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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!

The Trick to Perfect Easter Eggs–Don't Boil Them, Bake Them!

Laura Peterson — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:18:09 +0000

Have you wondered if you can bake eggs rather than boil them? I honestly didn’t, because I have more important things to wonder about, but I’m glad I found this tip! I can cook, but for some reason I always mess up hard-boiled eggs. Here’s what the “egg-perts” say about baking rather than boiling your [...]

Easter Bunny Name Generator

Mix 108 Staff — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:02:56 +0000

Get ready for Easter on Sunday by getting your own Easter bunny name with our Easter bunny name generator. Here are the Eater bunny names from members of the MIX 108 staff: Laura Peterson = Shorty Snuggle Bunny Jeanne Ryan = Maggie Foo Foo Jellybeans Nick Cooper = Rusty Patches McCadbury Tony Hart = Bandit Foo Foo [...]

Hidden Leprechaun Answer

Tony Hart — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:19:04 +0000

Here is where the leprechaun is: [button href="http://bit.ly/157dhXa" title="Click Here to Get Your Leprechaun Name" align="center"]

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by Using our Leprechaun Name Generator

Tony Hart — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:51:57 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday and instead of using your own name all day, use our leprechaun name generator to come up with a fun alternative while drinking green beer. Here are the MIX 108 DJ’s Leprechaun names: Jeanne Ryan – Warty McKnob Nick Cooper – Thunderous O’Rainbow Laura Peterson – Sprinkles McFeverish Tony Hart [...]

One Minneapolis Bar Gets a Huge Shipment of Beer for St. Patrick's Day [PHOTO]

Tony Hart — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:44:24 +0000

The Local, a popular Minneapolis Irish bar is getting ready for their busiest day of the year, St. Patrick's Day which is this Sunday the 17th, with a shipment of beer so large that it had to be delivered and unloaded on a busy downtown street.

Valentine's Date Movies You Can Both Enjoy [VIDEOS]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:54:26 +0000

Ok guys, this one's for you. There's no rule that states you must make dinner reservations and plan a night out on the town for Valentine's Day. As a matter of fact, many women (myself included) would probably LOVE to have their man take over the kitchen and do a romantic dinner in. Afterward, how about cuddling up with her on the couch and popping in a great Romantic Comedy YOU picked out? I'm not suggesting you have to succumb to "The Notebook" in order to please her. (But you may score some brownie points if you do.) To make the experience less painful I've ~~forced~~ found a few guys around the office to offer up their favorite chick flicks that you'll be able to enjoy just as much as your little lady will.

Best New Years Tradition Ever, Key West Drops Drag Queen in Giant Shoe at Midnight [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 23:08:03 +0000

As I sat and watched Dick Clarks New Years Rocking Eve I was delighted by the quirky Jenny McCarthy and all the flashback clips of American Bandstand from back in the day, but now I secretly wish I was in Key West Florida last night. My sister who lives in New York City was with [...]

New Years Resolutions, Even Celebrities Give it the Old College Try [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:49:52 +0000

Another year has passed us by and looking back good times and bad, it is always refreshing to start a new Year and wonder what adventures are ahead. I have never been a big believer in New Years Resolutions because as corny as it sounds you should set goals for yourself all year long…..plus I [...]

Recycle Your Christmas Lights This Holiday Season

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:18:54 +0000

The Holidays are behind us and now comes the dreaded task of taking all the decorations down and wrapping up the lights. If you have a string or two that are not working properly, or are frayed and in disrepair don’t throw them away, recycle them! The Twin Ports prides itself on being green and [...]

Santa in Madison Wisconsin Cited With a D.W.I.

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:47:47 +0000

Now everyone knows that Santa has lot’s of helpers spread out all over the world, but this is one of them that will permanently be on Santa’s naughty list! 69 year old John Schuster was driving home from a Christmas party in a Santa Costume outside of Madison, when he crashed into the back of [...]

EggNog Holiday Tradition or Just Plain Gross [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:11:51 +0000

Cooper and I were talking about this during the show this morning and the topic was EggNog. I have never been a fan of this stuff, I hate milk and raw eggs *Blah*. So I did a little research and actually every video I found of people drinking it usually involved them puking afterwards, except [...]

If You Were An Elf What Would Your Name Be? Find Out Now.

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:11:58 +0000

The magic of the Holidays, Lights, Santa, Reindeer and of course the Elves. Let’s give some credit for all the hard workers behind the scenes. Up until the movie Elf came out the most famous one of all was Hermie from the movie “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” Until Now…….. Now you can find out [...]

Science Offers Explanation for Rudolph's Red Nose

Donald Deane — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:19:16 +0000

Have you ever wondered how Rudolph got his red nose? Well, Dutch scientists have finally explained the mystery. Turns out, the reindeer's shiny nose is the direct result of "hyperemia of the nasal mucosa." Way to take all the magic out of Christmas, science.

Kim Kardashian Shares Her Family's Ridiculously Over-the-Top Christmas Card [PHOTO]

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:09:57 +0000

Kim Kardashian once again used her blog for the forces of evil -- this time by sharing the Kardashians' 2012 family Christmas photo.

The entire clan is decked out in all white and surrounded by silver confetti and white balloons, and the whole thing reads more "professional photo shoot" than "warm, loving family."

14 Adorable Dogs Dressed Like Reindeer

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:51:54 +0000

Aww man! We’ve been sucked in again. It’s another edition of animals in costumes, but we swear it’s way worth your time. Why? Well, because there are few things more adorable than dressing up our dogs and cats in holiday garb and showing them off on the Web. We’re positive they love it! (Maybe.) After [...]

Duluth Resident Pays Tribute to Victims of Sandy Hook School Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut with a Guardian Angel Snow Sculpture in His Yard [PHOTO GALLERY]

Nick Cooper — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:50:14 +0000

Drivers who travel past the intersection of 4th Street and 21st Avenue East in Duluth during the winter months have grown accustomed to seeing snow sculptures in the yard of Harry Welty, who lives right on the corner of the two intersecting streets. In the 25 years Welty has been carving snow statues in his yard, none have been quite as meaningful as the one currently on display.

Best Buy Sends Lucky Shoppers Five iPads Instead of One

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:16:45 +0000

An iPad would normally be considered a pretty substantial gift this holiday season. Thanks to a fortunate error by Best Buy, a couple of shoppers can now use the tablet computer for stocking stuffers. Best Buy customer Alexa had ordered one iPad and was shocked when a neatly packed box of five showed up at her [...]

The 10 Craziest Christmas-Themed Video Games

Donald Deane — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:25:15 +0000

Christmas-themed video games might seem like the best way for developers to cash in on the holiday season, but there's a conspicuous lack of these titles on the market. Believe it or not, this is a good thing, because the vast majority of Christmas games to date have been pretty bad and, what's more, inexplicably weird.

Skate with Santa and Rudolph at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center

Laura Peterson — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:21:00 +0000

Everyone is invited to the “Skate with Santa and Rudolph” party at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center on Wednesday, December 19th from 6:30-8:00 PM. You will have the chance to see Santa and tell him what is on your list in person and see Rudolph get ready for his big night. Stop in early between [...]