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Jefferson People’s House closing July 12

Jul 01, 2015 No Comments

Jefferson People’s House will close July 12, according to an announcement on the Facebook page of the worker-owned cafe, bookstore and social-justice community spot that specialized in coffee and toast.

It’s the fourth piece of coffee-shop related news in recent weeks. Jitter’s has changed ownership and become Lake Superior Bakehouse, Vietnamese Lotus Inn has reopened as VN Coffee House and Cookie Temptations has opened a coffee shop in the Fitger’s Brewery Complex.

Jefferson People’s House is located in a storefront just below Anytime Fitness on the corner of 15th Avenue East and Jefferson Street in Duluth’s Endion neighborhood.

Below is the Facebook message to customers:

Dear Cherished Community,

June 1st, 2014, we started a venture that has involved love, affection, fierce dedication, and cooperative exuberance. Jefferson People’s House has seen a year of delicious toasts and community growth. We rode this train until the tracks ran out. Our team has simultaneously discovered new opportunities and have decided as a collective to dissolve Jefferson People’s House to put our energies into new, exciting projects. We have loved our time together, and it is bittersweet that we leave this adventure. Our official closing date is July 12. In the meantime, we will be open regular hours (barring July 3-5.) Keep an eye out for our closing weekend events, July 10th and 11th. Our Flowers and Coffee CSA will continue as planned through October.

Much love and solidarity, Jefferson People’s House

R.I.P., Restaurants Coffee Shops, Jefferson People's House

Goodbye Jitters, hello Bakehouse

Jun 22, 2015 1 Comment

Jitters Lake Superior Coffee & Tea House is no more. New sister-brother owners Katina and Pauly Petsoulis took over in February and launched a name change last weekend. The new Lake Superior Bakehouse at 102 W. Superior St. promises “small-batch baked goods all from scratch and small-batch house-roasted coffees.”

Although the look of the space is changing and the variety of baked goods and other foods expanding, Katina notes one thing will stay the same.

“A lot of Jitters regulars were loyal to the coffee,” she said. “We have the same roaster, Jesse Bamford.”

Old Klearflax warehouse is a-comin’ down

May 13, 2015 12 Comments

As previously reported on PDD, Walker Display has moved its operations out of West Duluth, and its former location on Grand Avenue is being demolished to make way for a Kwik Trip convenience store. The demolition process has revealed the former exterior of the building’s west side — a reminder that it once served as a warehouse for Klearflax Linen Rugs Co.

Natural Discoveries: A Portrait of Travis Melin

May 07, 2015 3 Comments

Nature photographer Travis Melin died on Wednesday, May 6, after failing to recover from an April 21 heart attack. He was a 1991 graduate of Hermantown High School, a former resident of Washington Studios Artist Cooperative and lived his final years in Ely. The documentary above was produced by Mike Jandl in 2013.

A tremendous spirit and body of work lives on …

R.I.P., Videos

R.I.P. DNT

Apr 05, 2015 4 Comments

Don’t worry, the Duluth News Tribune is still a thriving enterprise and the sign on the back of the building is holding strong. The visibility of the sign, however, is slowing diminishing as the future Maurices headquarters climbs skyward.

Photos, R.I.P. Duluth News Tribune

R.I.P. Frankie’s Tavern

Mar 29, 2015 3 Comments

The Tower Avenue bar known for karaoke and bloody Mary’s is winding down operations. Owner Frank Rozowski Jr. is retiring and selling the building.

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Uncle Harvey’s Mausoleum sinking

Mar 09, 2015 27 Comments

Oh Snap. Uncle Harvey’s Mausoleum (a.k.a “The Cribs” a.k.a “Duluth Ice House”) seems to be melting away this winter. First the column went missing a few weeks ago and now the whole house seems to be doomed. Let’s hope Lake Superior Aquaman can fix this?

News and Current Affairs, Photos, R.I.P. Clickbait, Hoaxes, Uncle Harvey's Mausoleum

What happened to Dubrue?

Feb 25, 2015 1 Comment

I remember drinking Dubrue at local restaurants and bars around 2011-2012. I also vaguely remember a story of a fire in the building the brewery was located in. Since then, I haven’t seen the brew anywhere. I did some internet searching but I haven’t come up with much. Is Dubrue around anymore?

R.I.P. Beer and Breweries, Queries

Has a little of Uncle Harvey gone missing?

Feb 18, 2015 12 Comments

Mike Scholtz’s photos of the sand- and gravel-hopper ruins known as “Uncle Harvey’s Mausoleum” suggest the round column near the shore collapsed at some point in recent days. The photo at left is from 2013. The photo at right is from today.

History, Photos, R.I.P. Lake Superior, Uncle Harvey's Mausoleum

żartujesz sobie ze mnie? Nye’s is closing?

Dec 03, 2014 4 Comments

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Nye’s Polonaise Room to close next year

Nye’s Polonaise Room, a Minneapolis fixture, will close next year, marking the end of an era of polka and piano. Owners of the bar and restaurant, located across the Mississippi River from downtown, told their 35 employees Monday that Nye’s will shut its doors after 65 years in business. Home to the “The World’s Most Dangerous Polka Band,” Nye’s has been a local landmark for decades. In 2006, it was named by Esquire magazine as the best bar in America.

Duluth Michael Brown Memorial

Nov 26, 2014 9 Comments

Filmed by Joe Olivieri of Lola Visuals.

News and Current Affairs, R.I.P., Videos

Classic bars and liquor stores on the outs

Oct 12, 2014 6 Comments

A few recent booze-related news items we’ve been too busy to mention in detail on PDD:

A sign went up last month at 501 E. Fourth St. declaring the former Twins Bar will be reopening as the Break Room.
West Duluth’s venerable North Pole Bar is delinquent on property and sales taxes. It was not open this past Saturday night.
Last Chance Liquor in the Central Hillside will close in the coming months.
Warehouse Liquor on Central Entrance will close and be replaced with a Dunkin’ Donuts.

News and Current Affairs, R.I.P. Bars / Drinking Establishments, Dunkin' Donuts, Kwik Trip, Last Chance Liquor, North Pole Bar, The Break Room, Twins Bar, Warehouse Liquor

Robert Plant and Mike Simonson

Oct 06, 2014 1 Comment

Hey Duluth. It’s been awhile.

Two radio-related things happened today I heard here in Madison and thought you might be interested in.

1) Robert Plant gave a nod to Duluth’s own Low in a CBC interview on their show Q (it’s towards the end).

2) WPR announced the death of Mike Simonson, a journalist for whom I have the utmost respect and enjoyed hearing on the statewide news whenever his stories showed up. He cared about reporting what needed to be reported and unpacking the news in a very authentic way. Looks like Final Edition has had its final edition. He’ll be greatly missed.

Music, R.I.P. Low

R.I.P. Irving Recreation Center

Sep 17, 2014 1 Comment

Demolition of the Irving Recreation Center has been taking place this week. Above is a photo of the rubble. Below is a shot from February 2013.

Goodbye Little and Big Chester

Aug 19, 2014 5 Comments

MPR: Ski jumps that launched Olympians come tumbling down

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