THE WAKE TAKEOVER

Wake surfing, right behind a boat,
has taken over Minnesota lakes
PHOTO BY JOHN LINN

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Lake Country Journal Magazine We know you've got some fabulous Lake Country photos you've taken this year...please enter our contest! 🙂
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CONTESTS | Lake Country Journal Hurry, our deadline for our annual LCJ Photo Contest is Sept. 30th! If you've taken some incredible photographs that capture what it's like to live, work and play in Lake Country this year, please enter them in our contest! We ... Likes

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You've earned it. From all of us at LCJ, enjoy your long weekend! Comments Jeff Collins Great Magazine! Locally owned! Likes

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Heartland Animal Rescue Team Hey, summer isn't over yet! If you're into paddling, why not check out this event planned Sunday on Gull Lake! It also raises money for Heartland Animal Rescue Team, the animal shelter in Baxter!
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Did you know that a Minnesota woman became the first woman park commissioner in North America? This is Mary Gibbs, who was appointed acting commissioner of Itasca State Park in 1903. She was only 24, and she assumed the position ... Likes

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Sprout Growers & Makers Marketplace Did you read about Sprout Growers & Makers Marketplace in our Aug/Sept issue of Lake Country Journal magazine? If so, here's a great video about some of the local growers and makers who make Sprout Marketplace happen! Check it out!
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Lake Country Journal Magazine Congratulations to Kate Pederson Davis for winning our caption contest! Her entry for this photo, "Here duckie, duckie, duckie!" will be used in our Oct/Nov issue. She'll also receive a one-year digital subscription to Lake Country Journal magazine. Thanks, Kate!
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Paul Bunyan Land A trip to Lake Country wouldn't be complete without a visit to Paul Bunyan Land! It looks like next weekend would be great time to visit! Lots of fun exhibits and demos going on during This Old Farm Pioneer Days!
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Lake Country Journal Magazine CAPTION THIS PHOTO! You could win a free one-year digital subscription to Lake Country Journal magazine! Deadline is 5 p.m. today!
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CAPTION THIS PHOTO! Our LCJ creative team has been busy putting together our Oct/Nov issue, which we're sure you're going to love! 🙂 But before we put this issue to bed, we'd like YOU to help us caption this photo ... Comments Kate Pederson Davis Here, duckie duckie duckie!Julie Jo Larson Whoever said little boys are impatient, never watched one duck hunt!Jenna Marie Monse From the beach chair to the blind.... Likes

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Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce Not only is the Crow Wing County Fair going on right now in Brainerd, but Riverboat Heritage Days in Aitkin starts tomorrow! Aren't these types of annual events one of the many reasons we all live and play in Lake ... Likes

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Photos from Lake Country Journal Magazine's post Fire or sunset? LCJ reader Dan Mulheran shared with us these incredible after-the-storm photos taken last week on Bay Lake. Thanks, Dan! Did you have storm damage? (We lost power for 19-1/2 hours last Sunday/Monday in Pequot Lakes. -Jodie, LCJ ... Likes

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Photos from Lake Country Journal Magazine's post Holy moly! If you love sweet Colorado peaches, run on over to the Nisswa Fire Hall right now! The peach truck arrived at noon, and there are still many boxes of peaches available from the Nisswa Lions. $29 per box. ... Likes

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WakeFest Have you checked out our new August/September issue of Lake Country Journal magazine? Our wake surfing cover photo was shot by award-winning photographer John Linn!

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Transit Drive-In Theatre How great is this!?! A New York drive-in theater is helping to raise funds for the Long Prairie Drive-In theater after high winds destroyed its screen. We'll post the link to donate in the comments.
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Deerwood Summerfest Save this for next month! Here's the schedule of events for Deerwood Summerfest! 🙂
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The Long Drive In Sad news from Long Prairie. We ran a story on the Long Prairie Drive-In Theater in Lake Country Journal magazine about two years ago. We hope they can rebuild.
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Timeline Photos Surf's Up! We're making waves with our new August/September issue of Lake Country Journal magazine! Our print subscribers should receive this issue in the mail soon, if not today! We are SO excited about this issue! Have you tried wake ... Comments Cody Breitbach There is a company in Brainerd area called Wake Life they do lessons. Also there is a wake surfing event ... Likes

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Timeline Photos The Brainerd Ski Loons were featured on the cover of Lake Country Journal last summer! If you haven't seen one of their performances, you have an opportunity this weekend. 🙂 Follow the link for more information.

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