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Laura Peterson
Simple Parenting Tricks You’ve (Probably) Never Thought Of [VIDEO]
True or false? Babies don't come with instructions. That was true...until now! These parenting "hacks" will leave you dumbfounded as to how you kept your kids alive this long without knowing these tricks. (Not really.) Although my kids have grown out of the phase that causes them to squirt sticky apple juice EVERYWHERE when drinking from a juice box, maybe yours haven't and you'll
This Weekend On Locals Only: Haley Lawson
This weekend on "Locals Only" I'll welcome Haley Lawson of Haley Lawson and the Ever-Changing Grass Band in the studio. Haley hails from Superior, Wisconsin, and performs around the Twin Ports on a weekly basis. She'll also be part of this year's Homegrown Music Festival line up...
How to Help with City of Duluth Green and Clean Events
The City of Duluth has announced a few upcoming Clean and Green events that are open to the community. You can be a part of making Duluth beautiful and cleaner place this spring. If you'd like to volunteer, you are encouraged to show up at any of the events listed below.
Registration Now Open for the Park Point 5-Miler
Need a race that keeps you running...AFTER Grandma's Marathon weekend is over? Registration is now open for northern Minnesota’s oldest road race! The 42nd annual Park Point 5-Miler is scheduled for Friday, July 19, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Mother’s Day Ideas for Moms in Duluth
Mother's Day is right around the corner and if you're stumped on what to do for mom this year, maybe this list will help.
Fourth Annual “Speak Out Superior” Happening Thursday
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the community is invited to take part in the 4th annual "Speak Out Superior" on Thursday, April 25th, featuring a march from UWS to the Douglas County Courthouse, followed by music, food and speakers.
Where’s Your Refund? How to Track When Your Tax Return Will Hit the Bank
If you're expecting a refund rather than paying in taxes this year, congratulations! Now all you have to do is wait patiently to get that refund. How long does it take? Is there any way to track your refund? Well, I'm glad you asked, because there is!
The IRS says you can generally expect your (federal) refund in less than 21 calendar days after the receive your tax return. But that's a pretty
Watch What Happens When an Astronaut Wrings Out a Wet Washcloth in Space [VIDEO]
For the 99.9% of the population who will never go into space, seeing what happens in zero gravity can be pretty fascinating. Educational too! Last fall the Canadian Space Agency asked students to design a simple science experiment that could be performed in space using objects already on board. The winners, two 10th grade students from Nova Scotia, had International Space Station Commander Chri
Trampled by Turtles and Atmosphere Heading to Bayfront this Summer
Duluth's own Trampled by Turtles will make a trip back home this summer for a concert at Bayfront Festival Park. Earlier this month they played at the DECC's Symphony Hall as part of their 10th anniversary tour, and they'll be at Clyde next week for Homegrown.
Saturday’s Fitger’s 5K Results and a Course Record Broken
It was a cold morning, and there was plenty of fresh snowfall, but the Fitger's 5K still went on strong, and with a course record broken in the process.
This Week on Locals Only: Jamestown Story [VIDEO]
This weekend on "Locals Only," I'm calling Dane Schmidt of Jamestown Story. I'm calling him rather than having him in studio, because he's now a Nashville, Tennessee resident. However, he grew up in the Northland, which earns him a spot on Sunday morning's "Locals Only."
Despite the Record Snowfall, Fitger’s 5K is Still Happening Tomorrow
Despite the fact that Duluth broke the old record set in 1950 (31.6 inches of snow) for April snowfall the show (show meaning the Fitger's 5k) must go on!
Even with the new record amount of snow, the annual 5k through downtown is continuing.