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What was That Big Plume of Black Smoke Over Superior Yesterday?

On my way home from work yesterday I noticed a plume of black smoke rising over Superior, and at first I thought it might be another angry ex-wife, but I quickly realized it was coming from the oil refinery. So what caused that big puff of black smoke? Find out after the jump.

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Mayor Ness Declares May 17th, Arbor Day in Duluth

Mayor Don Ness is doing his part to plant 5oo new trees in the city , declaring today May 17th as Arbor Day in the city of Duluth.


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Creepy Guy Asks Girls That Go on Dates With Him to Complete Post-Date Survey [IMAGES]

As a guy, I can admit it is hard to read what a woman is thinking from time to time. It's one of those fun little mysteries that surround the dynamic between men and women. Figuring out whether someone is interested in you after a first date can be equally tricky, so one Philadelphia man decided to go directly for the answers. Jeanne and I talked about this guy in today's (May 17) Idiots in the News and the survey was too good not to share.

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Lady Gaga’s Ex-Creative Director Laurieann Gibson Drops New Single

Laurieann Gibson’s name is familiar to little monsters. She served as the creative director and choreographer for Lady Gaga‘s Haus of Gaga before parting ways with the Mother Monster last fall. But working for Gaga was not Gibson’s “last chance,” as she is dropping a single of her own, dubbed ‘Last Chance.’

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Check It Out: Wear Justin Biebers DNA Around Your Neck

A Canadian company was apparently able to get their hands on some of Justin Biebers DNA and it is for sale to rabid J.B. fans!


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Students Won’t ‘Like’ This — Elementary School Threatens Expulsion If Kids Use Facebook

A while back, we told you about the Jewish girls’ school in Brooklyn that instituted a Facebook ban for its students, saying using the social media site violated its religious tenets.

Now an elementary school in Australia is following suit, but its demand that kids delete their Facebook pages has an entirely different reason: it’s an attempt to wipe out cyber-bullying.


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College Student on Wheel of Fortune Fails on Super Easy Puzzle [VIDEO]

All of the questions seem so easy on game shows when you're watching them from home. I've watched shows like Jeopardy and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire many times with friends or family members who seem to always know the "right answers". Sure, when you're on the show there is extra pressure and things might not be as simple as they seem from your couch - but I think this was more of a "brain fart" rather than game show stress at work.

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What Do Men Say Is the Most Frustrating Aspect of Dating?

Dating is tough, and interpersonal communication can be even tougher. But the electronic age has brought with a whole new layer of angst — it seems nothing is more perplexing to a man than talking to a woman via text message.


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Jessie J Hopes to Sing With Beyonce

Jessie J recently stopped by Capital FM studios in the U.K., and while there, the bubbly songstress dished on her next career move. Since she’s still enjoying the success of her debut album ‘Who You Are,’ the number one item on Jessie J’s professional agenda as of right now is to perform with Beyonce.

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Justin Bieber, Venture Capitalist, Covers Forbes’ Celebrity 100 Issue

Justin Bieber isn’t No. 1 on the Forbes Celebrity 100list — that honor goes to Jennifer Lopez – but he is on the cover of the issue.

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John Legend Says Britney Spears, Demi Lovato ‘Can’t Sing’

The gloves are off and the claws are out in the reality singing show wars!

Singer John Legend, who will unite with Kelly Clarkson on the newly launching ABC show ‘Duets’ (which will pair established, A-list judges with upstart contestants), took a shot at new ‘X Factor‘ judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato. He said that they can’t sing, making their appointments to the show’s panel questionable.