Tag: Wake The Lakes Morning Show

Wake The Lakes Lifehack for the Week:  “Life Hacks Every Human Should Know”

–WRAP CELERY, BROCCOLI, AND LETTUCE IN TIN FOIL BEFORE STORING IN THE FRIDGE.  It’ll stay crisp for 4 weeks or more. –IF YOUR MILK IS ABOUT TO EXPIRE, USE IT TO MAKE MILK AND COOKIE CUBES WITH YOUR ICE TRAYS. Pour your morning coffee over them for a heavenly caffeine cocktail that even those national…
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January 16, 2023 0

House District 7A Representative Spencer Igo on January 13th Community Connection

District 7A Representative Spencer Igo joined the show to give an update on a fast moving first two weeks of the Legislative Session in St Paul, what priorities he has for the Session, how he’s connecting with returning and first-time legislators, and his work with the District covers 3 separate Counties in NE Minnesota:


January 13, 2023 0

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

–Ouija Boards say “Ages 8+.”  So, you have to be 21 to drink, but can summon the dead at age 8. –When you buy a bigger bed, you have more bed…room, but less bedroom. –The trees cut down to make Jenga Blocks are repeatedly forced to relive their own death. –The only thing separating you…
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January 12, 2023 0

Jaques Art Center on January 11th Community Connection

Jaques Art Center’s Barden Heft gave an update on the All Jaques Exhibit running January-March and the Juried Art Show coming after, as well as upcoming art classes:


January 11, 2023 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Philly Cop In Trouble For Not Keeping Pants On”

A Philadelphia cop is being sued for getting a little too comfortable around the police station.  Officer Jose Dones is named in a complaint filed by a fellow officer who claims the veteran cop liked to walk around the station in his boxer shorts like he was lounging around his house. Officer Kelly Neal claims…
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January 11, 2023 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Man Leaves Wife At Rest Stop In Thailand”

(Thailand)  —  A man is in hot water with his wife after leaving her at a rest stop in Thailand.  The 55-year-old man and his wife were driving through the night to the wife’s hometown for the holidays when the husband decided he needed to go to the restroom.  When he pulled over to do…
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January 11, 2023 0

Lakes Area United Way and Relationship Safety Alliance on January 10th Community Connection

Lakes Area United Way Executive Jon Aga gave an update on non-profits set to apply for Partner Program Funding and a few events happening into the New Year; RSA Executive Director Shannon Wussow spoke on the Louise Seliski Shelter and Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center and how people can learn more about what services,…
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January 10, 2023 0

Wake The Lakes Life Hack of the Week: “Life Hacks That’ll Make You Say, Huh, That Works???”

–Use mayonnaise to remove water stains in wood from cups and glasses. –Boil your pasta in a shallow frying pan. It takes less water and it cooks faster. –Rubbing alcohol works fairly well to get paint off of clothes.  Rubbing alcohol is also great for removing ink pen stains in fabric. –Crayons are flammable and…
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January 9, 2023 0

Crosby-Ironton Schools at January 6th Community Connection

Crosby-Ironton Schools Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland returned to discuss the big debate of snow days and e-learning days and process along with it, Construction on Phase 4 this Summer, and Big Goals for the 2023 portion of the School Year:


January 6, 2023 0

The Ripple Center on January 5th Community

The Ripple Center’s Christine Bright and Dave McMillian give an update on what is coming to The Ripple Center in Aitkin for the month of January and the marquee event, The Talent Show, on January 21st:


January 5, 2023 0