Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Cat Wakes Woman Having Heart Attack”
A woman in Nottinghamshire, England, says her cat saved her life by pounding on her chest to wake her up while she was having a heart attack. While sleeping at home, 42-year-old Sam Felstead suffered a heart attack. Somehow, some way, Sam’s seven-year-old cat, Billy, figured out something was wrong, jumped on Sam’s chest and…
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Experience Fun in the Flatlands this Weekend in Ada
Ada, MN — Experience Fun in the Flatlands this weekend in Ada! Fun in the Flatland’s is Ada’s annual festival that runs September 8th through the 11th and includes partnerships with a number of other organizations and events, including the Norman County 4-H Achievement Days, Norman County Historical Society’s Pioneer Days, and the Kelly Thronson…
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Seven County Senior Federation on September 6th Community Connection
Executive Director Lisa Krahn from the Seven County Senior Federation discussed September being a “quiet month” before information on Medicare Open Enrollment is available, Congressional changes for Medicare and Drug costs, and her upcoming visit to Shamrock Town Hall on October 4th:
Wake The Lakes Tuesday Moron Lawbreaker of the Week
A Florida woman walked up to police officers outside a bar in St. Petersburg and asked them to arrest her. She told them she had drugs on her and should go to jail. She then took two baggies of meth out of her pocket and handed them to the puzzled officers. A field test of…
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McGregor Schools Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson on September 5th Community Connection
McGregor Schools Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson gives an update on school construction, the start of fall sports, the beginning of the school year, staff openings and more:
Wake The Lakes Lifehack of the Week: ‘Cheap Ways to Make Your House Look More Expensive”
Use neutral tones–Using a neutral base is a surefire way to elevate the look of any space. Feature a neutral base for large furniture pieces and rugs (colors such as white, off-white, cream, beige, or grey, for instance) and use pops of color through accessories like pillows and throw blankets. Hang mirrors–Not only do they…
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Chicago Teen Charged With 11 Carjackings With Nine On Same Day
(Chicago, IL) — A 17-year-old Chicago boy is accused of taking part in eleven carjackings on the city’s South and Southwest Sides. The juvenile is charged with eleven felony counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and two felony counts of criminal damage to government supported property. Nine of the armed carjackings took place…
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Dolly Parton Launches Doggy Clothing Line, ‘Doggy Parton’
(Brentwood, TN) — Dolly Parton is releasing her own doggy clothing line. On Wednesday, the country music singer announced her collection called “Doggy Parton,” saying “‘Puppy Love’ was my very first record, and six decades later, my love for pets is stronger than ever.” The “Doggy Parton” line will include pink cowgirl hats, denim and…
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