Hunters always have the most compelling bigfoot stories. They are people that know the outdoors and are familiar with the animals. If they get spooked, you should listen.
Jonathan Brostowitz and his family have listened to B105 since I started in 1996. That's how I met him when he was a young boy with big dreams. He has always been kind and compassionate and he took those qualities into his career of firefighting and now to support the fallen firefighters of our National 9/11 tragedy. An additional Solon Spring Firefighter and local resident will be climbing at
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.
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,
I REMEMBER THAT DAY THAT I SPENT
IN SOLON BUMMING AROUND
IT WAS SOMEWHERE BETWEEN SUMMER AND SPRING
JUST A WEE
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.
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 combinatio