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Health Tips for Summer

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:31:10 +0000

Summer time is the best. Long days, sunshine and a carefree attitude are some of the greatest things. Open windows, popsicles and dirty feet come in a close second, but there are certain things we need to do to take care of ourselves during summer. Cold Showers Are Not the Best Running around in the [...]

Remember Dad this Sunday [VIDEO]

Chad Taylor — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:36:27 +0000

With Father's Day just around the corner, don't forget to tell your Dad just how much he means to you. I saw this video and wanted to share it with all of you.

Caring for Kayleen 5K a Big Success

Jen Jacobs — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:43:08 +0000

Jen Jacobs In a town of 1700, one promise made by two parents to their nine year old daughter brought out a crowd of over 700 to honor her memory, begin a legacy and raise awareness about the need for bone marrow donations. Orange was the color of the day on Saturday as over 700 [...]

Students Honor Late Singer Zach Sobiech With Balloon Tribute

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 30 May 2013 11:45:23 +0000

The legacy of Zach Sobiech continues to grow. A group of middle school students at South Dakota’s Patrick Henry Middle School were so touched by Sobiech’s courageous battle with cancer that they released balloons in his honor. Sobiech died last week at the age of 18. He won scores of supporters after he put out [...]

How to Rev Up Your Metabolism

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:27:54 +0000

As we get older, we get wiser, but our metabolism slows down. Here are some wise foods to chew on to help speed up your metabolism. Speaking of chewing, when you’re trying to speed up your metabolism, think chewy foods. Foods like lean protein, nuts, fruits and veggies can help speed things up, but there’s [...]

Minnesota Teen Inspires 'Celebrities' To Go Up in the 'Clouds' [VIDEO]

Chad Taylor — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:51:23 +0000

I first learned about Zach Sobiech late last year and his song 'Clouds' is inspiring people all over the globe. He's a brave 18 year old from Stillwater, MN who's battling osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, he was first diagnosed with a short four years ago at the age of 14. He wanted to find a way to say goodbye to family and friends, so he picked up a guitar and did it through his music. The video for 'Clouds' has amassed over 2 million views and now celebrities are paying tribute to the young man who doesn't have long to live.

How to Help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota [AUDIO]

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:40:41 +0000

St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson and Officer Tad Hoeschen spoke with us today about helping kids in our community. Do you know a child who’s in need of some guidance? Do you have a few hours a month to help a child? It’s so easy to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of [...]

L.A. Dodger Outfielder Matt Kemp Gives Fan the Shirt Off His Back

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:58:18 +0000

We hear a lot about athletes behaving badly. Here’s an athlete doing something right. Los Angeles Dodgers Outfielder Matt Kemp learned of a fan at the game Sunday night at AT&T Park in San Francisco who was a big Dodger fan and Matt Kemp was his favorite player. The fan, identified as Joshua Jones, has [...]

Justin Bieber to Break Make-A-Wish Record

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:44 +0000

While he is being picked apart over his insensitive (and really dumb) comments about Anne Frank, Justin Bieber's image is about to get a positive boost. The singer is about to break a long-held Make-A-Wish record, having granted more wishes than any other musician in the charity's 23-year history. Wow! The Biebs really loves his sick Beliebers and shares his time with them.

How to Fall Asleep Naturally [VIDEO]

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:30:55 +0000

Not a fan of taking sleeping pills because you’re afraid you won’t wake up in the morning? Me too. Here are a few ways to fall asleep the natural way. I get very keyed up during the day and sometimes I have a difficult time falling asleep at night. I gave up caffeinated coffee and [...]

Wedding Message Sent From The Clouds [VIDEO]

Chad Taylor — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:01:55 +0000

Is this American pilot the coolest brother on the planet? You decide. He sends his brother Brandon and new sister in law Mandy wedding greetings from high above the Afghanistan skies.

Why Is It So Hard To Sleep Sometimes?

Mark Alan — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:13:54 +0000

We all know how relaxing it is to sleep, we lay down to slumber and hear ourselves say, ahhhh. Sometimes we may find it very hard to sleep, why is that? The short list below may be some of those reasons: You’re showering is a possibility – We always want to stay clean but taking [...]

Lion Cub Gives His Best Roar [VIDEO]

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:57:53 +0000

You’ve seen the part in The Lion King where Simba gives his best roar? Yeah, it’s like that, only a hundred times cuter as this newborn lion cub gives roaring his best shot. This lion cub has a long way to go before he’s King of the Jungle, but man does he try!

Creative Ways to Unwind

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:25:49 +0000

Everyone gets stressed out from time to time. Here are a few creative ways to unwind and clear your mind. Take Time to Play There is nothing like playing outside. Running around playing tag, playing sardines, jumping on the trampoline or hide and seek are all glorious wastes of time. You’re going to feel great [...]

Home Heartburn Remedies

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:27:26 +0000

Heartburn. Ugh. There are so many different things that can trigger it for different people and not everyone enjoys eating those chalky antacids. Here are a few quirky home remedies to put that fire out. I’ve had some tummy troubles lately, so as I was Googling around looking for what was wrong with me, I [...]

Can You Lose Without Exercising?

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:25:54 +0000

We’re three months in to the new year. How are we all doing on our resolutions? I know I’ve stumbled a couple of times with watching what I eat. It’s still too cold to get outside and exercise for me, so if you and I are on the same page and don’t like working out in the cold and our treadmills have become an extension of our closet, this one’s for you.

Why Don't Men Want to Talk About Their Feelings?

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:21:27 +0000

How was your day honey? Fine. How was your drive home? Fine. These short one word answers are frustrating; especially if you’re having relationship problems. Here are a few reasons men don’t want to talk about their feelings. Men are raised to be strong and brave, so talking about their feelings can make maybe make [...]

How to Get Past Excersize Avoiding Excuses

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:21:25 +0000

We have a lot of excuses to avoid getting exercise. Here are some motivators to get us past our mental road blocks. “It’s too cold” I use this excuse all the time! It’s Minnesota for crying out loud! It’s always cold and when it’s not cold, it’s boiling hot. Well, here’s where your computer or [...]

Easy Ways to Better Sleep

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:27:30 +0000

I’m always super concerned about going to bed on time because I hate waking up late for work and get so worried sometimes I have difficulty falling asleep. Here are some ways to get to sleep quicker and stay asleep better. I only have a 15 mile commute to work, but sometimes we have shows [...]

Watch This Father's Greatest Achievement

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:11:44 +0000

Who's ready for 52 seconds of cute? Good, then watch on.

In this recent video -- featuring a father duetting with his daughter to the popular 'Mahna Mahna' tune from 'The Muppets' -- YouTube user Jesse Teeters claims this to be his greatest achievement in the two-and-a-half years he's been a parent. What that says about his fathering skills, we don't know, but our guess is that the guy is being hyperbolic... we hope.