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Public Welcome to Help Paint a Community Mural in Superior

Laura Peterson — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:39:09 +0000

If you’re looking for a creative outlet, starting tomorrow the community is invited to take part in helping to paint the “Our Superior Community Mural.” The weather has been watched for days and it looks like Mother Nature will cooperate and the painting starts tomorrow. This two week project is sponsored by the Superior Business [...]

Tearjerker, Elderly Woman who Lost Everything in Oklahoma Miraculously Finds Her Pet Dog [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:59:19 +0000

With all the heartbreak and stories of sadness and loss, here is one to touch your heart. For so many people in Oklahoma who lost everything including their pets, it is a small miracle to be reunited with, for many people a member of their family. This poor elderly woman who was holding on to [...]

Cubs Fan Shields Flying Baseball From His Wife and In Turn Gets Beer Dumped on His Head [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:05:36 +0000

So much for chivalry now a days it could get you a beer in the face. One couple of Cubs Fans found instant fame as the game was broadcast on T.V. only to show a woman dousing her husband with suds. If you have ever been lucky enough to go to Wrigley Field it is [...]

Dog Sings Along to his favorite Adele Song "Make You Feel My Love" [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:39:46 +0000

For any dog owner you always hope you have a phone or camera ready when your dog does something adorably funny, for these owners they were ready, since this was not the first time their dog sang along to Adele. Rev a rescue dog has apparently been serenaded by this song since he was a [...]

Telling Your Kids You Are Having Twins [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:35:05 +0000

At some point most parents have to go through the ritual of telling the kids that they will soon be having a sibling, some go well and some not so much. Being the youngest I never was part of the you are going to have another brother or sister talk, and looking back that was [...]

Two Guys Volunteer to Get an Idea of What it is Like to Be in Labor [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:08:44 +0000

Women around the world rejoice, your husband now has the chance to get a glimpse into what you went through when you were in labor. Can they handle it?Everyone has heard or repeated the phrase If men were the ones who gave birth, the population of the world would be extinct. It is a known [...]

Who are Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players? [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:20:19 +0000

Mix 108 is excited to bring Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players to the Twin Ports for the first time ever for two shows on June 15th at the College of St. Scholastica. You may be asking yourself, "Who in the heck are Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players?" Well, here's your answer!

Little League Mom Saves Boys Life With CPR [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:45:48 +0000

A Little League Mom from New Jersey is a true hero, as she took action during a routine baseball game sand saved a little boys life. Eight year old Ian McGreevy was stealing third base when the pitcher from the other team threw the ball and it accidentally hit Ian in the chest, stopping his [...]

Hilarious Gas Station Karaoke [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:33:21 +0000

Usually when you pull up to pump gas it is a pretty uneventful task, but for one couple in California it was anything but. Can you even imagine waling up to the pump unaware that a t.v. monitor is right above you, and thousands of people are listening to you sing quietly to yourself as [...]

Caution: Lawn Care and Your Dog Could Be a Bad Combination

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:52:53 +0000

Most of us who own a home pride ourselves on having a nice green lawn, but If you have a dog, sometimes keeping that lawn pristine can be a bit of a challenge. If Fido goes potty on said grass, or just like to roll around in it, all dog owners need to be aware [...]

Get out and Golf for a Great Cause with CASDA's "Tee Off to End Violence"

Laura Peterson — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:30:27 +0000

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. The second annual golf [...]

Coolest Mom Ever Takes Sons Souped Up Car for a Test Drive [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:54:07 +0000

Ask anyone and they most likely would tell you that their mom is not the greatest driver in the world, but this lady breaks all those stereotypes as she whips around in her sons modified car. I have to admit that I was scared to death of driving with my mom, she even admitted that [...]

Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers Shows One Fan That Some Professional Athletes are Good Role Models [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:16:25 +0000

A young Dodgers fan who has inoperable spinal tumors, and has to use a wheel chair to get around, had one of the most memorable nights of his life out at the ball park, thanks to Matt Kemp. The fan along with his dad and best friend had asked the manager of the Dodgers [...]

Basic Steps to Get That Pilot Light Re-lit on Your Hot Water Heater [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:30:26 +0000

No hot water? Don’t panic and don’t rush out and call a plumber right away it may be something as simple as a burned out pilot light in your water heater. We had this happen to us the other day when my son accidentally turned off the gas line thinking it was the water faucet [...]

Register for Saturday's 29th Annual YWCA Mother's Day Walk/5K Run

Laura Peterson — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:58:53 +0000

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.

7 1/2 Month Old Baby Knows How to Water Ski [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:19:57 +0000

Every parent likes to brag up how talented their child is, but I think it would be hard to top the athletic prowess of little 7 1/2 month old Ryder of Queensland Australia, who is already water skiing. Little Ryder has some adapted equipment to help him stand up, and IS NOT being pulled behind [...]

Mama June and Sugar Bear From Here Comes Honey Boo Boo Tie the Knot? [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:05:35 +0000

You better Redneckinize, Mama June from here comes Honey Boo Boo is off the market guys. Or was this all for T.V.? After shedding over 100 pounds, Mama June from the hit show here comes Honey Boo Boo may have finally caved and married her long time love Sugarbear. Sticking to her redneck ways Mama [...]

Wisconsin Family Uncovers 50 Year Old Bomb Shelter in Their Backyard

Jeanne Ryan — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:41:30 +0000

Some people have no sense of curiosity as a family from Neenah Wisconsin waited 10 years before finally cracking into a Cold War Bomb shelter that was built in the backyard by the previous owner.

Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming Up–Cute and Creative Ways to Thank a Teacher!

Laura Peterson — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:20:56 +0000

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!

Simple Parenting Tricks You've (Probably) Never Thought Of [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:50:00 +0000

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 [...]