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Jaques Art Center on September 14th Community Connection

Barden Heft of the Jaques Art Center gave an update on the current exhibition “Colors Fade to Black and White”, the annual Harvest Dinner on October 8th, and an upcoming Acrylic Painting Class on September 17th:


September 14, 2022 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: Coyote sneaks into Ohio family bathroom

Bathrooms are always providing homeowners with unexpected problems like leaky faucets, stuffed toilets, and clogged drains — but wild coyotes? That’s a new one. A family in Ohio was shocked to find a coyote hiding out in their bathroom crouched behind the toilet. The terrified resident closed the door and called police. They believe the…
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September 14, 2022 0

Weird & Wacky Wednesday: Florida Man arrested with stolen U-Haul Van filled family, animals

A man is in custody in Florida after he was found driving a stolen van with dozens of cats.  Deputies say they arrested Steven Martel after he failed to pay for a U-Haul for about a month.  Upon further investigation, officials found out Martel, his wife, another 72-year-old woman, two dogs and 35 cats were…
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September 14, 2022 0

Mid-Minnesota Builders Association 9-13-22

Colleen Faacks, Executive Officer of the Mid-Minnesota Builders Association, and Matt Juntunen from Pella Windows and Doors, talked about the benefits of being a member of the Mid-Minnesota Builders Association and how that membership can enhance what each member business offers.


September 13, 2022 0

ATV Minnesota State Convention in Fifty Lakes talked about on September 13th Community Connection

ATV Minnesota State Director Perry May joined Community Connection talks about the State Convention September 16-18 in the Fifty Lakes area, why they chose the area, what to expect, and the work of the ATV Association of Minnesota:


September 13, 2022 0

Wake The Lakes “Moron Lawbreaker for the Week”: Florida Man Is Not Very Sharp

If you’re pulled over by police and you respond by pulling out a three-foot sword, you’re about to have a bad day. Cops in Tampa saw 34-year-old Randy Austerman in his car blocking a bike lane and approached him. He was sitting in his fully-reclined driver’s seat and as officers got close, he reached into…
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September 13, 2022 0

Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center /Davina and the Vagabonds

We visited with Joey Yow, Director of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center, about what they are doing in the weeks and months ahead bringing a diversified lineup of entertainment to the Brainerd Lakes Area. Davina and the Vagabonds (pictured above) will be there Saturday, September 17, 2022 for two shows at 2PM and…
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September 12, 2022 0

Medical Monday 9-12-22


September 12, 2022 0

Lakes Area United Way on September 12th Community Connection

Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Jonathan Aga joined Community Connection to talk about the annual Chili Cookoff on October 5th at Westgate Mall and the beginning of Campaign Season:


September 12, 2022 0