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A Texas woman is in jail on several charges, including aggravated assault, and it’s all because she didn’t want to go to Walmart. Police responded to a call about a couple having an argument at Walmart and that a woman had a gun. She said they eventually got into a gold van and drove away.…
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We all love our pets and want them to stay with us forever, but there’s a line — and an Australian family may have just crossed it. When their beloved golden retriever died, the family found a unique way to remember her. They contacted a taxidermy company and had her turned into an ornamental rug…
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Kennedy Niska, Assistant Director & Legacy Youth Chorale Director and Mike Smith, Artistic Director of The Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota joined the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to talk about what they do to promote choral music in the area. They also invite listeners to their “Christmas in November” performances coming up November 11th…
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Seven County Senior Federation Executive Director Lisa Krahn joined the program to give an update on the beginning of the Medicare Open Enrollment Period and what information to know heading into 2023:
A British man attempted to rob a post office with a plastic shopping bag over his head but was turned away by an employee who very bluntly pointed out the obvious — that he is stupid. 29-year-old Jed James walked into the shop and demanded cash and cigarettes. He had a yellow plastic bag over…
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Danell Eggert, Retail Director of the Common Goods thrift stores, and Ann Hunnicutt, Director of the Overnight Shelter (also known as “The Bridge on 7th”), joined us to talk about the 2nd Annual “Sleep Out” coming up November 7th and the Common Goods thrift stores (Baxter, Crosslake and Crosby) Christmas Showcase November 11th & 12th.
Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan chatted about Halloween and Trunk or Treats happening around town, Winter Parking enforcement beginning November 1st, and school zone speed saturations on the show:
–Have some leftover coffee grounds after your morning pour-over? Use them to tackle that ring around the tub. Rub some coffee grounds into the grease or soap ring and it’ll gently buff off any residue. Rinse off the mixture with warm water afterward and voila! A squeaky-clean tub. –Use essential oils to polish furniture. You…
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