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Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota

Kennedy Niska, Administrative Assistant for Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota, educates us on what the Legacy Chorale is all about and provides information regarding “The Legacy Chorale Variety Show: A Celebration of Music and Loyalty” fundraiser coming up on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Nisswa Community Center.


September 16, 2022 0

Nisswa Chamber Fall Festival and BBQ Contest 2022

Pam Dorion, President of the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce, tells us about their Fall Festival and BBQ Contest happening Saturday, September 17th, 2022.


September 16, 2022 0

Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District talk Expo and Forestry on September 16th Community Connection

Janet Smude and Kaysie Maleski of the Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District talk the Healthy Lake, Healthy Land Expo on September 17th in Isle and Forest Stewardship plans:


September 16, 2022 0

Brainerd Public Schools-Homecoming 2022

Brainerd Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Heidi Hahn, along with two student council members, President Gavin Hoelzel and Vice President Abby Benson, visited with the Wake the Lakes Morning Show regarding their Homecoming Week kicking off on September 19, 2022.


September 15, 2022 0

Aitkin TZD: School Bus Safety and Stop Arm Violations

Aitkin Public School’s Michelle Alcox-Larson, on behalf of Aitkin County TZD, spoke to use about School Bus Safety and Stop Arm Violations during the September 15th Community Connection:


September 15, 2022 0

Wake the Lakes DIMWIT-ZZZZ-DUMB for the Day

–Adult peer pressure is hearing your neighbor mowing their lawn, so you decide you better mow, too. –Someone who says “I’ll be there in 6 minutes” will normally arrive before someone who says “I will be there in 5 minutes”. –If aliens do come to earth, we will have to explain why we made dozens…
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September 15, 2022 0

Harlem Globetrotters to return to TV

The Harlem Globetrotters are making their return to TV for the first time in more than 40 years.  “Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward” will be hosted by actor Craig Robinson and will showcase the players and the connections they have to local communities.  Each episode will feature different team members interests and inspirations.  Harlem Globetrotters…
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September 15, 2022 0

Jaques Art Center on September 14th Community Connection

Barden Heft of the Jaques Art Center gave an update on the current exhibition “Colors Fade to Black and White”, the annual Harvest Dinner on October 8th, and an upcoming Acrylic Painting Class on September 17th:


September 14, 2022 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: Coyote sneaks into Ohio family bathroom

Bathrooms are always providing homeowners with unexpected problems like leaky faucets, stuffed toilets, and clogged drains — but wild coyotes? That’s a new one. A family in Ohio was shocked to find a coyote hiding out in their bathroom crouched behind the toilet. The terrified resident closed the door and called police. They believe the…
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September 14, 2022 0

Weird & Wacky Wednesday: Florida Man arrested with stolen U-Haul Van filled family, animals

A man is in custody in Florida after he was found driving a stolen van with dozens of cats.  Deputies say they arrested Steven Martel after he failed to pay for a U-Haul for about a month.  Upon further investigation, officials found out Martel, his wife, another 72-year-old woman, two dogs and 35 cats were…
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September 14, 2022 0