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Laura Peterson
Grandma’s Marathon’s William A. Irvin 5K Registration Opens March 14th
Want to take part in Grandma's Marathon Weekend's shortest race? Registration for the William A. Irvin 5K will open to the first 1,900 registrants on Thursday, March 14th. Last year the race reached capacity in about a month, so if running this race is on your list register as soon as you can!
The Bangles “Manic Monday”–Laura’s Feel Good Song of the Day [VIDEO]
We lost an hour yesterday with Daylight Saving Time. We love to gripe about it too, don't we? The first Monday after that whole "Spring Ahead" thing really gets my goat. (And I can't believe I just used the phrase "gets my goat." Must be a Monday thing.)
One Direction Store to Open in the Mall of America
One Direction fans will soon have a place to shop for the the British boy band’s Twin Cities tour stop this summer, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Cue the screaming girls (and Taylor Swift.)
Florence + the Machine’s “Dog Days Are Over”–Laura’s Feel Good Song of the Day [VIDEO]
"Dog Days Are Over" is the second single released by Florence and the Machine from their debut album Lungs. NME, (a music journalism publication in the United Kingdom) placed it at number 33 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years"...
Russell Crowe Claims He Caught a UFO on Video [VIDEO]
Interesting. Russell Crowe claims that he captured "several flying objects" flying over Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens in Australia.
Merril Bainbridge’s “Mouth”–Laura’s Feel Good Song of the Day [VIDEO]
Merril Bainbridge's "Mouth" was first released in Australia in 1994 but didn't go anywhere. However, someone decided to give it another shot and it was repackaged and reissued in 1995 and with the help of airplay and more promo it became the biggest song of her career...
Ryan Gosling and Justin Timberlake on the Mickey Mouse Club [VIDEO]
Oh my. How cute (and corny) were these two? And seeing Justin Timberlake in overalls? Beautiful.
R. Kelly’s “Ignition (Remix)”–Laura’s Feel Good Song of the Day [VIDEO]
Today's Feel Good Song of the Day was inspired by a group that has petitioned the White House asking that the national anthem be changed to the R. Kelly tune, "Remix to Ignition."
The petition says, "We, the undersigned, would like the Obama administration to recognize the need for a new national anthem, one that even a decade after its creation, is still hot and fresh out the kitch
Maroon 5’s “She Will Be Loved”–Laura’s Feel Good Song of the Day [VIDEO]
Sigh. Adam Levine. This is one of my all time favorite Maroon 5 songs. It was the third single from their debut album, "Songs About Jane."
The music video for "She Will Be Loved" stars Kelly Preston. It's been around the block too...
Last Weekend to Skate At Bayfront
If you haven't strapped on your skates and spent some time on the ice yet this season, this weekend will be your last chance. The City of Duluth Parks and Rec Department is closing the skating rink for the season beginning Monday, March 4th.
Danity Kane’s “Show Stopper”–Laura’s Feel Good Song of the Day [VIDEO]
Danity Kane, the group formed from an MTV reality show, "Making the Band 3" released their single "Show Stopper in 2006.
Pancake Breakfast in Superior on Sunday to Benefit CASDA
Want a delicious pancake breakfast without the mess? Raising money for a great cause? Bring the family to a Pancake Breakfast to benefit CASDA (Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse) on Sunday March 3rd from 10am-1pm. For just $6 per plate and $3 for children ages 10 & under you'll be able to enjoy pancakes & sausages!