Month: September 2010
The infamous ”Winnebago Man” has Duluth ties
Jack Rebney of the movie Winnebago Man apparently worked in Duluth back in the day.
[This post originally contained a video clip from Daily Motion that is no longer available.]
Pavement @ Roy Wilkins on Sept. 12
I have 2 GA tickets to the Pavement show tomorrow night in St. Paul. Can’t go to the show. Paid $100 bucks for the pair, but you can have them for free if you promise to go to the show. Contact me at sean42atgmaildotcom.
Best of the Twin Cities: Duluth winners from 1999 to 2011
A collection of Duluth-related stuff from City Pages’ Best of the Twin Cities issues over the years.
2011
Best Blues Artist
Charlie Parr
Charlie Parr is the real deal. A Duluthian through and through, he’s about as unpretentious as they come. Climbing up on stage dressed in a flannel shirt, carpenter’s pants, and work boots, he wields his steel-stringed guitar like it’s an extension of his body, effortlessly gliding over the frets with a slide and letting it reverberate before trading it for a banjo or a 12-string. Sometimes when he plays he’s accompanied by an unassuming young lad who looks like he’s been plucked straight from the ore mines on the Iron Range, who clangs on train spikes and steel bars while Parr sings and strums. And while Parr’s guitar playing is technically complex and seemlingly effortless, it’s his voice-a blues howl with a soft side, which can climb up from a sweet moan into a loud bellow at a moment’s notice-that accentuates the stark, sad nature of his songs, painting vivid portraits through lyrics about loneliness, the devil, and making things right with the Lord. (more…)
Fink does not seek endorsment
First District Commissioner Dennis Fink did not seek the endorsement of AFSCME or the Central Labor Body. The two have combined and have a new name this year but will still offer two endorsements. It seems odd to me that one group would hand out two endorsements under the false precedence of being two groups.
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Connect the Dots!
Join your friends and neighbors for Duluth LISC and the At Home in Duluth Collaborative’s fourth annual Neighborhood Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 2.
The event opens at Clyde Iron Works (2920 W. Michigan St.) with a free breakfast from 8:30 – 9:45 am, and features a program starting at 10:45 am, during which five Duluth Neighborhood Heroes will be honored. Along with free entertainment, childcare and fun activities, and transportation, attendees can visit dozens of resource tables, offering valuable information and tips from community-minded businesses and organizations from 8:30 am to noon.
The public is warmly invited to this free, family-oriented event. Together, we’ll celebrate successes — past, present and future — in Duluth’s five core neighborhoods: East Hillside, Central Hillside, Lincoln Park, West Duluth and Morgan Park. To make childcare or transportation reservations, call Duluth LISC at 727-7761.
Upset Duluth
Every month or so there is a story in the Duluth News Tribune about a community member or group of people upset about something. The story usually features a photo like the one above, shot by Bob King.
I don’t mean to make light of any of the issues these people are upset about, or be critical at all of the photography. Just the opposite. What I’m saying is, for some reason I love these photos. Seriously. (more…)
Lost Dog in Gary
Hi everyone. I’m a longtime lurker, first time thread-starter. I’m looking for your help in finding my grandparents’ lost dog in Gary. (more…)
I wasn’t born to follow
Summer is over, maples are turning and birds are migrating. I was reminded of this old song … and being of that era, this movie, and thankful some things do not change. Move on, PDD.
Democracy Now! Coming to KUMD
I just wanted to express support and love for Democracy Now! Coming soon to 103.3 KUMD!
Winter Camping Symposium 2010
The 12th Annual Winter Camping Symposium is taking registrations. The purpose of the Winter Camping Symposium is to educate, collaborate and celebrate everything Winter! (more…)
One hiker could be freed on Saturday
The Minneapolis Star Tribune is reporting that one of the three American hikers jailed in Iran for more than a year could be released Saturday.
Iran to release 1 of 3 jailed American hikers
There is no word on which hiker might be freed. One of them, Shane Bauer, is a Minnesotan. His sister and brother-in-law live in Duluth, and he also has family in Shakopee and Pine City.
Huge record sale
Thousands of old records for sale. LPs, 45s, 78s. 1940s-80s. Rock, soul, jazz, country. Cheap! Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-3. 417 N. 11th Ave. W.
!!Everything is Terrible!!
