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Lakes Jam
Brainerd, MN
June 27-29, 2024
A decade later and still going strong, the biggest and best music festival in the Midwest (not to mention one of the funnest), Lakes Jam is set to go for 24. A unique mix of rock and country artists are sure to appeal to all kinds of music fans. This years event, that takes place at the Brainerd International Speedway, will feature Tyler Hubbard, Jake Owen, Live, Smash Mouth and Joe Nichols just to name a few of an all star line up. The massive campground is always packed for a nearby stay and plenty of before and after show fun. Tickets are available (they are way cheaper than you think) at www.lakesjam.com. You will also find all the details there to make this a weekend you will never forget!
 

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Self Reliance (Hulu)
Given the opportunity to participate in a life or death reality game show, one man discovers there's a lot to live for. When a man is offered a million dollars to play a game in which hunters try to kill him, he thinks he has found the perfect loophole: they can only attack when he's alone. His only problem is that none of his friends or family believe the game is real. This comedy thriller featuring Jake Johnson and Anna Kendrick is streaming with subscription on Hulu.


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Dumb Money (Netflix)
It's the ultimate David vs. Goliath tale, based on the insane true story of everyday people who flipped the script on Wall Street and got rich by turning GameStop (the video game store) into the world's hottest company. In the middle of everything is regular guy Keith Gill (Paul Dano), who starts it all by sinking his life savings into the stock and posting about it. When his social posts start blowing up, so does his life and the lives of everyone following him. As a stock tip becomes a movement, everyone gets rich, until the billionaires fight back, and both sides find their worlds turned upside down. Dumb Money featuring Paul Dano and Shailene Woodley is streaming with subscription on Netflix.
 

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