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Aitkin County CARE on March 30th Community Connection

Aitkin County CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs gave a quick updated on the “Steering into the Skid” Dementia Seminar coming in April, and Marky and Mary Vukelich of “Seasons of Lyfe” Transitions spoke about the decluttering process before or after a loved one has passed away:


March 30, 2023 0

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

–Our brains have been conditioned to think about a dog when Pavlov is mentioned. –One of the toughest things about being a pro golfer is probably signing golf balls. –The glass that the Kool-Aid man is made of seems to be stronger than most walls. –Coffee wakes you up faster if you spill some on…
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March 30, 2023 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Man found dead after trying to start exotic pet business in own home”

Police in Pennsylvania were left rattled by a grim discovery they made at the home of a man they say was planning to start an exotic reptile business.  Cops were notified of an unconscious man on the floor of his home and arrived to find him already dead. They were also shocked to discover more…
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March 29, 2023 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “52-year-old Spring Breaker arrested in Florida for vandalizing parked car”

A spring breaker arrested in St. Petersburg, Florida for vandalizing a parked car was just doing what wild college students do on spring break — only he’s 52 years-old!  A couple noticed a man standing near their car and “making motions” near the driver’s side. When they confronted him, the man “laughed and ran off…
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March 29, 2023 0

Brainerd VFW National Vietnam Veterans Day 2023 and the Crow Wing County All Veterans Memorial DonorBrick Program Fundraiser

Mark Persons, Chaplain and Webmaster at the Brainerd VFW and Dave Meyer, Commander of the Crow Wing County Disabled American Veterans, remind us of the National Vietnam Veterans Day event at the Brainerd VFW on March 29th, 2023. Also, volunteer Nancy Cross provides information regarding the Crow Wing County All Veterans Memorial DonorBrick program fundraiser.


March 28, 2023 0

Aitkin Public Schools update on March 28th Community Connection

Aitkin Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter joined the show to talk about the upcoming Concert Choir’s performance of “Shrek: The Musical”, information on the Facilities Plans and Strategic Planning, and a Special School Board Election on May 9th:


March 28, 2023 0

Wake The Lakes Moron Lawbreaker for the Week: “Florida Man Drives 100MPH To Get To Taco Bell Job Interview”

(Palm Springs, FL)  —  A Florida man who was pulled over for driving 100-miles-an-hour says he was speeding because he was trying to get his girlfriend to a job interview at Taco Bell.  Arrest records say 22-year-old Jevon Jackson had three kids in the back of his black Mercedes when he was pulled over in…
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March 28, 2023 0

Aitkin Police Department on March 27th Community Connection

Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan covered topics of winter parking, spring traffic concerns, pedestrians and road work ahead, and school activity:


March 27, 2023 0