January 21, 2013 In case you missed Jennifer Lawrence on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, a fictitious radio station in Shakopee, Minnesota was revisited. At B108 (a great combination of Mix 108 and our sister station, B105) the morning show features Jennifer as intern "Miss Busty Rhymes" who, in fact, can't rhyme
January 18, 2013 Ingrid Michaelson teamed up with 21 young students from Newtown, Connecticut, to record "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" as a tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. All proceeds from the sale of the song will benefit the Newtown Youth Academy and the United Way of Western Connecticut.
January 18, 2013 Watching American Idol for years, we expect the same formula when it comes to the open auditions of hundreds that hope for the golden ticket to Hollywood. We have an interview of an interesting person-this one a fire performer and balloon animal maker-and we know where it's going. Or do we?
January 17, 2013 One of my favorite bands of all time (and not just because they're from Duluth) was the musical guest on Conan last night. Trampled by Turtles performed "It's A War" off their 2010 album, Palomino
January 16, 2013 One month from today we'll be freezing for a reason. Jumping into Lake Superior. In February. The Mix 108 Miracles team is ready! Are you plunging? From our local law enforcement friends, here are a few tips and policies to remember as we get ready to plunge February 16th to raise money for the Special Olympics of Minnesota!
January 16, 2013 Have unwanted medications? You can protect your family and the environment by properly disposing of them. Disposal by flushing or throwing in the garbage can lead to water pollution and harm to fish and wildlife. The City of Superior Police Department has a confidential pharmaceutical drop box. Keeping unwanted pharmaceuticals can lead to theft, prescription drug abuse, and accidental poisoning.
January 16, 2013 Get the kids off the couch and away from the screens this week while on semester break!
The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a "School Semester Break Day" open skate session at the Heritage Sports Center Friday, January 18th from 2:00-4:00 PM.
January 10, 2013 How many times have you played Monopoly? Do you still play? Apparently we couldn't leave good enough alone. Hasbro is about to retire one of their iconic Monopoly pieces. But you get to decide which one. Hasbro has set up dedicated Facebook pages for each piece so you can vote for your favorite. The one with the lowest number of votes will be sent to jail.
January 10, 2013 Beyonce posted some good news for fans of her old group today! For the first time in eight years, you'll be able to enjoy new music from Destiny's Child.
January 9, 2013 It will be "pink at the rink" at AMSOIL Arena on Saturday, January 12th, for University of Minnesota Duluth hockey.
The University of Minnesota Duluth men and women hockey teams will each hold their second annual Pink Game this Saturday. The women will host St. Cloud State University at 3:07 p.m. The men will host Michigan Tech University at 7:07 p.m. Both Bulldog teams will wear special-edition jerseys, which will be auctioned off with proceeds going to benefit the Essentia Health Foundation.
January 9, 2013 If you're yearning for some new music from fun. check out this one called "Sight of the Sun." It's featured on the upcoming soundtrack for HBO's series "Girls."
"Sight of the Sun" was actually recorded for Some Nights, but it didn't make the album because at the time, the chorus of the song included a sample the band was unable to get the legal rights to.
January 9, 2013 Every year we go through this. And by this, I mean influenza season. The flu. Germ-infested schools, workplaces, daycare centers. This year, it seems to be running a little more rampant. Experts are saying the flu season is starting earlier than it has in 10 years, and the number of cases is staggering. It's hard to call in sick to work, miss school, and pull the kids out of daycare. But it's important that we do exactly those things when we're sick to prevent from spreading our illness to others. Here are a few tips for handling flu season.
