Hi! I grew up in the Twin Cities, but I consider myself to be citified small town country. Radio has taken me to northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. I am married to a great guy and we have 3 cats (or maybe they have us, we're not sure)! I volunteer with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Healthy Seniors and the local food shelf. I also try to give a bit to the Humane Society. Reading, Quilting and Sudoku are a few of my hobbies. Sports are cool too! I enjoy playing golf (the real kind, not video) and listen to or watch most of the rest...especially baseball. Go Twins!
Lisa Marie
Lisa’s Logic: Last at Worst Means Best
There's a Car Insurance Comparison poll out that ranks the states at being the "Worst Drivers." Hooray for Minnesota Nice, our lovely state came in last. That is really good because really that means best. Cool, right?
So, what is all part of ranking for Worst Driving state...
Holiday Train Stops in Owatonna
On Sunday, December 6, The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train made a stop in Owatonna as it travels to spread holiday cheer and all along the way helping local food shelves. Since it began in 1999, the train has raised more than $10.6 million and nearly 4 million pounds of food...
A-Z Cities in Minnesota
The state of Minnesota has the majority of the A-Z in cities, however, the letter X and Y had to be a little creative.
Alden -- in Freeborn County -- The township railroad is part of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul system in 1870. It was incorporated in 1879 and reincorporated in 1908...
Southern Minnesota Winter Forecast: Not as Cold
It has been windy the past couple of days, with some gusts up to 45 mph in the area. Now the Weather Channel and NOAA, along with meteorologists are saying that with El Nino in place, our winter for 2015-16 will be calmer. It was compared to 1982-83 and 1997-98 winters...
8 Ways to Holiday Giving
Here are eight ways to give this holiday season, to help others and to help those that help others.
Minnesota's Give to the Max Day is on Thursday, Nov. 12. You are able to pick your favorite organization.
Toys For Tots: Look for the big boxes that will collect toys for children up to age 15
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Talking a Little Weather in Southern Minnesota
In a span of the week, it is summer-like and right back to autumn to spring. It is the weather.
Last weekend, the 10th and 11th, felt a little bit like summer. According to official reports from Rochester's airport, Saturday was 72 and Sunday was 85...
The Supermoon was Super
Sunday, Sept. 27, a Supermoon was in the sky. It was the fourth of the Tetrad, meaning that four total lunar eclipses happened in a row. They also will tend to have a red hue, earning the nickname Blood Moon.
Supermoon appears larger than normal, and it last happened in 1982...
Tips to Reduce Potential Flood Damage
Flooding is the most common natural disaster. Flooding occurs along rivers, streams and creeks, basically anywhere from a significant rainfall that could cause water in basements. Mike Johnson, Emergency Management Director from Steele County Emergency Management, sent a press release on tips to prepare for and reduce potential flood damage...
Early Monday Storm Results And Pictures
There was severe weather that rolled through the area early Monday morning. I woke up to cracks of thunder and some wind. I did hear a little hail, but it was not very big.
I went to the National Weather Service's website, weather.gov, for storm results...
8 Veterans Memorials in Southern Minnesota
Thank you to all of our veterans. America is the home of the free because of the brave.
Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day. It is a day to remember our fallen soldiers. Thank you, veterans.
"Some gave all. All gave some" ... Billy Ray Cyrus...