News and Current Affairs Posts

Rally and Ride for Climate Protection Oct 24

Oct 07, 2009 1 Comment

Join Mayor Don Ness, Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer and hundreds of others in Duluth on October 24 as we celebrate pedal power and take action against global warming.

Rally and Ride (or Walk) for Climate Protection

Saturday, October 24 / International Day of Climate Action

3:00pm: Gather on Harbor Dr behind the DECC for a mini-rally and big group bike ride through Canal Park – costumes and noisemakers encouraged. No bike? There will also be a pedestrian march, complete with brass band.

4:00pm: Climate teach-in (details TBA).

In December, world leaders will meet in Copenhagen to craft a new global treaty to cut greenhouse gas emissions. While many climate scientists are calling for immediate action to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million or less (we’re now at about 385ppm), the treaty currently on the table doesn’t pass that test.

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Go Twins!

Oct 04, 2009 1 Comment

The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers are tied for the American League Central Division Championship. The Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-3 today, and the Twins topped the Kansas City Royals 13-4.

The tie-breaking Twins/Tigers game will be on Tuesday, 4 p.m., at the Metrodome, about 17 hours after the Viking/Packer game ends. Quite a back-to-back lineup.


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Research

Oct 02, 2009 1 Comment

Ig Noble Awards

The 2009 Ig Nobel Prizes have been announced!

– Cows who have names give more milk than cows that are nameless.

– A brassiere that, in an emergency, can be quickly converted into a pair of gas masks.

– Whether it is better to be smashed over the head with a full bottle of beer or with an empty bottle.


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Iran will allow Swiss access to detained hikers

Sep 29, 2009 1 Comment

Associated Press story via KARE 11 TV.


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Duluth Honking House Hearing

Sep 28, 2009 32 Comments

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Did anyone go to tonight’s Duluth City Council meeting to watch the show as the council debated potential parking restrictions on Skyline Parkway near the infamous Honking House? (Back story found on this post, including a link for the even further back story.)

Or did you all stay home and ironically watch part two of Ken Burns’ documentary The National Parks: America’s Best Idea?

The council voted unanimously against the two resolutions.

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Minnesota North Shore Fall Colors Report 2009

Sep 27, 2009 No Comments

This year’s fall colors are a bit behind due to warmer than normal weather, but should start to peak in the next few weeks. Typically the peak happens sooner if you go inland from the shore. The colors right on or near the shores of Lake Superior tend to peak a little bit later.

See Minnesota DNR’s Fall Color Finder for more info.


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New Duluth DECC arena making progress

Sep 26, 2009 6 Comments
  • Scheduled to open Dec. 30, 2010. Grand opening celebration Dec. 31, 2010, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra will perform.
  • Will seat 6,600 for men’s and women’s hockey and more than 8,500 for concerts.
  • Cost: $80 million
    50% Minnesota state funding; 1% city food and beverage tax increase will fund 27%; 12% UMD and 11% DECC.
  • Learn more here: http://arena.decc.org/
Duluth DECC

Duluth DECC

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Pickwick restaurant settles with the Union

Sep 24, 2009 23 Comments

On Monday, Sept. 21, at around 11:30 a.m., the Pickwick Restaurant agreed to settle with the union, and re-hire the workers it had illegally fired for union activity.

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Mansion on the Hill Controversy Continues

Sep 24, 2009 67 Comments

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Remember Beverly’s PDD post in April about the house that chewed its way into Duluth’s western Skyline?

There’s a resolution on next Monday’s Duluth City Council agenda requesting that no parking be allowed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the pull-off area of Skyline Parkway near the house.

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Health care – Your thoughts!

Sep 18, 2009 16 Comments

I want to hear what everyone thinks about health care. Good discussion from both sides of the issue. Have fun!


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Extreme Home Makeover – Huber Edition

Sep 16, 2009 No Comments

It has ben confirmed that Sunday September 27 will be the season premier of Extreme Makeover – Home Edition and that the first show if the season will feature none other than our South Shore friends the Huber family.  Ace’s on 29th in Superior will be hosting a party during the show – offering FREE appetizers and snacks during the show.  The back room will feature EM – HE on all the TVs and we will celebrate Superior’s amazing role in the life changing event.  Producers of the show say that the residents and businesses in the Twin Ports turned out in droves, maybe the most local support they have seen in the history of the show.  So come on down to Ace’s on 29th in Superior on 9/27 and celebrate the Huber’s joy and watch your fellow Northlanders on TV.


Events, News and Current Affairs, Restaurants

Health Security for America

Sep 11, 2009 No Comments

Health Insurance Reform
Dr. Charles Gessert
Marlene Hart
Dr. Patrick Schoenfelder
Professor Jennifer Schultz

Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 4:30-7 p.m.
UMD School of Business and Economics, Room 118
(For parking take St. Marie St. to University Dr. to Pay lot G)


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Duluth Pack – Backpacker Magazine “Get Out More” Event

Sep 09, 2009 14 Comments
Backpacker Magazine Get Out More

Backpacker Magazine Get Out More

Sept. 9 | 6-8 p.m. – Backpacker Magazine visits the Duluth Pack retail store in Duluth as a part of its “Get Out More” events.  Free outdoor gear give-a-ways, slideshow and more. getoutmore2009.com | duluthpack.com

Duluth Pack is one of about 50 places Backpacker Magazine will visit in the USA.


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Superior Choice Credit Union Cookout FREE

Sep 08, 2009 No Comments

Free Food & Prizes!

Join us at 4161 Haines Road for a cookout!

Hermantown Branch of Superior Choice Credit Union.

Hotdogs, chips, punch and cookies available.

Prize drawings!

Email [email protected] if you have questions. Hope to see you there!


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Magic Mama – Duluth performance

Sep 06, 2009 No Comments

Magic Mama will be performing at Beaner’s Central in Duluth on Saturday, October 3rd at 7 PM. The Concert will feature music from her CD’s Rodeo deGaia and Wild Birds. Magic Mama performs organic hip hop and world beats for the whole family. Family-friendly set starts at 7 PM and a more adult-oriented set begins at 8:30. Tickets at the door $5 adults $3 kids. more info available at www.magicmamamusic.com and www.beanerscentral.com


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