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Moron Lawbreaker for the Week 

When applying for a job with the local sheriff’s office, one should make sure they are qualified for the job… and not be a fugitive from justice. 27-year-old Zyeama Johnson of New Jersey applied for a security guard job with the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office. Officers conducted a routine background check and saw that she…
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October 11, 2022 0

Crow Wing Power October Co-op Month

Char Kinzer, Public Relations Manager with Crow Wing Power and Luke Christiansen, Key Account Coordinator with Crow Wing Power, talked about their commitment to our local community, options for cost effective heating for their members and an electric vehicle ride and drive event coming up on Thursday, October 13th, 2022 at BIR.


October 10, 2022 0

Aitkin HOPE’s Megan Cummings on September 10th Community Connection

Aitkin HOPE (Healing Opportunity Provided Equally) Executive Director Megan Cummings talks October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, what services and opportunities they provide, and their Recognition and Appreciation Event at the Ripple Center in Aitkin on October 24th:


October 10, 2022 0

Monday Lifehack of the Week: “The Best Ways to Increase the Whiteness in Your Teeth”

–  Use whitening toothpaste:  Some work better than others, but hydroxyapatite (HAp) toothpaste is the only whitening toothpaste that can basically whiten teeth from the inside out. It literally “fills in” the space in your enamel for a whiter, brighter appearance. –  Switch to an electric toothbrush:  Oscillating electric toothbrushes are generally the best for…
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October 10, 2022 0

MN DNR Conservation Officers 10-7-22

MN DNR Conservation Officer, Jim Guida and MN DNR Conservation Officer Candidate, Ben Ulrich, joined the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to talk about Ben’s continued training in his career, as well as covering various rules and regulations for Fall hunting and fishing in the Brainerd Lakes Area.


October 7, 2022 0

Crosby-Ironton Schools update with Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland

Crosby-Ironton Schools Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland touched on Homecoming festivities and information that he recently learned from a Conference and how it can be used in the District:


October 7, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Operations Lieutenant–Craig Katzenberger

Craig Katzenberger, Operations Lieutenant at Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, Joined us on the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to talk about the “What3Words” app to find, share and save exact locations using just three words, their upcoming “Halloween Trunk or Treat” event on October 31st, 2022 and available jail tours on October 15th, 2022.


October 6, 2022 0

Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation’s Ashley King

Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation’s Ashley King recapped their most recent fundraising events, the opening of their Bear Pen, fun facts about Flying Squirrels, and participating in the annual Ruttger’s Oktoberfest event on October 21-22:


October 6, 2022 0

Wake the Lakes DIMWIT-ZZZZ-DUMB for the Day

–People who are larger have more skin. Making them, technically,  “skinnier.” –What if dogs lick us because they know we have bones inside? –If a morgue worker dies, they will have to go back to work one more time. –The banana used to be the food that most looked like a phone. Now it’s the…
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October 6, 2022 0