Chester Park and Creek
Shots from Duluth Outdoors
We are trying to put something together to have fun/fundraise/organize for flood damage. The problem is so huge that it’s hard to know how to attack but we are thinking Chester Creek and Park since we are named after that. The damage there is significant and federal money will need to be applied for. This event would be more for seed money to apply for grants and do some immediate chainsawing and so forth. (more…)
Chester Park Dam
The dam at Chester Bowl washed away with the storm, taking canoeing programs with it. Director of the Chester Park Improvement Club, Thom Storm, said without the dam skiing programs could also see challenges.
Lost in Lester! Black Mountain Hardware jacket with sunglasses in the breast pocket
Help me lower my record of losing 2 pairs of aviators and 2 Mountain Hardware jackets to only 1 pair of aviators and 1 Mountain Hardware jacket!
My wife and I were helping out with the Congdon Park Cougar Chase at Lester Park earlier this month and I seem to have hung my jacket on a tree, with my sunglasses in the breast pocket so I couldn’t lose them. Oops. It was a black mens Mountain Hardware softshell, medium or large, I honestly can’t remember and a pair of gold legit ’80s Ray-Bans.
We were at one of the trail-heads on Seven Bridges Rd If it helps.
Thanks all. My fault, I’m dumb, but I miss my jackets and glasses
Disaster Vultures Have Arrived
I just got the first call from someone trying to cash in on the disaster. Claimed he wasn’t trying to sell something and was just calling in light of the recent flooding in the area. (Right, that is why you are making cold calls.) “Brad’s tree and stump service” offering free estimates. I don’t see this business in the local directory and the number comes up from a cell phone and the name James Macgregor. We are on the freakin Do Not Call List, and our phone has an option that gives a message saying we do not accept calls from solicitors and you must dial one to get through if you are not selling anything. This person must have hit the one to bypass the filter. I would suggest we all be careful of unsolicited help and hire local! This is disgusting!
Duluth Tap Water
Does anyone know the situation regarding drinking tap water in Duluth/Superior are the flooding? Have there been any advisories regarding contamination?
Drying out
Compared to many people, our house wasn’t hit too bad by the flood. But our living room was flooded, the floor messed up, and more than 100 children’s books, some of which I’m quite sentimental about, were soaked. Today, I’m hopeful that they’ll dry out enough to keep. As we looked through them, I saw this one in the mix. Hopefully, it will dry out, too.
Rhubarb re-do
The rhubarb for CHUM’s Rhubarb Festival was destroyed in the flood, so they’re looking for donations of more immediately. If you have some to donate, drop it off at First Lutheran Church, 11th Ave. E. & London Road today.
The 8th annual Rhubarb Festival is June 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Show me the way
Has anyone from Duluth driven to Minneapolis in the past 12 hours? They are saying I-35 is out from Hwy 210 (Carlton) to Mahtowa. But what’s a good alternate route? If the interstate is a mess, I can’t imagine what county roads and highways are viable options. I need to be in St Paul by 2 p.m. — help. I was thinking 210 west to 73 south… but 73 west of Moose Lake is closed. Gahhh. What about Highway 61 south? I’m not trusting the DOT 511 Page because it’s not totally in line with what recent news is telling me.
Burrito Union tonight
Were any of you there tonight from 5:30-7:30? I had a feeling some PDD people were there…but don’t know what you look like…!
Flooding in Duluth and North Shore
Rain, rain, go away. With 6-8 inches of precipitation in the past 18 hours, flooding in Duluth and the surrounding area has caused serious problems for everyone. With more rain on the way things are probably going to get worse before they get better. I have been personally fighting a flooding basement, but feel fortunate that is all I have had to deal with. I am wondering if now is the time to start building an ark?
Post your Duluth Flood 2012 pictures and videos in the comments. (more…)
Duluth Hillside and Cascade Park Flood of 2012
Duluth Junk Hunt
A fun way to kill a couple hours this weekend. North Shore Architectural Antiques will be there with wide range of materials, including ceiling tin, hardware, windows, etc.
