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20 Things You Probably Don't Know About "Forrest Gump" [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:15:59 +0000

It's been almost 20 years since "Forrest Gump" was released. As the winner of 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, it's still one of the most-loved movies of all time, even if you want to punch someone every time they quote Forrest's famous line, "Life is like a box of chocolates..." To celebrate this film, here are 20 things you probably didn't know about "Forrest Gump."

Check Out (and Avoid) the "Banished Words for 2013″ List

Laura Peterson — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:04:37 +0000

Lake Superior State University in Michigan has created a list of words to be banished for each new year, based on your suggestions. The list goes all the way back to 1976 and has been a staple every New Year's Day since. The most overused and annoying words of 2012 are pu

Get Organized with this Back to School "To Do" List

Laura Peterson — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:09:39 +0000

For most kids, the summer is drawing to a close and school is just three weeks away. While the children may be whining, many parents are rejoicing! Since I’m a list maker, I’ve put together a to-do list to make sure you and your students are prepared for the First Day of School. THREE WEEKS [...]

Top 10 Worst Pick Up Lines

Laura Peterson — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:51:22 +0000

After a survey, Yahoo compiled the top 10 worst pick-up lines of all time. Maybe I’ve been hiding under a rock, but I actually think some of these would work. Here they are! 1. “What’s your sign?” 2. “Pardon me, I seem to have lost my phone number, can I borrow yours?” 3. “You must [...]

Top 5 Movies I Could Watch 100 Times and Never Get Sick Of [VIDEOS]

Laura Peterson — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:03:54 +0000

Everyone has a few movies they can watch over, and over, and over, and never get sick of. Maybe it's the movies from childhood, the ones with great quotes, the ones with lots of plenty of action (or romance, etc.,) the ones with hot guys (or girls,) in them, or maybe there's a movie that [...]

Guys, What Women Hate About Your Dirty Apartment

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:31:07 +0000

Everyone knows that first impressions last a life time, so make it a good one. And guys, if you are having your girlfriend over to your place for the first time, for gods sake clean the place up! I know first hand what pigs guys can be, having had male and female roommates, but on [...]

5 Insane Playhouses Made for the Discerning Child in Your Life

Tony Hart — Thu, 31 May 2012 04:47:54 +0000

If the cardboard box just isn't cutting it anymore, maybe it's time to upgrade the kid's playhouse. And these just aren't your average playhouse's, you may have to have the last name Trump just to buy one of these extravagant playhouses. 5 The Pirate Ship Playhouse This 12,000 pound mammoth playhouse is 23 [...]

3 Alternatives to the Always Broken Canal Park Pedestrian 'Slip Bridge'

Tony Hart — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:49:25 +0000

It seems to me that the Canal Park 'Slip Bridge' is always in need of repair and being closed for one reason or another. So I purpose we get rid of it and replace it with something a little more reliable or at least more fun. 1 The AirKick Water Catapult Throw some [...]

Behind the Scenes Look at 'Cirque du Soleil: Quidam' at Duluth's Amsoil Arena [PHOTOS]

Tony Hart — Sun, 06 May 2012 06:45:47 +0000

I got the chance to get a behind the scenes look at the show that entertained thousands this weekend at Amsoil Arena, 'Cirque du Soleil: Quidam'. The popular show has been seen by millions around the world since it began touring 16 years ago. The show travels with 50 performers and a mix of 50 [...]

5 Sweet Things That I Collected as a Kid Growing up in the 80′s

Tony Hart — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:00:24 +0000

I was reading this blog by a colleague of mine about those awesome fast food "collectible" glasses that were given away in the 80's, this was big at McDonald's for instance, and it spawned a flurry of memories of all the things I collected in the 80's from these glasses to other things you'd only collect in the coolest decade in history!

New Music Out This Week: Including Eve 6 First CD Since 2003

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:09:43 +0000

It’s Tuesday and time to unveil some new releases for the week, including the much anticipated new c.d. from Eve 6. Yes they are back and rocking! 1) Eve 6 “Speak in Code” (band’s first album since 2003) If you are a fan of Eve 6, it’s a happy day with a new c.d. finally! [...]

Duluth/Superior's Top 5 Spots for a Great Breakfast

Laura Peterson — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:32:15 +0000

My favorite meal of the day is breakfast. Maybe it’s because it’s the first meal of the day and when it’s time for breakfast I’m famished. Maybe it’s because nothing can beat the taste of bacon. Maybe it’s because nothing gets me excited like grease and salt. Whatever it is, I’ve decided to highlight my [...]

17 Things Every Woman Should Know How To Do

Laura Peterson — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:52:07 +0000

Here's a list we went over this morning on the show.

Thefrisky.com used March to celebrate "Every Woman Needs" month.

There are some pretty great lists there, including "The 22 Books Every Woman Needs to Read."

Now with this list, it's the " 17 Things Every Woman Sho

Laura's "Didjaknow" List of the Week

Laura Peterson — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:47:11 +0000

Sometimes I’m shocked at the amount of information that gets by me. Okay, not really “shocked.” But instead of keeping all these cool things I’ve learned to myself, I’m going to share them with you! Didjaknow: 1. The Duluth Public Library website also lends eBooks? It’s true! Here are the instructions! If you’re looking for [...]

The Coolest Things Online You Never Knew You Wanted

Laura Peterson — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:22:03 +0000

I found an awesome website called mewanty.net. Picture the most obscure yet desirable objects you’d ever want to possess. Chances are you can find it on mewanty.net. Here are just a few of my favorites: Picnic Pants: How many times have you sat cross-legged and [...]

Top 5 Signs that Spring Has Sprung in Duluth/Superior

Laura Peterson — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:38:23 +0000

Today is the day! It's the Vernal Equinox, better known as the first day of Spring. What does that mean? Wikipedia defines it as “the tilt of the Earth's axis is inclined neither away from nor towards the Sun, the center of the Sun being in the same plane as the Earth's equator.” But to [...]

50 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do

Laura Peterson — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:13:53 +0000

I found this blog, "Marc and Angel Hack Life" while ...oh never mind. I have no idea how I ended up on this blog. I was working on something, got distracted, and next thing you know I'm trying to figure ou

MIX 108 Staff Wishes You A Happy New Year + Reveals Wishes for 2012

Mix 108 Staff — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:12:35 +0000

As one year ends and another begins, the promise of the future leads us to think of what can be. Many of us set resolutions for the new year, others simply have excitement and hopes for what the the future will bring. As we step into 2012, the MIX staff shares their hopes, goals, excitement, [...]

MIX 108 Top Stories of 2011

Mix 108 Staff — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:50:38 +0000

The new year is almost here, so it seems fitting to take a look back at the top 10 most visited stories of 2011. Ranked by total hits from January through December, here are the most visited stories you checked out this year. Youtube 10 Grandpa and Grandma Attempt to Set Up a Webcam [VIDEO] [...]

5 Christmas Gifts for the Kids of the People You Hate the Most

Tony Hart — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:45:40 +0000

I'm sure you have several people that you think deserve a big lump of coal in their stocking this year for Christmas, but instead of being so direct with this person or persons, may I suggest a more calculated approach. Kill them with kindness this year and give their kids some gifts from our list [...]