Hi. I'm Jen Jacobs and first off, let me just tell you how thrilled I am to be doing the afternoons here on 98 Country. One of the "tour stops" of my radio career had me working in Hutchinson, about an hour south of St. Cloud and I used to listen to 98 all the time. Now I work here. It's surreal.
Jen Jacobs
Foods We Eat That Are Banned in Other Countries
The United States has protection measures in place for our food supply with the Food and Drug Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture, but did you know that there are things in our food that are perfectly legal and allowed to be there, but are banned in other countries?
Halloween Treats Gone Wrong [VIDEO]
What happens when you replace Halloween candy with healthy treats? It's bad. Very, very bad. You've been warned.
The Germiest Spots at the Mall
Poop is everywhere, people. You’ve been warned.
Are Generics Just as Good? (Part Two)
I love cereal. It has always been one of my favorite foods. I did an experiment in high school with generic versus national brand breakfast cereals and posed the question of would we really know the difference in taste if we didn’t see the label first? Sometimes we could and sometimes we couldn’t, so now the question is, are generics as good or better than the national brands?
Skip the Drive Thru and Grab Healthy Fast Food Alternatives
A recent report on what’s really in a chicken nugget makes you wonder why they’re called “chicken”. Trust me. If you didn’t see the report, you don’t want to know. Here are a few really good alternatives to fast “food”.
How to Land a Seasonal Job
As much as we don’t want to hear about it, the time is here for holiday hiring. If you’re looking for work, or just a little extra cash, here are a few pointers on how to land seasonal employment.
Best and Worst Trick or Treat Candy
I remember the days of trick or treating. The hot question was, "What are you going to be? Who are you going to go as?" I wasn't as concerned with that as I was with "What kind of candy will I get?" Here are some of the best and worst candies for trick or treating.
What to Buy at the Dollar Store
I used to laugh at the dollar store until I found out how much good stuff you can buy there. Here are some of the best.
How to Wear Fall Trends
Fall is such a wonderful time of the year. The sun is at a great angle, everything is spiced with one thing or another, there are vegetables abound and the fashion is so interesting. We can start with a coat in the morning, but shed it in the afternoon to reveal a great blazer and a statement necklace. Here are a few ideas to ease you into the trends of fall 2013.
Post Break Up Dos and Don’ts
I have a friend who just broke up with the love of her life again. I read the news and could just feel what she was going through. She's handling things pretty well, but I've seen some friends get very, very lost after a breakup, so here are a few good post breakup dos and don'ts.
How to Save on Holiday Airfare
I hate even saying the word “holidays” but they’ll be here before we know it. If you’re traveling for the holidays, here are a few pointers on how to score the best airfare.
UPDATE: Adrian Peterson’s Son Has Died Following Alleged Attack
TMZ is reporting that Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrain Peterson's son is hospitalized in South Dakota.