December 12, 2012 KOOL 101.7 has been featuring a new song by Elizabeth Chan called "A Christmas Song" along with some of her other songs like "Vixen". KOOL was the first to break it nationally to help her achieve her dream, and now Elizabeth has weighed in on what it took to get there.
December 4, 2012 McKenna Pope is 13 and has a 4 year old brother. Her brother wants an Easy Bake Oven for Christmas, but is embarrassed to ask for one because of the "girl" colors that are available, and the teasing he would take from Uncles and friends.
November 29, 2012 We just received an official press release and it's a big day for families in the Northland!
November 26, 2012 Nobody won the Powerball drawing from last Saturday, so now the prize grows to $425 million, the largest jackpot ever for the game. What is the first thing you would do or buy if you had the Jackpot?
November 20, 2012 I think I can speak for the Northland when I thank all of the participants of the this year's Christmas City of the North Parade. It takes a lot of planning, time and creative sparks. This year was over the top with float design, the marching bands displayed their hometown pride and Santa was the icing on the cake (glad he could take a little time away from all the toy making at the North Pole)!
November 20, 2012 If you're like most people, after eating your Thanksgiving meal, you are almost unable to drag your overstuffed body from the dining table to the couch. You feel stuffed, guilty and vow that you'll start your diet and lose weigh running around on Black Friday. How about doing a little running BEFORE you sit down to that meal feeling a bit more healthy and a little less guilty. Run the Gobble Gallop!
November 16, 2012 The Christmas City of the North Parade is a tradition. Before the smiles can begin, things need to fall into place. First, pick kids up from daycare, then, dig out warm clothes for everyone, figure out what to make for dinner, make it and get the milk back in the fridge before you head out the door. Don't let "trying to find a parking spot", or an unexpected closed street make your evening more stressful. Here is the traffic advisory from the Duluth Police Department:
November 15, 2012 Every year a FREE thanksgiving buffet is offered by Community Volunteers with assistance from staff and management from the College of St. Scholastica. Approximately 5,000 area persons in need are served a delicious turkey dinner with all the fixings, either at the DECC or by having a meal delivered to their home. Join our Community Family and let's celebrate Thanksgiving together.
November 15, 2012 I have run Fitgers 5k the past several years and it may not always be warm, but it is always a great time and a good way to kick start my training for the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon. If you want to run it in 2013, register now before it fills up.
November 14, 2012 On the fourth Thursday this month, most Americans will have the day off and celebrate Thanksgiving. Some reflect, some state their gratitude, some just eat. Here's 5 things that happen on Thanksgiving.
November 14, 2012 This is the 55th year of the Christmas City of the North parade. That means for 55 years we've been hearing the "Christmas City" by Merv Griffin. Do you think you can do it better? Enter a special contest at Christmascityparade.com.
November 14, 2012 Christmas City of the North Parade gets under way on Friday. It will be Broadcast Live on KBJR 6 and Range 11 or online at: NorthlandsNewsCenter.com. So when I tell people KOOL 101.7 will be a part of it, I get a thousand questions. So here's the answers:
