Lauren Wells

Duluth

Radio Host and Brand Manager at KKCB-FM (Duluth, MN)

Half of The Breakfast Club every weekday morning & Brand Manager @B105Duluth 💙 I’ve never met a country song I didn’t like ⭐️ middays @MIX108Duluth

Articles

Animal Allies Assisting Minnesota Wildfire Evacuees With Animals

2 days ago | b105country.com | Lauren Wells

You already know by now that three major wildfires are burning uncontained in northeastern Minnesota. The story has made national news and is very close to home. As of the time of writing, about 35,000 acres have been impacted so far. Hot and breezy conditions are in store for Minnesota again Wednesday (May 14th), which is not ideal. The good news is that we do have rain moving in possibly overnight, with a strong likelihood for rain on Thursday (May 15th).
Severe Storms, Tornado Possible Across Minnesota + Wisconsin

2 days ago | b105country.com | Lauren Wells

It seems like we went from winter to spring to summer really fast in the Northland! It has been very hot as of late as well. In fact, it was so warm earlier this month, that Duluth broke its daily record high for Mother's Day, nearly hitting the ninety degree mark. It's not even June yet and it's already felt like summer quite a bit this month. With that also comes the risk of severe weather.
7 Brew Coffee Set For Jigsaw Development In Duluth, Minnesota

3 days ago | b105country.com | Lauren Wells

This is amazing news! It looks like a new coffee chain is coming to Duluth, meaning another option to get your daily caffeine fix. We all know about the new Jigsaw development in the works in Duluth. So far, it is home to Duluth's first ever Popeyes location and a Mister Car Wash. The Jigsaw development is located at Central Entrance and Anderson Road. You've probably noticed all the construction on the site over the past few years if you've traveled along Central Entrance.
15 Country Stars Who'd Make The Perfect Duluth, MN Headliner

3 days ago | b105country.com | Lauren Wells

It has been a big few years for country concerts all across Minnesota, especially right here in Duluth!We just had country star Parker McCollum at AMSOIL Arena and we have Scotty McCreery and Dustin Lynch bringing their double header there later this year!Needless to say, it's been an exciting year and it's only going to get better as we head into summertime. There's truly nothing better than a summer show in the midwest.
Mother's Day Brings Record-Breaking Heat To Duluth

4 days ago | b105country.com | Lauren Wells

If you wanted hot weather for Mother's Day on Sunday (May 11th), you definitely got your wish. It was a hot one!Not only was it toasty all across Minnesota but especially here in the Duluth area, where we saw record-breaking temperatures. We have had a few days of hot weather over the past few weeks, but those days have usually been followed by a much cooler day.
New Mystery Movie Being Filmed In Chisholm This Summer

4 days ago | b105country.com | Lauren Wells

Do you want to be a star? This could be your big break! There is an opportunity for you to star in a production being filmed in our neck of the woods. This isn't unusual.
Target Axing Self-Checkout Lanes At All Locations Soon

1 week ago | b105country.com | Lauren Wells

It's hard to keep up with all the changes major businesses are making as of late and now Target is eying a pretty big one. The superstore has made quite a few changes over the past few years. For example, late last year, they changed the way that customers can pick up their items curbside. The change was put in place to help staff working curbside pickup, as customers weren't notifying the store when they were on the way, causing a big backup for workers.
Buc-ee's Opening 14 New Stores - MN Finally On The List?

1 week ago | b105country.com | Lauren Wells

It's no secret that in the midwest, we are all about our gas stations. It's just a way of life in Minnesota and Wisconsin. I mean, we all have our favorite items from Kwik Trip and go there religiously day in and day out. It has even won national awards, and was recently voted one of the best workplaces for 2025. Another major gas station that has love nationwide on the same level is Buc-ee's. I have been to one before in Texas and I can attest that it is amazing.
13 Foods That Are Illegal To Grill In Wisconsin

2 weeks ago | b105country.com | Lauren Wells

Believe it or not, grilling season is here in the Northland and that means we will be taking advantage of the short window we have to do so. Spring and summer are much too short so I know we will all be grilling as much as we can over the next few months. That got me thinking - is there anything you can't grill in our region? I am a super picky eater so I don't really have to worry about such things.
Payment Scam Reported By Wisconsin Public Servicee

2 weeks ago | b105country.com | Lauren Wells

If you live in Wisconsin, you now have another scam you need to be on the lookout for, as if there weren't enough scams going around already. Sadly, scams are common these days, from internet scams to scam phone calls. There doesn't seem to be an end in sight. Now, there's another one Wisconsinites might need to be aware of, reported by Wisconsin Public Service on Facebook Wednesday (April 30th).