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Show Us Your Funny Dad and Win for Father's Day

Tony Hart — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:44:31 +0000

At some point in your life, we bet you've captured a moment where your dad was being silly. Now it’s time to show us all and your dad could win a Father’s Day Prize Package

Incredible Trackside Point of View of the Milwaukee Road Steam Engine No. 261 Enroute to Duluth [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:22:15 +0000

Over the weekend the Lake Superior Railroad Museum celebrated Train Day by welcoming the Milwaukee Road Steam Engine No. 261 back to Duluth. Many train enthusiasts gathered and followed the historic steam engine on the 5+ hour journey to Duluth. Nick Cooper and I were two of gawkers caught up in the excitement and craziness of tracking down and following the train as it neared [...]

Terminally Ill Baseball Fan Surprised with Autographed Ball, Hat, Jersey and Shoes from Los Angeles Dodgers Star Matt Kemp [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:41:28 +0000

There are so many stories of professional athletes being complete douche bags, so how about a feel good story? Check this out, outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Kemp, took a minute after a game to surprise a 19 year old fan who is dying from cancer. According to the Los Angeles Times, Joshua Jones from Tracy, California, who is suffering [...]

May 2013 Playlist

Tony Hart — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:32:33 +0000

KKCB Playlist Buy on iTunes & Amazon Ringtones 1. MIranda Lambert - Mama's Broken Heart Four the Record (Deluxe Edition) 2. Thompson Square - If I Didn't Have You Just Feels Good 3. Lady Antebellum - Downtown Downtown - Single 4. George Strait - Give It All We Got Tonight Give It All We Got [...]

Duluth Police Issue a Missing Person Bulletin for Missing 12 Year Old Boy [UPDATED]

Tony Hart — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:35:30 +0000

The Duluth Police Department today released a Missing Person Bulletin for 12 year old Anthony John Ladeaux. UPDATED – 8:52pm Duluth Police reported on Facebook just before 8pm tonight that Anthony has been found, “he is safe and sound. He left home on his own Friday without permission from his parents.” The police also commented [...]

Barker's Island in Superior to Play Host to the Twin Ports First International Watercross Association Event

Tony Hart — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:00:39 +0000

Barker’s Island is Superior will play host to an exciting extreme sporting event this summer with the inaugural Superior Watercross Shootout, this will mark the first time an International Watercross Association or IWA event will be held in the Twin Ports. For those unfamiliar with the sport, it is basically racing of modified snowmobiles on water and the Superior Watercross [...]

See the New Minnesota Vikings Nike Uniforms for the 2013 NFL Season [PHOTOS]

Tony Hart — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:02:12 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings unveiled their new Nike uniforms tonight at the NFL Draft party held at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis. The uniforms are described as “a modern representation of Nordic culture combined with the Vikings long-standing football tradition, the new design provides a modern twist on the classic Vikings uniforms.” The Vikings worked with [...]

Boston Bombing Suspect Manhunt Photos

Tony Hart — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:53:49 +0000

Boston remains on lockdown as police and federal officials look for at least one remaining suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, one suspect was killed in a shootout early this morning with police. Residents are locked down in their homes while police do a house by house search, here is an incredible collection of photos but togehter by imgur user “jauris2.” It must be quite the site [...]

See Videos of Boston Marathon Explosions and Aftermath

Tony Hart — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:38:34 +0000

Sad news from Boston today as two explosions targeting the Boston Marathon finish line detonated killing and injuring dozens of people. The finish line is littered with cameras both video and still and no doubt more images and video will be released in the coming days and weeks, but here is what is out there right now.

Two People Killed and One Injured on Jean Duluth Road Crash

Tony Hart — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:38:03 +0000

The Duluth Police respond to a tragic crash on Jean Duluth Road and Carroll Street this afternoon. The crash killed two and injured one. Initial investigation revealed that a van traveling southbound on Jean Duluth Road spun sideways and into an oncoming northbound tow truck. A 39 year old female occupant of the van was killed. [...]

Minnesota Vikings Release 2013 Preseason Schedule

Tony Hart — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:29:12 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings are starting to gather steam into the 2013 season with an announcement of new uniforms coming soon, a new stadium groundbreaking on the horizon, an exciting draft where the Vikings have stockpiled 11 picks including two first round picks and now the release of the 2013 preseason schedule. The Vikes will open the preseason at [...]

