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Laura Peterson
Get out and Golf for a Great Cause with CASDA’s “Tee Off to End Violence”
Everyone is invited to join CASDA’s staff and volunteers as they "Tee Off to End Abuse" on June 21st. It's "fore" a great cause! CASDA (Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse) uses the proceeds from this event to continue providing services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Kiss-Cam Gone Wrong at Fresno Grizzlies Baseball Game [VIDEO]
Everyone loves a good 'kiss-cam' during a game, right? Maybe not. One kiss-cam couple at a Fresno Grizzlies baseball game may be on the outs now! As the camera landed onto a couple watching the game, the man kept talking on his phone instead of kissing his girlfriend. Uh-oh!
Celebrities Create Video Inspired by Minnesota Teen’s Farewell Song [VIDEO]
A few months ago I posted a story about Zach Sobiech, a Stillwater 17 year old who has osteosarcoma, a cancerous bone tumor that usually shows up in children. After his diagnosis, he turned to music and recorded a song to serve as a good-bye letter for his friends and family.
Register for Saturday’s 29th Annual YWCA Mother’s Day Walk/5K Run
Mix 108 is proud to be a sponsor again this year for the 29th Annual YWCA Mother’s Day Walk/Run. The 5K run was started 29 years ago by Betty Brasgala. As an avid runner, she saw the need for a women-only event in Duluth to inspire women to “get off the sidelines”. After three years, Betty chose to affiliate the race with the YWCA.
Guy Records and Animates Drunk Wife’s “Corny” Joke [VIDEO]
I'm the type of person that loves to hear a good joke, but can't retell one to save my life. Maybe I've been doing it all wrong. Maybe all it takes is a good bottle of wine. Adam Patch is an animator, and he recorded his wife trying to tell a joke after a bottle of wine. It's funny! And paired with Adam's animation the joke is now one of my favorites!
This Week on Locals Only: Breanne Marie
This week On Locals Only, Breanne Marie and her fiancee Evan will be in the studio. Born and raised in Duluth, Breanne Marie is one busy girl! She'll be playing a few songs off her album, Six Strings of Peace and Sanity.
Superior’s North Tower Avenue Construction Update
The Superior BID (Business Improvement District) has done a great job keeping us posted on the North Tower Avenue Construction. I know construction can be a pain in the rear, but imagine how great Tower Avenue will look once the work is completed! And just a reminder--the businesses on North Tower are open during construction!
Movies You DON’T Want to Rent for Mother’s Day [VIDEO]
Just in case your plans for Mother's Day is to sit down with mom and watch a movie, here are a few to avoid. Or, you can watch them to remind yourself how good of a mother you are, or how wonderful your mother was to you.
Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming Up–Cute and Creative Ways to Thank a Teacher!
We all know that teachers play a key role in helping our children succeed, and sometimes a simple “thanks” is all a teacher needs to feel valued. That, and chocolate, ibuprofen, and earplugs. But seriously, it's a great reminder to take the time to celebrate teachers and show your appreciation during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6th-10th!
New Reality Competition for America’s “Top Hooker” Heading to Television [VIDEO]
The search for the best hooker in America is coming to a television near you--and chances are, your man is not going to miss this one!
Martha Stewart Heads to Match.com to Find Mr. Right [PHOTOS]
We know all about her love for crafts. She's told us how to bake the perfect cake and how to decoupage vintage tea kettles, but she's been pretty quiet when it comes to her romantic life. Until now. The 71 year old sat down on the Today Show couch, and admitted that she is looking for love...online.
Man Celebrates His Birthday by Paying Off Mom’s Mortgage [VIDEO]
This video is a great reminder that our children will grow up to be the kind of people we raised them to be. This young man wanted to celebrate his birthday by using money he had saved up for years to pay off his mother's mortgage. The best quote from this video is when he says, "I want to celebrate my life by celebrating the woman who gave me life."