In a press release today, ely.org has announced that Canada is trying to purchase Ely.

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Posted by SaumZ at 09:43 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by samh
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I was requested to post this by Fred Smith and I'm quoting his email verbatim. I don't usually do this, but I made an exception in this case. - Ironic1

Wisconsin residents, get out and vote April 1! The balance of the state Supreme Court is at stake with a ten-year term up for grabs, and the race is as polarizing as the presidential elections. It's also got eerie parallels to John Grisham's latest novel. It seems to be part of of nationwide strategy to gain control of state supreme courts.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/119952

Posted by ironic1 at 09:59 AM | Permalink | 1 comment by The Big E
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Continue reading "5 Years Too Many" »

Posted by rediguana at 08:51 PM | Permalink | 20 comments, last by c-freak
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Continue reading "Orpheum Nightclub - Upcoming...." »

Posted by Wrekt at 09:29 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by wrekt
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warning! not for the faint of heart.
our tax dollars at work

Posted by c-freak at 11:54 AM | Permalink | 56 comments, last by c-freak
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article

I don't remember anyone mentioning this. Comments?

I personally thought the use of a Meow Mix commercial was creative.

Posted by kyanize at 12:05 PM | Permalink | 13 comments, last by zra.
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If you are like me and don't watch television much you had no idea to what Starfire was referring. So here's the clip.

Posted by ironic1 at 01:37 PM | Permalink | 16 comments, last by Buttonhead
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Posted by Starfire at 01:55 PM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by Buttonhead
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Posted by adam at 05:11 PM | Permalink | 18 comments, last by Pistoffnick
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There are a lot of events happening tonight, but if you have an interest in journalism, British politics or Gordon Brown, I highly recommend tonight's presentation by Gerard Baker, United States Editor and Assistant Editor at The Times (London). And I'm not just saying this because it's my job to promote Alworth Institute for International Studies events.

I'm really excited about this guy (Gerard Baker). He held an informal discussion with journalism, writing studies and communications students and faculty last evening, and I found him utterly engaging. Baker will speak this evening on British Prime Minister Gordon Brown in the Library Fourth Floor Rotunda at 7 p.m. Given Brown's recent decision to nationalize troubled U.K. mortgage lender Northern Rock, Baker, who previously wrote for the Financial Times and worked at the Bank of England , will be able to offer insight into the consequences Brown's decision will have on the current economic crisis in both the U.K. and the U.S.

Here's the lecture info:
“What Can We Expect Next of Britains Gordon Brown?"
Presented by Gerard Baker, United States Editor/Assistant Editor, The Times (London)
Wednesday, February 20, 2008  7 p.m.
UMD Fourth Floor Library Rotunda
Free & Open to the Public/ Reception Following Lecture

Continue reading "The Times (London) journalist speaks tonight at UMD" »

Posted by Purple at 08:16 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Mike Huckabee would like to wish you a Happy Darwin Day!

I'm joking of course, Mike Huckabee actually does not believe in science...

(and is it just me, or does it seem like his eyes are looking at two different things?)

Posted by Bad Cat! at 10:26 AM | Permalink | 9 comments, last by sean42
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I don't really think that PDD is the place for these national campaign things. As long that we're doing it though, I want to point out that the Obama campaign is more than just music videos. There's a real candidate here too.

Posted by Nettles at 01:43 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by frank e
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Posted by adam at 12:42 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by frank e
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From today's Wonkette:

And here’s another funny thing: If Barry Obama becomes president, we’ll have a president eight years younger than Sonic Youth’s bassist. Think about it.

Posted by Drifter at 03:02 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by chris m
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Posted by rediguana at 05:00 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by Jeff
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A PDD Post by Paul Lundgren in 2004.

Posted by Barrett at 02:48 AM | Permalink | 22 comments, last by Anarchy
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Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Annual Memorial Lecture 2008

“Foreign Policy Development and Presidential Candidates”
Presented by Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale
Thursday, January 31, 2008
1:30 p.m. in the Weber Music Hall, UMD
Overflow seating in the Singer Room
Free and open to the public!
Free reception following lecture

Chancellor Kathryn A. Martin and the Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies proudly present a lecture by former U.S. Vice President and U.S. Senator Walter F. Mondale on Thursday, January 31 at 1:30 p.m. in the UMD Weber Music Hall. Mondale's speech, titled "Foreign Policy Development and Presidential Candidates", is the Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Annual Memorial Lecture 2008.

