Cold Water Safety
With the warm weather just starting in the area, the ice is still thawing and cold water is still a danger to watch for! Clearwater county Sheriff Darin Halverson joined Tom Lano to discuss some of the dangers of cold water exposure and steps to stay safe on the water!
“Weird and Wacky Wednesday” 5-17-23
New Study Shows Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Impacts Fetal Development (YA THINK?!?!) (Mount Pleasant, MI) — A new study shows marijuana use during pregnancy impacts fetal development. Researchers at Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine looked at marijuana’s effects when smoked or ingested during the first trimester of pregnancy. They found a significant decrease in…
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“Moron Lawbreaker of the Week” 5-16-23
“Moron Lawbreaker of the Week: “ A Kansas man was pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving, and didn’t help his defense at all with his outfit. Deputies were notified of a possible drunk driver on Interstate 35 and eventually found him and pulled him over. They had no doubt about his drunkenness when they noticed…
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Clearwater County Sheriff remembers National Peace Officer Memorial Day
Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson joined Tom Lano on KKCQ’s Food for Thought to discuss National Peace Officer Memorial Day, which was remembered on May 15th by flying flags at half-staff. Halverson spoke on the history and meaning behind it. Tune into Food for Thought every morning at 8:45 AM on KKCQ 96.7 FM!
Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce 5-16-23
Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber, provides the latest information regarding upcoming events, as well as sign-up and submission deadlines, associated with what can be enjoyed in the Brainerd Lakes area this summer and throughout the year.
Lakes Jam 2023 Preview
Ken Lacy, General Manager of Lakes Jam, gives us the latest regarding ticket information and artists performing starting June 21st through June 24th, 2023 for the 10th Anniversary of Lakes Jam at Brainerd International Raceway.
“Life Hack for the Week” 5-15-23
MONDAY’S: Some More Springtime Hacks–Yet another glass cleaner DIY recipe: If you want to give your spring cleaning an edge, try this homemade glass cleaner. All you have to do is add 1/4c rubbing alcohol, 1/4c white vinegar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and then 2c of warm water. We promise it will put your average household…
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Polk County Board of Commissions meetings to be available online
Polk County Board of Commissioners officer Joan Lee joined Tom Lano on Food for Thought to discuss the availability of board meetings online and the importance of transparency with constituents.