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Tent Camping Versus RV Camping [PHOTOS]

Ken Hayes — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:16:40 +0000

This Memorial Day weekend, Cathy and I both went camping to separate locations. My family decided to join some friends and go camp in the rustic northwoods. Cathy and her husband went and parked their RV in a casino parking lot. Ok, so it's a "campground." Check out the pictures and the drastic differences, it'll make you smile.

It's Memorial Day; Here Are Ways To Observe the Holiday

David Drew — Mon, 27 May 2013 05:07:44 +0000

Hopefully this Memorial Day Weekend you've had extra time to relax, have a little fun, and spend time with people you love the most. I think it's also important to remember that we have Memorial Day to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice defending our country. There are several things you could do today to observe the holiday.

A Memorial Day Tribute to Those Who Have Paid the Ultimate Price for Our Freedom [VIDEO]

David Drew — Mon, 27 May 2013 05:00:48 +0000

As we celebrate another Memorial Day today, I found a lot of videos and things that pay tribute to the men and woman who have died serving our country. This is one of the best due to the simple approach and powerful images. I think is a great way to spend 7 minutes today and [...]

Traffic Advisory and Details of the West Duluth Memorial Day Parade

Cathy Kates — Sun, 26 May 2013 21:16:56 +0000

When you think of Memorial Day Weekend, you think camping, fishing, grilling and the official kick-off to summer. But, it is also the weekend and the Monday that we honor our Veterans, our fallen heroes, those that have served and those that continue to protect our Country. West Duluth has been commemorating Memorial Day with a huge parade every year. Here is information that will make parking and travel around West Duluth easier as the parade participants begin their line up and community members enjoy the festivities!

Common Items People Forget to Pack for Camping [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:08:40 +0000

Memorial Day weekend is here and a lot of people are heading out to the campsites. This year is our first extended weekend camping as a family which has really complicated my usually short list of things to pack for myself. Here’s some common things people forget to pack: cell phone car charger first aid [...]

Homemade Mosquito Trap Could Help Keep Your Family Comfortable this Memorial Weekend

Cathy Kates — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:11 +0000

I've never liked the smell of mosquito repellent like Off or Skin-So-Soft. I never thought the Citronella candles worked very good and short of fumigating with a canister of insecticide fog like they use to do at the drive-in movie theaters, what's left to try? DIY Mosquito Trap!

Memorial Day Weekend TV Marathons

Ken Hayes — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:42:11 +0000

Every Memorial Day weekend, TV marathons flood our channels. Whether it be military movies, popular cable reality shows, or movie marathons, it can make for a great weekend catching up on missed episodes of TV shows, or just being a couch potato. Here’s whats going on and what to watch. According to Channel Guide Magazine, [...]

Watch The First Official Trailer For The Hangover Part III [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:03:16 +0000

The epic conclusion of The Hangover is set to be released on Memorial Day. I'll admit that The Hangover II was disappointing for me, as it simply rehashed the first movie only with a new location with meaner jokes. However, after watching this first preview of The Hangover III, I think it will be a lot of fun.

Video Salutes The Brave Men & Women Of Our Miltary [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sun, 27 May 2012 23:56:07 +0000

B105 salutes the brave men and women serving our military at home and abroad, as well as their families. This Memorial Day, please remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

5 Disastrously Bad Camping Experiences

Ken Hayes — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:29:55 +0000

With Memorial Day Weekend upon us a lot of people may be planning to camp. Learn from my mistakes. We all have a bad camping experience, at it seems that I have more than most. Here's the worst of them.

1. Bears! Bears! Bears! - 1993 Whiteface campground around 1992-1993. I don't exactly remember the year, but holy cow what an experience to remember.

5 Ways To Avoid Recreational Water Illnesses This Memorial Day Weekend

Cathy Kates — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:30:47 +0000

I have SO many wonderful memories of swimming in area lakes during my childhood. Chub Lake in Carlton, Sandy Lake in the Mahtowa/Barnum area, Moose Lake and of course, Park Point. I remember swimmer's itch and stepping on tin cans an

Two Controversial Organizations Clash On Memorial Day [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:53:42 +0000

If you are not familiar with the Westboro Baptist Church, be prepared to be offended and appalled. These religious extremists protest funerals of our military heroes because they believe God is punishing these soldiers. It has something to do with God being angry about homosexuality or something. I don’t know, I can’t figure out what [...]