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Cathy Kates

I have been working in the broadcasting industry in Northland radio for 16 years. My life has been an "open-book", sharing trials, tribulations and every day life experiences, because YOU are my friends. I have compassion for people and animals. That has lead me to be involved with many different non-profit agencies on a local and national level. I am a board member for the Northern Light's Foundation, an organization that grants money to families with children who have cancer or a catastrophic disease. For the past 13 years I have been on the Thanksgiving Day Buffet Committee, responsible for feeding over 3,000 needy families in the Northland, a full Thanksgiving meal at the local Convention Center. I don't limit my involvement to large non-profit organizations, I also attend the home-town meatball and spaghetti dinners and benefits. That's where my connection grows stronger with you on a face-to-face level, and we become family. I am also the Public Affairs Director for Townsquare Media, so if you have a benefit or non-profit event you would like on our Community Calendar, make sure to email me the information. Thanks for waking up with me every morning, I'm always here for you......always a phone call, or an email away.  Hugs!
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Stay Safe and Keep Your Right to Ride Your Cycle, Don’t Drink and Drive, Call Motorcycle Dial A Ride

I was enjoying a beverage in a local bar this past weekend and noticed that the coaster my drink was sitting on was a dial-a-ride for motorcyclists.  It's funded by Minnesota Motorcyclists and has a twist to just a ride home if you're too drunk to drive, they'll also trailer your cycle!

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Some Duluth Public Trails are Closed Due to Wet Conditions, List of Ones Your Welcome to Use

It's going to be hard, because the weather is warming up and the sun is shining, but the City of Duluth is asking that you refrain from using the public trails.  Obviously, the additional snow and rain we've been experiencing has made the trails very muddy and wet and if used, they can be damaged permanently.

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Spend Mother’s Day at the Lake Superior Zoo and Bring Your Teddy Bear for a Free Check-Up

Let's face it moms, you can get your "me time" when the kids have grown and gone.  While they are young, spend Mother's Day with them, after all, THEY are the reason you're a MOM!  You'll both enjoy time at the Lake Superior Zoo and there's even a stuffed animal clinic.  Bring in your favorite stuffed buddy for an annual physical!  Everyone I know that grew up in the Duluth area has such fond memories of the Lake Superior Zoo!

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Historic Newsreel Footage of the Hindenburg Crash From 77 Years Ago [Video]

 

It's been 77 years since the 804 foot long German Airship Hindenburg crashed and burned in Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937.  There were 97 passengers, 36 of them perished in the disaster and it marked the end of the use of rigid airships in commercial air transportation.  It used hydrogen gas as fuel, but, according to History.com it was originally suppose to use helium gas.  Here is real footage of the Hindenburg disaster.

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Four Overdose Incidents this Weekend Believed to be Linked to Illegal Use of Heroin in Duluth

Local authorities and first responders were busy this weekend with an unusual amount of drug overdoses. At the time I am writing this, none have died, but it does give us the increased sense of awareness that something must be done.

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RIP George Jones, the Legendary Singer is Our Solid Gold Pick of the Week [Vintage Video]

Last Friday morning we learned that we had lost an iconic voice in country music.  A legend whose career spanned 5 decades.  Country Music Hall of Famer, George Jones had passed at age 81.  Since that morning, we have learned the cause of his death.

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Slow-Cooked Salsa and Other Recipes to Spice Up Your Cinco De Mayo Sunday

Short on time and still looking for a way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with your family?  Sure, you could whip up some tasty tacos, but this easy, yummy salsa from Taste of Home will add a little spice to your usual Mexican meal.  Try these other holiday recipes to make your day special!

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Pick an Alternate Route for the Summer, City of Duluth First Street Road Construction Project Starts Today

We ditched several inches of snow yesterday.  Good news for many, especially our road construction workers.  While they appreciate the work and we will eventually appreciate their work, it still means we need to slow down to keep them safe and find alternate routes to our destinations.  Here's what you need to know.

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Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Easy Beef Fajitas from Taste of Home

When I was younger before I had a family and responsibilities, I would go out and celebrate Cinco De Mayo till the wee hours of the morning.  (It was easier to fit a siesta in back then).  Now, I have to find other ways to enjoy the day.  The whole family loves fajitas and with this recipe from Taste of Home it's an easy and quick meal.  OLE'

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First, a Winter that Wouldn’t Quit, Now a Summer with Giant Mosquitoes

We've had a fairly decent weekend and now a couple of inches are expected tomorrow, UGH!  I know, I know, it's expected to melt fast, but I want 80 and humid!!!  With all this snow, I started to wonder if the extra moisture will mean more mosquitoes this summer, their eggs thrive in water.  But, even if we do have lots of the little buggers, at least we aren't dealing with the BIG mosquitoes they have in Florida!

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Peyton Manning Joins Luke Bryan on Stage and Covers Johnny Cash

Even though I'm a MN Vikings fan, I am a fan of Peyton Manning too.  I just like his personality and he does some pretty funny commercials too!  Peyton, quarterback for the Denver Broncos was recently at a fundraiser in Indianapolis and joined Luke Bryan on stage to cover a Johnny Cash classic "Folsom Prison Blues".  I was surprised how low his voice range is and that he remembered the words!

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