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Do You Remember These Car Dealerships In The Northland?
Do You Remember These Car Dealerships In The Northland?
Do You Remember These Car Dealerships In The Northland?
While my co-host Ken and I were playing a radio contest recently a gal with the last name of DeVinck won. I asked her if she was of the family that once owned DeVinck’s car dealership and she said yes! That got me thinking of all the car dealerships that I remembered in the Northland that aren’t around any longer. Please bear in mind that I wasn’t a “car girl” when I was younger and my memory is a
Fidget Toys Are Nothing New
Fidget Toys Are Nothing New
Fidget Toys Are Nothing New
Ha, show this blog to your kids and they'll be saying the same thing we are about the latest trend of fidget spinners.  What the heck?  What's the point?  What do you get out of it?   I started thinking about the finger fidgets I've had throughout the years and came to the conclusion there is usually one per era, here's my cache of them, did you have these?
What Is The Significance Of The VFW Poppy Flower?
What Is The Significance Of The VFW Poppy Flower?
What Is The Significance Of The VFW Poppy Flower?
I had the honor of volunteering to sell those cute little red poppy flowers that are traditional seen in May. They are called a “buddy” poppy and the money collected through donations during poppy day, May 4 are used to assist the needy and disabled veterans, their families, widows and orphans of veterans. Here is a bit of background and why you should support this worthy cause.
Do You Remember When You Sent Your Film Through The Mail To Be Developed?
Do You Remember When You Sent Your Film Through The Mail To Be Developed?
Do You Remember When You Sent Your Film Through The Mail To Be Developed?
Our youth today has no idea how lucky they are to be able to take pictures on their phones and share them on social media immediately.  When I was young we had to send our film through the mail to be developed.  Do you remember the photo mailer in the picture above?  Yes, Holiday Gas Station use to deal with developing film!
Family Owned Upper Lakes Foods In Cloquet Celebrates 50th Anniversary [VIDEO]
Family Owned Upper Lakes Foods In Cloquet Celebrates 50th Anniversary [VIDEO]
Family Owned Upper Lakes Foods In Cloquet Celebrates 50th Anniversary [VIDEO]
If you’ve lived in Carlton County or are a business that deals with the sale of food you are probably very familiar with Upper Lakes Foods and have used their services within the last 50 years. Kudos goes out to the Sorensen family, now in their 3rd generation at Upper Lakes Foods. How did the family get started in this choice of business and what are their plans for keeping the business going for
Honor Prince On The Anniversary Of His Passing At The Minnesota Historical Society For Free
Honor Prince On The Anniversary Of His Passing At The Minnesota Historical Society For Free
Honor Prince On The Anniversary Of His Passing At The Minnesota Historical Society For Free
It's hard to believe that it's already been a year since the passing of our iconic artist Prince on April 21, 2016.  There has been many tributes to the late singer with special events and concerts and during several awards shows. To commemorate the anniversary of his death, the Minnesota Historical Society, 345 W Kellogg Blvd in St. Paul will have a very special display that I'm sure his fans wil
5 Forgotten Bars of Downtown Duluth [LIST]
5 Forgotten Bars of Downtown Duluth [LIST]
5 Forgotten Bars of Downtown Duluth [LIST]
Ok, maybe forgotten by some, but only until I remind you they existed.  This list culminates from the mid to late 80's when I was single and a drink cost $1.25.  Hard to believe, right?  See if you remember any of these and if you do, share your memories with me!!!  Oh, and help me list the bars I've forgotten focusing on the downtown Duluth area.
Local Gas Station Goes Retro, Brings Back Memories Of Full Service
Local Gas Station Goes Retro, Brings Back Memories Of Full Service
Local Gas Station Goes Retro, Brings Back Memories Of Full Service
A local gas station company, ICO on London Road, announced that they will be offering full service fueling at their pumps week days from noon to 3p.  They use to be called gas jockeys or full service attendants.  When I was a child there was more gas stations with full service than self-serv.  They would pump your gas, wash your windshield, sometimes your headlights and check your oil. My mom alwa

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