“Trail clubs are well established for many recreational sports, but it’s been a few decades since local horse trail riders have organized to have a say in trail development. We want to be part of the planning, building and maintaining,” said Candy Barbo, president of the Alliance. “Attractive and safe horse trails will also bring riders from other areas to enjoy Duluth as a destination, so it helps the local economy, too.”

A special award ceremony and unveiling will announce the winner who will receive $75 cash and merchandise generated with the logo. Artwork submissions, or questions about the contest, should be emailed to agullion49 @ gmail.com or mailed to Anne Gullion, 1885 Connors Road, Cloquet, MN 55720. Please note the following guidelines for each submission:

· Deadline for entries is June 17, 2012 by 5 p.m.
· Two complementary logo versions are needed: one with the full organization name (Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance) and one with just the artwork. A suite of options and variations may be submitted.
· Logo design should be clean and simple, incorporating group name, horse (or horse and rider) and trail themes.
· Winning entry becomes property of the Trail Alliance for Duluth Area Horses.
· Entries can be submitted as hand drawings or computer art (at least 300 ppi, EPS format preferred).
· Mailed submissions will not be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed and stamped envelope.

Thanks to photos from the Duluth Shipping News’ “bear cam” and an audio clip of Ryan Beamer, chief Aerial Lift Bridge operator, PDD now presents this delightful 12-second recap of yesterday’s events at the South Pier of the Duluth shipping canal.

Our third video in the PDD Shift series is an interview with Tara Lieberg from the Great Lakes Aquarium.

Music: “Improv” by Andy Immerman.

Also in the series:
Kenspeckle Letterpress

Mark Bartel / Frost River

Next up in our series of people at work, Rick Allen and Janelle Miller of the Kenspeckle Letterpress.

We interviewed Rick and Janelle while they were working to get pieces ready for their current show at Sivi’s Gallery in Canal Park.

Music: “Gone from Minnesota” by Loup-Garou.

Also in the Series:
Mark Bartel / Frost River

It’s back. First day I’ve seen A and Dubs open this year.

I couldn’t find any reviews from burgerdogboy for some reason and he’s usually got Duluth hand food pretty well covered. However, I did find this little blurb on Jim Heffernan’s blog.

PDD reader-generated A & Dubs stories are most welcome in the comments.

A good time was had by all. See here for more info.