Tag: Wake The Lakes Morning Show

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Man walks into DQ with gun to give political rant”

A Pennsylvania man is facing multiple felony charges after he walked into a Dairy Queen with a handgun and said he wanted to restore Donald Trump as president.  Usually people go to Dairy Queen and just order a Blizzard, but 61-year-old Jan Stawovy had a much more unattainable request. It was also clear that he…
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September 21, 2022 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Minnesota Twins win domain name battle from Miller Twins”

The Minnesota Twins finally own Twins.com after 25 years of battling with twin brothers Durland and Darvin Miller. The Millers registered the domain name in 1995, three years before the league claimed MajorLeagueBaseball.com and five years before the league registered MLB.com. MLB and the Millers have had legal tussles over the domain name for years,…
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September 21, 2022 0

FDA Warns Not To Try TikTok NyQuil Chicken Recipe

(Washington, DC)  —  The FDA is warning TikTok users not to try a recipe that has gone viral.  The feds say NyQuil-marinated chicken, or “Sleepy chicken” as it’s called, is dangerous and potentially deadly.  The FDA says cooking the medicine makes it more powerful and can change its properties.  They add that inhaling the vapors…
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September 21, 2022 0

Wake the Lakes Moron Lawbreaker for the Week: “Man Set Fire to 14 Cars Over Pressure to Have Kids”

A man in China was charged with multiple counts of car arson. The 31-year-old suspect torched 14 parked vehicles. He told authorities he started his car arson spree because family members had been criticizing him for not conceiving a child despite his years of marriage. He told authorities he was riding a bike on his…
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September 20, 2022 0

Monday’s Lifehack of the Week: Surprising Uses For Household Items That Will Help You Save Some Money

–Use Vinegar to make your puppy’s coat really shine. Just mix a cup of the white distilled variety with one quart of water, then rub down its coat with your hands. –If you’re well-stocked in the olive oil department, you’ll be glad to know that Rachel Ray’s favorite kitchen staple is also great as a…
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September 19, 2022 0

Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District talk Expo and Forestry on September 16th Community Connection

Janet Smude and Kaysie Maleski of the Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District talk the Healthy Lake, Healthy Land Expo on September 17th in Isle and Forest Stewardship plans:


September 16, 2022 0

Wake the Lakes DIMWIT-ZZZZ-DUMB for the Day

–Adult peer pressure is hearing your neighbor mowing their lawn, so you decide you better mow, too. –Someone who says “I’ll be there in 6 minutes” will normally arrive before someone who says “I will be there in 5 minutes”. –If aliens do come to earth, we will have to explain why we made dozens…
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September 15, 2022 0

Harlem Globetrotters to return to TV

The Harlem Globetrotters are making their return to TV for the first time in more than 40 years.  “Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward” will be hosted by actor Craig Robinson and will showcase the players and the connections they have to local communities.  Each episode will feature different team members interests and inspirations.  Harlem Globetrotters…
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September 15, 2022 0

Jaques Art Center on September 14th Community Connection

Barden Heft of the Jaques Art Center gave an update on the current exhibition “Colors Fade to Black and White”, the annual Harvest Dinner on October 8th, and an upcoming Acrylic Painting Class on September 17th:


September 14, 2022 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: Coyote sneaks into Ohio family bathroom

Bathrooms are always providing homeowners with unexpected problems like leaky faucets, stuffed toilets, and clogged drains — but wild coyotes? That’s a new one. A family in Ohio was shocked to find a coyote hiding out in their bathroom crouched behind the toilet. The terrified resident closed the door and called police. They believe the…
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September 14, 2022 0