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
How to Prepare Your Car for Winter
The weather is turning colder and meteorological winter is here, which means "real" winter isn't far behind. To me, one of the worst things is car trouble and car trouble compounded with cold weather? No, thanks. Here are a few ways to prepare your car for the cold weather. ...
The Eight Most Germy Spots at the Mall
You’re probably going to be headed to a mall within the next few weeks to do your Christmas shopping, so here’s a list of eight germ hot spots to gross you out, thanks to Health Magazine.
Mind Your Manners – Holiday Etiquette Mistakes
Everyone gets so busy around the holidays and we always forget something. Well, this year, lets not forget our manners. Here are six etiquette mistakes we all make.
20 Years Ago Today: The Halloween Blizzard of 1991
Last week, Jim Maurice and I wrote up a couple of stories about that storm and we asked for your comments. Here are some funny memories and harrowing stories as we remember The Halloween Blizzard of 1991.
Remembering the Halloween Blizzard of 1991
It has been 20 years since the Halloween Blizzard of 1991 when the Upper Midwest saw a record breaking snowfall. And that’s hard to do up here. We’re taking a look back at the wind up, the snow storm and the aftermath.
Granite Girl: Life in the Cloud – Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is supposed to be a fun event, but there are many dangers associated with the candy grabbing holiday. You may already have your child’s Halloween plans in place for trick or treating, but, how safe are they? Here are a few ideas on how you can make your haunt a little less scary....
Granite Girl: Life in the Cloud – How to Avoid Travel Fees
You may be starting to think about your holiday travel plans and looking for a deal on airfare and hotel to go visit Gramma. It’s likely going to cost you more this year, so here are some tips and tricks to avoid those annoying travel fees. ...
Granite Girl – Life in the Cloud: How To Avoid Sneaky Supermarket Tricks
I love walking into the grocery store. The sounds of the beeping cash registers, the hum of the coolers and the smell of fresh produce all drive me wild. While in my state of trance, I have a tendency to get distracted and while I am a list person, sometimes I just pile stuff in my cart thinking I’m going to eat it or use it or need it. All ...
Granite Girl: Life in the Cloud – The Truth Behind Five Popular Infomercial Products
I am a sucker. This is no secret. I can’t watch the shop at home channels because I will end up in the poor house. Every time I see something advertised on TV, curiosity gets the best of me and sometimes I’ve been known to break down and buy stuff. Most of th...
Postal Service May Close Waite Park Office
Four mail processing facilities in Minnesota are on the Postal Service's list for possible closings. The four offices under consideration in Minnesota are in Bemidji, Duluth, Rochester and Waite Park.