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If you think that paying a fee for the bag you put your purchases in would never happen (after all, they want you to shop in their store, right?), think again.  In Minneapolis they are voting on whether businesses should start charging for bags.  This is why and here are my reasons I have trouble using a reusable bag.

Even if you're an avid online shopper you can take advantage of buying holiday gifts that have been handcrafted by our local artisans.  Gifts for both genders are represented and I just bet you can add to the list and help with ideas.  You might even be a crafter yourself...

For those that are driving a car that is powered by electricity in Duluth you probably already know there are vehicle electric charging stations at the Holiday Center Parking Ramp.  Soon there will be additional charging stations for you to utilize.

This year the DECC and the Arrowhead Home and Builder Show are both celebrating their 50 year anniversary. There has been many changes at the DECC throughout my lifetime, from the name change of the Duluth Arena to the DECC, to the addition of the Amsoil Arena, to the daily quest to utilize sustainability. One unique thing they are doing to be  sustainable is frying, seasoning and bagging their ow

People in the Northland have been anxiously waiting the arrival of the Duluth Transit Authority's Multimodal Transportation Center and their new high tech buses.  The DTA has been around for more than 130 years.  Their mission is to provide public transit that is safe, convenient, efficient and affordable, that's why using electric buses in the Northland is perfect!

I was at my friend Stephanie's house and had to use the rest room.  Now, I'm pretty verse and can find my way around a home bathroom pretty good, but Stephanie's confused me to the point I had to open the door and question:  Do I push the right button or the left button?  WHAT???

People in the Northland have been anxiously watching the Duluth Transit Authority's Multimodal Transportation Center take shape in downtown Duluth.  The DTA has been around for more than 130 years.  Their mission is to provide public transit that is safe, convenient, efficient and affordable, that's why using electric buses in the Northland is perfect!

In Minnesota last year they recycled holiday lights in Hinckley and Grand Marais.  Habitat for Humanity of Superior stepped up and collected your used and or defective holiday lights in the Northland and they're doing it again this year.  Do you have any you need to dispose?

It's the 44th anniversary of Earth Day!  Go green. Reduce, recycle and reuse.   When it started back in 1970, only 20 million people recognized Earth Day, now more than a billion people around the world are expected to mark the day.  Here's an idea that will help you teach your kids about Earth Day and recycling using something very familiar to them, their crayons!

I have been monitoring the map for the Recycling Association of MN because they have a holiday lights recycling program in place, however the closest to us is either Hinckley or Grand Marais.  I was excited to read that Habitat for Humanity of Superior has stepped up and is collecting and recycling your used and or defective holiday lights in the Northland.

Today I woke up like any other Earth Day, not realizing that it's Earth Day.  I mean, it's something we really don't look forward to unless your big into planting trees.  So I thought back on how I've mistreated the earth this last year.  It's almost always by accident, but still it wasn't good for the environment.  I'm not a litterer, and I recycle... most of the time.  But here are some things I

It was an absolutely perfect time for the Cloquet Artisan's to show their recycled creativity.  B105 has had a heightened awareness of being environmentally friendly with our GO GREEN SPECTACULAR.  As I wandered through the talented Art Vendors in the Cloquet Armory, I had several jaw dropping moments.  For instance, just guess what the plastic bag holders in this picture are made of.....just gues