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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Florida man injured at yoga class from fallen iguana”

An outdoor yoga class in Miami came to an abrupt end when a man laying on his back was injured by a very large iguana that fell out of a tree.  Falling iguanas are quite common in Florida when the temperature is freezing, but this was not the case. It was a warm day and…
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January 25, 2023 0

2023 Crosslake Winterfest (Interview Aired 1-24-23)

Cindy Myogeto, Crosslake Area Director of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Jessie Eide, part-owner of Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar in Crosslake, joined the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to tell us all about the FUN coming up during the 21st Annual Winterfest in Crosslake February 2nd through February 4th, 2023.


January 24, 2023 0

Wake The Lakes “Moron Lawbreaker(s) for the Week

Three New York men are behind bars on drug charges after one of them called 911 to snitch on the other two.  Troopers in Pennsylvania say they received a 911 call from 30-year-old Sauigi Wang who told the dispatcher that there were two people in his car with marijuana and they wouldn’t leave. He then…
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January 24, 2023 0

Lakes Jam’s Eryk Happajoki on January 23rd Community Connection

Lakes Jam Director of Partnership Eryk Haapajoki talks what is instore for the 10th anniversary of Lakes Jam, the lineups for Rock and Country Night, other fun and festivities, tickets, and much more:


January 23, 2023 0

Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce on January 23rd Community Connection

Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Taylor Erickson chatted about the upcoming 2nd annual Winter Wonderama on Saturday, February 11th and looking ahead to a few events this spring:


January 23, 2023 0

Wake The Lakes “Lifehack for the Week”:  Just Plain Amazing Hacks

–For cat owners: Wood pellets instead of cat litter. Around $7 for 40 lb bags. The pellets dissolve into sawdust after getting wet. There is no odor. Cleanup is easy and you’ll save money this way. –Unrolling aluminum foil way easier:  Every box of foil has these handy roll-locks –To sew a button, scotch tape…
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January 23, 2023 0

Brainerd Lakes Area Representative of District 6B, Josh Heintzeman 1-20-23

Representative Josh Heintzeman of Nisswa joins us to give us the latest of what’s being focused on in the Minnesota Legislature.


January 20, 2023 0

Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District on January 20th Community Connection

Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District Forester Kyle Frederickson, and new Tech Veronica Lundquist, talked about upcoming plans for forest stewardships, the River and Lakes Fair in June, and the on-going Native Plants and Trees Sales:


January 20, 2023 0

Brainerd Public Schools – BPS 150: THE EXHIBITION 1-19-23

John Erickson, Brainerd Public Schools Archivist/Curator, joins us to celebrate 150 years of delivering educational public services to the people of Brainerd and beyond by Brainerd Public Schools. BPS 150: THE EXHIBITION for Phase I takes place the following Saturdays at 1:00 pm: January 21 and 28, February 11 and 25, and March 4, and…
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January 19, 2023 0