Paul Lundgren
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Surely some of you noticed PDD was down for several hours today. It was the fifth time we’ve had problems with our server in the past two months, so naturally we’ll be taking our business elsewhere very soon.
We hope you won’t take your blogging elsewhere while these difficulties are sorted out.
Duluth Songs: A list of songs with “Duluth” in the lyrics or title
Perfect Duluth Day began tracking songs that reference Duluth in 2009 and the list continues to expand as new ones are reported. Links to posts with audio (and video if available) of the songs are included where applicable. (more…)
Look at this kitchen table filled with fabulous prizes
Congratulations to Mary on her victory in the Whacko Yard Art Photo Scavenger Hunt. As promised, Mary will recieve a Geek Prom T-shirt and Space Patrol walkie talkies. I’m also throwing in a used copy of Cinderella’s 1988 hit album Long Cold Winter, since the contest ended on the first day of spring.
It’s a battle of dinosaurs
The Whacko Yard Art Photo Scanvenger Hunt is over and the finalists are Mary and Mark. (Sorry, Barrett, but you missed the deadline. Those rules are there for a reason, mister.)
I said I’d allow comments to sway my decision, so those with a strong opinion on who should win have until … oh, let’s say noon … to make their voices heard. After lunch I’ll return from my chambers with a decision.
Petus Rockus
Petus Rockus. This rock was found in Keene Creek, left here by the Wisconsin Glacier 23,648 years ago. Placed on this stand May 1985 by Ken Seehus.
Wacko Yard-art Photo Scavenger Hunt
While running errands today I came across this lovely piece of yard art. I’m posting it as a challenge, because I know you can do better. And because a piddly blizzard like today’s is no excuse to stay inside.
Announcing the PDD Wacko Yard-art Photo Scavenger Hunt
You have until 10 p.m. next Thursday, March 19, to post the most awesome yard art photo on this Web site.
Not exactly Bigfoot prints, but …
This trail struck me a little strange. I’m referring to the roughly 20-inch-wide path that’s been cleared in the middle. As if tracking some strange beast, I’m trying to figure out what cleared that path. (more…)
How to enter the inaugural Homegrown Music Video Festival
This year’s Homegrown Music Festival will feature a night of locally produced music videos using songs by local bands.
If you are interesting in creating a video for the festival, there are some things you should know. (more…)
What’s up at the Red Lion?
The Zinema will open in June, according to this Business North article.
Duluthians, how are you liking the fancy DTV so far?
WDIO dropped its analog signal and went fully digital last night. Folks with digital televisions (or with converter boxes) have to rescan channels in order for WDIO to come in. The station will not be at full power until Feb. 20. In the meantime, don’t break your rabbit ears.
St. David’s Day Open Reading
St. David’s Day Open Reading
on St. Valentine’s Day
Saturday, Feb. 14 | 7:30 p.m.
Somers Lounge, College of St. Scholastica
Come read an original poem, or one written by someone else. Limit three minutes per reader.
Click here for more info and to become a fan of the Spirit Lake Poetry Series on Facebook.
Good luck, Bill
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zt8PZaOD4g
Minnesota’s own Bill Pine is applying for the Best Job in the World.
By the way, ABC TV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is casting for Minnesota families. You can nominate someone here, or e-mail castingduluth @ gmail.com. Deadline is Friday the 13th, so it’s now or never.
From the Photo Archive | Metallica in Duluth, 1989
June 8, 1989: Metallica played its first Duluth show at the DECC as part of the …And Justice For All tour.
Things are tidying up nicely around here
If you haven’t visited Perfect Duluth Day all weekend, you must be just noticing that the site has changed. It looks different and it works different. Here are the basic things you need to know:
- The comments work the same as they did before, except they upload faster.
- PDD is using a new publishing platform, WordPress, so creating posts is a little different now. It also requires registering for a new account to log in. All accounts from the old site are closed.
If you are confused, see the help page. We’re working on adding more topics to it, so please be patient.
The only glitch so far, that we’re aware of, is that the archives from the old site are a little messed up. We’ll keep working on that. Let us know if you see anything else haywire.
Thank you for your patronage. Go blog yourself.
Congratulations, you’re a virgin again
Attention PDD Bloggers:
Because of the switch to WordPress, you can no longer log in with your old account to create posts. You have to register for a new account. (more…)
Michael Ryan at CSS
WARNER READING SERIES
featuring poet Michael Ryan
Friday, Feb. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Free
Somers Lounge, College of St. Scholastica
The Lonesome Death of William Zantzinger
William Zantzinger, the former tobacco farmer and property fraudster who “killed poor Hattie Carroll,” as Bob Dylan famously sang, died in disgraced obscurity on Jan. 3.
New York Times: W. D. Zantzinger, Subject of Dylan Song, Dies at 69.
Thornton’s Kiddieland: Amusement at Lake Superior Zoo
The Lake Superior Zoo used to have a big slide, among other toys for the kiddies. I took a ride on it in the late 1970s with my big sister, as seen in this photo. (more…)