Be careful out there
DTA buses are sliding all over the place and bus service might be stopped before the end of the work day.
The Duluth Police Dept. reports that slippery conditions and poor visibility have contributed to over 20 crashes within the past two hours. The department is asking that residents stay home and only travel if necessary.
The zoo is closed. Goodwill is closed. Open skating at the Heritage Center is cancelled. The Duluth Parks and Rec clean up event at Chambers Grove Park is cancelled. Assume most things aren’t happening.
Homegrown Music Festival Field Guide 2013
Word has leaked out via Instagram that 17,500 copies of the Homegrown Music Festival Field Guide 2013 have arrived. Distribution might be slowed by the storm that is supposedly happening today, but — hot tip — the Electric Fetus is usually one of the first places you can find it.
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Duluth librarian/author on Slate
Article on slate.com, part of a series on camp. Shout out to Paul Roen, Duluth librarian, for his book High Camp.
Homegrown Band Publicity Photo Showdown: Semifinals (part two)
With the Homegrown Music Festival coming up PDD launched a series of polls nine weeks ago, tournament style, to determine which Duluth-area band has the sweetest pic. Last week Breanne Marie and Tangier 57 advanced to the quarterfinals. This week we present the third and fourth semifinal matchups. (Click on any image to see it larger.)
Semifinal #3:
Left: The Tisdales (photo by Ray Reigstad)
Right: Southwire (photo by Rich Narum)
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This poll is now closed. The results were:
Southwire – 75.0 percent
The Tisdales – 25.0 percent
Semifinal #4:
Left: Charlie Parr (photo by Peter Lee)
Right: Snöbarn (photo by Shawn Stigstill)
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This poll is now closed. The results were:
Charlie Parr – 71.0 percent
Sn̦barn Р29.0 percent
Next week’s Quarterfinals:
Breanne Marie vs. Tangier 57
Southwire vs. Charlie Parr
Note: Only people who are logged in to their Perfect Duluth Day blogging account are allowed to vote (to prevent people from voting multiple times). To create an account, click here. If you need help figuring it out, click here.
Twin Ports Bridge Festival Pre-Sale for Accessibility
httpv://youtu.be/4OwfrgMrDf0
The Twin Ports Bridge Festival is hoping to meet a goal of selling 2,000 tickets at a reduced rate by May 31 to allow free access to area organizations and their constituents who could benefit from the inspiring messages and events at the festival, but would otherwise not be able to attend. These groups may include, but certainly won’t be limited to, those that help folks with mental illness, disabilities, and/or underserved youth. With this year’s date only two days after Independence Day, we are also hoping to be able to allow free access to all veterans.
Duluth Roofers
Does anyone have any recommendations for a really good roofer who can troubleshoot tricky leaks on old houses?
Segway tours on the Lakewalk?
Is this a new thing, or have I just not noticed it before? I just saw on Craigslist they were hiring tour guides. I do already try to avoid the Canal Park/Downtown portion of the Lakewalk in the summer because it’s so crowded, and those doublewide pedal-mobile things are impossible to get around when I’m on a bike, but if I’m going to have to be dodging Segways now, too, well, one more reason to stay off the Lakewalk.
(I wish the business owners the best of luck and yay for tourism dollars and all that. I’m just selfishly grumping about crowds and am wanting my own private Lakewalk.)
Where in Duluth: Buzzfeed edition
I was reading through this list of things Minnesotans are [allegedly] too nice to brag about and I saw this picture, figured it was from Duluth, and it is.
Minnesotans do brag about all of this stuff all the time, but it’s fun to see it on Buzzfeed. Several items in the article have a Duluth connection.
Geek Prom 2013: Talk Nerdy to Me
[Some images in the slideshow are by Shannon Kinley; others were gathered from Geek Prom’s Facebook group page.]
This past Saturday, April 6, adults were given the chance to blast into their pasts and attend prom. This was no regular prom though. Instead of people being dressed up in expensive gowns and tuxes they got to wear costumes such as Han Solo, Princess Leia or Dr. Zoidberg. (more…)
Cooking on the Car: Jiffy Pop for Beer Cheese Soup
The Beer Cheese soup is simmering in the glove box slow cooker and the bean dip is warming on the manifold. It’s time to pop some popcorn to finish this meal.
This week: kayaking, skating and stained glass
Here’s a sampling of what you have to look forward to this week on the PDD Calendar.
There are many One Book, One Community activities this week and next week the author of “Clara and Mr. Tiffany,” Susan Vreeland, speaks at Lincoln Park Middle School.
Public schools are on spring break this week and the Duluth Heritage Sports Center has free open skating in the afternoons Monday through Friday.
The 1940s Radio Hour opens at UWS this Thursday and runs two weekends and Seussical opens at St. Scholastica this Friday and runs three weekends.
The circus comes to town this weekend and plays at the DECC Friday through Sunday.
Whitewater kayak racing comes to Lester River this Saturday.
So what are you doing this week? Can we tag along? Any upcoming events that you want to promote? Let us know.
Floor restoration recommendations
The carpet has got to go. Under the carpet is ugly linoleum. Under the linoleum is beautiful hardwood. Any recommendations for floor pros?
Found cat in West Duluth
The poor dummy is high up in a tree on the Western Waterfront Trail just south of Indian Point Campground. I invoked the Fire Dept., but the location of the tree was determined to be too tricky for rescue, and, so I’m told, cats always come down on their own … eventually.
Black Bear Update
Earlier this week, a 162-lb black bear was semi-conscious in the snow at Jay Cooke State Park. After being asked to help, three Wildwoods volunteers (Jason B., Ian A., and Peggy A., who took these pictures), sprang into action, loading up with supplies and rushing to the scene to help park employees rescue the bear. (more…)
CJMM & Wing Young Huie
Kate and I spent the evening at Northland Country Club for the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial fundraising event. (more…)
Breaking News: Hobo Nephews team up with Chaperone Records
[This post originally contained an embedded video that is no longer available at its source.]
Google Fiber (Austin, TX)
Google Fiber – Duluth, it looks like your next best bet will be Austin, TX. You should consider moving there. I’ll help you pack.
Via Ars Technica.
TBT at 10
As a companion piece to “Low at 20,” we congratulate Trampled by Turtles on 10 years together as a band. It was a wild night at Symphony Hall.
Images in this post are via Zach Kerola Photography. (more…)
This Week in LakeVoice News
LakeVoice News’ sixth issue of the spring features stories on Native American housing in Duluth, Renegade Improvisation at the Teatro Zuccone and Pak’s Green Corner’s innovative culinary creations. Also, listen to an audio piece about Meghan, who works for the Incline Bowling Station, and a take a look at a photo story of Lake Superior Zoo’s EGG-Stravaganza.
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Duluth Snowboarding Crashes Video
While filming for our last snowboarding video we gathered some great crash footage! Enjoy! Video by Higher Base Media.
Homegrown Rawk and/or Roll: Jerree Small’s Mix
It’s the biggest bonanza of free local music downloads … evah! The new compilation from the Homegrown Music Festival featuring tracks selected by Miss Jerree Small is available now on Bandcamp, and when you follow that little link you’ll see all the previous Homegrown compilations are available as well. The option to pay a little something is there if you are loaded and want to support the festival; you must “name your price,” and $0.00 is completely acceptable. You are welcome. Thank you, fans! (more…)
Help us map Duluth’s media ecosystem
I teach journalism at UMD and one of the things I’m interested in is learning how information flows through a community. I’m writing to ask for your help with a project. (more…)