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Lake Superior’s chocolate color

I’m guessing it’s all the mud from the Wisconsin rivers that is causing our lake to turn a deep shade of brown. I’ve watched it slowly ooze its way across the lake all day. All that sediment can’t be good for anything. I wonder how common an occurrence this is to have this much water coming down rivers this time of year.

Favorite campsite?

Anyone have a favorite campsite at George H. Crosby/ Manitou state park? I always used to go to #5, but want input on other fabulous spots, on the river. Your thoughts?

Must Love Olive

My name is Olive. I’m looking for a new home to call my own.

Update on Cathedral Parking

Thought I’d pass along an update to the early July post regarding parking around the Cathedral on Sunday:

We were all gently reminded today not to park on Wallace or in any illegal parking areas today after mass. The police have informed Father Peter they will start ticketing next week. A nice reminder that sometimes if you call the police, or the source of your problem, you can get things done! Hopefully tickets will work … people are still walking in for mass at 11 a.m. and the mass time was changed to 10:30 a.m. a couple of months ago. I suspect that will continue for a couple of years.

Indian Taco Fundraiser

Wednesday, August 3, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Skate Shack.

Proceeds go to Twin Ports Action Coalition.

Indian tacos are only $5, dessert frybread is $3 and the new ultimate dessert frybread is $4.

Anybody see this yet? It was certainly a surprising sight while waiting in the drive-through at McDonald’s.

While I was getting coffee at the London Road McDonald’s, I noticed signs popping up from the other side of the fence.

Wanted: beach water temperature patrol

Maybe this is already somewhere on the webs, but wouldn’t it be nice to have somewhere to go to see how warm/cold the lake is before venturing down for a swim? I’m not talking exact temps per say, but a simple, yeah, the water off the point is “vagina aching cold” today, or, the water at Brighton is “just peed in the lake” warm, come on down. Of course, it’s never a bad idea to mosey on down to the lake and find out for yourself, but it would be way cool to have a temp update too.

He’s Back…

Tony ‘I Wish I Had My Life Back’ Hayward of BP oil ‘spill’ fame has landed his feet squarely in our backyard – as the Environmental Officer for GlenCore, the PI for the planned sulfide mining project near Hoyt Lakes.

Any dirty hippies/concerned citizens/people who simply love the Northland out there want to protest this thing?

Old can collection

During attic clean out I came across the remnants of an old beer and soda can collection put together during the 1970s.  It is about 500 cans, mostly pull tab but also a few flat tops.  Cool old Schmidt scenery cans, and the like.  Anyone know any can collectors in the Duluth area that might be interested in looking through them for gems?

Cinematic Inquiry

I am working on a film project that uses a variety of sources — DV Tape, CGI, Photoshop, etc. I want to try to put the DV images which are 720×540 on part of the screen and something else on the other part because I want the film to end up as 16:9 and all the DV is 4:3.

I have been all through all kinds of Lynda.com etc. and can’t find the answer to this. I am including a picture to show where I am trying to go.

Stolen bike in Lakeside

My son’s bike was stolen in Lakeside. If anybody sees a blue Haro BMX laying around in a ditch, give me a call. 507-271-2453

Twist of Noir

Local creative writing enthusiast and editor Chris Grant edits Twist of Noir, a website of noir-style mystery fiction.

Twist of Noir Logo is by the multi-talented Walter Conley. Copyright 2011

Twist of Noir Logo by Walter Conley. Copyright 2011

Chris wants to see stories that are well-written, engaging and interesting crime and noir stories.

Where in Duluth – Flashback Edition

Girl on her Bike, Duluth, 1977. By Tom Arndt from his book Home.

Now, I don’t actually know where in Duluth this was taken, but I’d like to know so I can go re-shoot it. The buildings in the background look distinct enough that I hope someone here recognizes them if they are still standing.

APB – Stolen Motorcycle

Stolen early 7/18. Green 1985 BMW K100. Identifying features: Green paint with dented gas tank. One ammo can on left side, other was off. Windshield was off. Yellow brake rotors, black tape on seat. If you see this bike, call the DPD/911. Aerostich jacket in ammo can as well.

Cat Found in Central Hillside

Cat found in Central Hillside (3rd St & 2nd Ave E) 7/14/11. Has a pink collar but no tags. Please notify if you are or know the owner.

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