KBJR - News - Tech Talk http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/tech-talk RSS Feed for KBJR - News - Tech en-us Mon, 13 May 2013 04:17:54 GMT LSC Robot Battle Promotes Diversity In Manufacturing http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/tech-talk/LSC-Robot-Battle-Promotes-Diversity-In-Manufacturing-207149161.html When spring semester rolls around, a lot of college students like to rip it up a little. At Lake Superior College, they take that literally with their annual spring robot battle. Dave Anderson tells us what students learn through bolt shearing mayhem. Rescue Airboat Saves Man on Ice Floe http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/tech-talk/Rescue-Airboat-Saves-Man-on-Ice-Floe-205627901.html (NNCNOW.com) --- A man who was stranded on an ice floe for about six hours in the St. Louis River may owe his life to an air boat. US Rep. Committee Investigating Broadband Project http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/tech-talk/US-Rep-Committee-Investigating-Broadband-Project-199961351.html Two Harbors, MN (NNCNOW.com)-- A project that will bring broadband access to thousands of people is now at the center of a federal investigation. Planes, People & Possibilities: Part One http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/tech-talk/Planes-People--Possibilities-Part-One-193118731.html Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) - It's a cost cutting measure that will soon touch down at the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth. Active Association will integrate nearly 45 members of the Air Force with the Duluth-based Air Guard sending millions of dollars into city coffers. Astro Bob on Friday's Cosmic Phenomena http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/tech-talk/191476291.html Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com ) - The Duluth News Tribune's astronomy expert, Bob King, weighs in on Friday's major events in space. 50 Below Parent Company Closes on Purchase, Rehires 133 People http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/tech-talk/50-Below-Parent-Company-Gains-181263981.html Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) - We're getting a better idea of what's going to happen to the employees in the middle of bankruptcy battle involving Duluth web-based marketing company 50 Below. Social Media's Impact on Election 2012 http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/tech-talk/Social-Media--178001581.html Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) - You may have noticed your Facebook newsfeed has gone back to random thoughts from friends and pictures of last night's dinner. A big difference from the months and days leading up to Election Day. Despite differences of opinions, social media had a major impact on Election 2012 Judge Rules on Winning Bids in 50 Below Bankruptcy Case http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/tech-talk/Winning-Bids-Accepted-in-50-Below-Bankruptcy-Case-177750121.html Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) - Following a six hour court hearing Wednesday, a judge gave the green light to two companies to buy the assets of the Duluth-based web and marketing company 50 Below. New Electronic Pull Tabs Funding Viking Stadium Now in Duluth http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/tech-talk/New-Elec-Pull-Tabs-Benefitting-Viking-Stadium-Now-in-Duluth-173823241.html DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - Electronic pull tabs are ow in Duluth bars. Duluth Internet Marketing Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/tech-talk/Duluth-Internet-Marketing-Company-Files-for-Chapter-11-168225096.html Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - The financially troubled Duluth-based Internet Marketing and Web Design Company "50 Below" has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.