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Dolly Parton Launches Doggy Clothing Line, ‘Doggy Parton’

(Brentwood, TN)  —  Dolly Parton is releasing her own doggy clothing line.  On Wednesday, the country music singer announced her collection called “Doggy Parton,” saying “‘Puppy Love’ was my very first record, and six decades later, my love for pets is stronger than ever.”  The “Doggy Parton” line will include pink cowgirl hats, denim and…
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September 5, 2022 0

Crosby-Ironton Schools update with Superintendent Dr Jamie Skjeveland on September 2nd Community Connection

Crosby-Ironton School’s Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland talks wrapping up construction projects for Summer 2022, previewing what projects lie ahead, and the 2022-23 School Year


September 2, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office

Operations Lieutenant at Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, Craig Katzenberger, joins us to discuss what he and the staff at the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office do day to day in the Brainerd Lakes Area, especially as we approach Labor Day Weekend.


September 1, 2022 0

Wild and Free Animal Rehabilitation on September 1st Community Connection

Ashley King from Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation talks upcoming events “Pints for Purpose” and “Ripple River Gallery Fall Open House and Wild and Free Benefit”; fun facts about birds, and their Wishlist:


September 1, 2022 0

Man Placed In Coma After Receiving 20-Thousand Bee Stings (HOLY COW!)

(Columbus, OH)  —  A man from Ohio is fighting for his life after being stung by bees more than 20-thousand times.  Austin Bellamy was trimming his grandmother’s tree when he accidentally cut open a bee hive, releasing thousands of African killer bees.  He was immediately swarmed by the hive as they began stinging him, and…
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September 1, 2022 0

Wake the Lakes “DIMWIT-ZZZZ-DUMB for the Day” 

–Go to bed, you’ll feel better in the morning” is the human version of “Did you turn it off and turn it back on again?” –Dogs understand several human words. I don’t understand any dog barks. Dogs may be smarter than me. –If my calculator had a history, it would be more embarrassing than my…
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September 1, 2022 0

First Look Released For Winnie The Pooh Horror Film

(Los Angeles, CA)  —  The first trailer is being released for a Winnie the Pooh inspired horror film.  “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” follows Pooh and Piglet as they go on a murderous rampage after Christopher Robin leaves them to go to college.  The two characters turn feral without any human influence and hunt…
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September 1, 2022 0

Weird & Wacky Wednesday: “Japan launching contest to encourage people to drink more alcohol”

Japan is launching a contest to encourage young people to drink more alcohol.  The country’s National Tax Agency wants people ages 20 to 39 to come up with new ideas to help breathe new life into the sagging alcohol industry.  Japan blames falling sales on declining birth rates, an aging population, and the coronavirus pandemic. …
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August 31, 2022 0

JET’s Amanda Voller talks Interactive Career Fair on September 21st at Aitkin High School on Community Connection from August 31st

Amanda Voller from JET (formerly NEMOJT) in Aitkin talks about the re-brand to JET, what services they offer for high school students, college students, and those getting back into the workforce, and a preview of the Interactive Career Fair on September 21st


August 31, 2022 0