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Heath (the hound) needs a home for Homegrown

Looking for a good kennel for Heath the dog on Saturday, May 8. Some good friends are driving up from Winona and need to house their dog for one night. Recommendations?

They are continuing their journey with their dog to camp along the south shore after Saturday.

Duluth Party Bus Recommendations

I am hoping all you wonderful Perfect Duluth Day readers can help me plan the best bachelorette party for my friend! I am in need of suggestions for party bus rentals. The party will be in early June, so I need to get one booked soon. Have you had any wonderful experiences with any local party bus drivers/services?

Cookie Temptations anyone?

Has anyone been to or ordered cookies from Cookie Temptations in Woodland? All the cookies are handmade from a secret recipe and  can be ordered individually or in a bouquet. What do you think of it?

The Birds, by Aristophanes by way of Van Halen

The 1980s is the updated feathers-and-glitter setting for Aristophanes’ political satire, spoken and sung by Emily Parr’s Harbor City School theater students. It’s Thurs-Sunday, April 29-May 2, 7 pm through Saturday, and 2 pm on Sunday. Don’t miss it–it’s at 322 Michigan St. in the Harbor City School Theater. The entrance is in the skywalk.

Fort Worth Culture

So Zra – is Norshor gonna have angels or devils?

oh so Critical Mass!!

Alright kids, the sun is out, the birds are chirpin and vitamin D is flowing through our veins again! Put on a dirty pair of undies cause its time to get physical. Yep you guessed it the season for riding together en flock is upon us. mixed with the whimsical whirr of our mighty bicycle machines i hear whispers of a Critical Mass forming this month, apr. 30th 5:30 at the Lief Erickson statue (12th E. and London). Ride in solidarity with our sisters and brothers around the world. See you out there.

Hannah House (Loaves and Fishes) Fundraiser

The Hannah House Women’s Hospitality Collective is hosting a fun(d) raiser May 7 & 8 from 5:30-7:30pm ($11 single $20 couple kids under 10 free) at St. Paul’s church (Superior and 17th ave. E.). There will also be a silent auction of hand crafts made by folks in the Loaves & Fishes community on Jefferson St. in addition to live music. Proceeds will go toward house improvements in preparation for opening our doors to women who would otherwise be homeless. In addition to hospitality Hannah House will be a community space for women’s resources, events, workshops, and our dreams. We need solidarity and mutual aid much more than money so please come out and meet us!

Tour De Scene


The result of David Campbell and crew coming up to do interviews for Tour De Scene a few weeks back. Listen here.

Honking Tree alert

I noticed it’s been a year since the Honking Tree incident when perusing the Two Harbors paper. They are looking for words-art-whatever to publish next week on the anniversary. They also welcomed stories, made up, I suppose, chronicling what you think might have happened. Email the News-Chronicle at [email protected]

Volunteers Needed at Playfront Park

The Junior League of Duluth is moving forward with the building of Playfront Park! The new playground will be built in May with the Grand Opening celebration scheduled for June 4.

We need both skilled laborers and general volunteers to help assemble the new Playground. All skill levels welcome but every volunteer must be 18 years of age or older.

MN Health Plan Rally and March

With the MN State DFL Convention coming to Duluth this weekend, area progressive groups are joining together to show our support for the MN Health Plan and universal health care for Minnesota.  Come and help us send this important message to the delegates and politicians who will be in our fair city.

The march begins this Friday, April 23, at 5:30 pm at MN Power Plaza  (Lake Ave. and Superior St.).  We will march from there to the harbor side of the DECC for a rally at 6pm.

Are you a biking fanatic? Share your photos.

Do you and your bike share an unhealthy love? Lake Voice News wants to know about it!

Please post or email jawa0007 @ d.umn.edu a photo of your bicycle. Tell us your name, your bike’s name, how long the two of you have been together, and any stories or anything else you feel we should know about your bike!

All help is appreciated!

Today’s my birthday.

So where’s the best cake?

I’m talking about cake I can buy one piece of and take back to my house, by the way.

Report on the Tax Day Anti-War Protest

by Adam Ritscher

Bring our war dollars home!” was the message of the more than 120 protesters who participated in the Northland Anti-War Coalition’s April 15 Tax Day protest. The event was held to highlight the fact that hundreds of billions of dollars of our tax dollars are being wasted every year on the unjust wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. At the same time this is going on federal, state and local governments are being forced to cut social programs due to budget shortfalls. The NAWC protest called for our tax dollars to be spent on human needs, rather than war.

Historic Photos of Duluth

LakesnWoods.com: A Guide to Minnesota Communities

Old time post cards and photos of Duluth. Cool site!

Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site!