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Lakes 103 Update

The Lakes 103 Update is a twice-daily roundup of all the information you need during these unusual times. It’s broadcast every hour, on the hour – and it’s available on demand right here.

By getting answers directly from the people involved, we’re making sure the Mora area stays informed and connected.

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  • June 22nd, 2020 (Morning) - Mora small business relief, City Hall open, Kanabec Clean-up day rescheduled, local business support, State Fair canceled.
  • June 11th, 2020 (Morning) - Gov. Tim Walz Coronavirus phase 3, city parks open, local restaurant support, State Fair canceled.
  • June 8th, 2020 (Morning) - George Floyd protest, new covid numbers, city parks open, Local restaurants, State Fair canceled Braham Pie Day.
  • June 5th, 2020 (Morning) - City parks open, Local restaurants, St. Claire update, Coronavirus in the area, State Fair canceled Braham Pie Day.
  • June 2nd, 2020 (Morning) - Local restaurants, St. Claire update, Coronavirus in the area, State Fair canceled Braham Pie Day.
  • May 29th, 2020 (Morning) - St. Claire update, Coronavirus in the area, Mora local businesses open, State Fair canceled Braham Pie Day.
  • May 26th, 2020 (Morning) - Coronavirus in Kanabec County, mora local businesses open, State Fair canceled Braham Pie Day, Governor Walz on Stay at Home expiration.
  • May 21st, 2020 (Morning) - Coronavirus death in Kanabec County, St. Claire Facility with coronavirus, Senior Spotlight Day, Mayor Alan Skramstad on Veterans Memorial, Braham Pie Day, Governor Walz on Stay at Home expiration, Kanabec Country Fair.
  • May 19th, 2020 (Morning) - Mayor Alan Skramstad on Veterans Memorial, Braham Pie Day, Governor Walz on Stay at Home expiration, Kanabec Country Fair.
  • May 14th, 2020 (Morning) - Walz ending stay at home order, School Referendum final vote, Mora High School Seniors parade, Coronavirus in Kanabec County, Country Fair status, Mora Pool, coronavirus safety
  • May 13th, 2020 (Morning) - School Referendum final vote, Mora High School Seniors parade, Coronavirus in Kanabec County, Country Fair status, Mora Pool, Governor Time Walz on the fishing opener, coronavirus safety
  • May 12th, 2020 (Morning) - School Referendum, Coronavirus in Kanabec County, Country Fair status, Mora Pool, Governor Time Walz on the fishing opener, coronavirus safety
  • May 11th, 2020 (Morning) - School Referendum, Coronavirus in Kanabec County, Country Fair status, Mora Pool, School Referendum, Governor Time Walz on the fishing opener, coronavirus safety
  • May 8th, 2020 (Morning) - Coronavirus in Kanabec County, Country Fair status, Mora Pool, School Referendum, Governor Time Walz on stay at home order until May, 18th, CDC and testing information, mining vote, coronavirus safety
  • May 7th, 2020 (Morning) - Country Fair status, Special Counsel Meeting results, School Referendum, Coronavirus in Kanabec County, Governor Time Walz on stay at home order until May, 18th, CDC and testing information, mining vote, coronavirus safety
  • May 6th, 2020 (Morning) - Special Counsel Meeting results, School Referendum, Coronavirus in Kanabec County, Governor Time Walz on stay at home order until May, 18th, CDC and testing information, mining vote, coronavirus safety
  • May 5th, 2020 (Morning) - Special Counsel Meeting, School Referendum, Coronavirus in Kanabec County, Governor Time Walz on stay at home order until May, 18th, CDC and testing information, mining vote, coronavirus safety
  • May 4th, 2020 (Morning) - School Referendum, Coronavirus in Kanabec County, Governor Time Walz on stay at home order until May, 18th, CDC and testing information, mining vote, coronavirus safety
  • April 30, 2020 (Morning) - Mora High School Principal Brent Nelson, CDC new early signs of covid-19, Kanabec no coronavirus, testing locations, City of Mora planning commission, coronavirus safety.
  • April 29, 2020 (Morning) - Mora High School Principal Brent Nelson, CDC new early signs of covid-19, Kanabec no coronavirus, testing locations, City of Mora planning commission, coronavirus safety.
  • April 28, 2020 (Morning) - CDC new early signs of covid-19, Kanabec no coronavirus, testing locations, Alan Kramstead on local businesses, video counsel meetings, City of Mora planning commission, school referendum, coronavirus safety.
