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Grandma's Marathon: Run Great and Run For The Great Lakes, The Great Lakes Marathon Series

Chris Allen — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:36:06 +0000

Grandma’s Marathon is getting bigger and better all the time. I met with Bob Gustafson from Grandma’s Marathon to talk about the Great Lakes Marathon Series. Something new to help our marathon here and others as well as raise awareness about and for the Great Lakes. You can sign up and become a member even [...]

Brett Favre Coming Back To The Packers

Chris Allen — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:39:01 +0000

Aaron Rodgers is not stepping down anytime soon. It appears as though the hatchet is about to be buried. The team and the legendary quarterback have been at odds since they traded him to the New York Jets ago five years ago to let Aaron Rodgers become the new QB. It didn't help that Brett turned up in Minnesota and kicked the snot out of the Pack.

LL Cool J and Eddie Van Halen Talk About The New Collaboration, Playing "Beat It" For Free, Why You Shouldn't Burglerize LL Cool J's House

Chris Allen — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:09 +0000

If you haven't heard the two new tracks click here, they are innovative. Everyone remembers when Aerosmith did "Walk This Way" with Run-DMC. Well, this is on the same level. I wouldn't say I'm a rap fan, but I like these tracks because of the use of Rock guitar.

Burlesque Hits Duluth, Not The Movie "Burlesque", So What Is It? Ruby Sparkels Tells All

Chris Allen — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:47 +0000

I once saw a movie with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman called “Far and Away”. Nicole’s character had to get a job dancing with the Bur-liee-que….and Tom’s character had to fight for her honor because he felt that was beneath her. Over the years his has built up a history. Ruby Sparkles visited the studio [...]

Oh Yes They Did, Oscar Meyer Comes Out With The First Bacon Hot Dog

Chris Allen — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:54:53 +0000

Oscar Mayer is introducing a bacon hot dog. Not Bacon wrapped hot dogs, you can make those at home. I’m talkin’ Bacon in the hot dog. Oscar Meyer said in a statement, we know americans love hot dogs, we know americans love bacon, why not put them together. The “Bacon Dogs” are hitting the shelves [...]

Sammy Hagar Brings Back New Version Of HSAS [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:40:52 +0000

Hagar Schon Aaronson Shrieve (also known as HSAS) were a band featuring lead vocalist Sammy Hagar, lead guitarist Neal Schon, bassist Kenny Aaronson and drummer Michael Shrieve. The story goes that they rehearsed less than a month Warfield in San Francisco, it’s called Through the Fire. The album includes a cover of Procol Harum’s “A [...]

Cricket: Pet Of The Week Animal Allies

Chris Allen — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:15:27 +0000

Talking to Sarah on the radio and she talked about the latest cutie up for grabs to a good home. Cricket, who is an older black lab. She was found as a stray in Superior. This sweet girl is calm and well mannered and loves to sit on the floor next to you and cuddle. [...]

(UPDATE) Minnesota Vikings Break It Off With Urlacher, Coach Frazier Says They Will Fill The Position With In House Talent

Chris Allen — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:20:22 +0000

Brian Urlacher was reported to be talking to the Minnesota Vikings about playing the LB positon. This morning on the NFL network, Coach Leslie Frazier said they would start in house first. He didn’t say it wouldn’t happen, nor did he say it would. According to NFL.com Leslie Frazier said, “Brian has been a great [...]

Brian Urlacher Could Be A Minnesota Viking Today

Chris Allen — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:55:27 +0000

I’ve been following this one closely, I think this would help the Vikings immensely. We would have Brian’s services and he could work with the young Viking Defense. Vikings said they were moving guys around and there would be a first timer playing the LB position. As you know Brian Urlacher has been a Bear [...]

See The First Music Video Recorded In Space, Space Oddity, Even Impresses Bowie

Chris Allen — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:39:30 +0000

Chris Hadfield has 825,000 followers on Twitter. One of the reasons is he likes to show you what happens in space and makes all of his followers feel part of his adventure. He showed what happens when you cry in space and brush your teeth. Fellow Canadian piano player Emm Gryner who used to play [...]

