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Another Weird Invention That Helps Reduce Wrinkles on Your Face [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:54:05 +0000

Are those wrinkles starting to creep up on that face of yours? Feeling like you need to do something drastic? Oh no you don’t….. well kind of, you have to wear a mask on your face. Our society is obsessed with looks and getting older in some ways is regarded as a bad thing, especially [...]

What American City Was Just Named the 'Laziest'?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:55:34 +0000

America is known for its obesity crisis and penchant for lounging on the couch instead of getting up and doing anything physical. As it turns out, some cities perpetuate that stereotype more than others. Menâ€™s Health magazine has finally answered the age old question “What are the laziest cities in the country?” For the sake [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Florida High School Water Polo Teams Start Fight During End of Match Handshake [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:21:59 +0000

Who knew that a Water Polo match could result in such bad sportsmanship? Well If I had to tread water for minutes at a time, and have someones arms in my face I would probably get a little grumpy too. Apparently this all started with a sore loser form the Miami Florida Team losing the [...]

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 [...]

Questions Every New Mom To Be Gets Sick of Hearing [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:27:18 +0000

I never had the experience of carrying a baby myself, but I know tons of people that have, and I am a little embarrassed to say I have asked some of these same dumb questions. Isn’t it weird that when a woman is pregnant how all of a sudden it seems to give complete strangers [...]

Registration Now Open for the Park Point 5-Miler

Laura Peterson — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:20:56 +0000

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. The Park Point 5-Miler will be a great event for the whole family, with youth races for [...]

Minneapolis Now Has an Arm Wrestling League for Women

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:23:34 +0000

Arm wrestling is not just for big burly guys anymore. A group of women, who are all about having fun for a good cause, will take you on any day! A group of women in Minneapolis called Minnesota Arm Wrestling League for Ladies has gathered together to enjoy the sport of wrestling and raise money for [...]

Saturday's Fitger's 5K Results and a Course Record Broken

Laura Peterson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:33:48 +0000

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. Minneapolis native Joe Moore, 29, set a course record and claimed the men’s division title at Saturday’s 24th annual Fitger’s 5K, finishing in 14 minutes, 53 [...]

What Does Your Zip Code Code Say About You?

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:27:39 +0000

Your zip code is big business in the hands of marketing companies, and makes up what they think they know about you. Have you noticed that a trend within the last year or two is certain stores asking you what your zip code is? Most of us realize it is for marketing purposes and not [...]

Despite the Record Snowfall, Fitger's 5K is Still Happening Tomorrow

Laura Peterson — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:54:35 +0000

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.

Oh Canada, Skiers Go For Record Flip Hand in Hand [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:49:38 +0000

Our neighbors to the North are used to long cold winters, and so many of them try to make the best of conditions by hitting the slopes, and 30 of them together pulled off a pretty cool stunt! For anybody who tries to just stay upright on skis the thought of doing a flip seems [...]

Minnesota Vikings Player Chris Kluwe Spends the Day in a Wheelchair, to Bring Awareness to Spinal Cord Injury Research [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:35:54 +0000

Minnesota Vikings Player Chris Kluwe is known for speaking his mind and being an activist . He is not afraid to voice his opinion, and realizes that his celebrity status can help shine a light on things he is passionate about. Lat year Chris spent the entire day in a wheelchair which was filmed for [...]

Jeanne Ryan, Along With the Rest of The Northland Says Enough to Winter

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:27:09 +0000

Spring has not Sprung and I am growing increasingly inpatient. Did I start this chain of events by getting rid of my 4 wheel drive this summer? With all the crazy weather all over the country over the last few years, I guess we have no room to complain about a little snow, OK a [...]

Average U.S. Family Throws Away 20 Pounds of Food a Month

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:55:45 +0000

What an alarming statistic, 20 pounds of food in the garbage for a family of four, in hindsight I shutter at how much my family tosses each month. According to a new study, we Americans are very wasteful, which for a family of four adds up to about $2,000 a year. We are a family [...]