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Steven Tyler Battles for Privacy Laws

Eduardo Rivadavia — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:09:38 +0000

Legendary Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler is throwing the weight of his celebrity behind a bill that would help protect celebrities against invasion of privacy in the state of Hawaii. Bill SB465, now officially known as the “Steven Tyler Act,” was drafted at Tyler’s request by his attorney and manager, Dina LaPolt, and would provide [...]

Bruce Springsteen Receives MusiCares 2013 Person of the Year

Dave Lifton — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 14:45:36 +0000

Surrounded by friends, family and fellow musicians, Bruce Springsteen received the MusiCares 2013 Person of the Year award last night (Feb. 8). The evening's festivities, which included a tribute concert, auction and performance by the guest of honor, took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

500+ Brave Souls Will Take The Polar Plunge At Pleasant Lake

Sloan — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:41:37 +0000

If donning your wackiest costume and jumping into the icy waters of Pleasant Lake in rural St. Cloud is your idea of fun, then you need to be at The 6th Annual Polar Plunge.

New Girl Scout Cookie Mango Creme Is 'Vitamin Enhanced'

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:51:56 +0000

When those sugar peddlers in green sashes come to your door this Girl Scout cookie season there will be a new treat on the menu. Mango Creme will join popular favorites such as Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalong. The sweet is described as a vanilla and coconut sandwich-style cookie with mango-flavored filling. And not only [...]

The 12 12 12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert Album Due in January

Jenna — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:53:55 +0000

The epic 12 12 12 Concert for Sandy Relief was a show for the ages and now it’s coming soon to a store near you. I’ve always been one to get an album and rip it open to look at the album art closely, look at the gate fold and the liner notes. Now with [...]

How You Can Help Families in Newtown, Connecticut

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:30:16 +0000

There are numerous methods to donate money, but you also can help in other ways, such as volunteering your time, writing a card or letter, or sending a teddy bear to a child in Newtown.

Fill The Flyer with The LOON and Metro Bus

103.7 The Loon Staff — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:59:24 +0000

We need your help to fill a Metro Bus Flyer with food for several well-deserving charities.

Recycle Your Christmas Lights With Us

103.7 The Loon Staff — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 22:36:56 +0000

Don’t throw your old holiday lights in the garbage, bring them to The Loon studios and we’ll recycle them for you.

Memorial Fund Created in Memory of Officer Tom Decker

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:20:09 +0000

Memorial funds have been established at multiple Cold Spring banks in support of the family of slain Cold Spring police officer Tom Decker.

Small Businesss Saturday is This Saturday – November 24th

Sloan — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:17:55 +0000

We know all about Black Friday and most of us will do a little Cyber Monday shopping at work next week, but in between those two is a Holiday shopping movement that has been gaining momentum in recent years.

Give To The Max Day Is This Thursday

Sloan — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:25:01 +0000

Minnesota’s nonprofit organizations are asking you to give to your favorite charities at GiveMN.org during the third annual “Give to the Max Day” on Nov. 15th, with hopes of raising as much money as possible for nonprofit organizations in 24 hours.

Veterans & Active Service Can Get a Free Meal at MN Grand Casinos

Sloan — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:18:06 +0000

On Sunday, November 11, Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley will show their appreciation for veterans and active servicemen and women by offering them a free meal at the Grand Buffet. In a press release, Ronda Weizenegger, general manager of Grand Casino Mille Lacs said: “Veteran’s Day is much more special for everyone [...]

Roger Waters Standing Up For Heroes

Jenna — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:58:21 +0000

Roger Waters is no stranger to non-profit work and collaborating with charities and now we’re getting word that Roger is going to be standing up for heroes. According to ReMind.org, the Sixth Annual Bob Woodruff Foundation Fundraiser called Stand Up For Heroes is taking place tonight at the Beacon Theater in New York City and [...]

How to Register to Vote in Minnesota

Tim Lyon — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:52:50 +0000

Election Day 2012 is November 6th. Are you registered to vote? If you are, you can make sure your registration is in order and find your polling place. You can even see what will be on your ballot. If you aren't registered to vote yet, no problem. Registering to vote in Minnesota is fast and easy.

School Bus Safety Tips [VIDEO]

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:08:23 +0000

The kids are back in school today and that means you’re going to be encountering the big yellow bus on your drive in or your drive home. Here are some tips to keep you and your kids safe this school year. For more than 23 million kids across the country their school day begins and [...]

Duff McKagan Makes Cancer Patient's Dream Come True

Jenna — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:14:33 +0000

Who says rockers don’t have a soft side? The ballads aren’t just so the chicks will dig them. Turns out, inside that hard, tattooed exterior lives a squishy little human. A cancer stricken patient recently had his wish come true when he got to play guitar with a real rock band and that real rock [...]

Paul McCartney to Attend Motown Museum Fundraiser

Jenna — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:41:24 +0000

The Motown Museum needs some financial help and Paul McCartney is lending a hand and doing so in grand fashion. Paul McCartney and Berry Gordy Jr. will be on hand for a Motown Museum fundraiser in New York City next month and the pair will be holding a special concert to unveil a Steinway grand [...]

How to Survive Without the Internet

Jenna — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:21:26 +0000

I’m writing this now because you’re not supposed to be looking at the Internet on September 2. Believe it or not, there is a lot of cool stuff to do when you’re not staring at a screen. Question: What did we do before there was the Internet? Answer: Played outside with the three dimensional people. [...]

Internet Blackout Day Is Coming – Project Reconnect Wants You To Go Webless for 24 Hours [VIDEO]

Sloan — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:06:06 +0000

On Sunday, September 2nd, you can join techies, artists, office workers and nerds across our floating Blue Marble in a worldwide dismissal of all things interwebic©.

Wounded Warriors Scale New Heights With the Heroes Project

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 23:09:16 +0000

Wounded warriors that may have lost a limb or suffered an injury while serving our county can find a renewed purpose in life and engage in physical activity. The Heroes Project is making sure of that, as it works to help combat-injured vets overcome their individual circumstances by climbing the highest peaks in the world. That’s not only a “feel good” mission but an incredibly badass one as well.