Crow Wing County 911 Operations Lieutenant – Jessica Turner
Jessica Turner, 911 Operations Lieutenant of Crow Wing County, describes what it’s like to be a 911 telecommunicator helping those in need during an emergency situation.
Wake the Lakes “DIMWIT-ZZZ-DUM” for the Day” 7-6-23
–The saying ‘Money can’t buy you happiness’ should be changed to ‘ Money can’t prevent sadness.’–When there’s an earthquake, coffins become huge underground maracas.–Every survey is skewed toward people willing to participate in surveys.–Taking a dog named “Shark” to the beach seems like a bad idea.–Bachelor parties would make more sense the night before a…
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Pine River 150th Celebration 2023
Pat Johnson and Annette Houg, members of the Pine River, MN 150tn Celebration Committee, describe all the fun that will take place in Pine River July 6th, 7th and 8th, and concluding with a breakfast on July 9th, 2023.
Wake the Lakes “Dimwit-ZZZZ-Dum” 6-29-23
–When you can’t remember something, but remember it later, your brain knew the answer but wouldn’t tell itself. –You know you’re an adult when you’re relieved to only get junk mail. –When AIs become self-aware, they’ll know immediately to hide that fact from us and then the world will cave in on itself. –Future interplanetary…
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Central Lakes Adventure School 6-27-23
Central Lakes Adventure School Executive Director, Sarah Schlake, describes how their experience and environment focus on education compares to “traditional” schooling.
Wake the Lakes “Life Hacks for the Week” 6-26-23
Hacks for a Better Smelling Home –DIY HOMEMADE LINEN SPRAY: Linen sprays are great household products. They contain water and alcohol and essential oils. All these put together will add a nice fragrance to your home. A quick recipe: Combine a mixture of 1 cup water, 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol,1/2 cup fabric softener, and 10…
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