Category: Wake the Lakes

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Relationship Safety Alliance – Brainerd, MN

Jill McKenzie, Community Relations Manager at Relationship Safety Alliance of Brainerd, MN, describes how they help empower victims of domestic violence through available shelter and support. To help make this happen, it takes various fundraising events. One such fundraising opportunity is their “Cocktails for a Cause” event coming up on February 4th, 2025, at Five…
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January 29, 2025 0

2025 WinterFest in Crosslake, MN

Heather Jones and Jessica Eide, both Winterfest Committee Members, run down all the upcoming family fun activities happening January 30th – February 1st, 2025 in Crosslake, MN.


January 28, 2025 0

Erik Flowers – Crow Wing County Veterans’ Service Officer 1-23-25

Erik Flowers, Crow Wing County Veterans’ Service Officer, discusses how to best connect with his office for Veterans seeking information; brings us a benefits overview of what Veterans may qualify for; and reminds us that Veterans on the Hill is coming up on April 9th, 2025.


January 23, 2025 0

Baxter, MN Mayor: Darrel Olson 1-21-25

Darrel Olson, Mayor of Baxter, MN, informs us of the Amazon Distribution Center coming to the area later this year, provides an update to the future Highway 371 and Highway 210 Intersection Improvement plan, and explains how Essentia Health is planning a state-of-the-art musculoskeletal center for the Brainerd Lakes Area at the previous Camping World…
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January 21, 2025 0

Brainerd Lakes Chamber 1-21-25

Sue Galligan, Director of Special Events at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber, previews some upcoming events including their latest “Business After Hours,” their “Excellence in Service Awards” and the “2025 Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo.”


January 21, 2025 0

Access North – Ed Roberts Day 2025

Don Brunette, Access North Executive Director and Jake Knaffla, Lead Independent Living Coordinator of Access North, remind us of how they help those in need live more independently and bring us some history surrounding Ed Roberts Day, January 23rd, 2025. Ed Roberts is often called the “Father of the Independent Living Movement.”


January 21, 2025 0

Confidence Learning Center 1-14-25

Molly Corrow, Marketing and Events Director and Sharon Carr, Special Events Coordinator, both of Confidence Learning Center in East Gull Lake, MN, lets us know what they do there and invites everyone to participate in America’s Ice Fishing Tournament benefiting Confidence Learning Center on Saturday, February 8, 2025.


January 15, 2025 0

Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 1-14-25

Kevin Pelkey, Executive Director of Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity and ReStore, invites volunteers to help with their current home building projects in the area, explains how you can donate some of your unwanted items to the ReStore (and shop for some you may need) and describes two upcoming fundraising events to enjoy.


January 15, 2025 0