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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Ban TikTok In The U.S.”

(Washington, DC)  —  A bipartisan bill would ban the popular social media site TikTok from operating in the U.S.  The legislation introduced by Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio would prohibit social media companies under the influence of China, Russia or other foreign countries of concern.  TikTok is owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance and federal…
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December 14, 2022 0

Lakes Area Weather Cancellations and Postponements 12/14/22

Wednesday, December 14th: Schools: Community Announcements:


December 14, 2022 0

Mid-Minnesota Builders Association 12-13-22

Colleen Faacks, Executive Officer of the Mid-Minnesota Builders Association, and Donnie Berg, Owner of Greenday Rolloff and Landscaping Services of Brainerd join us to talk about the benefits of being a member of the MMBA and Colleen also highlights some of their upcoming events for 2023.


December 13, 2022 0

Lakes Area United Way’s Jon Aga on December 13th Community Connection

Lakes Area United Way’s Jonathan Aga joined the show to discuss the latest with their end of year fundraising campaign, their numerous partner programs, grant opportunities and a new event coming in Spring 2023:


December 13, 2022 0

Lakes Area Announcements and Cancellations 12/13/22-12/14/22

Tuesday, December 13th: Wednesday, December 14th:


December 13, 2022 0

Lakes Area Food Shelf – Pequot Lakes 12-12-22

Lakes Area Food Shelf in Pequot Lakes is ready to help this holiday season with needed food and warm clothing. Board member, Jean Kraft tells us more information on how their goal is to be a resource when it’s a challenge to make ends meet.


December 12, 2022 0

Wake The Lakes Lifehack for the Week: “A Hodgepodge of Lifehacks”

–How to determine if an egg is fresh:  Fill a bowl full of water–A very fresh egg will sink to the bottom and lay on its side.  Week old eggs will rest on the bottom, but the fat end of the egg will rise up slightly.  Three week old eggs will be balanced on the…
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December 12, 2022 0

Local Veterans join December 9th Community Connection

Carroll Janzen, Russ and Tom Philstrom give an update on the latest happening with local American Legions and VFW’s:


December 9, 2022 0

Northland Arboretum 12-8-22

We visit with Candice Zimmermann, Executive Director of Northland Arboretum, and find out all of the fun winter activities happening at the Arb, including “Winter Wonderland,” skiing on their trails, snowshoeing, their Winter Nature Camp and MORE!


December 8, 2022 0