Welcome Home, Full Circle Superior

LLM Sep 15, 2010 1 Comment

On September 18, the Full Circle Superior walkers will finish the last few miles of their trek around Lake Superior. All are welcome to join Mike Link and Kate Crowley as they walk the final mile of their journey by meeting at Leif Erikson Park at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. They’ll walk along the Lakewalk to Canal Park Lodge for an informal reception with refreshments. The reception begins at 2 p.m. and will include an outdoor tobacco ceremony.

Mike and Kate will complete their circle of Lake Superior the same weekend that the Lake Superior Circle Tour celebrates its 50th anniversary. It was on September 17, 1960 that the last leg of the Trans-Canada Highway opened in Wawa, Ontario, making it possible to circle Lake Superior by vehicle. A 50th anniversary celebration is planned in Wawa.

For more information about the event, call 218-722-5002.


Events

Douglas County 2010 Election Results

Paul Lundgren Sep 15, 2010 No Comments

Statewide results for Wisconsin races related to Douglas County and Duluth’s neighboring port, the city of Superior:

FEDERAL OFFICES


United States Senator, Republican Party
Ron Johnson — 500,925 | 85%
Dave Westlake — 61,303 | 10%
Stephen M. Finn — 29,005 | 5%

United States Representative, Wisconsin District 7
Democratic Party
Julie M. Lassa — 28,576 | 85%
Don Raihala — 5,016 | 15%

United States Representative, Wisconsin District 7
Republican Party
Sean Duffy — 41,032 | 66%
Dan Mielke — 21,100 | 34%

STATEWIDE OFFICE


Wisconsin Governor, Democratic Party
Tom Barrett — 210,972 | 90%
Tim John — 22,268 | 10%

Wisconsin Governor, Republican Party
Scott Walker — 360,032 | 59%
Mark W. Neumann — 237,870 | 39%
Scott S. Paterick — 16,609 | 3%

Wisconsin Governor, Independent Candidates
Jim Langer — 12 | 67
James James — 6 | 33
(This result is for Douglas County only. No one seems to be tracking this race statewide.)

Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor, Democratic Party
Tom Nelson — 107,029 | 52%
Spencer Coggs — 43,535 | 21%
James L. Schneider — 37,269 | 18%
Henry Sanders — 19,297 | 9%

Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor, Republican Party
Rebecca Kleefisch — 259,318 | 47%
Brett Davis — 139,211 | 25%
Dave Ross — 80,433 | 15%
Robert Gerald Lorge — 52,199 | 10%
Nick Voegeli — 21,082 | 4%

Wisconsin State Treasurer, Democratic Party
Dawn Marie Sass — 129,510 | 67%
Dan Bohrod — 62,761 | 33%

Wisconsin State Treasurer, Republican Party
Kurt W. Schuller — 169,232 | 37%
Scott Feldt — 166,148 | 36%
Jim Sanfilippo — 123,315 | 27%


Politics

Another Station Change

jakolson Sep 14, 2010 27 Comments

After yet another radio format switch I find myself wondering the reason for it all, and when it will end.  I must admit, the Bridge was one of the few stations left that I could stand to listen to.

Upper Midwest Broadcasting Station News reports:

Midwest Communications’ KDAL-FM/95.7 (Duluth) has dropped its “Bridge” Adult Alternative format and is now carrying Rock of the 1970s, `80s, and `90s as “Rock 96.”

What are everyone’s thoughts?


Music, News and Current Affairs ,

Furthur at the Northrup

The Opponent Sep 14, 2010 23 Comments

Furthur on Tour

Check out some of the band’s shows from this past summer. Entire Terrapin Suites. Killer.


Music

Dirty Horse rocks the Brewhouse on Wednesday, Sept. 15

natetastic Sep 14, 2010 2 Comments

Come out and celebrate Ian Kvale’s 21st birthday with Dirty Horse at the Brewhouse!


Music

New PDD Bumper Stickers

Brian Barber Sep 14, 2010 2 Comments

I love this time of year. The leaves may be falling, but the Perfect Duluth Day sticker harvest has just begun. Stop by the Perfect Duluth Day booth at Chester Bowl’s Fall Fest this Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9:30am – 4:30pm to pick up your own free Perfect Duluth Day bumper sticker.

This is a brand new batch of stickers with a slightly different design than the original. (If you have an old sticker, you will officially be stuck in the past after Saturday.)

The PDD booth will be on the right side as you enter the park from Skyline, about halfway down the row.

Weather should be good, but the rain date is Sunday, Sept. 19, same time.

If you can’t make it to Fall Fest but still want a sticker, send a S.A.S.E to PDD.

