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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:


September 5, 2022 0

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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September 5, 2022 0

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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September 5, 2022 0

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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September 5, 2022 0

Crosby-Ironton Schools update with Superintendent Dr Jamie Skjeveland on September 2nd Community Connection

Crosby-Ironton School’s Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland talks wrapping up construction projects for Summer 2022, previewing what projects lie ahead, and the 2022-23 School Year


September 2, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office

Operations Lieutenant at Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, Craig Katzenberger, joins us to discuss what he and the staff at the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office do day to day in the Brainerd Lakes Area, especially as we approach Labor Day Weekend.


September 1, 2022 0

Wild and Free Animal Rehabilitation on September 1st Community Connection

Ashley King from Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation talks upcoming events “Pints for Purpose” and “Ripple River Gallery Fall Open House and Wild and Free Benefit”; fun facts about birds, and their Wishlist:


September 1, 2022 0

Man Placed In Coma After Receiving 20-Thousand Bee Stings (HOLY COW!)

(Columbus, OH)  —  A man from Ohio is fighting for his life after being stung by bees more than 20-thousand times.  Austin Bellamy was trimming his grandmother’s tree when he accidentally cut open a bee hive, releasing thousands of African killer bees.  He was immediately swarmed by the hive as they began stinging him, and…
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September 1, 2022 0

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

–Go to bed, you’ll feel better in the morning” is the human version of “Did you turn it off and turn it back on again?” –Dogs understand several human words. I don’t understand any dog barks. Dogs may be smarter than me. –If my calculator had a history, it would be more embarrassing than my…
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September 1, 2022 0

First Look Released For Winnie The Pooh Horror Film

(Los Angeles, CA)  —  The first trailer is being released for a Winnie the Pooh inspired horror film.  “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” follows Pooh and Piglet as they go on a murderous rampage after Christopher Robin leaves them to go to college.  The two characters turn feral without any human influence and hunt…
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September 1, 2022 0