Hang gliding in Duluth

Paul Lundgren Jul 05, 2012 8 Comments

Have you ever seen someone hang glide in Duluth?

I think I did once, but it might just be a weird dream I had back when I was kid. What I remember is that I was at the Little League baseball end-of-season carnival/Olympics, or whatever it was, at Wheeler Fields. It would have been about 1984. I think I saw some guy launch off the hillside where “The Wall” is on Skyline Drive, and then land on one of the baseball fields at Wheeler.

Is hang gliding just a dying sport in general, or is there something about Duluth — maybe the lake winds are too unpredictable and strong or the hills aren’t high enough to produce a good “ridge lift” or whatever — that makes hang gliding here rare or impossible?

And whatever happened to the guy with the hot-air balloon?


Uncategorized ,

Mayor Ness giving key to the city to Wilco

Andrew Jul 05, 2012 26 Comments

The video is a tiny bit out of order, with Ness giving the band the key to the city in the beginning. Wilco talks about wanting the key later in the video. Ness drew one or wrote it on a sheet of paper. He was then hoisted up and made his way to the stage to give the key to lead singer Tweedy.

It was a nice family friendly show, but Wilco seems to have difficulty writing hooks in its songs. Good band and entertaining, but I am not sure what they think about all the local love. We may be coming off a little clingy.


Events, Music ,

Post-flood swimming?

rev Jul 04, 2012 5 Comments

Like a lot of you, I’ve got the day off. The weather over the past few days has put swimming back on my to-do list, and I’m itching to toss the kids into the car and get into the water. Has anyone heard from those in the know whether area streams or lakes are safe for swimming? Our go-to spots are Amity Creek, Island Lake, Twin Ponds and Park Point, but we’re always looking to add new spots to that list.

Read More


Recommendations

Calling All Traphagen Nerds!

Blacob Jul 04, 2012 10 Comments

ZCA_Bio_TraphagenO_001_DPL.jpgSince I am moderately obsessed with local history, I decided start up a project on Duluth architect Oliver Traphagen. While the Internet is great, I am looking for more perspectives on the man as well as some information on his personal life and ideals. If you want to share your knowledge then please contact me: romen021 @ d.umn.edu.


History

Strawberry vendors in Duluth?

Andrew Slade Jul 04, 2012 3 Comments

Has anyone seen any roadside strawberry vendors in Duluth in the last day or two? Finke’s down in Mahtowa is having a really rough season and we need our berries bad enough to buy them from the back of a truck.


Recommendations

So long, Laura MacArthur Elementary

Barrett Chase Jul 03, 2012 14 Comments

mac1

Demolition has begun on the old Laura MacArthur Elementary School (aka MacArthur/West Elementary). The new school, which was built last summer, is visible in the background of the photo below.

mac2

Read More


Photos, R.I.P. ,

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream on Lake Superior

Ruthie Jul 03, 2012 20 Comments

Who can’t use ice cream during these hot days of summer! There’s a new ice cream shop at 1631 London Road (where Dairy Queen used to be). My husband and I were there on Saturday for their ‘soft’ opening and the ice cream was wonderful. They have soft-serve and traditional hard-serve ice cream. Take a detour off the Lakewalk and check it out!


Recommendations, Restaurants

Graffiti in Duluth

sferalin01 Jul 03, 2012 5 Comments

I’m currently working on a small photography project, and was looking for tips on where to find spots with graffiti in Duluth, especially West Duluth.


Art, Photos ,

That storm cloud blew in as straight as possible, wouldn’t you say?

Paul Lundgren Jul 02, 2012 2 Comments


News and Current Affairs

Chain restaurants are fun: Leeann Chin and other Duluth restaurant gossip

jessige Jul 02, 2012 17 Comments

So, Leeann Chin is recruiting for employees in Duluth on Craigslist. Where’s that going to go?

And whatever happened to Noodles & Co. coming to the mall?


Restaurants

Lost Dog: Otis – Bassett Hound Mix

nathanc Jul 02, 2012 6 Comments

The dog of some out-of-town guests ran away from our yard last evening. 19th Ave E and 5th St. area. Otis is a Bassett mix. Very friendly. If you see him, please call the number on the poster, instead of the one on his tags.  Thanks.


Random

This week: fireworks and outdoor concerts

Lawrence Lee Jul 02, 2012 5 Comments

 

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

If you are still glowing from the Wilco concert you could practically live at the Bayfront Stage this week with the Hairball concert on Tuesday, the Fourth Fest on Wednesday, and Bridge Fest on Saturday with a special extra day of Bridge Fest featuring Trampled by Turtles on Sunday to raise money for flood relief.

If you are looking for an alternative to Bayfront this Fourth of July you could head up the shore to Two Harbors where the Two Harbors City Band has its traditional July Fourth concert as well as performing Thursdays during the summer.

This is also the closing weekend for Superior Story, a locally written and produced comedy playing at the Play Ground.

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

And, by the way, this calendar editor is going to be in infrequent contact with the internet for a few weeks, so if you have events you want to publicize for July I kindly suggest you submit them now.


Events

Exploring Lake Superior by Submarine

Jim Richardson (aka Lake Superior Aquaman) Jul 01, 2012 6 Comments

Jim and Allen Richardson of Gonzo Science explore Lake Superior in a two-man sub.


Art, Outdoors, Videos ,

Duluth Button Collection

Paul Lundgren Jul 01, 2012 90 Comments

If you have a button to add, upload it to the comments. It’s one of the nice things about the Internet — we can all have a button collection without having to have a button collection.

Read More


History

Win Community Action Duluth a new van

mlatsch Jul 01, 2012 5 Comments

Vote for Community Action Duluth in 100 Cars for Good

With a Facebook account and five minutes of your time, you could win Community Action Duluth a new minivan. We’re up against four out-of-state nonprofits in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good Contest.

Read More


Random
Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site!