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Legal and Safety Reminders for Fireworks Users

Ada, MN — As much of a staple fireworks are during our 4th of July celebrations, this is your annual reminder that almost all of them are not legal in the state of Minnesota. Essentially anything that explodes or goes in the air, including bottle rockets, firecrackers, roman candles, and other consume grade fireworks is…
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July 1, 2022 0

Wojo’s Rodeo Seeing Growth in the Sport

Erskine, MN — The Wojo’s Rodeo continues their season with two full shows this Friday and Saturday, July 1st and 2nd in Erskine. The Wojos rodeo has placed an emphasis on getting people introduced to the rodeo competition and helping train them to be successful. Keith Wojo says their efforts are starting to pay off…
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July 1, 2022 0

Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office to Increase Patrol in High Traffic Areas this Weekend

Mahnomen, MN — This Independence Day weekend, the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office will be out and about in lakes country keeping an eye out on the highways and trails. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther says you can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence in the high traffic areas patrolling to make sure everyone…
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July 1, 2022 0

Impact Coalition Brings Back Sticker Shock Campaign for 4th of July Weekend

Ada, MN — The 4th of July weekend is a busy one for the local liquor stores as folks stock up on beer and liquor on their way to the lakes and backyard celebrations. Some of those cases of beer will once again have an important reminder for adults this weekend: Don’t buy alcohol for…
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July 1, 2022 0

Fosston Hosting Independence Day Parade & Fireworks on Saturday

Fosston, MN — Celebrate the 4th of July on the 2nd of July in the city of Fosston. With the Independence Day holiday falling on a Monday, the city of Fosston moved their annual celebrations, which include a parade and fireworks, up to this Saturday. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says the parade, which features…
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July 1, 2022 0

AgriMAX Hosts Summer Chemical Meeting Thursday June 30th

Fisher, MN — The team at AgriMAX hosted their 2022 Summer Chemical Meeting on Thursday night at their Fisher location. The meeting is a part of a series of public meetings that AgriMAX hosts throughout the farming season in order to accomplish their simply stated goal of: “helping their customers become better.” There was a…
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July 1, 2022 0

Lakes Jam Recap

Ken Lacy and “Hopper” join to recap a great weekend at Lakes Jam.


June 30, 2022 0

Crow Wing Veterans Service joins Wake the Lakes Morning Show

Erik Flowers, Veterans Service Officer for Crow Wing County, discussed a new bonus coming up for active duty members serving post 9/11, and how they are watching closely changes with the Veterans Benefits Adminstration.


June 30, 2022 0

Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting from June 28th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/1/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners second meeting of June heard an update on the upcoming Aitkin County Fair, reviewed an amendment to the first reading of the Solid Waste Ordinance among other topics covered Tuesday, June 28th from the Government Center Board Room. Following approval to…
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June 30, 2022 0

Cuyuna Fire and Police Departments present checks to C-I Special Education, Special Olympics from patch fundraisers

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/1/22) (Cuyuna, MN) — Earlier this week, the Cuyuna Fire and Police Departments presented a pair of $1,000 checks as part of their Patch of the Month fundraisers. One Tuesday, June 28th, a check was presented to the Crosby-Ironton Special Education Program and teacher Brittany Barutt, and the other check was…
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June 30, 2022 0