Brainerd VFW Veterans Day 2023
Local veterans, Jeff McArthur and Mark Persons, remind us about Veterans Day ceremonies coming up in the Brainerd Lakes Area and tell us their own stories of how they served to defend our freedom.
Wake the Lakes “Moron Lawbreaker of the Week” 11-7-23
(WARNING: Graphic Content) Police are investigating following the arrest of a New Jersey elementary school custodian who is accused of tampering with students’ food using his own bodily fluids. Police say Giovanni Impellizzeri posted videos of himself using bleach and his bodily fluids on cooking utensils and the students’ food at the Elizabeth More elementary…
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Wake the Lakes “Life Hacks for the Week” 11-6-23
More Kitchen Hacks to Try!–Craving those scratch-made potato wedges from your favorite restaurant? The answer is waiting in your kitchen drawer. Cut one end of the potato for stability then push an apple slicer through and add your favorite seasonings. You can try it with sweet potatoes, too.–Professional chefs will tell you that a damp…
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Brainerd Lakes Area Representative of District 6B – Josh Heintzeman 11-3-23
Brainerd Lakes Area Representative of District 6B, Josh Heintzeman, visits with us regarding this weekend’s Minnesota firearms deer opener and the continued discussion of gun control in this state and beyond. We also touch upon President Biden’s visit to rural Minnesota this past week and where our state stands, as far as daylight saving time…
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Wake the Lakes “DIMWIT-ZZZ-DUM for the Week” 11-2-23
–You know we have hit a technological wall with cell phone improvements when the only thing Apple pitches about their new phone is that it’s made of Titanium.–You can tell a lot about a person based on what part of their pants wear out first.–The game Monopoly is so realistic that only one person can…
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Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Drone Program 11-2-23
Jason, IT Manager with the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Drone team, explains how they utilize drone technology for scenarios involving missing children, lost hunters, fleeing suspects, ice rescue assistance, looking for hot spots on a structure fire, etc., along with aerial inspection of road, land or structural features, plus more!
Wake the Lakes “Weird and Wacky Wednesday” 11-1-23
Homebuyers Are Willing To Purchase Haunted Houses (Undated) — Turns out ghosts aren’t a deal-breaker for homebuyers. A Zillow survey found that 67-percent of prospective homebuyers would purchase a haunted house if it was in a good location, affordable or had other appeal. Ghosts are even a selling point for some potential buyers. Nearly 30-percent…
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