Dive into this edition of the PDD Quiz and see how many local headlines you remember from the past month.
The next PDD quiz will highlight area hiking trails; it will be published on Sept. 10. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Sept. 6.
Results
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#1 Which movie director was spotted dining at the Boat Club on Aug. 6?
The Superior Telegram has more on the story here.
#2 This college unveiled a new statue of its mascot.
PDD has footage of the new statue here.
#3 Part semi truck and part pontoon, a vessel with this moniker has been making headlines this summer.
The Duluth News Tribune profiles Petertoon here.
#4 Which train resumed public excursions after a three-year hiatus?
Learn more about the Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad on the Duluth News Tribune website.
#5 Linn Companies announced that this chain restaurant would be coming to Superior.
The Superior Telegram reports on the company’s plans here.
#6 “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” marked the return of theater to this venue.
Read more about the production on the Duluth News Tribune website.
#7 Which frozen confection shop announced that it would close?
Northern News Now reports on Chilly Billy’s impending closure here.
#8 This development company, responsible for the tiny house that listed for $195,000 in Duluth, is filing for bankruptcy.
Northern News Now has more on the story here.
#9 What will be the name of Duluth’s Arena League football team?
Duluth News Tribune has more on the name unveiling here.
#10 Alan Chapman set the record for the fastest time on the Superior Hiking Trail. How long did it take him to complete the entire 300-mile trek?
The Star Tribune reports on the record here.