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1991′s KBJR Star Wars Parody Highlighted The Opening Of The Lakewalk [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:41:37 +0000

Somehow I stumbled on this on youtube and just had to share. It’s fun to take a trip down memory lane, and this will bring you back 22 years to 1991 where Duluth was just finishing up the lakewalk. To highlight grand opening events, they came up with “Luke Lakewalker” Star Wars promos. It’s ridiculously [...]

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 [...]

148th Fighter Wing Members Return from Afghanistan [VIDEO]

David Drew — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:32:32 +0000

Welcome home to the 148th Fighter Wing! All of us at B105 salute the brave men and women serving our country at home and abroad, as well as their families. The Northlands NewsCenter reported that this recent deployment was the fourth overseas for the wing, but the first to Afghanistan, a part of Operation Enduring [...]

Ready For Measurable Snow in the Northland?

David Drew — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:27:12 +0000

We’ve just received word from our partners at Northland’s News Center that there is potential for snow at the end of this week, especially north of the Twin Ports area. According to their report, current models are projecting a low pressure system to track across the international border Thursday and Friday. Cold air will descend [...]

12 Year Old Rescued From Raging Waves Of Lake Superior [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 03:55:17 +0000

It may not be illegal to swim in Lake Superior when the winds are strong and the waves are raging, but it certainly is putting your life at risk. I remember growing up and hearing my parents telling me to respect Lake Superior as it is so dangerous. We've already had one young person perish in the lake this year, now we almost had a second.

Duluth May Launch New Ad Campaign To Re-Build Image Following Flood. What Should Ads Say?

David Drew — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 05:13:03 +0000

Seeing how tourism is crucial to the economy of Duluth, it would make sense to spend money on a tourism ad campaign since people across the country last saw us as a flooded mess. Our partners at the Northland's News Center are reporting that the City Council will vote Monday night on whether to allow community leaders to allocate up to $75,000 to the city's tourism arm "Visit Duluth" from the tourism tax fund.

13-Year-Old Boy Pulled From Lake Superior Passes Away

David Drew — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 01:59:24 +0000

I was hoping that when I updated the story of the young man who was submerged in Lake Superior for 32 minutes Monday, it would be to report of his miraculous recovery. Sadly, that is not the case. Our partners at the Northlands News Center are reporting that 13 year old Jeffrey Carlos Watson died [...]

13-Year-Old Boy Pulled From Lake Superior After Being Submerged 32 Minutes In Cold Water

David Drew — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:20:02 +0000

Just Saturday I was with my family in Canal Park and as we saw a large group of kids swimming at 'The Cribs, that big concrete structure not far off shore. I thought to myself, that water has to be cold and as I watched kids jump in I hoped they'd be okay with no lifeguards at that location.

So sad to find out that on Monday a young boy jumped in, never surfaced, and that it wasn't until 32 minutes later that rescue crews located him under the water.

Duluth/Superior Anchorman Kevin Jacobsen Prepares For More Movie Quotes From Anchorman 2

Ken Hayes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:57:07 +0000

Last week it was announced that there will be an Anchorman sequel, Ron Burgundy said so- so it must be true! Immediately people rushed to Facebook and Twitter to express their joy at the news. I was overjoyed as well. I loved the original Anchorman! It was great. So many wonderful quotes! Then I saw [...]

Winter Driving Could Cost Duluth Almost $100,000 This Year

Cathy Kates — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:32:06 +0000

According to Jena Pike with our news partners, the Northland's News Center, the City of Duluth will be ponying up more cash to keep us safe while we're battling winter driving. While I appreciate the concern, I hate that we have to put out such a phenomenal amount of money!

Celebrate The 4th Of July In The Northland

Cathy Kates — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:39:32 +0000

B105′s news partners, The Northlands News Center has the list of Northland 4th of July festivities to help you make plans with your family…everything from parades and 5k’s, to music and fireworks displays. CLOQUET, MN: July 2—–Start off your 4th of July holiday with a street dance. Centerville all stars performing at Cheers! Music [...]