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5 Places In Solon Springs That Sound Dirty But Aren't – Our Town

Chris Allen — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:28:56 +0000

Sometimes when we feature a town for "Our Town", I am told to use my imagination. Sometimes it comes easy. This time, I had to use my imagination. I've been to Solon Springs many times and love going there. When I was a kid we stopped for ice cream all the time, but now with the new HWY 53 you can't.

Listen To Breakfast Club Sing "Solon Springs" – B105′s Our Town

Ken Hayes — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:44:29 +0000

Another week, another town in the spot light. This week my challenge given to me was to write a song about Solon Springs. Luckily, I’ve spent a little time in Solon Springs and had something to go off of. Here you go: TO THIS DAY WHEN I PASS THAT TOWN, HEADING HOME GOING NORTHBOUND, [...]

The Original Name of Solon Springs and Other Historical Facts of This Weeks 'Our Town'

B105 Staff — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:29:04 +0000

Located about 37 miles from Duluth on the west side of the Upper St. Croix Lake, Solon Springs is this weeks B105 'Our Town'. Solon Springs was not the original name of the town, any guesses what is was called? Find out the answer and get other fascinating historical facts about one of our favorite towns, Solon Springs after the jump.

History Of Solon Springs Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center – Our Town

Cathy Kates — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:08:34 +0000

When you think of Solon Springs, you think of the Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center, a non-profit amphitheater that makes the community a tourist destination. I was in awe of the beautiful venue the first time I watched a concert there years ago. I would recommend the unique experience to you and your family, and to any artists that haven't had the pleasure of performing there. The combination of red pine logs that were used to construct the amphitheater and the limitless sky as your ceiling makes the entertainment of the evening unforgettable.

5 Questions With Cloquet Mayor Bruce Ahlgren – Our Town

David Drew — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:05:04 +0000

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.

5 Hockey Greats From Cloquet – Our Town

Chris Allen — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:00:44 +0000

Paying homage to Cloquet this week with Our Town, I am a huge hockey fan. So, I looked up some hockey players and tried to see if I could find 5 that made it to the NHL. Not everyone has, but I wound up with some interesting stories. Marty Ketola-Played for Cloquet, drafted in [...]

B105 Breakfast Club Sings "Born In Cloquet" – Our Town

Ken Hayes — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:28:28 +0000

It’s embarrasing, but it has become “my thing” in “Our Town” series. Here’s the song “Born In Cloquet,” sang this morning on the B105 Breakfast Club. In my defense, it’s getting pretty tought to find songs that fit towns, and I have zero budget. Hope you enjoy. We were just having some fun. Tune in [...]

Things That Cathy Misses in Cloquet – Our Town

Cathy Kates — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:44:27 +0000

The B105 Our Town series continues today with a nostalgic look at this weeks town, Cloquet. Cathy has many fond memories of Cloquet from the Pop Shoppe to Pinehurst Park and she shares them after the jump. Don’t forget to add your favorite memories of Cloquet in the comments section. YUM! My favorite? PINEAPPLE flavored [...]

What Caused the 1918 Fire and Other Historical Facts About Cloquet – Our Town

B105 Staff — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:23:45 +0000

Located just over 20 miles from Duluth and on the St. Louis River, Cloquet is featured this week as ‘Our Town’. Famous for a gas station, a fire and cooperatives, Cloquet is rich with history. Cloquet started in the form of several little settlements clustered around three sawmills. These settlements were Shaw Town, Nelson [...]

Watch The Breakfast Club Sing A Song About Wrenshall – Our Town [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:06:05 +0000

This morning I debuted the song I wrote for Cathy and Wrenshall. She talks about Wrenshall all the time, and that’s basically the inspiration of the song. It’s part of B105′s Our Town this week, which we highlighted Wrenshall. It’s just us having fun, and yes I know I’m not the next American Idol, or [...]

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 Brief History About the Founding of Wrenshall and How it Was Named – Our Town

B105 Staff — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:37:26 +0000

The ‘Our Town‘ series continues this week with the focus on Wrenshall. Located about 30 minutes south-west of Duluth, Wrenshall was officially incorporated as a village in 1926 and it can thank its founding to two men, one a railroad man, the other, a brick maker. The town’s namesake is Charles Christopher Wrenshall, a Northern [...]

David Drew's 5 Questions With Hermantown Mayor Wayne Boucher – Our Town

David Drew — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:00:53 +0000

All week long the ‘Our Town’ feature has focused on the great city of Hermantown. We’ve learned interesting facts about the city, revisited some sports highlights and more. Now it’s time to sit down and talk to the man who in charge of this growing city. Mayor Wayne Boucher was gracious enough to break [...]

Our Salute to Hermantown Continues, With Memories of Their First Hockey Championship – Our Town [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 06:42:29 +0000

B105 started the ‘Our Town’ feature this week by saluting Hermantown. In honor of that, let’s go back to 2007 when the Hermantown Hawks won their first Class A Minnesota State High School Championship in what was a perfect season.

Who was the First School Named After? And 20 Other Facts About Hermantown – Our Town

B105 Staff — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:52:50 +0000

We are learning a lot about the city of Hermantown this week including a new song, now it's time to learn some more. Specially prepared for the 'Our Town' feature, the Hermantown Historical Society shares more fun facts about Hermantown.

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!

Listen to B105 Staff's Song "Hermantown" Sang to The Tune "My Town" – Our Town

Ken Hayes — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:34:28 +0000

You know that Montgomery Gentry song, My Town? Well it was the inspiration behind our song about Hermantown. I rewrote the lyrics to make it apply to Hermantown, and I hope it makes the town proud. Excuse the singing, we are not quitting our day job. Here’s the lyrics, so you can sing along! There’s [...]

15 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Hermantown – Our Town

B105 Staff — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Each week the B105 staff will team up for 'Our Town' an online feature where the spotlight will be put on one Northland community. The first 'Our Town' is Hermantown, officially incorporated in 1975 Hermantown has a rich history that started more than 100 years earlier. Thanks to Bob Swanstrom and the Hermantown Historical Society for these and other facts that will be featured this week.