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Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Perform Their Song "Over You" to Raise Money for Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado

Cathy Kates — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:35:40 +0000

Congratulations to Kellie Pickler!!! Ken and I couldn't be more proud of her accomplishments on Dancing with the Stars. But, I was torn between watching her or Blake Shelton on The Voice. I chose to watch Kellie, but was luckily enough to catch Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton sing their emotional song "Over You" to help raise money for the victims of the devastating Oklahoma Tornado.

The Salvation Army is Extremely Active Helping in Oklahoma and You Can Help Right From Home

David Drew — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:35:40 +0000

The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) is providing food, beverage, and spiritual support to survivors and first responders following the severe tornado activity and damage in Oklahoma yesterday and today. We've all been touched by the heartbreaking stories since this tragedy and the great thing is that you can help without even leaving your house. Here is a complete rundown of how the Salvation Army making an impact and how easily you can make a difference:

Jodi Arias Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:27:14 +0000

A jury in Arizona found Jodi Arias guilty of the first-degree murder of Travis Alexander, meaning she may face the death penalty. The killing occurred in 2008, and the ensuing investigation and trial captivated many legal observers before arriving at today’s verdict. Arias did not deny having killed Alexander, she merely claimed it was done [...]

Study Shows Gun Homicides Has Dropped 49% Since 1990′s, Despite What Media May Have You Believe

Ken Hayes — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:38:51 +0000

This was a surprising study I found today. Modern news media including 24 hour news channels, internet news sites, etc cover the mass shootings and gun murders so extensively that we feel like gun violence is soaring out of control. In reality, gun homicide is down 49% since it peaked in the mid 1990′s. My [...]

Three More Taken into Custody in Connection with Boston Bombings

David Drew — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:49:39 +0000

The plot thickens? Three college friends of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are under arrest, suspected of removing items from his dorm room after the April 15 attack, sources said Wednesday. KBJR-TV, our local NBC News affiliate, is reporting that two of the pals were detained April 20 on immigration charges and a third [...]

Images of Boston Bombing Suspects Released [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:44:01 +0000

It’s been several days of endless investigation, the FBI believes they have images of two suspects in the Boston bombing case and they need help from the public. You’ll see suspect #1 and suspect #2 in the video below, as well as information on helping the investigation.

Waco Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Caught On Camera [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:55:45 +0000

A man and his daughter were in their truck videoing firefighters battle the fire that broke out at the fertilizer plant in Waco Texas, when it suddenly exploded. According to Cnn, the blast damaged 50-60 homes, and the death toll is near 15, but is expected to be higher.

Feds Arrest Mississippi Man In Ricin Scare [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:00:14 +0000

As if the Boston bombings aren’t enough for the nation to deal with, we had the letters mailed to President Obama and Sen. Roger Wicker that contained the poison ricin. There is breaking news in the arrest in the ricin scare. CNN is reporting that the FBI has found the man they believe mailed the [...]

Mindy McCready, 37, Commits Suicide; Found Dead in Her Home[VIDEO]

David Drew — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:22:37 +0000

Sadly, this news is not a shock. Over the years Mindy McCready has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. From her addictions to bizarre behavior, it was apparent that she needed serious help. Unfortunately, she never found that help and has apparently taken her own life. TastOfCountry.com is reporting that she has [...]

US Postal Service Looking to Stop Saturday Mail Delivery Beginning in August [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:21:11 +0000

The United States Postal Service has been losing money for years, but they have a plan they would love to implement later this year that could help save money. With government approval, they would stop delivering the mail on Saturdays. Our partners at the Northlands News Center are reporting that cutting one day of mail [...]

Annie's Homegrown Inc. Recalls Frozen Pizzas Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

David Drew — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:00:05 +0000

While not a mainstream brand, these pizzas are shipped across the country. We've received word that Annie’s Homegrown Inc., a Berkeley, Calif. establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of frozen pizzas that may be contaminated with extraneous materials and are the subject of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Obama Surprises Ely Resident By Personally Writing Back to Honor His Request [VIDEO]

David Drew — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:41:45 +0000

Have you ever written a letter to a famous person? Did they ever write back? Imagine writing a letter to the President Of The United States and getting a handwritten response on White House stationary. That is just what happened to an Ely, Minnesota resident. The Northland’s NewsCenter shared the story of Gary Snyder, who [...]

A Moving Children's Rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow,Dedication to the Victims of Newtown, CT [video]

Cathy Kates — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:24:40 +0000

Kids wanted to do their part to help their friends. Many of them lost friends in the horrendous school shooting of Newtown, CT. Good Morning America tells the story of how these heartwarming children felt they had to do more, more than just wearing ribbons and hanging banner in honor of those that lost their lives that fateful day.

Alexis Wineman To Become First Autistic Contestant In Miss America [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:44:14 +0000

A few days ago I was ice fishing with a good friend when he saw on his phone that a girl he knew from Montana was crowned Miss Montana. "What??" I asked. He explained that she was from his hometown and babysat her back in the day. He also said she had Asperger's Syndrome (a form of autism), and that was her platform that she spoke about during the pageants. Watch the video and learn a little more about Alexis. Good luck Alexis!

Overmatched Fighting Irish Fall to Alabama in BCS Championship Game

David Drew — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:27:14 +0000

Notre Dame was a fun story all year long, but in the end they were no match for the Alabama Crimson Tide in the BCS Championship game. In a game that was not competitive at any point, Alabama rolled over the Fighting Irish 42-14. This is the 3rd BCS title in the past 4 years [...]

Northland Pays Tribute to Massacre Victims [VIDEO]

David Drew — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:12:22 +0000

It has been an incredibly painful past several days for the country with the tragedy in Connecticut. I don’t think I’ve gone an entire day since the story broke without tearing up at some point. I know I’m not alone as the rest of the Northland recently came together to pay tribute to the victims. [...]

Thoughts On Newtown, Conneticut Shooting

Ken Hayes — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:17:38 +0000

People my age have unfortunately grown up most of our lives with mass shootings in school since we were ourselves in school. I remember Columbine well. I was a high school student at the time. That was very unsettling. However, after this last shooting in Newtown, Conneticut, I have never felt so much pain associated with a shooting.

Women Upset At What Their Dining Bill Says [VIDEO]

David Drew — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:22:59 +0000

You go out with the girls, have a nice time and a nice dinner, and then the bill comes. Normally if you have an issue with the bill it’s because you may have been charged for something you didn’t order or something of that nature. You’ll never guess what was on the bill these women [...]

Anna Nicole Smith's 6 Year Old Daughter A Guess Model; Is This a Good Thing? [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:05:28 +0000

We know the what happened to Anna Nicole Smith. She started as a Guess model, became a Playboy model, surrounded herself with people who may not have had her best interests at heart, and she died very young in the Bahamas. Now, at 6 years of age, Danni Lynn Smith is a Guess model. Hopefully she is surrounded by people looking out for her and this is not the first step onto the wrong path.

If You Won The $500 Million Powerball, Would You Quit Your Job? [POLL]

Ken Hayes — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:12:52 +0000

It’s a HUGE powerball jackpot now at a record 500 million dollars. What would you do if you won? Would you still keep your current job, or would you quit it like a bad habit? Cathy and I have different views. She would keep her job, and I would quit. Not because I don’t love [...]