The Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota and “Christmas in November”
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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Lisa Krahn from the Seven County Senior Federation on November 1st Community Connection
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:
Wake The Lakes “Moron Lawbreaker for the Week”: British man tries to rob post office with plastic bag as mask
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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Bridges of Hope 2nd Annual Sleep Out and their Christmas Showcase
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 on October 31st Community Connection
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:
Wake The Lakes Monday Lifehack of the Week:
–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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Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida on October 28th Community Connection
Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida joined the show to talk outdoor activity, updates with the Jail, and other seasonal reminders:
District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck on October 28th Community Connection
District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck joined the show to talk the November Midterm Elections and the Talon Metals Project:

