Peanuts for business that wants to be green
Rogue Robot receives weekly shipments of games that come well-padded in styrofoam peanuts. The owner, Ryan, wants to know if there’s an environmentally friendly way to dispose of them: another business in downtown Duluth that wants them for their shipping purposes? Some other repurposing? Some safe disposal?
Rogue Robot is taking green seriously, going so far as to suggest I unwrap purchases in the store so the owner can bulk recycle the packaging.
Any suggestions for him?
Secret Forest Playschool outdoor program
Secret Forest Playschool is a new outdoor-based learning program for children who are completely potty trained through age 5. It is located off of Arrowhead Road in the Eastridge Community Church. The Secret Forest Playschool has 30 acres of wooded trails and a very clean and modern classroom for children to explore, experience and grow.
The program starts in September, offering a small-group environment, never to exceed more than six children. Tuition is $25/day for mornings only (pick-up before noon) or $35/day full-day.
Don’t you want locally laid?
Do you like eggs? I do too. I eat a soft-boiled egg every day, and I buy them from the Whole Foods Co-op because I don’t know what shit they put into mass produced eggs and I want organic food in my body. But I hear pasture-raised eggs are even better than organic! Less fat, healthier, etc. So … two friends of mine have launched an egg production farm, called Locally Laid Eggs, where they are tending hens that are laying eggs! And they are selling those eggs! Yum.
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Looking for Wool Scraps From Your Unfinished Craft Projects
Have a bag of scraps from your old wool sweater crafting projects? Or a bunch of old wool sweaters from the project you never got to?
The wool sweater scrap mice are reproducing exponentially these days.
We can negotiate a price if you have what I can use.
Any spider experts out there?
I was hiking Tischer Creek when I ran into a spider web and found this guy crawling around. Does anyone know what kind of spider it is?
Duluth 2012 Primary Election Results
Here’s the statewide numbers for races relevant to Duluth.
United States Senator, Independence Party
Stephen Williams – 3,068 | 60%
Glen R. Anderson Menze – 2,074 | 40%
United States Senator, Republican Party
Kurt Bills – 63,380 | 51%
David Carlson – 43,850 | 35%
Bob Carney Jr. – 16,755 | 14%
United States Senator, Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
Amy Klobuchar – 183,702 | 91%
“Dick” Franson – 6,831 | 3%
Jack Edward Shepard – 6,638 | 3%
Darryl Stanton – 5,161 | 3%
United States Representative for Minnesota District 8, Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
Richard Nolan – 20,839 | 38%
Tarryl L. Clark – 17,540 | 32%
Jeff Anderson – 15,978 | 29%
Minnesota House District 7A, DFL Party
Thomas Huntley – 3,337 | 82%
Brandon Clokey – 756 | 18%
St. Louis County Commissioner, District 3
Chris Dahlberg – 1,658 | 55%
Debbie Isabell-Nelson – 1,188 | 40%
Dennis Szymialis – 160 | 5%
Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice:
Lorie Skjerven Gildea – 145,004 | 50%
Dan Griffith – 85,828 | 29%
Jill Clark – 61,242 | 21%
Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice 4:
David R. Stras – 139,197 | 49%
Tim Tingelstad – 83,942 | 29%
Alan Nelson – 61,908 | 22%
Sanitary Sewer Easement
Has anyone had experience granting an easement across their property for sewer installation? I may be forced to (in a situation where several close neighbors are being asked to decide whose properties the easement should go on) and am wondering if there are negative repercussions as far as property value, etc. I have read some things online about this issue, and am interested in personal experiences.
Dog sitter needed
I am in need of a little help. I need someone to come to my home and let my golden retriever Ivan out on the days my roommate works. It wouldn’t be every day as my roommate works three days a week and I work a 21-days-on and 21-days-off schedule. Will figure out the money. Ivan is a big part of my daughter’s and my life so any dog haters or someone who doesn’t give a shit need not apply. Cheers all.
Duluth artist invades Great Plains
Congratulations, Catherine Meier, on “Open Richness,” August 3 – September 23, 2012 (more…)
Operating levy for Duluth schools in November? Well, actually no.
Superintendent Bill Gronseth’s remarks at the August 13 School Board Business Committee meeting:
As you know, I’ve served as Superintendent for about six months. In that time, I have spoken with many groups, organizations, families and citizens.
Recently, I had the opportunity to have a cup of coffee with one of our alums. He told me that he has been a long-time supporter of the schools, but during last year’s operating levy he didn’t feel he could vote “yes.” I asked him why. He explained that it was a loss of trust – he didn’t really understand what the money was for and was confused about the facilities plan and how that might be tied to money for programs.
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I made real explosives for the Ninja web series we are shooting in Duluth!
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I could live in my Saturn or …
… I could find a cool place to live!
I’m new to Duluth (or will be in the next two weeks), from Winona, and am looking for a place to live. Does anyone know of a good renter, roommate, sweet couple that has a spare room to lease to this young, tuba-playing choir teacher? My first teacher day is August 27, and I’m hoping that I won’t be spending it camping in the station wagon!
I’m in my late 20s, quiet, responsible and respectful, not a partier, love good music, good beer, and creating art!
If you know anyone who is looking for a young professional to rent to, please let me know.
This week: ballots, opera and Sondheim
Here’s a sampling of what you have to look forward to this week on the PDD Calendar.
The Primary Election is Tuesday. Find your polling place here.
Patty Duke and Richard Thomas star in “You’ll Like My Mother,” shot back in the ’70s on location at Glensheen Mansion. You can see the movie there on the site it was filmed on Wednesday and attendees can get a special film related tour of the mansion.
Renegade Theater Company opens the musical “Company” this Thursday at the Teatro Zuccone.
Opera is everywhere this week during OperaFest including A Night at the Opera on Thursday at Marshall High School, an Opera FilmFest at Zinema 2 on Saturday and Sunday, Opera’s Greatest Hits on Saturday at Bayfront,
So what are you doing this week? Can we tag along? Any upcoming events that you want to promote? Let us know!`
Adding insult to injury.
Maybe you don’t live in Lakeside and missed this on Saturday. Well: there it is.
Definition of a perfect Duluth wedding day!
Jenna and Michael Barrett got married in early June on a simply beautiful day! I couldn’t wait to share this video with you all, so as soon as the couple had seen and approved it, I headed over here to show you! Enjoy!
Downtown restaurant gem: Oriental House
At 319 W. First St. is an 8-month-old Asian restaurant specializing in Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine called Oriental House. My spouse and I stopped by this evening to try it out. With the recent PDD post on Pak’s, I figured the power of social media would get the word out on this little gem of a restaurant since I don’t think many folks know about it.
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Primary Election is Tuesday
Here are links to the websites of candidates on the Duluth primary ballot:
U.S. Senator:
Independence Party:
Glen R. Anderson Menze
Stephen Williams
Republican Party:
David Carlson
Bob Carney Jr.
Kurt Bills
DFL Party:
“Dick” Franson
Darryl Stanton
Jack Edward Shepard
Amy Klobuchar
U.S. Representative District 8:
Republican Party:
Chip Cravaack
DFL Party:
Tarryl L. Clark
Jeff Anderson
Richard Nolan
State House District 7A (East Duluth):
Republican Party:
Therese Bower (No website.)
DFL Party:
Brandon Clokey
Thomas Huntley (No website.)
County Commissioner District 3 (Western Duluth):
Chris Dahlberg
Debbie Isabell-Nelson
Dennis Szymialis
Supreme Court Chief Justice:
Lorie Skjerven Gildea
Jill Clark
Dan Griffith
Supreme Court Associate Justice 4:
Alan Nelson
Tim Tingelstad
David R. Stras
The MN League of Women Voters website is another good resource for information on candidates.
Chief Osaugie Gathering on Wisconsin Point
Interview with Donna Ennis Chief Osaugie Descendant
httpv://youtu.be/5Orqd6S1i6g
This has come up on PDD before, but I did this interview with Donna Ennis today and I thought it was something to share. Romance, intrigue, ancient ceremonies, and even a shameful grave desecration make an appearance in just 8 short minutes of community radio.
I haven’t posted in awhile, it’s been a busy summer this gives you a little idea of where I’ve been, I guess.
A bear hid in a dumpster at the WDIO building. I got some close up footage!
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Tree Planting at Loll Designs
Starting in 2008, Loll staff has taken a field day each year and gone out to plant trees. All of us here are concerned with keeping our environment not only vibrant, but clean, healthy and beautiful too. We try to find places that are in need of watershed restoration and by providing some of what’s needed in the form of trees and shrubs we become a constructive part of restoring our local ecosystem.
Loll Designs employees got together earlier this summer to do some tree planting up at Harley Nature Center. Take a look at the video of all the fun.
Fall weekly events
Hey all! I’m working on putting together the weekly events for September through November for the PDD Calendar. If you have or know of a weekly event that you’d like to publicize on the calendar for all or some of that period, please let me know and send me a picture related to that event. Mention in the description how long the event should run.
Thanks for your input and your help in making this calendar a great resource for our community.
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New Asian fusion restaurant alert: Pak’s Green Corner in West Duluth
There’s a new restaurant in the Denfeld area at 4131 Grand Avenue that I can only describe as Thai fusion. It’s called Pak’s Green Corner and it’s got a lot of traditional Thai dishes, but also it’s got dishes like Poutine and a Phad Thai burrito on its takeout menu. The sit-down menu had even more unconventional takes on traditional Thai dishes that truly made my mouth water.
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CD recycling?
I am looking for a place to recycle old scratched CDs here in Duluth. Like half of the people my age, we burned tons of CDs years ago and now I have piles of them but can’t bring myself to put them in the garbage, there’s got to be a better place for them to be disposed. Any ideas?
Brewhouse Triathlon Results
Race results are in and photos have been posted. It was a bit chilly up at Pike Lake for the 26th Annual Brewhouse Triathlon but competitors seemed faster than ever.
More race photos and media at Duluth Outdoors