Videos
“When all is said and done, more is said than done.” – Alan Page
Sure the Packers won (another) super bowl victory tonight. Congratulations, I guess. But hey, for those of us that are Vikings fans, we may not have a gillion Lombardi trophies like Green Bay does, (we don’t have one even, Packer fans will be sure to tell you), but we’ve got something even better than the Packers:
A state supreme court justice. SO there.
Here’s MN Supreme Court Justice and former Viking great Alan Page talking about education, transcending politics, and the importance of strong families last week on MSNBC
“When all is said and done, more is said than done.” – Alan Page (more…)
UMD Hockey Kiss Kam Videos
Check out the UMD Hockey Kiss Kam videos on YouTube. The channel is updated after every home series for both men’s and women’s hockey games.
What America Needs: Minneapolis Film Maker at UMD
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m.
UMD’s Bohannon Hall 90
Free admission
Minneapolis videographer Mark Wojahn will be presenting his film, What America Needs, and discussing his work following the film.
From the film web-site:
Travelling by train from N.Y.C to L.A, a documentary videographer asks more than 500 people from dozens of different communities:
“What do you think America needs?”
Collectively, their answers relate an unexpected story of hope.
What America Needs invites you to share your thoughts and feelings on our country by participating in our dialogue.
Duluth’s Charlie Parr on MN Original
Above: “Where You Gonna Be (When the Good Lord Calls You Home)”
Below: “South of Austin, North of Lyle”
UMD professor on Nova Science Now
University of Minnesota Duluth Biology Professor Matt Andrews appeared in the “Hibernating Humans” segment on last week’s episode of Nova Science Now.
Dr. Andrews has been active in the field of hibernation since 1995 and has used his background in molecular biology and protein-DNA interactions to identify genes that regulate mammalian hibernation.
Home Sweet Home
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A short film by local high-school student Will Francois III. Impressive for the materials and education allotted.
8th Street Video on 9th Street is for sale
I’ve noticed a for sale sign on the 8th Street Video on 9th Street store. Does anyone know why the owners are selling and what the owner’s plans are?
Also does anyone know the history of how 8th Street Video on 9th Street got its name?
What are the biggest sellers here: movies, ice cream or candy?
Should we be proud?
This was on Northland’s NewsCenter a few days ago:
Duluth is now listed as one of the five safest cities in the nation for homeless pets.
A friend of mine says that her neighbor always has dozens of cats that she feeds on her porch. I had a neighbor growing up that was the same way.
Minnesota Cold: Shooting a Super Soaker
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0tBFYmMCTM
Nathan Ziegler, principal at Hope Academy in Minneapolis, shares his fun cold experiments.
Ensculptic — Minnetrista, Minnesota
The name of this house is “Ensculptic,” which is short for “environmental sculpture in plastic.” Most people prefer to call it the “Mushroom House,” “Flintstone House,” “Hobbit House” or simply “That Weird House in Minnetrista.”
The place is now known as “The Foam House” on Houselogic’s “7 Crazy Houses” list.
Micha Mellang’s Favorite XC Ski Places
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Tim Pawlenty on The Daily Show
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The complete, unedited interview from last night.
Mike and Kurt’s Kiteboarding Session in Mahtomedi, Minnesota
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQT2Jf8Qi5Y
The Bombay Sweets – First Fridays at Lake Avenue Café
This Friday, Lake Avenue Café plays host to Minneapolis band the Bombay Sweets as part of its First Fridays series. (more…)
Aegri Somnia
For some reason YouTube now allows me to upload clips longer than 15 minutes, so I’m able to put this online without breaking it apart. I shot most of it in Duluth on some very hot summer days back in the early 1980s. The film is older than my adult kids. I’ve never been completely happy with the narration but I still like some of the images. The title translates to “a sick man’s dream.”
Maria Bamford is officially a freak
Former Duluthian Maria Bamford and her series of Target ads made AdWeek’s 30 freakiest ads of 2010. (more…)
Low – “Witches”
Live from the Larimer Lounge in Denver, Colo., Dec. 18, 2010. Video by Manuel Aragon.
Reshaping Live Electronica
Calling all computer-music fans! Dig this! 3 Reaktor ensembles running simultaneously through Live6. The main keyboard (with cleverly placed stickers) houses a dominant ‘effect’ range (left 8 white keys) and a dominant ‘loop’ range (right 8 white keys). The other two midi boards are used for volume, some delay effects, reverb (and it’s decay), and misc. VST’s. I created the loops in Live6 prior to loading them into this set to record. Enjoy!
PS: I apologize for the sound getting a bit nasty in there. it was recorded from an iPhone, hanging on a ceiling fan.
TCF Bank Stadium Snow Removal
Video of TCF Bank Stadium snow cleanup via the Minnesota Gophers Facebook page, which notes it took “15,000 man hours.”
Metrodome Roof Collapse Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAyLX2hY7E0
Kind of like the Vikings’ 2010 season collapsed, right?. (more…)
Cloud Cult & Caroline Smith
Two new music videos shot in Duluth by North Shore Sessions:
Cloud Cult – Bobby’s Spacesuit (acoustic)
Caroline Smith Duo – Eagle’s Nest / Callio
A snowy drive on Seven Bridges Road
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hIqBhId29Y
Shot by Greg Connor on Thanksgiving Day.
Funny Duluth Video
Dann gets a suit at Mainstream Fashions for Men.