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Leiting Supporters Disappointed With Monday’s Fertile City Council Meeting

FERTILE, MN— Over 80 people attended Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting to show support for Angie Leiting, the former administrator of the city-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home.  Leiting says in June she was forced by the City Council to resign or else be fired.  Leiting and dozens of supporters hoped the Council would answer a…
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August 15, 2023 0

Business Matters – Crystal Stene (Norsk Coffeehouse)

Listen back to the Business Matters program with Crystal Stene of Norsk Coffeehouse from Wednesday, August 9 2023.


August 14, 2023 0

Norman Mahnomen Public Health back to school sleep routine tips 

With the back to school season right around the corner, Tracy Johnson of Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to remind parents about the importance of sleep and how you can get your children into their school sleep routines as effectively as possible. 


August 14, 2023 0

Wake the Lakes “Lifehacks for the Week” 8-14-23

The Most Effective Way to Remove Stubborn Stains From Plastic Patio Furniture:While outdoor furniture made of plastic is easier to keep clean than other materials, stains can still develop—especially from grass, grease, and dirt. Here are a few ways to get rid of them:–Dish soap: Add a few squirts of dishwashing liquid to a bucket…
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August 14, 2023 0

LoonFest 2023

Devon from SE’z Bar in Brainerd and concert organizer, Ron, update the Wake the Lakes Morning Show listeners about the 2nd Annual LoonFest coming up on August 18th, 2023.


August 14, 2023 0

Wild Rice Meeting Tuesday

The White Earth Natural Resources Department and Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge will have a meeting Tuesday evening about harvesting wild rice in the refuge.  Cliff Crowell, wild rice manager for the White Earth Natural Resources Department, talks about Tuesday’s meeting. Crowell tells us who will be speaking at Tuesday’s meeting. Tuesday’s meeting is from 6…
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August 14, 2023 0

Rally Before Fertile City Council Meeting

FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 6:30.  Prior to that meeting, there will be a demonstration by local citizens at 5:30 to support Angie Leiting, the former administrator of the city-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home. In June, Leiting was given the choice to resign or be fired from…
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August 14, 2023 0

Grand Forks National Guard unit to mobilize 

Grand Forks National Guard unit the Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment received an alert for mobilization and will deploy to the United States Central Command sometime in the fall.  This marks the 13th deployment of the 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment since 2004. The guard soldiers will provide integrated air defense…
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August 13, 2023 0

White Earth Nation Receives Public Transit Grant

The White Earth Nation recently received a grant from the State of Minnesota for $723,171 to use toward their Public Transit system. Kenny Bakken of the White Earth Public Works explains the grant and what it will be used on.  Bakken also explained the environmental benefit these buses will have compared to their current ones. …
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August 12, 2023 0