Perfect Duluth Day
P.O. Box 7305
Duluth MN 55807


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Tim Kaiser UMD Market in the Plaza Wednesday

TimK Sep 14, 2010 No Comments

UMD Market in the Plaza
Every Wednesday 1:30 – 4:30
UMD Kirby Plaza
1120 Kirby Drive

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Art, Events, Music

Heads up! 12th and 14th Avenues East are now two-way streets!

adam Sep 14, 2010 14 Comments

In case you missed it, or nearly had a head-on collision today … with little fanfare, East 12th and 14th Avenues are now two-way streets! No longer can drivers drag race up 14th in a dash to get to Burrito Union first. Gone are the days of stopping at every stoplight on 12th. Be safe out there.


Random

Trampled by Turtles on MTV?

JP Rennquist Sep 13, 2010 5 Comments

It just might happen if the band gets enough votes in MTV’s online contest.

I just love seeing that iconic MTV logo up in the corner, makes me smile, but then again I’m a child of the 1980s and maybe it means something different to me than others.


Music, Videos ,

Burrrrr Duluth

bully Sep 13, 2010 5 Comments

Farmer’s Almanac: 5 Worst Winter Weather Cities – #2


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Yay Duluth

mistystarr Sep 13, 2010 4 Comments

CNN Money: 25 Best Places to Retire – # 23


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Sing! A Women’s Chorus

Mags Sep 13, 2010 3 Comments

Hear Us

League of Women Voters Fall Kick-Off Event 
Thursday, Sept. 16
Event begins at 6:30, performance 7:45-8:15 at the Play Ground

Join Us

Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45, Sept. 22 – Dec. 8 
Woodland Middle School $25

Duluth Public Schools Community Education
Woodland Community School – 728-7463

This group is very friendly, very fun, very different from your “normal” choral ensemble. No music reading, no mumbled hymn singing, no screeching sopranos. Traditional music from the U.S. and West Africa and original songs written/arranged just for the chorus.


Music

Melanie/Mark, Dennis/Frank, and others … ask the Hillsider to ask them

Hillsider_Editor Sep 13, 2010 6 Comments

Do you have a question you would like to ask the candidates? The Hillsider will contact them with questions. Please help give us ideas. You could comment here or you could email me at hillsider @ sundogpress.com.  I need your questions by Tuesday, Sept. 14. The Hillsider will run the candidate’s answers in its October issue.

Here are the candidates that we plan to include:

Minnesota Sixth District Judge for Court 11
Mike Cuzzo
Timothy A. Costley

Minnesota State Representative District 7B:
Tony Salls (Independence)
Travis Silvers (Republican) Facebook page
Kerry Gauthier (Democratic-Farmer-Labor)kerryforrep.com

Minnesota State Senator for District 7
Rilla Debot Opelt (Republican)
Roger J. Reinert (DFL)

District 1 County Commissioner
Dennis Fink
Frank Jewell

County Attorney
Melanie Ford
Mark Rubin

Minnesota Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Tom Horner & James A. Mulder (Independence)
Tom Emmer & Annette T. Meeks (Republican)
Mark Dayton & Yvonne Prettner Solon (DFL)

I am looking forward to some unique questions.


Politics

Hillfest 2010: Livin’ in the Hillside

Briana Sep 13, 2010 4 Comments

The Hillside community welcomes its friends and neighbors to the first annual Hillfest, a new festival celebrating the Hillside. Hillfest will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the intersection of N. Sixth Ave. E. & Fourth St.

With live music, food, local art and craft vendors, a wealth of children’s activities, community information, and the revival of the Whole Foods Co-op Tofu Toss, it’s going to be a great day in the Hillside. Admission is free, and everyone is invited!

Participants are encouraged to walk or bike to Hillfest, though free parking will be available in the St. Mary’s ramp at 320 E. Fourth St. Kids will have the opportunity to decorate their bikes before a bike rodeo by the Duluth Police Department, try their luck on the climbing wall, and listen to music and stories from local artists.

Live music on the main stage will include Treetop Tango, 2one8, and others. The Whole Foods’ Tofu Toss is a ridiculously fun event, with all proceeds donated to East Hillside Patch’s Mind 2 Mind program. Tofu Toss registration forms are available at Whole Foods Co-op.

Hillfest is still accepting vendor registration. Registration is only $10, so it’s a great way to sell your wares and promote your business or organization.

For more information, check out the Hillfest Facebook page or the website at duluthmn.gov/hillfest.


Events

Student Art Exhibit — Laramie Carlson!

laramie Sep 13, 2010 2 Comments

Hello all of PDD! I’m just letting you know of my BFA (Digital Arts and Photography) opening tomorrow evening at the Tweed Museum of Art!

It’s on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 4-6pm. It’s free!

PDF of Invite

Hope to see you there!


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