Walter Mondale, drawing upon his vast political experience, will explore the foreign policy problems that the United States is experiencing in a turbulent world. Reviewing the pluses and minuses of working alone versus working with others, Mondale will evaluate the foreign policy stance taken by leading contenders in the race for the presidential nominations. More information about Walter Mondale can be found at the UMD News webpage, http://www.d.umn.edu/news/2008/January/08-A.html.

There is also an article about the lecture in today's DNT.

Posted by Purple at 10:06 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by purple
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How long?

Posted by ironic1 at 08:07 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by BCookie
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State of MN Caucus finder: http://caucusfinder.sos.state.mn.us.

Posted by adam at 04:21 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by tamara
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I had to do it. These are very limited edition. Available only at.

Posted by Starfire at 12:38 PM | Permalink
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Change To Win Minnesota invites you to join with fellow union members and interested parties at the

Duluth Precinct Caucus Training!

Thursday, January 24, 2008
6:00-7:30PM
Duluth Labor Temple Hall A
2002 London Road
Duluth, Minnesota

• Want to go to Precinct Caucuses but don’t know how it works?
• Been to your Caucus but want to learn more about becoming a delegate to the State Convention?

Join us on January 24th where we explain the process and ways for you to make sure we endorse candidates who will stand up for working families!

Call Katie Gulley 651-204-4146 or email katie@changetowinmn.org to RSVP or with questions!

The Change to Win Minnesota unites over 140,000 working Minnesotans. Change to Win Labor Federation was founded in 2005 by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, SEIU, UNITE HERE, UFCW, LIUNA, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and the United Farm Workers. Visit http://www.changetowinmn.org for more information.

Posted by tamara at 11:22 AM | Permalink | 1 comment by ironic1
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Continue reading "Support Our Oops v.2.0" »

Posted by in.dog.neato at 07:58 PM | Permalink | 11 comments, last by ironic1
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Report on NAWC's vigils, forum & potluck

In support of the ongoing national Iraq Moratorium Project the Northland Anti-War Coalition held 3 events on Friday, January 18. Despite the below zero weather, we went ahead with both of our Twin Ports peace vigils that day. Seven hearty souls showed up at the noon Duluth vigil [Colette K., Tegan W., Carl S., Peter K., Roger C., Penny C., Adam] and two people showed up at the 4pm Superior vigil [Mer? and Adam]. I'd like to extend a very special thanks to those brave souls who risked nose and cheeks for the cause of peace by picketing on such a bitterly cold day!

That same evening, in the nice, heated Central Hillside Community Center, we held a forum titled "Native & African Americans Speak Out on the War." Between 50-60 people attended. While one of our speakers didn't show up unfortunately, the three that did did a bang up job. Tanya Sconniers shared the interesting perspective of being an African American educator and peace supporter married to an Iraqi man. Jim Northrup shared his experiences as a Vietnam veteran, along with some awesome poetry, and Henry Banks powerfully drove home the point that there is a war going on right here at home against people of color, and how before the U.S. goes abroad to fix problems, it needs to clean its own house. Virgil Sohm was the moderator, and also filled in for the missing speaker by sharing some of his own insights and experiences on war and racism. The presentations generated some lively discussion, which continued well after the formal part of the forum was over.

Special thanks to the speakers and moderator for doing such a great job. Thanks also to Colette K., Peter K., Joel K., and Mike R. for bringing snacks and refreshments, staffing the literature and food tables, and helping with the set up and after event clean up. And of course thanks also to everyone who helped to build the forum. Between the great plug in the Duluth News Tribune the day before the event, a spot on KUMD radio that morning, and then the hundreds of leaflets, calls and emails that we sent out, we can be proud that we did a great job getting the word out about this very educational and moving event.

And then, to celebrate, and to kick back and do a bit of socializing, NAWC sponsored a potluck/social gathering the following evening, Jan. 19. About 20 people participated in the event, which was graciously hosted by Joan N. at her magnificent home. In addition to good food and company, we were treated with the opportunity to meet and talk with a young exchange student from Baghdad.

A warm thank you to Joan N., Colette K., Peter K. and Carl S. for helping to set up for the potluck, and clean up afterwards.

We had some great events these past few days, but the fight for a better world, of course, goes on. To borrow the famous words of Maurice Bishop, we must go "forward ever, backwards never!" In that spirit, I invite all who are reading this to attend the next planning meeting of the Northland Anti-War Coalition. That next meeting will be on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 2pm at the Chester Creek Cafe in Duluth. And bring a friend!

