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Wake the Lakes “DIMWIT-ZZZZ-DUMB for the Day”

–People must get way less paper cuts than 20 years ago due to the digital age. –Cut too many corners, and you end up going in circles. –Pressing the door lock button on your car’s key fob just once never seems to lock it enough. –Movie theaters are the only entertainment venues where the front…
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February 9, 2023 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Six-Year-Old Orders $1,000 Of Food On Grubhub”

In case you need another reminder of why it’s a bad idea to let your young kids use your phone, here it is. Keith Stonehouse of Michigan allowed his six-year-old son Mason to play on his phone before going to bed. A little while later, he received an unexpected food delivery from GrubHub. Then another…
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February 8, 2023 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Man runs naked through Iowa Hotel, swinging toilet plunger”

A 21-year-old Las Vegas man knows that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but Trevyn Hill was actually in Iowa where running naked through a hotel while swinging a toilet plunger will land you in jail.  Police in Des Moines say Hill was arrested and charged with assault while displaying a dangerous weapon and…
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February 8, 2023 0

Jaques Art Center on February 8th Community Connection

Barden Heft from the Jaques Art Center was back to give updates on the All-Jaques Exhibit currently running with Block Print Collection and annual Juried Art Show coming later this Spring:


February 8, 2023 0

Central Lakes Adventure School – Pillager 2-7-23

Sarah Schlake, Executive Director of Central Lakes Adventure School (CLAS) in Pillager, MN, joins the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to describe the unique educational structure of CLAS as a charter school in the local area.


February 7, 2023 0

Seven County Senior Federation on February 7th Community Connection

Lisa Krahn, Executive Director for the Seven County Senior Federation, joined us in studio to talk about her Medicare presentation at Shamrock Town Hall, what common questions are brought up at these group meetings, signing up for one-on-one meetings, and tax preparation services:


February 7, 2023 0

Wake The Lakes Moron Lawbreaker for the Week: “Canadian Woman Armed with Firecracker Wanted A Pizza”

A Canadian woman was arrested after going to some unbelievable lengths to get a pizza.  Police in Winnipeg, Alberta say the 31-year-old walked into a restaurant holding a firecracker and demanded pizza. Workers refused to serve her and she responded by lighting the firecracker inside the restaurant. Luckily no one was hurt. But in the…
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February 7, 2023 0

NMPH: February is American Heart Month

Ada, MN — February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to promoting awareness of your cardiovascular health. Tracy Johnson of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health, joined the Access Health Program this weekend to discuss ways we can improve our heart health and recognize the signs and symptoms of heart disease. According to the CDC, heart disease…
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February 6, 2023 0

Happy Dancing Turtle’s 17th Annual Back to Basics Event – 2023

We are joined with Nora Woodworth, Program Specialist and Michelle Hoefs, Program Coordinator of Happy Dancing Turtle in Pine River as they promote their upcoming 17th Annual Back to Basics event on February 11th, 2023. “The Region’s Premier Sustainable Living Event” is being held 8AM – 5PM at the Pine River-Backus School.


February 6, 2023 0