Good Knight – “Good Old Days”
If you loved the “Hey Big Girl” video, you’ll hate this. If you came from West Duluth, I hope you can appreciate it. Much love y’all!
Wildwoods Updates: Of Sandpipers, Squirrels, and More
The pectoral sandpiper released in this series of photographs was found injured up the north shore, was transported to Wildwoods where triage examination led to a referral to the exotic vets at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in St. Paul. The sandpiper was driven to St. Paul (on a car already headed that way), and cared for at WRC. When it was back to normal, it was loaded back onto a car headed back to Duluth (its other occupants filled with State Fair goodness), transported to Wildwoods, and eventually returned to Erik, who took these amazing pictures of his release.
Town of Bell Cemetery, 1902 to 1915
Out in Bayfield County Wisconsin is the small town of Bell (within which is the more well-known unincorporated place of Cornucopia). Two little secret spots in Bell are the old 23-grave cemetery (photos above) and the Lost Creek Falls Trail (photos of that to come in a future post).
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Arrowhead Regional Arts Council seeks new board members
We at the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council are hoping to complete the roster of our board of directors early this fall. We have received two applications, and hope to receive several more, meeting the following qualifications:
a) one applicant residing in Itasca County;
b) one applicant residing in Lake County;
c) one at-large applicant residing in any Arrowhead County outside the city limits of Duluth;
d) one student liaison – an arts enrolled student at any of the Arrowhead post-secondary institutions, including those in Duluth.
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Cascade hops for sale/trade
Hey brewers, I’ve got some surplus cascade hops for sale. $5 per pound or $25 for a paper grocery bag full. Limited supply, absolutely no chemical pesticides or fertilizers used. Call or text 612-716-1104.
The Perilous Inlet 1 & 2
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqlQXrBMkcM
[Part two of this video series is no longer available.]
(Regular readers may recognize the first couple of minutes of part 2 as I already released those, teaser-style, not too long ago. Now the gruesome conclusion may be shown.)
This week: goat ladies, open houses and dragsters
Here’s a sampling of what you have to look forward to this week on the PDD Calendar.
You can attend some open houses this week. The YMCA is having an open house Tuesday through Sunday and Yoga North is having one on Sunday.
You can hear District 07B state representative candidates Travis Silvers, Jay Fosle and Erik Simonson at a live forum on Wednesday at the Play Ground.
Just to emphasize the passing of summer, Aaron Kloss opens a showing of his acrylic paintings collectively entitled “Awesome Autumn” at Beaner’s this Thursday.
Bayfront will be hosting the Lake Superior Harvest Festival this Saturday with food and live music and live demonstrations of blacksmithing, beekeeping, and “goat ladies.” I’ll leave the last to your imagination.
The Sixth Annual Burrito Union 5 & 10 Hour Triathlon will also be this Saturday in Pattison State Park.
Garfield Avenue will be the domain of hot rods and roadsters this weekend for the Duluth Drag Race.
So what are you doing this week? Can we tag along? Any upcoming events that you want to promote? Let us know!`
Little Free Library in the Twin Ports?
Someone asked on Twitter today if there are any Little Free Libraries in the Twin Ports. So, are there any around?
(While reading the blog, I noticed that Claire wrote an article for Publishers Weekly on the movement … maybe you might know?)
Is that the lift bridge?
Is that the lift bridge at 2:56? I also thought the fireworks scene looked vaguely Duluthy at first but on second and third glance I don’t see how it could be, the bridge is in the wrong position related to the fireworks unless they are coming from Superior. Anyone else care to take a stab at it? (more…)
Minnesota Chippewa could cease to exist by 2080
I’m not sure if that headline is sufficiently dramatic, or maybe overly dramatic, but I am just having trouble wrapping my head around this chart from the September 2012 (PDF link) Fond du Lac Tribal Newspaper (Nahgahchiwanong Dibahjimowinnan).
It shows the Fond du Lac people falling into a demographic abyss. Disappearing as a people by 2080. (more…)
Obama sucks; defeat the liar
The latest campaign sign to add to PDD’s collection of whack-job yard art is this one on Highway 13 near Washburn, Wis.
Duluth Album Releases in 2009
Ben Durbin’s Modern Antiques
Sweet Precious Time
(Feb. 20)
Available on YouTube
The Moon is Down
The Moon is Down’s Excellent Adventure
Automation Records Media Conglomerate (March 19)
Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank
Traveling Show
Available at consideritcorrespondence.com
Wedding and reception at Park Point Beach House?
I recently got engaged and I want to have the ceremony and reception at the Park Point Beach House next August. I cannot find on the internet any way to do this. Please help!
Looking for a few good Trojans
The Duluth Central Trojans All-Team Basketball Reunion is set for Oct 26 and 27. We’re still trying to locate former players (boys and girls), cheerleaders and fans. The reunion committee is also looking for Duluth Central basketball memorabilia: photos, programs, etc.
We already have an old-timers game set and we will meet with legendary Central coaches after the game hosted by former Trojan and current mayor Don Ness.
For all the details go to: duluthcentraltrojansbbreunion.blogspot.com.
Duluth Album Releases in 2008
Number One Common
Secrets Lies and Alibis
(Jan. 1)
Available on Bandcamp
Tangier 57
Last Night Never Happened EP
(March 7)
Available on Bandcamp
The Keep Aways
Decay
(March 7)
Available on Bandcamp
Two Many Banjos
Trouble in Paradise
(April 23)
Available on CD Baby
Roadside Eggs
Does anyone by chance know of a decent, reliable source of farm-raised eggs in the area, outside of the the Whole Foods Co-op? I grew up in an area where the roadsides were dotted by eggs-for-sale signs. I recently moved back to Duluth, and am on the hunt for eggs again.
PDD Poll: How Much Heat?
The stereotype maintains that it’s hard to get spicy restaurant food around here because so many people prefer their food on the mild side. Where do you stand?
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I shot episode 6 of my ninja web series at Lester River
[This post originally contained an embedded video that is no longer available at its source.]
This is pretty boring, but I love seeing the river in black and white.
Adam Swanson paintings at the Zeitgeist
Thirty-five of Adam Swanson’s paintings are on display at the Zeitgeist Arts Café here in Duluth for the next several weeks. Last night I caught the opening and found his work as vibrant as ever. I encourage friends of the arts to check it out. Here’s a short introduction to the artist for those who don’t know him.