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Meet Our Solid Gold Pick of the Week Diamond Rio and "Meet In The Middle" [VIDEO]

Cathy Kates — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:05:43 +0000

I’m a “lady of the 80′s” and you will definitely see some 80′s hair in THIS video! I chose Diamond Rio as our “Solid Gold Pick of the Week” with a song I use to call, the ravioli song when I first started in radio, “Meet In The Middle”. The first Grammy the band ever [...]

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

Cathy Kates — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:36:25 +0000

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.

Duluth WWII Veteran, Who Earned the Medal Of Honor, to be Showcased in 'Never Forgotten' Exhibit Opening Tuesday

David Drew — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:00:56 +0000

It’s been a long time coming, but one of two Duluthians from WWII, who received the Military’s highest honor, will be showcased in an upcoming local exhibit. On Tuesday, May 7 2013, Veterans’ Memorial Hall will hold the opening event for an exhibit that showcases local hero, Major Henry A. Courtney, Jr. This event will [...]

Update: Desert Rose Band is Reunited and Touring Again [VIDEO]

Cathy Kates — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:00:10 +0000

I chose the Desert Rose Band as my Solid Gold Pick of the Week the beginning of this month. One of their songs you would be most familiar with is "Love Reunited". It was a release from their the bands self-titled album in 1987. The group had disbanded, but after their publicist read my blog, he contacted me and guess what? They are back together for a reunion tour!!!!

The Theme from the Dukes of Hazzard Good Ol' Boys, Waylon Jennings, this Week's Solid Gold Pick [VIDEO]

Cathy Kates — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:36:33 +0000

Make no bones about it, this is Waylon Jennings song! He recorded it in 1980. He wrote the song and it actually had two versions, one for the hit TV show, The Dukes of Hazzard, and a radio version. It became Waylon's 12th number one hit in Country music. But, he wasn't the only one singing it and that lead to some confusion.

Immigrant Waiting Room: New Exhibit Opens at the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center, the Depot

Cathy Kates — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:51:07 +0000

The Immigrant Waiting Room is now open at the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center, the Depot. It is the largest, new awe-inspiring exhibit to open at the Depot other than DAI gallery changes, in several years. But wait.....there's more coming this summer!

Solid Gold Saturday Pick of the Week: Dottie West, Country Sunshine [VIDEO]

Cathy Kates — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:31:49 +0000

Every Saturday morning I invite you to join me for the Solid Gold Saturday Morning Show exclusive to B105. I make sure we get your faves from years ago on to conjure memories and bring you back to the roots of Country Music. I want to highlight some of our Country legends and the songs that help steer country music to where it is today. This week belongs to the late Dottie West.

Solid Gold Saturday Pick of the Week: Donna Fargo, Funny Face [VIDEO]

Cathy Kates — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:34:02 +0000

What Jeans Fit You Best in the 70′s and 80′s, HASH, Jordache, Calvin Klein [VIDEO]

Cathy Kates — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:22:40 +0000

If you're around my age, you probably once wished for a pair of HASH jeans. I begged my mother for TWO years, before I finally got a pair of dark brown HASH cords (corduroy). HASH jeans fit most people really well, they had bell bottoms, a double star design and the letters HASH stitched in gold on the back pocket. Remember? Did you own a pair?

Take a Nostalgic Journey Remembering Stores at the Miller Hill Mall from Years Past [audio]

Cathy Kates — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:13:53 +0000

Ken and I posed the question on Facebook "what stores do you remember that use to exist in the Miller Hill Mall"? You were terrific in sparking our memories! I thought I was doing well with Tivoli (the store that says, "it's I love it spelled backwards), and I was really reaching for Berman's Buckskins, but I don't know how many times I said, "oh my gosh, I totally forgot that one!"

