DNT online content roadblock

Rij Jul 10, 2012 26 Comments

I pay full price for a print edition subscription of the Duluth News Tribune for my Mother, who is in a nursing home. I however, read what content I can online. Recently, I have been blocked from doing so by a message asking me to register for free access. I jumped through the hoops to do so and was instructed that an e-mail message would follow that would allow me to finish the process. Well, I never got an e-mail and I continue to be blocked from reading online content. Has anyone else run into this dilemma and does anyone have any suggestions on how to get around it? User friendly? Not so much.


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Wish List for New Downtown Bike Station?

dsMICtranspo Jul 10, 2012 7 Comments

The Duluth Transit Authority is on a fast track for construction of its new Multimodal Transportation Center in downtown Duluth.

When it opens, the center will be a hub for multiple modes of transportation, including the main transit station for DTA buses and other inter-city bus lines, public and private parking, a reconstructed walkway between the downtown to the DECC and the first of its kind in Duluth, a bike station.

What this bike station looks like is where your help is needed.

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News and Current Affairs, Recommendations

Mayor Ness using Twitter for flood info?

xterrabuzz Jul 10, 2012 11 Comments

Does anybody know if Duluth Mayor Don Ness is on Twitter? I seem to recall a mention about it, but I can’t seem to find him on Twitter.


Random

Record Buying in Superior Circa 1991

cowpuncher Jul 10, 2012 15 Comments

Wow CDs. So ancient.

YouTube synopsis: Midnight release of Guns N’ Roses “Use Your Illusion” albums on September 17, 1991. This video was shot at DJ’s Record Shop which used to be located in the Belknap Plaza in Superior, Wisconsin. The interview is with the owner of the record store.


Videos

Looking for some sports geeks to join a fantasy football league

Art Monk Jul 09, 2012 5 Comments

Some friends and I are trying to put together a new fantasy football league for the 2012 season. Most of us don’t spend a lot of time with other sports fans and we’re having trouble getting enough people together. I thought this might be a good place to look for participants. Also, we’d like most of the teams/participants to be from the Twin Ports area. We’ve yet to establish fees or specific scoring rules for this league and you’d be involved in that. We’re mostly creative types, music geeks and/or musicians who enjoy professional sports and hope to find similar people but would like to hear from anyone who’s interested. We really only ask that you’re excited about fantasy football and you’re not an asshole (sexist, racist, homophobe, etc.).

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, contact us at footballtwinports @ hotmail.com. Please don’t express interest solely in the comments section. I’m sure the comments will mostly be about how football is dumb, we’re lame and soccer is cooler, so I probably won’t bother reading the comments.

Thanks!


Sports

My Crackberry cracked up!

in.dog.neato Jul 09, 2012 11 Comments

So, Research in Motion is in all likelihood on its way out in the near future. This bodes ill for me as I’m the proud(?) owner of a 9330.

In reality, I love my BlackBerry. It’s tough and reliable … although it’s difficult to get workable apps these days.

That said, my phone did take a damaging fall (down, but not out) which killed the LCD. I’ve got a white screen after boot up which didn’t change after several attempts and “tricks” in an attempt to correct the situation. (Battery removal, MicroSD card removal, etc.) I know it’s not the op system, as the phone still works.

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Guy Challenge

johnm Jul 09, 2012 No Comments

I was at the DQ in Superior the other day. I think maybe the men’s room is designed for aliens. Anyway, next time you’re there see if you can reach the TP dispenser while sitting on the throne.


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Trampled by Turtles – “Alone”

PDDTV Jul 09, 2012 1 Comment

Another version of “Alone,” by Audio-Files Music.

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Music, Videos

This week: the age of aquarius, spanakopita and a hootenanny

Lawrence Lee Jul 09, 2012 1 Comment

  

Here’s a sampling of what you have to look forward to this week on the PDD Calendar.

Today the Prisoner series ends at the Zinema 2 with an accompanying Nerd Nite.

Thursday Hair opens at the Playhouse and Side Show opens at the Harbor City International Theater for three week runs. Both promise to be great shows that will probably sell out, so get your tickets right away.

Also on Thursday Chris Monroe opens an exhibit at the Duluth Art Institute and A Peace of My Mind opens in the Zeitgeist Atrium.

Movies in the Park launches its season on Friday with Captain America in Leif Erikson Park.

It’s a hootenanny at the Wrenshall Barn Dance Weekend runs Friday through Sunday out at the Free Range Film Barn.

Get your gyro fix at the Taste of Greece Saturday and Sunday at Marshall School.

So what are you doing this week? Can we tag along? Any upcoming events that you want to promote? Let us know!`

(PS – This calendar editor is out of contact for the next two weeks, so if you submit an event now, be patient.)


Events

Duluth Wedding Venues

busymomma87 Jul 08, 2012 27 Comments

I want to get married outside in Duluth with a nice view but I don’t want to spend a lot of money. What are some good places? And then I can’t decide if I’d want my wedding reception indoors or outdoors or at the same location as the ceremony. I need some ideas. I want it to be nice, but not too spendy.


Recommendations ,

Why hasn’t anyone mentioned on this blog before that the ladies room at Vintage Italian Pizza in Superior is an art exhibit?

Paul Lundgren Jul 08, 2012 4 Comments


Art, Photos, Restaurants

Flood repair/cleanup photos?

Les F Jul 07, 2012 4 Comments

Everyone has shared flood shots, how about any repair/cleanup/recovery shots? Road repairs, grading washouts etc. Not as much impact but something that should be saved for down the road showing how things came back together. People from afar are interested in how its going.


Photos

Where on the North Shore?

Cory Fechner Jul 06, 2012 3 Comments

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Photos

Twin Ports Bridge Festival 2012

Shane Bauer Jul 06, 2012 4 Comments

Saturday, July 7:

10:00 Gate opens

10:15 Zumba, main stage ~ Join right in and get moving

11:00 Food, craft, nonprofit vendors open along with kids’ activities (bounce houses, Positive Energy Outdoors climbing wall, activity tent)

Welcome from masters of ceremonies, Drew & Jon Anderson

11:00 Batteryboy, tent stage

11:30 Sara Thomsen & Michael Laughing Fox Charette, main stage

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Events, Music

Another post-flood trails update

Paul Lundgren Jul 06, 2012 No Comments

Note: Please do not use trails if they are wet from today’s thunderstorm. See the link at the end of the post for info on trail work days.

There are a lot of trails open and ready for use, but some are still badly damaged. Here’s the latest report from Duluth’s Parks and Recreation Dept.:

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Outdoors
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