'Lost Duluth' Author to Give Presentation About How "Live" Theater Started in Duluth and the History Behind the Theater Buildings

Chris Allen — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:00:33 +0000

Tony Dierckins is a local author, book designer and publisher. He has authored or co-authored almost two dozen books, will be presenting for Lunch With the History People. Tony will discuss “Duluth’s Lost Grand Old Stage Theaters.” His presentation is derived from the book, which he co-authored with Maryanne C. Norton, entitled Lost Duluth. His [...]

UMD Fighting Penguins Rugby Team Takes Second At National Championships

Chris Allen — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:11:19 +0000

Congrats to the UMD Fighting Penguins Rugby Team, the USA Rugby Men’s Collegiate Division II National Championship was this past weekend. After only winning 2 games all of last year they have put more than 20 on the board. Luck was not on their side as they lost to Salisbury of Maryland 34 to 17, [...]

State's Arbor Month Celebration in Duluth This Wednesday

Chris Allen — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:15:01 +0000

You may not know this, but May is Arbor Month in Minnesota. Which means it’s time to get some new trees planted and growing. This year, Minnesota’s Arbor Month theme is “Plant Trees for a Brighter Minnesota.” Minnesotans are encouraged to replace trees lost during the past year’s floods, tornadoes, blow downs and snowstorms. The [...]

What If KISS Was A Country Band? They Might Sound Like This [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:01:01 +0000

The rock band KISS is known for selling out stadiums and concerts, rocking the place, wild parties and wild women, loud guitars, makeup, explosions. You know, it’s what we expect from them. KISS has done some country before… When Garth Brooks recorded “Hard Luck Woman” on the “KISS MY ASS” album, he said he would [...]

These Celebrity Moms are Bad Moms, And Why They Are On The List

Chris Allen — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:18 +0000

There are good Moms and bad Moms, but just because you are a well liked or good celebrity doesn't transfer to being a good Mom. These Moms make my list because they are bad people or their kids are unable to deal with reality. They are in no particular order, and shouldn't accept the blame by themselves, there were bad Dads too.

Things That You Should Thank Mom For This Mother's Day

Chris Allen — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:02 +0000

Mother’s Day is Sunday May12th…..(I’ll pause while some of you scream because you forgot and you are thinking which gas station has the best flowers), that being said. There are many things we must say thank you to our Mom for, some are obvious, some are not. These are just a few things I have [...]

Suzie Plakson Releases Video Readings Of Her E-book "The Return of King Lillian" (Follow Up) [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:36 +0000

Suzie Plakson joined me on the morning show for almost a week talking about acting, singing, dreaming and her new venture......writing a book. "The Return Of King Lillian" was more than a book, it was an e-book/audio book. Now, she is reading parts of it online. Making it more exciting because now you can see her facial expressions.

Junior McCurdy Talks About Supeior Watercross Shootout and The Excitement of Watercross Racing

Chris Allen — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:00:53 +0000

Barker’s Island is Superior will play host to an exciting extreme sporting event this summer with the inaugural Superior Watercross Shootout, this will mark the first time an International Watercross Association or IWA event will be held in the Twin Ports. For those unfamiliar with the sport, it is basically racing of modified snowmobiles on water and the Superior Watercross [...]

Merlin Wants To Go Home With You, Animal Allies Pet Of The Week

Chris Allen — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:28:52 +0000

Awww, aint he a cutey!! Wouldn’t you like to take this guy home. He has a brother too!! Merlin is Playful and happy, but really needs your help if he is going to find a home. Now at the Duluth location: Merlin is an adorable baby kitten. This cute guy came in with his three [...]

Zachary Quinto, The New Spock, VS. Leonard Nimoy, The Old Spock: The Challenge, Too Funny [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:00:07 +0000

Who is the better Spock in the Star Trek movies. Leonard Nimoy has done some acting in the new Star Trek series. Audi took the age old question, who is better, and instead of going cheesy and making each man dress up in Spockdom, he just used the actors. I always have more respect for [...]