The Depot Foundations Arts and Culture Awards Recipients Honored at Circle of Friends Celebration

Cathy Kates — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:40:59 +0000

Several individuals in our area, who have made a significant contribution to the arts and culture of the region, will be honored by the Depot Foundation at the Thirteenth Annual Arts and Culture Awards ceremony. It will be held in conjunction with the Circle of Friends Celebration on Thursday October 18.

A MUST SEE! Astounding Video Shows Incredible Travel of a NASA's Mars Rover and Demonstrates Accuracy of Every Detail [Video]

Cathy Kates — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:13:38 +0000

My husband showed me this video. A "come her honey and watch this" moment. I was busy and the last thing I wanted to do was watch a youtube video, but I'm glad I did. I was awestruck at what it takes to get the NASA Mars Rover into space and thought about the intricate accuracy of every detail it demonstrates. I'm sure you'll find it fascinating too and want to share it, like I did. ENJOY!

Hermantown's Harvest Fest Promises a Day Filled with Family Activities

Cathy Kates — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:30:56 +0000

The whole family is invited to the Hermantown Harvest Fest! The organizers have been working hard to make sure the day is filled with family fun activities. There are demonstrations, children’s activities, displays and over 100 vendors selling their hand-crafted wares.The event will be held at the Hermantown History Center, 5255 Maple Grove Road, this [...]

Then and Now: What David Drew Did Before Radio [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:29:50 +0000

David Drew, our Afternoon host with more charisma than is allowed. We have him tested daily for performance enhancing drugs, no one should have that much talent! Continuing my then and now search for all the B105 personalities, I present David Drew. David once used the name Udo Kier and spent part of his time [...]

Chris Allen's Experience With Hurricanes

Chris Allen — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:06:20 +0000

With hurricane Isaac about to plant in New Orleans, I can feel for all the people there. I have lived around hurricanes in my life. I almost got to help and be a part of the Weather Channel’s coverage. I was on vacation on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 2003, we heard Isabel [...]

The Real Story Behind the Phrase 'Lame Duck'

Carl Pettit — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:30:53 +0000

When you think of the phrase ‘lame duck,’ you might picture a poor duck walking around with a plaster cast on one of its legs, or webbed feat. While that’s a striking image, it isn’t the right one. A lame duck is someone, or something that is no longer able to perform in the manner, [...]

1991 Retro [VIDEO] From DJ's Record Shop In Superior: Standing In Line To Buy A Guns N' Roses CD

Cathy Kates — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:03:09 +0000

Every day I am reminded how my world has evolved with new the world's new technology. My daughter stares at me in disbelief when I tell her how things USED to be. From scoring our own bowling (no electronic scoring back then), to having to go IN to the convenience store every time we pumped gas. There was no Ticketmaster, Amazon or eBay.....THIS was how you got the latest HOT CD (oh, no DVD's yet either)!

The Town Of Wrenshall Is Famous For Their Brickyard – Our Town

Cathy Kates — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:00:07 +0000

It’s hard to travel through the town of Wrenshall today and not see or hear a reference to the “brickyard”. Whether it’s the “Brickyard Restaurant,” or “Brickyard Days,” a town festival in August. It probably doesn’t make sense unless you hear the story of how a gentleman named Mr. Habhegger discovered brick clay in the [...]

A Snapshot of Heritage at the Hermantown History Center – Our Town

Cathy Kates — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:59:18 +0000

Welcome open arms, the community of Hermantown welcomes you. I've heard this, but found it to be true, when I contacted the Hermantown History Center to gather information for this blog. So informative, so willing to share their information and so interesting. I hope my blog will peak your interest to explore the Hermantown History Center for yourself, some day soon!

'Hatfields and McCoys' Makes Cable Ratings History

Hilary Rothing — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:09:13 +0000

Over a century after their infamous family feud ended, the Hatfields and McCoys have made history once again, this time on TV. History’s three-part miniseries, which concluded last night, is now the highest rated non-sports broadcast in basic cable history. That’s something any Hatfield or McCoy would be proud of.