Best of KOOL 101.7 – The Top 10 Most Read and Most Shared Stories of 2013 on KOOL1017.com
Here we are, days away from saying goodbye to 2013. It's been an interesting year, with lots of memorable stories we've all shared. Some of these stories are sad and some are happy, others are touching, and some are just plain goofy.
We've taken a little time to see what your favorite stories of the year have been. We looked at what was the most read, most shared, and most visited stuff our staff has shared with you, and here is the top 10. To see any of the stories, just click on the title.
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Preston Gunderson, Minnesota Musician, Returns From “The Voice” To Release New Album and Single
Chris always has his finger on the pulse of local and regional musical talent, and he shared a cool update on this Minnesotan contestant from the TV show The Voice.
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What Happens To Pope Benedict XVI After He Retires?
This year, a new Pope was elected. It was under somewhat unique circumstances, as Pope Benedict XVI decided to step aside instead of serve the remainder of his life as most others do.
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5 Easy To Make Halloween Costumes For Lazy People
Who doesn't love an easy Halloween costume? Chris shared some of his best ideas for those who felt kind of lazy this year.
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Deadly Black Widow Spiders Found on Fruit in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Scary! Deadly spiders invading the Twin Ports definitely grabbed a lot of people's attention this year.
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How To Clean Your Washing Machine Using Dishwasher Detergent
Why spend lots of money on specialty products for cleaning your washing machine, when this simple and inexpensive solution exists?
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White Ice Is The New Trendy Color In Home Appliances; The Death Of Stainless Steel Appliances Is Heralded By Kitchen Designers
KOOL's very own Mr. Kitchen looks into a new kitchen trend that may be the death of the stainless look.
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Why Are People Dying From The Flu?
The 2012-2013 cold and flu season with particularly vicious, with new stories addressing flu-related deaths. Why was there an uptick in flu-related deaths?
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10 Reasons to be Thankful You’re From Duluth
While we may grumble about having to shovel out after a snow storm, or grit our teeth about being "bridged" once in awhile, there is plenty we love about living in this area - and you agreed!
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Meet Chris Sullivan The Voice Of The Geico Camel “HUMP DAY”[VIDEO]
Geico has delivered many memorable commercial characters, but 2013's unveiling of the hump day camel really made people laugh - and wonder, who is the voice behind the camel?
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How Does He Do It? Man Cut In Half Prank Scares People [VIDEO]
A crazy internet prank was the buzz of the year on KOOL1017.com. This guy appeared to be cut in half, scaring passersby. How did this guy do it?