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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 [...]

Jacob and Sophia Top List of Most Popular Baby Names — What Else Made the Top 10?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:40:15 +0000

Jacob and Sophia are not a couple in the latest movie adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, but they may be soon at this rate. Those just so happened to be the two most popular baby names in America in 2012, according to the Social Security Administration. It’s the 14th consecutive year Jacob topped all [...]

'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 [...]

Kiss Cam Catches Irate Lady Dumping Drink on Boyfriend [VIDEO]

Rayman — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:59:34 +0000

Kiss Cam is pretty cool, I would think it's fun for the couples as well as the crowd. Sometimes though, it can be a bit embarrassing. When the camera found this couple, the lady let her man know they were on the videoboard and it was time to kiss. The man was on his cellphone and didn't want to be disturbed, waving off his lady..

Lake Nebagamon Opening Still a Week or More Away

Rayman — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:11:44 +0000

On my way in the the radio station this morning, I talked to a couple buddies of mine that work for the village. They're telling me the lake should be open in a week or so, if the warm weather holds out, if we get a good rain, and if we get a couple windy days. That's a lot of if's isn't it?

What Would Happen To Kids If There Was No Homework Or Tests At School, That's The Alpha School In Canada, See What Happened To These Kids.

Chris Allen — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:14:50 +0000

The Alpha Alternative School in Toronto, Ontario is celebrating 40 years. It’s a school that doesn’t give homework and doesn’t ever test it’s students. The students, parents and teachers are in together on deciding what the children learn. Some studies are working with other kids and going out in nature and learning. One thing I [...]

7 Month Old Baby Can't Walk, But Can Water Ski, You Won't Believe It

Chris Allen — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:00:41 +0000

Babies are learning to swim before they can walk. There is new learning and testing to show babies are smarter than we give them credit for. Heck, in Canada they are already playing Hockey before they can walk. This baby puts them all to shame. 7 month old Ryder Blair is shown in a you [...]

What's Your Top 5 Chicago Songs Of All Time, Here's Ed's Top 5

Chris Allen — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:31:41 +0000

My buddy Eddie and I were talking recently about Chicago coming to the DECC and what songs were our favorites. Every week we meet at my son’s dance class, with his daughter, then we go to dinner. He and I discuss music a lot and so I told him I wanted to post this up. [...]

How Do You Know When A Pineapple Is Ripe?

Steve Tanko — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:58:44 +0000

Nothing beats fresh pineapple. But how do you know when it’s ripe? The dilemma starts at the store for most people: Which pineapple should I buy? Well, first off – you should never buy a pineapple that is fully green – as they will not ripe well for you at home under normal conditions. But [...]

2,000 Movies Disappear From Netflix, Contract Expires, Company Could Lose More

Chris Allen — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:29:41 +0000

You may notice next time you sign on to your Netflix account that some of the movies you have been enjoying are gone. There is a reason for that, but it has Netflix shareholders nervous, especially after they bumbled a deal with starz last year that nearly crashed the company. According to the Christian Science [...]

Texting Safely, You Need A Seeing Eye Person, Watch This Funny Video That Might Be A Good Idea

Chris Allen — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:13:41 +0000

We've heard the story that it's so unsafe to drive and text. Surveys have shown it's worse than driving drunk. Have you seen the video of the woman who walks into a wishing pool at a mall because she is texting. The guy who fell in a man hole for texting and walking.

I have Three Birdhouses And No Birds Living In Them, What Am I Doing Wrong?

Rayman — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:03:45 +0000

About seven years ago, I bought three birdhouses. I decided to paint them (which was probably a mistake), and waited a couple weeks, then put each birdhouse in a different tree in my backyard. I really didn't expect any birds the first year, but thought after a year or two, they'd notice them and I'd have three new families living in my backyard. The houses themselves are fairly small, and the hole is fairly small too, so maybe that could be the problem?

How To Shred Chicken In Your Kitchenaid Stand Mixer

Steve Tanko — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:48 +0000

As the resident “foodie” in the building, I’m often called upon for cooking tips – so when I discover a new trick myself, I like to share it. Did you know you can shred chicken in your Kitchenaid stand mixer? The next time you need to shred boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a recipe – [...]

White Ice Is The New Trendy Color In Home Appliances; The Death Of Stainless Steel Appliances Is Heralded By Kitchen Designers

Steve Tanko — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:00:18 +0000

Kitchen appliances just got a new trendy color – and it’s being heralded by designers as the “kiss of death” for stainless steel. It may look like white to you, but the Whirlpool appliance company is marketing their “new” color as something they call “White Ice”. Not since avocado green and harvest gold were introduced [...]

What's the Worst Job to Have in 2013?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:50:40 +0000

Some fields are better than others. And some you may want to think about avoiding altogether. CareerCast has created a list of the worst careers for 2013. Topping the list? Newspaper reporter. You don’t have to wear a hat with the word “press” in it while smoking a cigar to figure out it’s a profession [...]

Funny Video Of A Woman Trying To Back Into Parking Place [VIDEO]

Rayman — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:03:46 +0000

I’ll admit driving into a parking space is easier than backing into the same space. Apparently, this woman agrees with me. She tries hard though, bless her heart. Finally someone comes to her aid and does it for her.

Survey Says Husbands Lie More About Car Dings Than Wives Do

Rayman — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:47:40 +0000

It's not just love affairs, wild bachelor parties that spouses need to worry about when it comes to keeping secrets from each other .It's dinging the car. In my family, I wouldn't call it lying, I like the word forgetting more.

You Might Have Something In Your Home Worth Money, Get It Appraised

Chris Allen — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:30:13 +0000

We hear stories all the time of someone buying something for a quarter and it's worth a quarter of a million. Could you be sitting on a find? Bring your antique/collectible item to the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (the Depot) for a free ANTIQUE APPRAISAL sponsored by St. Louis County Historical Society on Wednesday, May 15, 2013!

Today's Twentieth Annual Empty Bowl, A Win Win For Everybody

Rayman — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:59:55 +0000

Just got back from serving soup at today's 20th Annual Empty Bowl. Kim Carr our Promotions and Event Director and I go each year, and we have a great time. We both enjoy talking to the people we serve, and everyone who attends has a good time picking out their bowl, and choosing their favorite soups.

Duluth's First Annual Pub & Putt [GALLERY]

Rayman — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:53:57 +0000

Although I was only there for a few hours during team registration, I got to meet with most of the teams, and visit with them for awhile. They were really nice people, out for a fun time, and some came in costume. I took a few shots. Enjoy.