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Jimmy Kimmel Challenges Parents to Tell the Kids They Ate All the Halloween Candy [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 02:49:00 +0000

A select few of you may have some Halloween Candy left over that your kids collected on Wednesday, but what would happen If you played a trick on them and told them you ate all their candy? This little girl in the video is the cutest thing ever! At only 3 years old she already [...]

How Much Do We Spend on Halloween? All Hallow's Eve by the Numbers

Laura Peterson — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:31:15 +0000

CNN.com has again released it’s list of Halloween by the Numbers. What kind of numbers go into this year’s Halloween holiday? They may surprise you! $8 billion: Total Halloween consumer spending expected for 2012. 71.5: Percent of Americans who plan on celebrating Halloween this year. 41 million: Potential trick-or-treaters ages 5-14. $79.82: Amount Americans will [...]

The 10 Best Skeleton Dances Ever

Emerald Catron — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:40:59 +0000

Videos of old-timey skeleton dances are the best way to get a little spook-ified before Halloween without accidentally soiling yourself. That is a fact -- you can ask anybody. Oh, thanks for asking. Yes, that is a fact. From PBS to Disney and beyond, here are the best skeleton dances EVER to get you into the spirit of Halloween.

Halloween is the Deadliest Day of the Year for Child Pedestrian Accidents–Tips for a Safe Halloween

Laura Peterson — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:34:35 +0000

It's a sad statistic to think about, but Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrian accidents. An average of 5.5 children die after being hit by a car on October 31st each year. That's compared with an average of 2.6 child deaths on other days. If you want to protect kids on Halloween, drive safely.

Mike Myers as Michael Myers in "Halloween" [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:17:57 +0000

Nothing says Halloween like a good scary movie. And one of our favorite scary movie bad guys is Michael Myers from the Halloween movies. But what if Mike Myers (also known for his voice in “Shrek,” Wayne in “Wayne’s World,” and Austin Powers,) was Michael Myers? Find out here!Warning, this video may be NSFW!!

Duluth Parks and Recreation Halloween Events for Families

Laura Peterson — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:36:59 +0000

Kids of every age love to celebrate Halloween. Some by going Trick-or Treating door to door–but some parents look for other ways to celebrate. The Duluth Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a couple different Halloween events for your young children, and your active children! And you get to stay warm! The Parks and Rec Halloween [...]

How Much Are You Planning to Spend on Halloween? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:40:57 +0000

According to a new survey from National Retail Federation, about seven in 10 plan on celebrating Halloween this year. Since revelry isn’t always free, the next question the NRF polled is how much celebrants plan on spending on the holiday this year. The average response was about $80. Broken down, that’s $28.65 spent on costumes, $23.56 on decorations and $23.27 on [...]

4 Amazing Halloween Light Shows [VIDEOS]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:50:09 +0000

Halloween lovers…be amazed! Here are a few of the best Halloween Light Shows you’ll see this Halloween season! From the “Nightmare Before Christmas” song “This is Halloween” to Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe,” and Psy’s “Gangnam Style” a lot of work went into these displays! Check these out. Which is your favorite?

10 Unnecessarily Sexy Halloween Costumes That Actually Exist — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:30:59 +0000

It's Halloween! That can only mean two things: 1) Scary things that go bump in the night, and 2) girls wearing senselessly provocative outfits. Oh yes, girls in so-called sexy costumes have become as much a Halloween tradition as pumpkin carving.

Now, we're not complaining that there are scantily clad women during the Halloween season. Not at all. The thing is, some of the costumes are trying just a little too hard. You know, when you look at the costume and think to yourself, "I didn't think it was possible to sexy up Optimus Prime." Well, you can! Here are 10 that really do exist:

Gangnam Style Gets Spooky with Halloween Light Show Set to the Tune [VIDEO]

Nick Cooper — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:30:07 +0000

After last year’s big Party Rock Anthem Halloween Light Show, the musical craze lit up by the spooky season is from international star Psy. Gangnam Style got the Halloween light show treatment, offering another mesmerizing and entertaining video that will get you in the mood for Halloween. Check out the video below! Watch “Gangnam Style” [...]

