4 days ago 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.
April 10, 2013 There are two Duluthians from WWII who received the Military’s highest honor, the Medal of Honor. On Tuesday, May 7 2013, Veterans’ Memorial Hall will hold the opening event for an exhibit that showcases one of these local heroes, Major Henry A. Courtney, Jr.
March 21, 2013 People wishing to know what has been done so far with the flood recovery efforts and what is still to be done with some of the grants given to the area can attend a meeting to address those questions and talk about future efforts.
January 17, 2013 Now that the NHL has settled their differences, they are hoping people forgive and forget. Immediately after the agreement NHL teams offered free tickets, scrimmages, and autograph sessions. The Wild will open the season this Saturday at 8pm against the Colorado Avalanche.
January 3, 2013 Minnesota-based Hormel Foods - food parent to brands like Spam and Hormel Meats - has bought Skippy Peanut Butter from Unilever. The deal is rumored to be $700 million for the venerable food brand.
January 3, 2013 Breanne Marie is a local singer/songwriter who has recorded and produced her debut album titled “Six Strings of Peace & Sanity.” In April, she launched a project on Kickstarter.com with a goal of $3,200. By the deadline of May 11th, she had surpassed that goal with over $3,600 from 100 backers.
December 28, 2012 Some of them were made from a "white, chalky"-type of sweet sugar and others were a chocolate stick wrapped in paper. No matter which variety they sold at candy stores near you as a kid, most children of a certain age remember encountering candy cigarettes while growing up. Now it appears you can add them to the growing list of items from our youth that are no longer "acceptable".
December 26, 2012 The Pro Bowl Players were announced and Minnesota and Green Bay each put some quality players on the roster. A couple guys need more said about them and one man was chosen for fullback, and he's from Minnesota.
December 12, 2012 Dane Schmidt of Jamestown Story, started in Duluth, MN. He is the son of Tammi and Mark from the band MYNX. KOOL 101.7 is featuring their new Christmas Song "Wherever You Are" With Michelle Rene. See it!!
November 7, 2012 Winter made a brief appearance in St. Louis County. The snowfall was a good reminder of what season we are transitioning to. Now it is time to get ready for the upcoming winter season. Vehicles are getting a pre-winter check-up, snow removal equipment is being prepared for use, winter clothing is being seen etc.
November 2, 2012 Construction again, must be between summer and winter. The public is invited to an open house see the latest route alternatives for Highway 53 in Virginia. The highway must be rerouted due to a termination of easement rights.
