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Laura Peterson
Get Ready for “Shark Week” with these Amazing Items found on Etsy.com [PHOTOS]
Shark Week is coming!!! Since the Discovery Channel first started Shark Week back in 1987, 72 countries now look forward to a week full of...shark shows. In honor of Shark Week, (which starts on Sunday, August 4th,) I've found a few things you may want to scope out and perhaps purchase on etsy.com to help make your Shark Week celebrations that much more enjoyable.
Grandma’s Marathon Adds Another Race to Benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Grandma's Marathon has announced another race that they'll add to the schedule for you to run in September. The First Ever Park Point Beach Run 5K for benefit of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. As a cool bonus, by finishing the Park Point Beach Run 5K, you will qualify for a chance to win a Guaranteed Entry into the 2014 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon.
Senior Citizen Choir Takes on Hip-Hop [VIDEO]
Yes, it's Monday. But don't let that get you down! Celebrate the day with a great video to get you off to the right start. That is, unless you love Monday and don't need a motivator.
Touching Cat and Owner Reunion After Six Month Leave [VIDEO]
Some of the most tear-jerking videos online are those of people being reunited with their dogs after being away for an extended period of time. There's something so sweet about a canine's love for his or her owner. In this video, we see what it's like when Charlie the cat sees his owner after being gone for six months. Very touching.
Is Tay Allyn the New Rebecca Black? “Mass Text” May Be Worse than “Friday” [VIDEO]
I don't know Tay Allyn's story, nor do I care. But after watching this video, I'm sure of one thing. I'd listen to Rebecca Black's "Friday" a hundred times before I'd listen to "Mass Text" again. That sounds harsh, I know. But sometimes the truth hurts.
Wrenshall’s “Free Range Film Festival” This Weekend–Get the Schedule Here
Congratulations to the Free Range Film Festival is celebrating it's tenth year! This weekend (July 26th and 27th) the annual event will draw film buffs to a rural Minnesota barn, eager to watch independent cinema.
Former President Bill Clinton Sings “Blurred Lines” [VIDEO]
I'm not sure what my obsession is with this song, but I'm not alone. The internets are also obsessed. In this video, we find Former President Bill Clinton is also obsessed. Or, at least some great video editing makes it seem that way.
Wednesday Night at the Races 2013 Schedule
The Young Athletes Foundation and Grandma's Marathon invite children 14 and under to lace up their shoes and take part in the 2013 Wednesday Night at the Races. This free race series begins Wednesday at Griggs Field on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus and continues every Wednesday evening through August 28th.
Amazing Alan and Robin Thicke Mash-Up: Growing Pains + Blurred Lines = “Blurring Pains” [VIDEO]
Have you ever wondered what a mash-up of the "Growing Pains" theme song, (featuring favorite TV dad, Alan Thicke,) and "Blurred Lines" (with Robin Thicke, Alan's real son) would sound like? Me too! So here it is!
Duluth Police Seeking Public’s Help to Locate Missing Person
On Saturday, July 20th, 2013 at 4:10 PM Duluth Police took a missing person report from the Wesley Residence, an assisted living home at 5601 Grand Avenue.
Your Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream May Reveal Personality Traits
It's National Ice Cream Month, and Sunday, July 21st is National Ice Cream Day!
Celebrate by grabbing a scoop of your favorite flavor, then figure out how that flavor can tell more about your personality (or lack of) than you may think.
ICO Offers $1000 Reward for Information About Superior Stores Break-Ins
The Superior Police Department is investigating a string of Superior ICO break-ins over the past few weeks. ICO has announced they are offering a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the South Tower and Billings Park ICO break-ins.