Videos
Duluth mentioned in film Trumbo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCA179Pqsn8
Dalton Trumbo was one of the “Hollywood Ten.” Duluth is mentioned in passing in the documentary Trumbo. And judging from his description of the weather he must have been here.
Mad Monster Party
Just in time for the Elections Halloween, I stumbled across Mad Monster Party. I’ve seen a lot of Rankin/Bass stuff, but have never even heard of this one. This is a making of, split into two parts. (more…)
The Danielson family’s 400-foot zip line
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKMQ6k_PW10
Right here in Duluth, Minnesota.
You might recognize Darren Danielson as co-host of WDSE-TV’s Almanac North program.
R.I.P. Cathy Curley, feminist pioneer
“Let us realize the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“If I can’t dance I don’t want to be in your revolution.” — Emma Goldman
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the untimely death last night of Cathy Curley – founder of Safe Haven, the Lake Superior Regional Justice Center, domestic violence prevention and intervention pioneer, community activist, mother, friend, mentor, lover of life.
William Canning — traveling evangelist known in Duluth for his strange gyrations in Canal Park
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIG1t0ETbog
Apparently, according to the video description on YouTube, some guy named Jon was vacationing in Duluth in the 1990s and came across a fellow “making some very strange moves” that were “too good to pass up,” so he videotaped it. Earlier this summer, he uploaded it to YouTube.
As it turns out, I have the scoop on who the “man dancing in Canal Park” is.
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North Shore Sessions: Russian Bride, Jeremy Messersmith
Here are a couple recent live music sessions featuring Minnesota artists recorded in the Duluth area — Russian Bride and Jeremy Messersmith:
Thome at the Plate
I guess this one is right up there with “Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball?” and “Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio.”
26-hour Renegade Improv Marathon starts this weekend!
This is our official trailer for this weekend’s 26-hour Renegade Improv Marathon. (more…)
My Favorite Minnesota: Duluth Nightlife
[This post originally contained an embedded video that is no longer available at its source.]
A very flattering portrayal of Duluth “night life” from Explore Minnesota.
Scenes from Fall Fest
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the PDD Canopy of Joy yesterday. It was a good day at Chester Bowl. Sunshine. Pan flute. Cheese curds. Matching puppies.
Trampled by Turtles on MTV?
It just might happen if the band gets enough votes in MTV’s online contest.
I just love seeing that iconic MTV logo up in the corner, makes me smile, but then again I’m a child of the 1980s and maybe it means something different to me than others.
United States Steel Duluth Works
It’s amusing to me that the soundtrack to this slideshow is by Dokken. You might think that’s a poor choice, but I remember 20 years ago the only Duluth kids into Dokken were from Morgan Park, so it makes sense.
Also, tragically, the one sentence of text in the video contains multiple errors, but oh well. (more…)
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.]
WDSE-WRPT shows its shorts! (films, that is) and the music of James Moors
Public TV, WDSE-WRPT, invites you to celebrate smart, original films; and the music of James Moors at its free outdoor local film event, Movies in the Park – Shorts!, Friday, Sept. 3 at 7pm in Leif Erickson Park. (more…)
WOJB Fall Concert Series Kick-off: Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials
Friday, Sept. 10, 7:30 pm at the Park Theater, Highway 63 in downtown Hayward. (more…)
Seven reasons why gay marriage should be banned!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSfFa44p96o
Sex Change World Premiere
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcFcY71Kjgc[/youtube]
Check out the trailer for this world-premiere comedy written by local playwright Andy Bennett. The show opens this Thursday, Aug. 5, and runs through the Aug. 21.
Also check out the Gender Bender Karaoke Contest following our closing night show, talk-backs with the artists after Thursday night, and Renegade Improv every night after the shows at 10:30.
Charlie Parr live on the Mississippi
Charlie Parr performs “Mastodon” live on the Mississippi river for MPLS.TV’s weekly live performance series, “City of Music.”
Minnesotans are ill-tempered tweeters
The above video shows the mood of the United States over a two-day period as interpreted by various words used on Twitter. Green indicates a good mood, red indicates a foul mood, and pale yellow indicates the middle area. The size of the states scale up and down according to how many tweets were posted at that particular time.
As you can see, Minnesota rarely makes it out of the red. There are a few times when it sneaks into the yellow, but for the most part, we are a grumpy people, at least according to our Twitter activity and this study.
Speaking of which, here’s the official website. You’ll notice that the poster version of the data shows Minnesota tinged with a bit of green in the very early morning, indicating that on certain days, at around 6am, we apparently can drum up a tiny amount of positive spirit on the internet.
Spirit Mountain’s Timber Twister Alpine Roller Coaster
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7dyNgWMihk
Video by Dan Hartman.
RunCenter: Goucher and Flanagan in a verbal sparring match
Duluth native Kara Goucher and her Olympic teammate Shalane Flanagan are friends and training partners … or are they?
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Seagulls on Wisconsin Point
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNV_axc-jxo