Duluth Gas Prices
So what is up with the price of gas in Duluth? ($3.75 this a.m. @ BP and Spur)…yeah, yeah I know we’re a tourist town and Grandma’s Marathon just packed their bags and left but seriously, the national average is $3.53 and Sam’s Club has gas this morning at $3.47 (for those so inclined). Talk about getting hosed.
The American Outlaws: Duluth Chapter
I’m trying to gauge interest in forming a local chapter of the American Outlaws. What are the American Outlaws you ask? The American Outlaws are a national group of people who support both the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Soccer teams. Sometimes you’ll travel to games, however most time is spent reveling in national pride watching the match at a local pub. Currently, the nearest chapter is in St. Paul, where they routinely draw 100+ people to watch matches.
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Blacklist Brewing: Beer + Art Project 2013 Kickstarter Campaign
Blacklist Brewing: Beer + Art Project 2013 is a year-long project that meshes local artisans with beer and the brewing process to create fun and unique collaborations. Featuring a different artist and brew each month, we bring you a drinking experience worth sharing and talking about. “Share the Love, Share the Beer”
Pledge your funds to ensure this project happens in Duluth!
Learn more about the company at blacklistbrewing.com.
Equal Xchange Kickstarter
Duluth’s premier live hip-hop group has created a Kickstarter project to fund the recording of their next album and they need your help! Please consider donating whatever you can. They will make it worth your while! (more…)
Found Dog
Female black lab found on Lavaque Rd on 6/17. If you’re looking for her, reply in the comments.
What are the top-five bands or music acts in Duluth?
Everyone loves a list so I was thinking of asking what people thought about the top 5 bands or music acts in this area. Not your personal favorites, but the top of the charts if we had charts. Getting a crowd and having great music.
I was thinking:
5. The Acceleratti
4. Toby Churchill
3. The Little Black Books
2. The Black-eyed Snakes
1. Trampled by Turtles
This week: camps, hats, rhubarb, art fair, and a little list
Here’s a sampling of what you have to look forward to this week on the PDD Calendar.
Local summer camp programs are starting up. Here’s a rundown of what’s starting this week:
- Teen Art Camp: Mixed Media Madness
- Teen Art Camp: Photographic Creations
- Boys’ Basketball Shooting Camp
Make a hat! You’ve read about Emily Moe’s hat class here and in the DNT, now you can start making your own hat on Tuesday.
The acronyms among us are busy:
- CHUM (Churches United in Ministry) is having their annual Rhubarb Festival on Saturday and, in preparation for that, there’s an artisan jams, preserves, and condiments cooking class today.
- LOON (Lyric Opera of the North) presents The Mikado on Thursday and Saturday. Rumor has it that Ko-ko’s “little list” of people he’d like to execute has been customized and localized for this production by the fabulous Jean Sramek.
In case you needed more art in your life head out to Park Point for their 42nd Annual Art Fair this Friday and Saturday.
So what are you doing this week? Can we tag along? Any upcoming events that you want to promote? Let us know!`
DTA needs help on Restoration Project
The DTA (Duluth Transit Authority) has an ask of the community to help restore a vintage 1939 Twin Coach. This 1939 Twin Coach was donated to the DTA on December 5, 2001 by former Duluth School Superintendent, Mark Myles. The Twin Coach sat idle for many years in the woods before the DTA project assumed ownership and began the restoration project. When completed, the Twin Coach will be show-cased in local parades and events. Do you have time to help restore this 1939 Twin Coach? See Jim Brown at work during weekday mornings. Efforts are currently being made to organize volunteers for the coming year. Any donations helpful: tires, time, etc.
Orthodontal violence
My wife had her first orthodontal consult, which began with “we’ll remove these three healthy teeth…”
It made me think I could use some PDD hive mind recommendations and maybe some first person accounts. Help?
Jim Carlson is running for President?
Is this part of the Zombie Apocalypse?