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Creating more community outreach and support through volunteer programs that run deep in the Lakes Area was the message extended out in our monthly conversation with the Lakes Area United Way. We spoke to Executive Director for the Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes’ Shawn Hansen about the group and how they serve the community through their…
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The City of Fosston is working on a new campaign to market the community as a whole. The campaign is titled “Find Your Place In Fosston” and to kick things off, the City is sponsoring a photo contest for photos and videos that tell the story of our community. Evan Fonder, member of the Fosston…
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During their regular monthly meeting on May 19th, the Fosston School Board accepted the resignation of High School Principal Dominic Krump, effective June 30th, 2022. The board has completed the applicant interview process and are awaiting acceptance from the person they have selected for the position. Baird Financial consultants gave a presentation to the board…
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St. Paul, MN — One of the first bills passed by the Minnesota Legislature this session will help give a boost Minnesota Veterans, and specifically post 9/11 veterans and Gold Star families. The legislature has appropriated $24 million towards service bonuses for those post 9/11 veterans and depending on their level of service, could receive…
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Outgoing Superintendent of Brainerd Public Schools joined us on the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to discuss her upcoming retirement and what’s coming up with Brainerd Schools. When asked about looking ahead to retirement, Larson said she doesn’t have the ‘senioritis’ version. Larson then went on to give the key dates for the upcoming graduation…
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Fertile, MN — This week is National EMS week, which honors the contributions of the first responders who work on the medical front line. The theme of this year’s EMS Week is Rising to the Challenge. You can rise to the challenge and help your family, friends, and neighbors by taking the “National Stop the…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their 2nd regular monthly meeting on Monday night, May 16th at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the commission discussed the proposed city-wide street paving project. Hillsboro City Commission President Terry Sando says residents should be receiving maps and information in the mail shortly. President…
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Despite already being sold out after less than two months for teams to sign up, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s ‘Driving for Hospice’ annual Golf Tournament is still looking for interested parties to help raise funds for their non-profit Hospice program. In our conversation with CRMC Charitable Fund Coordinator Jennifer Podsiadly, the 18-hole, best ball scramble will…
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Chris Westcott – Beltrami, MN area producer Matt Erickson – producer in Fertile, MN Mark Sirjord – Bejou, MN area farmer John Sandbakken – Executive Director, National Sunflower Association Dustin Perry – Crookston, MN area producer Ron Visser – Site Manager, Riverview Dairy, Waukon, MN Meghan Palubicki – Red Poppy Greenhouse Casey Kraska – AgriMax…
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Release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation: BAXTER, Minn. — Motorists traveling in Minnesota this spring should watch for large, slow-moving farm equipment and drive with caution, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crash data shows there were 374 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota since 2019, resulting in eight deaths and 133 injuries. Inattentive…
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