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McGregor Schools update with Superintendent Brad Johnson

McGregor Schools Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson spoke to us on the latest with the district’s Building and Bus Garage Projects, Homecoming from last week, and the need for staff with a new Dean of Students:


October 3, 2022 0

Monday Lifehack of the Week: 8 Incredible Food Hacks You Should to Try

Make Your Bananas Last Longer – Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem in a bunch, they ripen faster, OR leave them connected, but wrap aluminum foil around their stem connection. Keep Salad Fresh – Place a paper towel in your bag or…
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October 3, 2022 0

American Red Cross Blood Drive Information

We spoke to Sue Thesenga, Regional Communications Manager of the American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakota Regions, regarding the need for blood donations, how to set up an appointment, what needs to be done prior to donating, where to donate blood in the Brainerd Lakes Area and more!


September 30, 2022 0

Wake the Lakes Morning Show “DIMWIT-ZZZZ-DUMB for the Day” 9-29-22

–Every word in every language started out as gibberish until one person convinced enough people what they said was a real word –While we sleep our brain makes up stories and then gets scared of them –Maybe the urinals were invented when a tall guy walked by a sink and thought “why not?” –Half an…
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September 29, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Veterans Services 9-29-22

Erik Flowers, Veterans’ Service Officer of Crow Wing County, updates our listeners on the latest information regarding the Post 9/11 Veteran Service Bonus, the PACT ACT and the issue of Camp Lejeune being mentioned recently in the media.


September 29, 2022 0

Riverwood’s Dr Matthew Watson talks Urology on September 28th Community Connection

Dr Matthew Watson, Urology specialist and surgeon, at Riverwood Healthcare Center talks urology care for both men and women, common issues including incontinence, urologic cancer, and procedures in treating urologic issues:


September 28, 2022 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “North Carolina Man fed up with telemarketers cashes in”

A North Carolina man who was fed up with phone solicitors is turning those annoying telemarketing calls into a new business venture. Omar Khouri, like most others, was home every day during the pandemic and couldn’t get over how much he was being harassed by telemarketers, even though he is on the Do Not Call…
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September 28, 2022 0