The Smile Advocates at Smiles for Jake are encouraging everyone to make random acts of kindness part of Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday, Feb. 17.
Jake Haapajoki was a 16-year-old Brainerd High School student when he took his own life almost a year ago to everyone's surprise. But he could have been anyone and that is the point of Smiles for Jake. Eryk Haapajoki is Jake's father and director.
Lakes Jam 2021 is happening
After a year off due to the pandemic, Lakes Jam is on including its pre-party called MINNEJam set June 12, at The Woods off Crow Wing County Highway 3 in rural Brainerd.
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The view of the crowd and main stage at Lakes Jam 2019. This year s outdoor music festival that combines country and rock with premier camping is set June 23-26 at Brainerd International Raceway, north of Brainerd. Submitted Photo
After taking a year off because of the pandemic, Lakes Jam 2021 is set in stone to happen.
Lakes Jam an outdoor music festival that combines country and rock with premier camping will be four days instead of three this year and is set June 23-26 at Brainerd International Raceway, north of Brainerd.