Underwater Lake Superior, Warm as Bathwater in Duluth, MN 9-10-11
If you’re allergic to pretty underwater light on rocks, self-indulgent swim videos featuring the bottom of Lake Superior, or lots of footage of my neck, then do NOT watch this.
If you’re allergic to pretty underwater light on rocks, self-indulgent swim videos featuring the bottom of Lake Superior, or lots of footage of my neck, then do NOT watch this.
A tally of cards distributed and brochures, as well as a deep ache in our bones, tells us that Wildwoods Rehabilitation talked to nearly 300 people today between 11 and 5pm.
1-to-2-year-old Golden Retriever with blue handkerchief found at 16th Avenue East and Jefferson Street in Duluth this morning with no tags, looking scared and hungry. Ate three bowls of dog food. Anyone know the owner?
Does anyone out there have the aesthetic eye to craft that I describe as “roller derby chicks who knit and weld?” Wanna learn? Let’s make a scene! The revolution will be crafted!
Ecolibrium3 is seeking to fill a full-time (1700 hours) Americorps position, to start Oct. 1. Submissions are due by Sept. 23 at 3 p.m. Please view position description below.
Here’s the short version of things you need to know about the big changes at Perfect Duluth Day:
1) The PDD Calendar, which has been available in test mode for two months, will be launching full scale on Monday.
2) The editor of the calendar is Abigail Schoenecker, who can be reached at calendar @ perfectduluthday.com.
3) Effective immediately, PDD’s Blog Policies are changing a bit to discourage posting about events on the blog.
I believe in being an active participant in our republic, but I’m also lazy. My usual decision making process is to read the statements candidates submit to the League of Women voters, but it doesn’t look like the Duluth chapter is active (at least not this year, and at least not on its website). Does anyone know where I can find cheat sheets on the city council and school board candidates? I can find endorsements from labor and political parties, but I’m trying to make up my own mind … in the quickest and laziest way possible.
The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve, encompassing land on the Wisconsin side of the St. Louis River designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to promote research, stewardship and outreach of our freshwater resources, would like to announce its first community event!
Saturday, Sept. 24, is dedicated as National Estuaries Day and the Lake Superior NERR is celebrating by hosting a Kayaking Cook Out on Barkers Island in Superior.
Mutual of Omaha Breakout Olympic Swim Clinic with National and Olympic champs: Josh Davis & Dagny Knutson
On Saturday, September 24, from 1 to 5 p.m., your swimmer has the opportunity to learn champion performance and techniques from two world-class athletes.
Tomorrow (9/9) at 10am KUMD 103.3 FM will air a panel discussion called “Reflections of 9/11.” Hosted by Northland Morning’s Lisa Johnson, the program includes Paula Pedersen from the UMD Psychology Department, Dan Martin from the UMD Sociology Department and Nik Hassan from the Twin Ports Muslim Center.
The show will re-air on Sunday morning at 7.
KUMD will also be airing songs inspired by 9/11 throughout the day tomorrow.
All are welcome at First Lutheran Church’s Rally Sunday Worship, School Open House & Ministry Fair on Sunday, Sept 11.
Thursday, Sept. 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friends and neighbors of Hartley Park are invited to an open house event to learn more about Hartley Nature Center’s Environmental Stewardship mission in the park including past projects, current efforts, and future goals. This is also an opportunity for community members to interact with HNC supporters and share their ideas and comments on environmental stewardship of Hartley Park. Come to learn more and be heard!
5,000+ old LPs and 45 rpm records from the 1950s to 1980s. Rock, pop, soul, blues, jazz, country. 25 cents each and up! Friday and Saturday 9-5. 417 N. 11th Ave. W. in alley.
A year or so ago I was allowed access to the new Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw while it was on dry dock at Fraser Shipyards. At the time it was recieving an upgrade to the propellar system. They were happy to give me access and this tour gets alot of hits from all over the country. As crew members get notified they will be transfered to this vessel a lot of them check out the tour to see thier new home for the next few years. Take a tour yourself!
