 29-year-old Caitlyn Lavine of Bagley was turning westbound on Highway 2 and collided with a car driven by 25-year-old…
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February 8, 2025 0

Norman County East Snow Daze Recap 

The Norman County East School wrapped up their annual Snow Daze Celebration on Friday, and despite the weather the week was full of fun, and a success. Norman County East Student Council President Evelyn Kraft gives us a recap of this week’s festivities.  Kraft is also excited to announce that NCE Student Council will be…
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February 8, 2025 0

Polk County Sheriff Call for Service Report 

2024 was a busy year for the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, and the department recently released their yearly call for service report. To give the residents a better understanding of what keeps his department busy year round, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some statistics from the report.  Tadman also shared some of the traffic…
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February 8, 2025 0

Rep. Steve Gander pleased with power sharing agreement 

After a standoff over who controls the Minnesota House of Representatives, House Democrats and Republicans agreed to a deal that will give Republicans temporary control and the Speaker of the House position for the next two years.  Rep Steve Gander (R-East Grand Forks) gives jis reaction to the new deal.  Gander says this agreement will…
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February 7, 2025 0

Shane Martin – “Songs of the South: A Tribute to Alabama” Concert

Shane Martin joins us on the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to talk about his music career and the story behind “Songs of the South: A Tribute to Alabama.” Everyone is invited to get their tickets now to see this special concert event February 15th, 2025, 7:30 pm, at the CTC Center in Pillager, MN.


February 7, 2025 0

Broncos Lose at EGF in MN Section 8A Quarterfinals

Recap provided by James “Rugby” Maertens The East Grand Forks Green Wave hosted the International Falls Broncos in the Quarterfinal round of the MN Section 8A Tournament. The Green Wave splashed on the scoreboard early and didn’t look back enroute to a 13-3 victory. The Green Wave scored the first five goals of the game…
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February 7, 2025 0

Lakers Prepare for Final Homestand

Some interviews leading up to the Lakers’s weekend home series against Sioux Lookout.


February 7, 2025 0