Ken Hayes

I've wanted an AR-15 for quite some time, and there was finally too good of a deal to pass up.  I ordered a Palmetto State Armory 16" Mid-Length 5.56 NATO 1/7 Nitride MOE EPT Freedom Rifle online, and just picked it up from the dealer today.

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You make an online order and you get a tracking number.  Great!  I can see where my shipment is.  How could this be a bad thing?   Let me go into detail.

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Attention wing fans, you're going to have to wait a bit before going back to Buffalo Wild Wings in Duluth as it is closed for a remodel.  

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I had a friend suggest that I try grilling a ham.  I had never even thought of it, but it's a nice change of pace for your late summer grilling.   In our house we grill several times a week, so by the time we get to August we are ready to change it up from burgers and brats.  The grilled ham was easy and didn't take all day.

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A massive renovation is taking place in Downtown Superior where the old Luyre Furniture was located.  The building, Empire Block LLC, is being converted into a retail store front on the main level.  There will also be apartments on the second and third floor.  Watch this video to see the progress.

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The massive bridge project is nearing an end for the Highway 53 relocation project, and the group Bridge Daze is looking for your help to name it.  People can vote from now until September 1st from 5 names.

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Commuters near the Miller Hill Mall saw quite the scene on Wednesday at the intersection of Trinity Road and Central Entrance.  The group known as bloodstainedmen.org were protesting what they call genital mutilation of men.  They have been handing out pamphlets with information urging people to stop circumcising baby boys.

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Jake Owen went to Instagram last night to pay tribute to legendary Glen Campbell who passed away yesterday at the age of 81 after suffering from Alzheimer disease.

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Some time my "Some Jerk" blog can at least have a humorous twist where at least no one was hurt.  Sadly, that's not the case with this story from Monticello, MN Roger Wilson died after a year long battle with throat cancer.  Hundreds of people attended the funeral and signed the guest book, but when the family went to gather the cards, they found only 12.

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Taylor Swift is in the news after an incident that took place several years ago is finally going to court.   She accused a Denver DJ of groping her butt during a meet & greet. We are still waiting to see how this will all pan out, but it brings to mind a time that I had an incident when I met Taylor Swift.

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Duluth Firefighters will be participating in the annual "Fill The Boot" campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  Firefighters will be accepting donations starting Tuesday at different intersections throughout Duluth.

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I saw something I normally don't see at a concert last night at Amsoil Arena.  I had hosted a pre show party across the street at Grizzly's, and had a chance to talk to a bunch of people that were attending the concert.  Many of them drove long distances for the show, and paid upwards of $300 for tickets.  This man had a tall order to fill, but he did. 

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