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(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 [...]

Never Forgotten Exhibit Opens To Honor Duluth World War II Hero

Chris Allen — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:06:23 +0000

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. This FREE exhibit will describe Courtney’s brief life, from his Duluth [...]

News Conference To Be Held on March 26; Northeast Minnesota Flood Recovery Efforts and Grants

Chris Allen — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:08:38 +0000

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. The News conference will have in attendance Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner [...]

New Prague Minnesota School in Lockdown, Students Reported Okay [UPDATED]

Staff Writer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:00:02 +0000

WCCO TV in Minneapolis is reporting a middle school in New Prague, Minnesota was placed on lockdown this morning after someone called 911 reporting a shooting within the school. According to the report, police are on the scene and the preliminary investigation shows no shooting occurred. The situation has still prompted a lockdown situation for [...]

State Of Hockey Ready For New (Although Shortened) Season, Could This Be The Year

Chris Allen — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:13:54 +0000

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. Speaking of the Wild, Minnesota hockey fans are licking their chops because fo [...]

Hormel Buys Skippy Peanut Butter

Steve Tanko — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:00:03 +0000

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. The nations number two peanut butter (Jif is number one), Skippy first hit store shelves in 1934. Hormel officials say that [...]

Breanne Marie Says Music Saved Her Life, CD Release Party On Saturday

Chris Allen — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:37:47 +0000

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.

St. Paul Store Fined for Selling Candy Cigarettes

Steve Tanko — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:30:28 +0000

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".

Pro Bowl Selection Announced, Records Set, and Two Men Go From Sitting To Starting.

Chris Allen — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 04:15:49 +0000

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. Adrian Peterson has enjoyed the best season he has ever had. Last year after he was injured [...]

Duluth Natives Jamestown Story Has A Christmas Hit and Releases A New Album [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:30:07 +0000

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!! Jamestown Story also released their new album “Show Me Tomorrow” The follow up to their hit “Find A [...]

Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week Underway, Good Reminders To Be Prepared

Chris Allen — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:48:53 +0000

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. How [...]

Open House For The New Hwy 53 Project Scheduled November 15

Chris Allen — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:28:28 +0000

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. The open house will be held Thursday, Nov. 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the [...]

#1 Twin Ports Ice Monkeys To Face Off Against #2 St. Cloud In Rugby Final

Chris Allen — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:19:15 +0000

The Undefeated Twin Ports Ice Monkeys are playing for the Championship against St. Cloud this Saturday at 1 p.m. at UMD Field number 4. After a hiatus from play beginning in 2005, the Twin Ports Ice Monkeys Men’s Rugby Team was reinstated in the spring of 2012 Mitch Scudamore says, ” We are really going [...]

Remembrance for Paul and Sheila Wellstone on 10th Anniversary of Plane Crash to be Held in Eveleth

Chris Allen — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:13:53 +0000

October 25th is the 10th anniversary of the plane crash that took the lives of U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone, his wife Sheila Wellstone, their daughter Marcia Wellstone Markuson and Wellstone campaign staffers Tom Lapic, Mary McEvoy and Will McLaughlin. This fall, three remembrance events are planned to honor their lives and remember their legacy. In Press [...]

Minnesota Vikings To Host Pittsburgh In 2013 International Matchup

Chris Allen — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:23:33 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings announced that they will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game in London England. The Vikings-Steelers matchup will be the seventh game in the NFL’s London International Series and the first in the league’s historic step to play two international games during the 2013 season. The other game the The Jacksonville Jaguars [...]

Haunted Ship William A. Irvin Will Be Investigated, Are There Ghosts Aboard The Ship

Chris Allen — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 05:16:36 +0000

I am fortunate to have the permission, along with the professionals, to investigate the William A. Irvin. Claims have been made that the captain is still aboard, former workers taunt current ones. I am getting to the bottom of it. I am doing the investigation with the Duluth Paranormal Investigators. Along with their equipment, we [...]

Minnesota Wild Score Both Big Named Free Agents

Chris Allen — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:49:03 +0000

The Minnesota Wild set off their own fireworks on July 4th. Two big reasons the New Jersey Devils and Nashville Predators got to the playoffs were the two big free agents. Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. Both men are now Minnesota Wild players. You might recognize Zach’s name, he used to play in Minnesota for [...]

Details For Curbside Pickup From WLSSD For Flood Damaged Homeowners

Chris Allen — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:02:13 +0000

Duluth and Surrounding areas are continuing to clean up the mess from what is called the flood of the century. WLSSD is offering special hauling services for homes that have flood damage. Starting on Friday June 29th WLSSD will be offering curbside pick up for your wet carpeting, household appliances and more. Use common sense, [...]

EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Duluth Mayor Don Ness, Details On State Of Emergency, What To Do Next, How To Get Involved

Chris Allen — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:50:38 +0000

I had the pleasure of Talking with Duluth Mayor Don Ness, He was kind enough to call into the morning show and talk about the state of Duluth on Thursday. I just want to personally thank the Mayor, he could have said he was too busy and I would have understood, but he made the time to call in and talk.

Listen to the interview below;

Lake Superior Zoo Tragedy In Duluth

Chris Allen — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:28:20 +0000

One of the big rumours this morning while I was on the radio was that the Lake Superior Zoo lost all it’s animals in the floods. The Polar bear did escape but was caught a short time later and the seals were on Grand Avenue. Here’s the full story “Even though it’s a large white [...]