What’s Obamacare? It sounds icky.

Another from our Rep.’s crack staff:

Cravaack Statement on Anniversary of Obamacare

(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Congressman Chip Cravaack (MN-8) released the following statement on the one year anniversary of Obamacare being signed into law:

“Today marks the one year anniversary of Obamacare being signed into law. Obamacare puts government between doctors and patients; is harmful to our job creating entrepreneurs and small business owners; and has been ruled unconstitutional in federal court. Despite broad opposition from the American people, the Obama Administration and their allies on Capitol Hill used every procedural trick in the book to ram through their nearly 3,000 page partisan health care takeover.

“Since then, report after report has shown Obamacare will cost significantly more than we were told, kill jobs, raise taxes, expand government control, and increase the cost of health care for northeast Minnesotans. In response, my colleagues and I in the House passed a simple, two-page bill to repeal this legislation and begin the process of replacing it with true reforms that will expand coverage while at the same time cutting costs to consumers. I will continue to fight against the folly of Obamacare and for common sense solutions to issues within our health care system.”

First meeting of Duluth Photoshop Experts

day 49 - Smile

No, you do not have to be an expert! Come on down to the DPI, bring your laptop with Photoshop (if you have one) and join in the discussion! Wednesday, March 23, at 6:30pm. 405 E Superior St. For more info, go to duluthphotographyinstitute.com or call 218.393.2468

Faculty Artist Recital: “Music Around the World” Betsy Husby, cello & Alexander Chernyshev, piano

Weber Music Hall – University of Minnesota Duluth  March 27, 3 p.m.

Works by Barber, Hindemith, Dvorak, Piazzolla, Neyoshi and Menotti.

Adult $10 – Senior $8 – Student FREE

Question? Call 218-726-8877

Travis Melin Exhibit Closing Reception

 

Friday, 5-8pm at the DPI — 405 E. Superior St. Free!

Baby, it’s cold outside …

But it will be hot in here!

If you have ever attended one of Harvey Plasch’s BarBQueer events you can imagine how much fun this will be! Dinner and an aerialist performance followed by DJ extraordinare David Vipond (you may remember him as judge’s choice from this year’s Minnesota Ballet Celebrity Dance Challenge) and dancing!

Ice volcanoes, if you dare!

The ice volcanoes of Park Point are spouting off big-time right now. Grab your ski goggles, your rain pants and your windbreaker and head on down.

Guest Artist Concert: Libby Larsen

Thursday, March 24, 7:30 pm
Weber Music Hall

Recently awarded the Peabody Institute’s George Peabody Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Music in America, Larsen is one of America’s most performed living composers. This chamber music concert features fresh and lively favorites and a premiere of her newly commissioned work for piano four-hands.

Please join us for a Meet the Composer reception following the concert. While in residency at UMD, Ms. Larsen will present the following FREE events: a noon lecture and masterclass from 2-4:30 on March 24; and on March 25 a Forum from 10-noon and a youth workshop from 1-3:30.

Adult $10 – Senior $8 – Student FREE
Questions? call 726-8877

Wildwoods Rehabilitation

Drum roll!!! Trumpets!!! Wildwoods Rehabilitation is now an official nonprofit organization!!! (Applause!)

About Wildwoods
Wildwoods, a Minnesota nonprofit, is a group of wildlife rehabilitators and volunteers in Duluth. We work to help injured and orphaned animals return to their natural lives. Though we are currently based out of the homes of our individual wildlife rehabilitators, we plan to open a free-standing center in the Duluth area in the next 6-12 months.

We invite you to browse the pictures and stories of the wild animals on YouTube on pffarr’s channel. We are very fortunate to live in such a wild, wonderful corner of the world. Enjoy!

Email
* duluthrehabber @ yahoo.com

Facebook
* http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001386579814

Soils and Spring planting prep!

If you’ve ever wondered “what do I need to do before I plant wildflowers to make sure they will thrive?  do I leave the sod/existing vegetation in place or remove it?  what if I have sandy soils?  what if I have clay?”  then this program is for you.  It’s free and opne to the public.
 
What: “Soils for Wild Flower Gardens: Laying a Solid Foundation”
When: Wednesday, March 23, beginning at 7 PM.  

Wild Ones members and other interested persons are invited to come at 6:15 for a short, informal meeting regarding upcoming projects and events our Wild Ones chapter is undertaking to share examples and info re: native plants

Where: Hartley Nature Center, Duluth MN
Who: John Pastor, UMD Professor, Dept. of Biology, co-owner and maintainer of a yard that is nearly 100% native and/or edible, and long-time member of Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes

Peter Wolf Crier @ UMD 3.23

Poster

Minneapolis power duo Peter Wolf Crier is set to take the stage at the UMD Kirby Rafters Wednesday night. Local pontoon rockers Dirty Horse will open the show. Music starts at 9 p.m. $5 for non-students.

Pawlenty’s latest commercial not quite as funny as previous ones; still good for laughs

[This post originally contained a video embed that has since been removed from YouTube.]

This time it isn’t a book trailer; he’s announcing that he’s exploring a bid for the presidency.

“The Great Hurt” at FdLTCC this Friday

A Readers Theatre presenting historical accounts of American Indian boarding schools.

Scripted and directed by Carl Gawboy. Sponsored by the College of St. Scholastica, Department of Social Work and FdLTCC Anishinaabe Student Congress.

Friday, March 25, 7pm
Auditorium at Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College

Readers Theatre has become an important medium for delivering historical facts associated with colonization.  Through dramatic readings of actual narrative from historical materials the people and social systems that formed, carried out, fought against, and fell victim to forces of structural oppression are brought to life.  In “The Great Hurt” the focus is on the boarding school period affecting American Indians. Discussion following the performance will focus what is helpful and/or needed on the journey of healing.

Event is free and open to the public. For information contact 218-723-5981

Cravaack announces new staffer to lead district offices

From the Rep’s D.C. office:

(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Congressman Chip Cravaack (MN-8) announced the hiring of Sheldon Anderson as his new District Director. The District Director position manages all staff and activities in the Congressman’s district offices.

“Sheldon Anderson is a great addition to my staff and I am pleased he’ll be assisting me as I strive to provide excellent constituent services to the people of the Eighth District,” said Cravaack. “Sheldon knows northeastern Minnesota well. His father worked as a pipe-fitter in mines on the Iron Range, and he has served as Mayor of Wyoming and as a private sector appointee to Governor Pawlenty’s ‘Corrections Strategic Management Operations Advisory Task Force.’ Sheldon has also been a small business owner for the past 20 years so he understands how important they are to the economic health of Minnesota.”

Currently, Mr. Anderson is President of Capital Investigations, a company that provides security and investigative services. He will be based out of Congressman Cravaack’s North Branch office, serving as the Congressman’s chief representative in the Eighth District.

Explore the Choral Music of J. S. Bach

A bass in the Pacific Lutheran University Choral Union will speak on “The Choral Music of J. S. Bach: Repeat, Recycle, Revive!” on Monday, March 28. Pre-registration is required.

Duluth Pothole Patrol

Driving around this weekend I noticed more potholes than usual. What are the worst streets in town so I can avoid them to save on my shocks?

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