WWII Scene Made From Thousands of Legos on Display During Arrowhead Home and Builders Show [PHOTO GALLERY]

Tony Hart — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:46:58 +0000

Brickmania is a Minneapolis based company that designs and sells custom model building kits using LEGO bricks, with a specialty in military vehicles and weapons, and they’ve landed at the DECC this weekend for the Arrowhead Home and Builders show with an incredible custom built WWII Pacific beach landing scene built from hundreds of thousands of individual LEGO bricks and figures. Brickmania shot an update to their Facebook page [...]

What is Snowmobile Skipping or Watercross Racing?

Tony Hart — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:42:19 +0000

Watercross racing is an extreme sport that started over three decades ago and it is finally starting to grow in popularity across the country, and this summer Twin Ports residents will be able to experience this unique and exciting sport in person at the Superior Watercross Shootout August 17th and 18th! Basically Watercross racing is taking modified snowmobiles that can move [...]

Free Agent Wide Receiver Greg Jennings Dines With Vikings Officials in Minneapolis

Tony Hart — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:22:32 +0000

Free agent wide receiver Greg Jennings spent the night dining at Manny’s Steakhouse in Minneapolis with Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman, coach Leslie Frazier and DE Jared Allen, among others. No deal has been reached between the team and Jennings, but sources say that the negotiations are serious and something could be finalized today. On the other hand, Jennings could be using this trip [...]

Minnesota Vikings Running Back Adrian Peterson Tweets His Dislike of the Percy Harvin Trade

Tony Hart — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:55:58 +0000

Adrian Peterson took to Twitter to wish a now former teammate good luck and to share how he feels about the Minnesota Vikings trading WR Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks. The NFL’s MVP say’s that it feels like he “just got kicked in the stomach” regarding the decision to move the mercurial wide receiver to another NFC team, calling Percy [...]

WITC's 39th Annual Medallion Hunt Over – Medallion Found at Loon's Foot Landing

Tony Hart — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:53:06 +0000

After three days of searching, the WITC medallion was found by student Neil Krivinchuk, Riley RaJala and Bradley Lind Wednesday afternoon after the sixth clue, they will receive a check for $300. The 39th annual hunt in Superior city limits came to an end when the three students found the medallion hidden at Loon’s Foot Landing under dark rocks [...]

2013 Dancing Against Cancer Photo Gallery

Tony Hart — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:36:17 +0000

Over 600 people packed into the Otter Creek Convention Center at Black Bear Casino for the 7th annual Dancing Against Cancer Dance Showcase, dozens of dancers took to the stage for nearly two-hours displaying their best moves to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Photo Gallery

Registration is Now Open for The 2013 Dirty Chicks ATV Ride

Tony Hart — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:53:44 +0000

Ladies, are you ready to get dirty? The 2013 Dirty Chicks ATV Ride is back for another exciting and messy time around the Sturgeon Lake area ATV trails on May 4th! Registration is now open for all ATV drivers and riders, the cost is $30 each. The ride will begin at Doc’s Sports Bar and Grill at noon with [...]

Wing Warriors Face-off in Blazin' Wing Challenge at 2013 Pizza and Wing Showdown [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:45:13 +0000

Hundreds enjoyed wings and pizza at the 2nd annual Pizza and Wing Showdown at UMD’s Kirby Ballroom last night, but only 6 made it a competition, a 6-way chowdown to see who would be crowned the 2013 wing eating champion! Five men and one brave woman took on Buffalo Wild Wings “Blazin’ Wing Challenge” live in front [...]

Hundreds Sample Pizza and Wings at UMD's Kirby Ballroom [PHOTO GALLERY]

Tony Hart — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:50:22 +0000

Nearly 500 hungry Northlander’s gathered in the Kirby Ballroom at UMD for the 2nd annual Pizza and Wing Showdown. Mouth’s were watering and fingers were coated in sauce as the crowd sampled pizza and buffalo wings from several Twin Port’s eateries. Not only did attendees get to enjoy some great food, they also had the important task [...]