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Twinkies Are Back; Look For The Original Recipe Product Back On Store Shelves By July

Steve Tanko — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:37:06 +0000

Twinkie lovers rejoice! The highly-processed, over-sugared sweet snack is expected back on store shelves by July! Standing in front of a big “Welcome Back” banner, an executive for Hostess Brands said Tuesday the new company will hire up to 300 employees and reopen its Columbus plant to make Twinkies and other sweet treats. Owner Hostess [...]

Frozen Food Changes Marketing To Better Communicate Nutrient Value To An Evolving Marketplace

Steve Tanko — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:12 +0000

It's almost as if consumer food shopping traits were like a pendulum - swinging back and forth with no middle ground. After decades of advertising and marketing made grocery shoppers aware of the contents of the processed food they were consuming, there's been a growing trend toward organic and "raw" foods. Now, it appears like big money is about to be spent to drive that swing back the other way.

The Most popular Seats On An Airplane

Rayman — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:35:15 +0000

I prefer a window seat, but as long as it gets me where I need to go, I'm not fussy. Where do you like sitting on an airplane? At the very front or the very back? At a window or an aisle? According to research by British Airways, the most popular seats on a Boeing 747 are all the way in the back of the plane.

YoPlus Yogurt Class Settlement Seeks Respondents

Steve Tanko — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:00:12 +0000

If you bought YoPlus yogurt – manufactured by General Mills and Yoplait USA, you could become part of a class action lawsuit. The Settlement resolves a lawsuit claiming that General Mills, Inc. and Yoplait USA, Inc. (“Defendants”) engaged in deceptive and unfair conduct in violation of state consumer protection laws by advertising that its YoPlus®-branded [...]

The Death Of Cliff Notes, Now Students Can't Lie Their Way Through A Book Report

Chris Allen — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:44:38 +0000

I am going to let you in on a little secret, and my 10th grade English teacher is going to say, "I knew it!!" I didn't read my required reading book for the class. I read the cliff notes for it. I learned the characters, learned the plot and told the story and rated the book, shared my feelings, and ultimately earned a decent grade.

Maple Syrup Thieves Hit The Woods; Theft Rates Continue To Rise

Steve Tanko — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:00:40 +0000

Recent reports show that theft of Maple Syrup – direct from its source in the woods – is expected to increase again this year, continuing a trend. Officials in New England are tracking the crime that is difficult to solve. Syrup is big business in Maine between late February and mid-April, when conditions are just [...]

What Does Salonpas Mean? How Did The Pain Reliever Get It's Name?

Steve Tanko — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:42:12 +0000

You’ve probably seen the ad on television, heard the name of the product, and wondered: “What does Salonpas mean”? For starters, you should know that Salonpas is the name of a pain relief patch – a relatively new concept in which the analgesic is delivered via a sticky patch that is applied externally, directly to [...]

Florida Man Steals $75,000 Worth Of Soup; Story Has Minnesota Connection

Steve Tanko — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:37:07 +0000

Perhaps it's the economy; With the price of groceries these days, it appears that food has become a hot commodity with criminals. First there was the store about stolen energy drinks and Nutella. Now, Florida Police are charging a man for stealing $75,000 worth of soup.

Amazon Introduces AutoRip Service, Providing Free Digital Copies Of Purchased Vinyl

Steve Tanko — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:07:17 +0000

Who says vinyl is dead? Not Amazon – the mass internet merchandiser. They recently announced a new service that allows audiophiles to get the best of both worlds. Amazon’s new AutoRip Service instantly gives consumers a digital copy of the vinyl records they buy from the website – FREE. “We’re thrilled to extend this experience [...]

Before you Start A New Business, Read This

Rayman — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:51:05 +0000

When I was a kid, the American dream was owning your own home. Later it became a college education for the children. Now, it's owning your own business. Before you take the big leap to being your own boss, there are some things you should know.

Free Antique Appraisal By Two Northland Experts April 17th

Chris Allen — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:28:53 +0000

Bring your antique/collectible item to the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (the Depot) for a free appraisal on Wednesday, April 17, 2013! The St. Louis County Historical Society has arranged for Dan Sershon of Northland Estate Services and Denny Mager of Northern Specialty, both experts in antique appraisal, to be at your service from noon until 3 PM in the Great Hall.