Posted by adamritscher at 10:16 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by ironic1
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Nice interview, jackass:

• QUESTIONER: Is it your goal to bring the Constitution into strict conformity with the Bible? Some people would consider that a kind of dangerous undertaking, particularly given the variety of biblical interpretations.

• HUCKABEE: Well, I don’t think that’s a radical view to say we’re going to affirm marriage. I think the radical view is to say that we’re going to change the definition of marriage so that it can mean two men, two women, a man and three women, a man and a child, a man and animal. Again, once we change the definition, the door is open to change it again. I think the radical position is to make a change in what’s been historic.

Posted by adam at 03:11 PM | Permalink | 43 comments, last by Simon
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Join us at an open house celebrating the first presidential campaign on the ground in Duluth. Meet the staff. Get some Obama gear. Find out how to Caucus for Obama. Volunteer. Have some free food!!!

Posted by Chris at 07:01 AM | Permalink | 19 comments, last by tamara
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Former Vice President Walter Mondale is presenting the 2008 Annual Memorial Lecture for the Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies on Thursday, January 31 at 1:30 p.m. in the Weber Music Hall. Details:

Annual Memorial Lecture 2008
Presented by Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale
“Foreign Policy Development and Presidential Candidates”
Thursday, January 31, 2008  1:30 p.m.
Weber Music Hall, UMD
Free and open to the public
Reception following the lecture

Walter Mondale, drawing upon his vast political experience, will explore the foreign policy problems that the United States is experiencing in a turbulent world. Reviewing the pluses and minuses of working alone versus working with others, Mondale will evaluate the foreign policy stance taken by leading contenders in the race for the presidential nominations. More info about Mondale and the lecture can be found here

FYI: The Weber seats around 375. We will have an overflow seating room as well as TVs on both lobby floors broadcasting the lecture. I suggest you come early if you'd like a good seat. If you need additional information, contact me.

Posted by Purple at 03:03 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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COMMUNITY FORUM: "Different Perspectives - Native & African Americans Speak Out on the War"

-SPEAKERS:
*Wanda Sayers, Women's Transitional Housing
*Tanya M. Sconiers, community member
*Jim Northrup, author & veteran
*Henry Banks, former candidate for city council

-WHERE: Central Hillside Community Center, Duluth MN [on the corner of Lake Ave. & 4th Street E.]

-WHEN: Friday, January 18 at 7pm.

-SPONSOR: Northland Anti-War Coalition, P.O. Box 16853, Duluth MN 55816, (715) 394-6660, http://northlandantiwar.blogspot.com or www.northlandantiwar.com
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You're invited to attend and participate in this community forum on how the ongoing war in Iraq is affecting communities of color across America, including in our own community. A panel of local Native and African American community leaders will be sharing their views on the subject. After the panel gives their presentations, there will be an open, moderated discussion in which the public is invited to share their views on the war. All viewpoints are welcome. This event is free and open to everyone.
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ALSO ON THAT SAME DAY . . .

Join us in holding signs and handing out leaflets against the war!

-DULUTH ANTI-WAR VIGIL: Noon to 1pm, corner of Kenwood Ave. & College Street in Duluth, near the CSS campus. Join us in holding signs and handing out leaflets against the war.

-SUPERIOR ANTI-WAR VIGIL: 4pm to 5pm, corner of Tower Ave. & Belknap, near the Superior Public Library.

All three of the above events are being organized by the Northland Anti-War Coalition as part of the Iraq Moratorium Project. The Iraq Moratorium Project is a national project that is encouraging concerned citizens to organize events in their community about the war in Iraq on every 3rd Friday of the month until the war is ended.

Posted by adamritscher at 04:22 PM | Permalink | 14 comments, last by Anarchy
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Continue reading "And Laura Ness wore a teeshirt to Donnie's inaugeration" »

Posted by Repur at 05:37 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by amy a.
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Barb Olsen, who writes the Out of Order! column about the Duluth City Council for the Reader , has been doing a radio version for us on KUMD. This week she's introducing a segment called "the Columnist and the Curmudgeon" that features former City Councilor Russ Stewart ( the curmudgeon, obviously). They're talking about the Lakeside liquor ordinance this week with brand new City Councilors Todd Fedora and Jeff Anderson. Next week they'll talk about outdoor drinking areas for local bars with Nick Patronas, who owns Aces.

Check it out, Wednesday morning at 8:15. I'd love to hear feedback from any of you political junkies. It will be podcast after it airs, too.

