July 26, 2012 Just this week The Last Place On Earth was raided by authorities based the selling of synthetic drugs. Our partners at The Northland's News Center are reporting that today Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed a mock bill that will expand the definition of illicit synthetic substances.
July 26, 2012 The Big Sandy Lake Association has announced that the no wake ordinance has been lifted, as of July 24th. Tests this week showed that elevation receded to 1,217.50 feet above sea level as measured at Libby Dam.
July 25, 2012 According to Entertainment Weekly, The Dark Knight Rises star Christian Bale released the following statement on Saturday in regards to the Colorado shootings: “Words cannot express the horror that I feel. I cannot begin to truly understand the pain and grief of the victims and their loved ones, but my heart goes out to them.” Soon after he did more than issue a statement, he boarded a plane with his wife and flew to Aurora, Colorado to see the vigils and meet with victims.
July 20, 2012 As part of the 'Our Town' series, I like to visit with the mayors from the cities we focus on. The Mayor of Cloquet is Bruce Ahlgren. The first time I saw Bruce, he was sitting in a dunk tank at this years 4th Of July celebration in Cloquet as kids threw balls to knock him into the water.
July 19, 2012 Every little bit helps for those still facing the challenge of repairing and replacing things damaged by the flood. Good news from Comfort Systems, the utility provider in Duluth. Our partners at The Northland's News Center are reporting that they are is offering a low interest home energy loan program to victims affected by the flood.
July 19, 2012 This is pretty cool. A creative 12 year old boy decides to videotape himself asking questions and interacting with his adult self. Flash forward 20 years and this guy finds the video, films a clever reply and edits together an interview with himself.
July 17, 2012 Did you know because of technology, driving with your hands at the accepted 10 and 2 positions could hurt you or kill you? With air bags being placed in certain areas of the car, when one goes off, it could cause you to break a hand or face.
It is not uncommon for two people that were once romantically involved with one another to get together as friends for the occasional lunch date as a means for catching up.
July 12, 2012 If you missed the X Games this year in Los Angeles then you missed seeing real live Hot Wheels in action! Most boys growing up having Hot Wheels at some point. If you're lucky you get a fun track to play with that includes loops that take the cars upside down.
July 10, 2012 Nothing beats cooling off on a hot summer day by hitting the beach. However, if the water is full of crap then I think I'll stay hot and sweaty. Our partners at The Northland's News Center are reporting the water contact is currently not advised at four Duluth beaches.
July 7, 2012 June's flood waters may have receded, but there is still a tremendous amount of cleanup to be done, with the costs associated with it. Many people have questions and many people are struggling to find aid options. Hopefully those questions will be answered over the next few days.
