Category: Wake the Lakes

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Seven County Senior Federation looking at setting up more Senior Driver Discount courses

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/7/22) (Mora, MN) — In our most recent conversation with the Seven County Senior Federation and Executive Director Lisa Krahn, talks about Defensive Driving Courses for senior drivers opened the door for more chances at discount opportunities. Krahn mentioned that the discount lasts 3 years that can be updated with a…
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February 6, 2022 0

AWF “Fight or Flight” comes to Aitkin High School February 5th for fundraiser

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin High School Athletics Department and the American Wrestling Federation will be tag teaming for a special fundraiser as the AWF presents “Fight or Flight” live TV taping wrestling show Saturday night at the AHS Gym. We had the chance to speak with AWF CEO Tony…
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February 3, 2022 0

District 10B Representative Dale Lueck takes mining leases pulled for NE Minnesota

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — As the federal government pulled the mining leases in Northeastern Minnesota on January 26th, District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck voiced his disappointment in the decision that has multiple ramifications for even in the Lakes area. Representative Lueck overall did not agree with the decision from President…
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February 3, 2022 0

Nisswa Chamber – Nisswa 100

Nisswa Chamber Pam Dorion discussed the upcoming Nisswa 100


February 3, 2022 0

Aitkin County Sheriff Guida offers snowmobile safety in monthly update

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/3/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The beginning of 2022 has been tragic and difficult on Aitkin County snowmobile trails with multiple incidents and fatalities occurring. In our monthly chat with Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida, he mentioned that despite the troubles this winter, help from local snowmobile groups have been essential for…
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February 2, 2022 0

Aitkin Chamber Commerce & Outdoor Show cancelled for 2022

(Aitkin, MN) — Another casualty of COVID and worker shortages has forced the hand of the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce to once again cancel the annual Commerce & Outdoor Show. In a post on the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page, “due to public health concerns, staffing issues that many businesses are facing,…
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February 2, 2022 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday 2-2-22

World’s Dirtiest Man is Thriving! From India Times: It’s winter season and bathing seems like a task, doesn’t it? Well, how long can you go without showering? A day or two maximum? Turns out, you are nowhere close to this man who hasn’t bathed in over six decades. Amou Haji is an 87-year-old man and…
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February 2, 2022 0