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Scotty McCreery Wins ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]
After a record-setting 122.4 million votes, it was country crooner Scotty McCreery who was named the winner of 'American Idol' season 10.
The 17-year-old from Garner, NC, beat out 16-year-old Lauren Alaina to become the youngest 'American Idol' winner ever.
First Triplets Born At St. Cloud Hospital – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
ST. CLOUD - May 25th, 1953 – First Triplets born at the St. Cloud Hospital
The first triplets were born at the St. Cloud Hospital since it opened in its current location arrived on May 25th, 1953. The three boys, Bradley, Bruce, and Brian, were born to Mr...
One Room Schoolhouses Closed – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
UNDATED - May 24th, 1967 – Consolidation of one-room schoolhouses
One room school houses are an image the majority of Minnesotans are familiar with. Either visiting one on a field trip or actually having attended a similar school, the image is a fond one of our Minnesotan roots...
Charles Lindbergh Flies Across The Atlantic Ocean – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
Lindbergh made his name in a small single engine plane with five sandwiches and a quarter of water. The twenty-five year old Charles A. Lindbergh’s historic non-stop flight from New York to Paris may have taken thirty-three hours, yet his fame is still recognized today.
Benedictine Monks Arrive In St. Cloud – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
After a tedious journey by steamboat down the Ohio and up the Mississippi, the fathers arrived in St. Cloud on May 20, 1856, one hundred and fifty five years ago today. This arrival inaugurated one of the more fascinating chapters in the religious history of St. Cloud.
Best Brad Paisley TV Performances – Our Top Five
Brad Paisley's onstage charm extends beyond the road and even to his performances on awards shows and TV specials. Paisley overcomes the limits of the medium, showing off his singing and powerhouse guitar playing while continuing to prove himself one of the most likable and engaging performers in country music.
We put together this list of the top five Paisley TV performances of all time. Tell us
Minnesota Becomes A State – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
UNDATED - May 11th, 1858 – Minnesota becomes a state
This great state that we live in came into existence on this date 153 years ago! First, Minnesota became a territory of the United States in 1849, then it was officially welcomed as the 32nd U...
Brad Paisley’s 5 Best Country Duets [VIDEO]
Brad Paisley's newest record, This is Country Music, plays like a country rock mix tape curated and orchestrated by Paisley himself. It's packed with guest appearances from the likes of coiffed guitar acrobat Marty Stuart, classic rock crooner Don Henley and, of course, Paisley's go-to duet partner these days, Carrie Underwood. Plus, Clint Eastwood whistles the melody to the instrumental 'Eastwood
A Vietnam War Protest was held in St. Cloud – on ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
ST. CLOUD - May 5, 1970 - When the United States first began fighting the Vietnam War, there was a lot of support from the public and Congress. But, as the war dragged on, more and more people began to question and protest U.S. involvement...
St. Cloud Area Men Volunteer To Fight In Civil War – on ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
ST. CLOUD - April 29th, 1861 – First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry organized at Ft. Snelling
On this date 150 years ago, the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry organized at Fr. Snelling. These troops were answering President Lincoln’s call for help...
The Inventor Of the Pontoon Was Born In Richmond – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
Did you know that the pontoon boat was invented in Stearns County? It was, right here in Richmond, Minnesota, in 1951! Its inventor was Ambrose Weeres.
2011 ACM Winners: Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift Honored
Taylor Swift can add yet another trophy to her already-full mantle. The 21-year-old singer won Entertainer of the Year at the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards, held Sunday evening in Las Vegas.
The big winner of the night, though, was Miranda Lambert, whose Grammy-winning song ÔThe House That Built MeÕ took home awards for Single Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Video of the Year. Lamb