15 Cats That Hate Halloween

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:06:02 +0000

Few things are better than dressing up our pets. How can you resist a Michael Jackson puppy or an Avengers pug? Costumed pets are probably the best part of Halloween. But just because we love it doesn't mean they do. Especially cats. Who knew these little guys were such Halloween-haters? Check out these 15 cats hating on Halloween

Retro Rental: 20 Scary Movies to Get You Ready for Halloween

James Rocchi — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:55:28 +0000

It's easy to feel ambiguous about Halloween -- so much delight and so much excess, every sign of joy on the face of a true believer paid for with a grim, hobbled, hollow-eyed walk of shame home on one broken high heel -- in my case, a shame specifically because my "Sexy Ripley in 'Aliens'" costume was, like, totally both interpretive and respectful. But there can be a mid

10 Ways to Carve Your Pumpkin This Halloween

Jo Pincushion — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:46:56 +0000

The best part about Halloween is the pumpkin. On a nice fall day you head on over to the local pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect specimen. Then you and your friends or family get together to carve your masterpiece and cook some delicious pumpkin seeds.

Choosing the perfect method to carve your pumpkin is key, so we came up with 10 ideas you may not have thought of for how to carve your pumpkin this Halloween:

Dancing Pumpkin Man Is the Official Mascot of Halloween

Emerald Catron — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:34:10 +0000

It’s no secret that we love Halloween. Dare we say this is one of the greatest Halloween videos ever? While it’s lacking in Halloween-specific imagery and references, it *does* have a guy in a bodysuit wearing a pumpkin on his head and dancing. We’re guessing that’s the kind of dancing that comes with the freedom [...]

Halloween Candies That Need to Come Back

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:25:43 +0000

It’s that time of year again when we apologize to our pancreas and then eat until we're sick -- Halloween candy season! Everywhere we turn, we’re bombarded with chocolate and gummies and sour things and those peanut butter taffies in the wax paper wrapping that no one ever eats. Somehow those things have survived the ages but our favorites have gone by the wayside. It’s bittersweet heaven on earth.

American Psychos Spending $8 Billion on Halloween — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:40:40 +0000

If you are frightened by the likelihood of this Halloween costing you a Franken-fortune, you are not alone ... or are you?

According to a recent survey by the National Retail Federation, consumers are dying to spend more money this Halloween, as the ghoulish holiday has been predicted to drive the stakes into this wicked season to the tune of more than $8 billion—a 10-year high.

Hunt Werewolves This Halloween

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:08:42 +0000

Do you ever have the urge to hunt a werewolf? If so, you are in luck. The event agency Chillisauce is now offering an overnight werewolf hunting experience. Per their website: This potentially life-changing night requires a minimum group size of 8 people, arriving for 8pm and then continuing until dawn. Hunters will be prepared with [...]

Best Places to Get Pumpkins for Your Halloween Jack-O-Lantern in the Duluth / Superior Area

Nick Cooper — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:31:07 +0000

One of the staples of fall and the Halloween season is picking out that perfect pumpkin to carve, or even to just put out for decoration. Where does one look for the best pumpkin picking around Duluth, Superior, and beyond? Here are three suggestions, some more simple, and others more extravagant. Facebook The Pumpkin Train [...]

Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

Laura Peterson — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:22:09 +0000

Forgot to get a Halloween Costume this year? Well, have no fear, because I have a list of the best (I’ll be honest, they’re not that good. But you’re the one that forgot, so it’s all your fault) Last Minute Halloween Costumes. Carry a quarter and a hammer. What are you? A Quarter-pounder. Dress in [...]

Black Bear Casino Resort's Halloween Bash!! [GALLERY]

Laura Peterson — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:02:06 +0000

Black Bear Casino's Halloween Bash!
There were so many fantastic costumes, thanks to all who came out!!