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Lakes Jam 2024 – Rock Headliner and Lineup (Part 2) 1-24-24

Hopper from Lakes Jam comes back to the Wake the Lakes Morning Show studio a second day to bring us more information about Lakes Jam 2024, June 26-29th, including the rest of the rock artists lineup!


January 24, 2024 0

Hawley City Council Meets 

The Hawley City Council met on Monday night. City Administrator Lonnie Neuner says that the meeting went by quickly but some miscellaneous topics were addressed including an update from Clay County Public Health and some personnel policy changes.  The City of Hawley will meet next on Monday, February 22. 


January 24, 2024 0

Ada Police Chief Excited about Addition of School Resource Officer program 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager appeared on the Kaleidoscope program Tuesday morning to give the latest update on the Ada Borup West School Resource Officer position. Hager was excited to announce that an agreement was reached and was visibly excited about the news.  Hager also explained what needs to be done moving forward and he…
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January 24, 2024 0

Greenbush-Middle River One Act Wins Subsection 

The Greenbush-Middle River One Act Play was victorious at the Subsection 8A One Act Play Subsection Tournament in Lake of the Woods on Monday. Greenbush-Middle River Director Kaitelynn Creviston says she is proud of how her cast performed and explained what their performance was about.  Creviston says the tournament went very well for the other…
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January 24, 2024 0

Ada Public Library offering free state park passes for winter recreation 

As more snow continues to fall many Minnesotans will be flocking to State Parks across the state to take advantage of Minnesota’s many recreational trails, programs and winter wildlife. With this Ada Public Library Librarian Asha Osborn reminds us that Lake Agassiz regional libraries are offering free park passes to borrow through their state park…
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January 24, 2024 0

Heart of the Valley Golf Course Winter Social this Saturday 

The Heart of the Valley Golf Course in Ada is hosting their 26th Annual Winter Social this Saturday at the Ada Event Center. Mike Burke of the Heart of the Valley Golf Course tells us more about the history of the event and why they host it each year.  Tickets to the social are still…
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January 24, 2024 0

Voting open for Minnesota Name a Snowplow Contest 

Voting is now open for the 2023-24 Name a Snowplow contest. The Minnesota DOT says the top eight vote-getters will become MnDOT snowplow names with one new name for each MnDOT district. Voting will remain open through Sunday, January 28, and Individuals will be able to vote once and select up to eight of their…
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January 24, 2024 0

Wake the Lakes “Moron Lawbreaker of the Week” 1-23-24

An “armed and dangerous” thief has been breaking into the homes of the women he was stalking — and even took the time to rearrange one of his victim’s furniture, Idaho police said. Jacob Smart, 38, was named Thursday as the man they had been hunting over the last several months for carrying out a…
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January 24, 2024 0

Deb Kiel Talks About Her Tenure In St. Paul

Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston will not run for re-election this fall, ending her legislative career at seven terms.  R&J News asked Kiel what she’s most proud of during her time in St. Paul. On the subject of nursing homes, Kiel was asked if she’s been following the situation with the Fair Meadow…
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January 24, 2024 0

Food For Thought – Tammy Hanse (Bagley-Fosston/Clearbrook Gonvick Bantam Hockey)

Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Though Program with Tammy Hanse of the Bagley-Fosston/Clearbrook Gonvick Bantam Hockey Team.


January 23, 2024 0