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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Florida Woman Sues Velveeta over ‘misleading’ Shells and Cheese”

A Florida woman has filed a pretty cheesy lawsuit against Velveeta, claiming that the brand lies on packages of its microwavable Shells & Cheese cups by suggesting it’s ready in only three-and-a-half minutes. Amanda Ramirez says she purchased the product because it says, “ready in three-and-half minutes,” but says it actually takes more time than…
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December 7, 2022 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Wisconsin Cat drags home Alligator Head”

A Wisconsin woman was shocked when her cat, Toast, left a severed alligator head on her front lawn. Wendy Wiesehuegel says at first she thought Toast, who is known to hunt and bring things back to the house, had dragged a fish out of a nearby lake. But when she walked over to get a…
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December 7, 2022 0

Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest 2022

Dick Lyscio of the Brainerd Elks joins us to invite kids ages 8 to 13 to take part in the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest. The event will take place on Saturday, December 17th at the Forestview Middle School in Baxter.


December 6, 2022 0

Lisa Krahn from Seven County Senior Federation joins December 6th Community Connection

Seven County Senior Federation Executive Director Lisa Krahn returned to give an update on the ending of the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, looking ahead to changes to Medicare in 2023, and what other opportunities to change Medicare coverage off for those who have birthdays coming up:


December 6, 2022 0

Wake The Lakes Moron Lawbreaker for the Week: “Texas Woman Arrested Smuggling Spider Monkey In Box She Claimed Held Beer”

(Brownsville, TX)  —  A Texas woman is under arrest after attempting to smuggle an endangered spider monkey in a box that she claimed held beer.  The woman attempted to enter the U.S. from Mexico back in March, with officers noticing a wooden box with holes in her car.  The woman said it was beer she…
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December 6, 2022 0

Wake the Lakes “Lifehack of the Week” : Genius Christmas Hacks

 –DIY Christmas Ornament Storage: Inexpensive felt is all you need to create this Christmas hack. To keep delicate ornaments from breaking, store them in boxes with individual felt wrappers. For the easiest Christmas decoration storage, fill slim boxes and top with another layer of felt.  –Use Fir Trimmings Instead of Purchasing a Wreath:  Don’t splurge…
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December 5, 2022 0

“Silent Night of Hope” December 14th, 2022 Preview

We provide a preview of the “Silent Night of Hope” event coming up on Dec. 14th, 2022 at 6pm at Westport Shopping Center in Brainerd. Event Chair, Tammy Ebertowski along with Crisis Line and Referral Service Executive Director, Mary Marana and Community Relations Manager for the Relationship Safety Alliance, Jill McKenzie describe the happenings throughout…
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December 2, 2022 0

Opportunity Living’s ‘Operation SOS’ on the December 2nd Community Connection

Jayne Wilhelm, Director of community Relations and Development, for Opportunity Living in Iowa joined the show to talk about their care centers, what services they offer, and their auction ‘Operation SOS’ (Save Our Swimming Pool” with items from the Brainerd Lakes area part of the gift baskets:


December 2, 2022 0