Chisholm Native Phil Falcone Buys Fredericks Of Hollywood

Steve Tanko — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:53:29 +0000

Even though he was born and raised in Chisholm, Minnesota - a lot of folks in the Northland might not recognize the name Phil Falcone; But on Wall Street and in New York, he's made quite a name for himself. As one of the nation's most-powerful investment bankers, Falcone is the founder of Harbinger Capitol and LightSquared - the company that got involved in Obama's solar-subsidies. He also owns 40% of the Minnesota Wild hockey team. As far as personal finances go, Falcone is ranked as the U.S.'s 188th richest person - with a personal net worth of $2.2 billion.

91st Annual Meeting at St. Louis Historical Society Has Speaker Larry Goodwin CSS

Chris Allen — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:06:32 +0000

St. Louis County Historical Society invites you to help celebrate its 91st Annual Meeting of the Membership, with featured speaker Larry Goodwin, President of the College of St. Scholastica.

Goodwin will present “For the Love of Learning”, an overview of the growth and changes in the college over the past hundred years, including the impact of technology on higher education, and how the history of the college connects with Duluth and St

Jared and Subway Are Both Winners After Fifteen Years [VIDEO]

Rayman — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:55:14 +0000

Most of us have battled the bulge at one time or another in our lives,and for some it's a never ending battle. We've all read and heard the alarming facts on obesity, most of which are sad. This story of Jared however is a happy one, and great motivation for the rest of us who are fighting the fight.

Jared Fogle was so fat that he couldn't fit through doorways. He couldn't squeeze into car seats. And he chose college classes by testing classroom seats to see if could maneuver his 425-pound frame into them.

Why No One Likes Debt Collectors

Rayman — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:43:25 +0000

I qave a couple of good friends who happen to be debt collectors., and thier genuinally nice people. Unfortunately, there are some that aren't so so nice, and they ruin the reputation for everyone else.

People go into debt. The businesses that own that debt want their money.so they hire debt collectors. CNN Money recently published a few debt-collection horror stories. Here are some examples that highlight why the debt collection industry has a bad name:

How To Reduce The Impact Of The Social Security Tax Increase

Steve Tanko — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:00:10 +0000

At the end of 2012, President Obama increased the Social Security Tax by 2% – meaning that your take-home paychecks in 2013 are less than they once were. The move happened without much fanfare, but many Americans have been wondering what they can do to counter the loss of income. The experts at the Dollar [...]

Makers Mark Whiskey Cuts Alcohol Amount To Stretch Supplies

Steve Tanko — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:41:52 +0000

Makers Mark Whiskey has grown to become a popular choice among whiskey drinkers. Known by it's distinctive red wax sealed-bottle, the whiskey has taken it's place among the top-shelf varieties. Apparently, sales of the American-made liquor have outgrown supplies - so the maker of Makers Mark is reducing the alcohol content of the bottles it sells to stretch supplies

What Will Obamacare Cost? IRS Estimates $20,000 Minimum A Year For Average Family

Steve Tanko — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:15:17 +0000

(Photo by Martin H. Simon-Pool/Getty Images) With the passage of the Affordable Health Care Act – or Obamacare – everyone will be mandated to buy health insurance or pay a tax to the Internal Revenue Service. How much will this mandatory insurance cost the average family? Washington leaders have skirted the dollar and cents issue [...]

Fish McBites Join Chicken Nuggets On McDonalds Menu For Lent

Steve Tanko — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:59:57 +0000

Just in time for Lent, McDonalds is adding a new option to their menu! Fish McBites join Chicken Nuggets on the Happy Meal menu – tailored towards kids and adults who are looking for fish options during the lead-up to Easter. The world’s largest burger chain is rolling out what it said is its first [...]

Tomato Prices Won't Go Up; Tomato Lovers Can Rejoice As US-Mexico Trade Agreement Will Remain

Steve Tanko — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:39:25 +0000

It looks like tomato prices won’t be rising! Leaders from the United States and Mexico have reached an agreement to continue their 16 year-old trade policies. As we reported earlier, a war between the two countries had been brewing – which would have left U.S. tomato lovers paying a large sum for their favorite crop. [...]