  • April 27, 2020 (Morning) - Governor Walz on brainstorming possibilities of more businesses to open shop, Mora Mayor Kramstead on the virus in Mora and on a proposed new apartment complex, burning Permits, children activities, coronavirus safety.
  • April 24, 2020 (Morning) - Coronavirus relief bill staus, Governor Walz on brainstorming possibilities of more businesses to open shop, Mora Mayor Kramstead on the virus in Mora and on a proposed new apartment complex, burning Permits, children activities, coronavirus safety.
  • April 23, 2020 (Morning) - New small business grants, covid-19 update, new stimulus bill, Mayor Kramstead on a proposed new apartment complex, children activities, coronavirus safety.
  • April 22, 2020 (Morning) - Mora Mayor Alan Kramstad on local business financial aid Governor Walz talks about the issues surrounding the opening of non-essential businesses & a coalition between states, Mora School vote, Children activities, Local businesses update, Walz lifting mandates on some businesses.
  • April 21, 2020 (Morning) - Governor Walz talks about the issues surrounding the opening of non-essential businesses & a coalition between states, Mora School vote, Children activities, Local businesses update, Walz lifting mandates on some businesses.
  • April 20, 2020 (Morning) - Tim Walz Stay at home update, Walz on states coalition, Steve Mnuchin on news SBA funding, Burning permits, coronavirus safety.
  • April 17, 2020 (Morning) - Week in review, stimulus checks, city and utility facilities, Tim Walz clarification on mandates, burning permits, Scammers, coronavirus safety.
  • April 16, 2020 (Morning) - Severe Weather-Tornado drill, stimulus checks, city and utility facilities, Tim Walz clarification on mandates, burning permits, Scammers, coronavirus safety.
  • April 15, 2020 (Morning) - City and Utility facilities, Stimulus checks, Tim Walz clarification on mandates, Burning permits, Scammers, coronavirus safety.
  • April 14, 2020 (Morning) - Amy at the Crystal Bar, May 12 vote on school referendum, Burning permits, Scammers, coronavirus safety.
  • April 13, 2020 (Morning) - Governor Tim Walz extension of stay at home order. Welia Health update, School referendum vote update, coronavirus safety.
  • April 6, 2020 (Morning) - We talk with Mark Cannon of Freddie’s Restaurant, we go over what’s still open for food services and fuel services, small business loan info and coronavirus safety.
  • April 7, 2020 (Morning) - We talk with Sue at Mora Bakery, We also share some portions of Governor Tim Walz coronavirus update from April 6, including help for Veterans and other topics. also coronavirus safety.
  • April 8, 2020 (Morning) - Welia Health changes, Jackie's at Emma's Pizza, spring clean-up dates, Coronavirus safety.
  • April 10, 2020 (Morning) - Week in review. Segments include Tim Walz on Veteran help and other topics, Mark Cannon at Freddies, Dan Johnson at State Farm, coronavirus safety.
  • April 3rd, 2020 (Morning) - We talk to State Farm agent Dan Johnson, Governor Tim Walz on child care grants, Coronavirus safety.
  • April 2nd, 2020 (Morning) - We talk about locally-owned restaurants that are still operating in Mora, scam alert for stimulus checks, Welia Health and ham radio operators team-up.
  • March 31, 2020 (Morning) - We go through some of the businesses and establish their hours of service. We also talk to Mayor Alan Kramstead.
  • April 1st, 2020 (Morning) - we take a look at places that are open and those who are closed in Mora due to the coronavirus. We also report on Mora parks closing. We give safety tips on how to protect yourself from the coronavirus
  • March 27, 2020 (Morning) - The Lakes 103 Morning Update for March 27, 2020
  • March 26, 2020 (Morning) - The Lakes 103 Morning Update for March 26, 2020
  • March 25, 2020 (Morning) - We check in with the Crystal Bar and the Mayor of Mora; the latest from Governor Walz and Senator Klobuchar.
  • March 24, 2020 (Morning) - An introduction to the Lakes 103 Update, and we check in with a local grocer.


These are archived recordings of features originally broadcast on Lakes 103.

Updated: July 19, 2020 — 5:10 am
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