Hello, from a Northland girl born in Cloquet, raised in Wrenshall, and currently living in Duluth! I consider myself lucky to have been able to share my mornings and life with you since 1996. It's like audio Facebook. You're the reason getting up at 3am is totally worth it! I love hot buttered movie theater popcorn, the smell of a lake (especially if I’m fishing), and warm fuzzy blankets. I’m a lover, not a fighter, and yes it’s true, I get my hair cut on a weekly basis. Kudos to my family, Homie, Kylee, and my Schnauzer, Bauer for always being by my side. I appreciate that you wake up with the B105 Breakfast Club, read and share my blogs and most of all, your friendship through the years! Peace, love and hugs!
Cathy Kates
Another First For Me, Tripping While On A Training Run
I don't get to run in the mornings very often because I'm on the B105 Morning Show, so while on vacation I decided to take advantage of it. We parked at Bayfront Festival park on a warm sunny day. I felt good, was relaxed and enjoying the beauty of Lake Superior when out of the blue, I miss stepped and down I went, first time I've ever fallen while running ever!
Thomas The Tank Engine And Best Friend Percy Are In Duluth For Two Weekends Only
It's a unique experience and one that your entire family will enjoy. A Day Out with Thomas! The North Shore Scenic Railroad hosts the event for two weekends and includes community non-profits as volunteers giving them the opportunity to raise funds for their organization.
Who Remembers Knox Blox, Did You Eat Them As A Kid?
Did you get Knox Blox when you were young? It actually made eating jello tolerable and fun. You mixed Knox unflavored gelatin with a jello flavor of your choice and it hardened in a 9X13 pan. That allowed you to cut it into squares that you could pick up with your fingers (probably dirty fingers, but hey, we were kids). Here's the recipe.
Top 5 Favorite 5K Races In Duluth
Grandma's Marathon is just one of the events that puts Duluth on the map. They are in full swing with their Wednesday Night at the Races at this time. Running events like that have spurred several 5K races to crop up, mostly as fundraisers for non-profits and due to that we have a huge running community in the Northland. These are some of my favorites, maybe you have a few different ones, what'
I Crossed Something Off My Bucket List While On Vacation
I've really never been one to have a bucket list. I consider myself lucky to have been able to participate in so many crazy, wild, fun and amazing things due to my job. But, if I did have an actual bucket list I don't think I'd have death defying activities on it anyhow. Instead it would list things I've always wanted to do and hope that I get time to get around to it. That happened during my
Hedge Balls: Why Do They Sell Something That Looks Like Fruit In The Produce Section But You Can’t Eat?
Think about it, there are a lot of things sold in the produce department that don’t look edible. for example a kiwi, star fruit or a pomegranate. Of course, we learn from others that these are indeed edible, but what about the “fruit” you see in the picture, these are found in the produce department. They have a variety of names, Hedge Balls, Osage Orange and Hedge Apples. But, don’t eat them!
Rea
Something Different For Your Grill: Tin Foil Chicken Dinner
It’s smack dab in the middle of grilling season and you have probably exhausted all your family favorites, steak, shrimp, chicken breasts and pork. I have seen lots of different recipes for tin foil dinners on the grill and have always wanted to try one while we were camping. This is the recipe we chose this past weekend. It was easy and I used pre-cooked grilled chicken for ease and food safety.
North Shore Scenic Railroad Has A Train Car With A Dome You Can Ride [VIDEO]
The North Shore Scenic Railroad, located in the Depot at 506 West Michigan Street in Duluth, has several options to choose from when wanting to ride the rails. I’ve enjoyed the amenities of the couples dinner train several times (I’ve even been a server that served soup while on heels on the dinner train, not recommended!) When my daughter Kylee was young we shared a meal of pizza on the pizza tra
Do You Experience Road Rage? Take A Quiz And Be Honest
I wish I had this quiz printed to hand to the person that I was following over the Blatnik bridge on Monday. He was tailgating, driving erratically and the two drivers in front of him weren't having it. They pretty much blocked him so he couldn't get past either of them, it was very unsafe.
Grandma’s Marathon Reveals New Course, Day And Time For The Minnesota Mile
The 12th Annual Minnesota Mile will be a bit more scenic with the new one mile loop to be moved from downtown Duluth. Registration is now open and fills up fast. Whether you are a seasoned vet of running or this is your first race, it promises to showcase Duluth's finest views.
Update: Online Fishing License Scam We Fell For, Gets Worse
It was the Friday before the 4th of July weekend and we jumped on the computer to buy our Minnesota fishing license. We fell for a scam which I blogged about previously. We called, complained and were promised our money back. We thought we had avoided the issue, but it gets worse.
Duluth’s World Famous Handbell Ensemble Is Set To Perform This Sunday
They are known as one of the world's top handbell ensembles and we are proud that they call Duluth's First United Methodist Church their home. I have been a fan since the inception of Strikepoint in the mid 80's when my cousin was a member. This particular performance will be their homecoming concert from their summer tour.