Football games happen on a weekly basis but Everything is Terrible is for one night only and it will be the show of the year, without a doubt. Show is at 7:15, students w/id get in for $5, oh and we will have $2.00 Two-Hearted on tap. Zinema 2.
Cinema Lounge Call for Entries
IFP’s Cinema Lounge is coming to Duluth on November 5! This fun and somewhat crazy annual event will take place at 7pm at the supercool Zinema2. Our fun and friendly Cinema Lounge host will screen the best of the latest Duluth-area short films and interview the directors. If you have a short film — under 20 minutes — that you’d like to submit for consideration, please contact Max Becker at 651-644-1912 or [email protected].
Blue Laws are Stupid, Post #2
One of the questions on the 2010 House of Representatives State Fair Poll (conducted by Minnesota House Public Information Services) was:
Do you believe liquor stores and automobile dealers should be permitted to open on Sundays?
And the results …
Yes ………… 6,742 | 68%
No ………….. 2,480 | 25%
Undecided …… 668 | 7%
So, were the 25 percent who said no all from Lakeside?
(This really ought to be a series. Link to post #1 here.)
Constitution Week at UMD!
Tuesday, Sept. 14
Film: “Election Day”
Election Day combines 11 stories – shot simultaneously on Nov. 2, 2004, from dawn until long past midnight – into one. Factory workers, ex-felons, harried moms, Native American activists and diligent poll watchers, from South Dakota to Florida, take the process of democracy into their own hands. The result: an entertaining, inspiring and sometimes unsettling tapestry of citizens determined on one fateful day to make their votes count.
Kirby Student Center 273B 3pm
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Oktoberfest Beers
It is probably safe to say fall is peeking its head around the corner. This is great for many reasons and one of them is the Oktoberfest beers are trickling in. Thus far I have had Hoptober from New Belgium and Oktoberfests from Summit, Schells, and Becks. To this point I have to say I like Schells the best. What are your favorites? I understand Fitger’s does a couple of very nice fall seasonal brews!
These boots are made for walkin’
Walk/run/roll 3, 5, or 13 miles on the scenic Willard Munger Trail and help us end domestic violence! The cost is $30 and begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 7408 Grand Ave. For info call 218-722-2781 X 106 or 107 or visit theduluthmodel.org.
Photographers of all levels
The first meeting of the Duluth-Superior Camera Club is on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 7pm at the Bethany Baptist Church, 6700 Grand Ave., Duluth. Photography enthusiasts of all ages, experience, interests, and equipment are welcome to join in the fun! For more information on the club, go to duluth-superiorcameraclub.org.
Other Duluth PhD students?
I’m looking to form a PhD student group for those who would like to get together as a social support network. I’ve been living in Duluth for awhile after completing coursework and I’m struggling to stay on track since I’m so far away from peers and professors. Is anyone else experiencing the same thing? I’m thinking of having the group meet once a week or every other week–depending on schedules–and providing feedback on what we all write during the intervening time. I hope there’s at least one other person in Duluth who’s going through the same thing! Please contact me!
American Liver Foundation
This is Tyler Scouton from Bratwurst. If you know me, you probably already are aware. Two years ago this month I donated 60% of my liver to a family member that was in need of a transplant. This year my cousin is raising money for the American Liver Foundation – Liver Life Walk.
The goal is $300 and she is currently at $125.
I would love to put the call out and get her over the $300 mark.
Here is the link with more information and where you can sponsor her.
Public Invited to Community Harvest Festival at Twig Town Hall
New Life Covenant Church is sponsoring a community Harvest Festival at the Twig Town Hall on Sunday, Sept. 12. The event will include free food and activities for kids and adults of all ages.
In addition to the usual fun and games, there will be:
Hot Air Balloon Rides from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (weather permitting)
A hayride with Belgian horses
Karaoke
A pie tasting contest
Treasure hunt for the young
Art fun
A bounce house
And more.
Activities begin at 8 a.m. but will run through mid-afternoon till 2:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us for worship at 11 a.m. at the Town Hall
Celebrate the harvest season with New Life Covenant Church.
For more information call 729-5476.
Basketball: Harlem Ambassadors vs. Duluth-Superior Hot Shots
Join us for a family-friendly Harlem-style basketball game at UW-Superior’s Mertz Mortorelli Gym on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m. The Harlem Ambassadors professional show team will take on the Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs’ team. Cost is $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Buy tickets at SuperAmerica stores or theduluthmodel.org.