Posted by ms dean at 05:21 PM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by zra.
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	John Edwards Score: 50	Agree Iraq Immigration Taxes Stem-Cell Research Health Care Abortion Energy Marriage
Disagree Social Security Line-Item Veto Death Penalty
-- Take the Quiz! --

I've been an Edwards supporter since he ran for Vice-President with John Kerry. Then I had the pleasure of meeting John Edwards when he helped me escape the mad rally at UMD and my estimation of him grew. And I think he's the guy to run this country. And this quiz just confirmed it, as scientific as it is! :)

(Interestingly enough, I took the MPR version of this quiz and scored the same!)

Who's your candidate?

(sorry about the crazy html crap going on.. the table didn't want to do what I wanted it to do so I had to rig it a bit.)

Posted by tamara at 08:47 AM | Permalink | 12 comments, last by Repur
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Posted by Starfire at 07:47 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by Claire
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I read today that the city council passed a resolution by a vote of 6-3 on Monday asking the Legislature to vote to rescind the 1887 annexation agreement that prohibits alcohol sales in Lakeside--which would then apparently bounce the issue back to the council for a final decision.

I note, too, that Mayor Bergson apparently intends to veto said resolution, citing the "promise that was made many years ago [120 years, to be exact] to the citizens of New London." He cites as well the fact that the great majority of correspondence that he has received on the issue from concerned Lakeside residents has been opposed to the potential opening of alcohol sales.

“It’s their neighborhood,” he said. “Who am I or anybody else to tell Lakeside what their neighborhood should be like?

I think the alcohol sales ban is an odd relic of the 19th century, and so do most people I know--why some subset of our neighbors remains so attached to it is something on which I'm unclear. If one of you is out there in the great beyond, perhaps you could enlighten me.

Posted by The Big E at 09:44 PM | Permalink | 36 comments, last by zra.
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http://www.sltrib.com/ci_7623949

This might interest some of you because Vicki Gowler is quoted in it. She is the former editor of the Duluth News Tribune who left to become editor of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Now she's the editor of the Idaho Statesman, and making national news with continuing coverage of the Sen. Craig arrest.

Posted by Beverly at 11:24 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Continue reading "It's baaack..." »

Posted by tamara at 04:41 PM | Permalink | 18 comments, last by Scribbler
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The DNT gets P.C.

alas, the last bastion of "free speech" (read: the ability to slander and slag a person anonymously in an open forum) has fallen.

Posted by in.dog.neato at 04:43 PM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by zra...
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Don Ness, Sr. performing at UMD in "An Evening of Foolish Ness"

Posted by Barrett at 01:11 AM | Permalink | 1 comment by Girl From the North Country
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Assisant Homeland Security Secretary Julie Myers has applogized after awarding first prize in a holloween costume contest to a white man dressed as an african american in a prison outfit. Myers, who also heads the Imigration and Customs enforcement said she deeply regretes that this has happened. The winner was dressed in a stripped uniform, dreadlocks, and dark makeup.

is that a Oops, or a Whoops?

Continue reading "And the winner is......" »

Posted by Kitty Brand at 07:37 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by Girl From the North Country
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Congratulations Donny!

Continue reading "Don Wins!" »

Posted by ironic1 at 08:36 PM | Permalink | 35 comments, last by anarchy
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Official city of Duluth election results can be found here. (You'll need to refresh occasionally as numbers start to come in tonight.)

edit
Ness FTW!

Posted by adam at 07:12 PM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by Mary
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For Immediate Release

The felt puppet running for Mayor of Duluth, Minnesota has been shot at a rally in front of about 100 people by unknown assailant/s who are still at large. The candidate had just delivered a PowerPoint presentation on his "New Freshness" plan for Duluth. The unknown number of assailant/s fired from a crowd and disappeared amid the ensuing chaos. The candidate's assistant, Allen Richardson of Gonzo Science, did not immediately return phone calls seeking comment. All video was confiscated by an apparent Homeland Security agent at the scene. A number of blurry digital stills from different angles have surfaced that will be posted and analyzed at www.myspace.com/mrniceformayor.

The Mr. Nice for Mayor Campaign
Jim Richardson
Campaign Manager

Posted by The Professor at 08:13 PM | Permalink | 10 comments, last by purple
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The DNT has kind of a nifty interactive map showing who donated what to the mayor candidates.

Continue reading "Interactive map" »

Posted by edgeways at 02:27 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by Girl From the North Country
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Puppet Running for Mayor in Minnesota [Fox News]

Posted by Barrett at 12:44 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by edgeways
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