Alison Moffat
PDD Quiz: Bentleyville
In honor of Bentleyville’s 20th anniversary, here’s a quiz testing your knowledge of Duluth’s famous light display.
The final PDD quiz of 2023 will review the year’s headlines; it will be published on Dec. 31. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Dec. 27. (more…)
PDD Quiz: November 2023
Shake off the tryptophan hangover and get your brain in gear with this month’s current affairs quiz.
A holiday-themed quiz skiis your way on Dec. 17. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Dec. 12. (more…)
PDD Quiz: Gales of November II
Dive into this week’s quiz, which covers vessels (and other things) lost, found and run aground on Lake Superior. For additional maritime trivia, check out the first PDD Gales of November quiz.
The next current events quiz sails your way on Nov. 26. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Nov. 22. (more…)
PDD Quiz: October 2023
Test your knowledge of October 2023 headlines with this edition of the PDD quiz.
Batten down the hatches for next month’s maritime-themed PDD quiz, which is set to make port on Nov. 12. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Nov. 8. (more…)
PDD Quiz: Halloween Happenings 2023
This week’s quiz previews area Halloween hijinks. For even more spooky events, check out the Halloween category on the PDD event calendar.
A current events PDD quiz comes your way on Oct. 29. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Oct. 26. (more…)
PDD Quiz: September 2023
See how many September 2023 headlines you remember with this edition of the PDD quiz.
The next quiz, previewing Halloween shenanigans, will be published on Oct. 15. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Oct. 11. (more…)
PDD Quiz: Happy Trails to You
Lace up your boots and take a hike with this edition of the Perfect Duluth Day quiz, which highlights some local trails.
The next PDD quiz will review this month’s newsworthy events; it will be published on Sept. 24. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Sept. 20. (more…)
PDD Quiz: August 2023
Dive into this edition of the PDD Quiz and see how many local headlines you remember from the past month.
The next PDD quiz will highlight area hiking trails; it will be published on Sept. 10. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Sept. 6. (more…)
PDD Quiz: Restaurant Roundup
This summer has seen lots of movement on the restaurant front: new restaurants are popping up and existing restaurants are moving or expanding to additional locations. Dig into this week’s quiz to test your knowledge of the local food scene.
The next PDD quiz comes your way on Aug. 27; it will review the month’s headlines and happenings. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Aug. 23. (more…)
PDD Quiz: July 2023
As we close out another month of summer, take this week’s PDD quiz to see how many July 2023 headlines you remember.
The next PDD quiz will be published on Aug. 13. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Aug. 9. (more…)
PDD Quiz: Waterfalls
With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time of year to explore the outdoors. This week’s PDD quiz spotlights some of the region’s many parks that feature cascading water. Both the Zenith City website and Tony Dierckins’ Duluth Historic Parks: Their First 100 Years were valuable resources for this quiz.
The next PDD quiz will be pubished on July 30; it will review the month’s headlines and happenings. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by July 26. (more…)
PDD Quiz: June 2023
See how many June 2023 headlines you remember with this edition of the current affairs quiz.
The next PDD quiz, coming your way on July 9, will test your knowledge of area waterfalls. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by July 5. (more…)
PDD Quiz: Hartley Park
Test your knowledge of Hartley Park with this edition of the PDD quiz. Sources include Zenith City Online, the Minnesota Digital Library, and the Hartley Nature Center website.
The next PDD quiz, reviewing June 2023 headlines and happenings, comes your way on June 25. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by June 20. (more…)
PDD Quiz: May 2023
As the Northland shifts into summer mode, see how many May 2023 headlines you remember with this week’s current events quiz!
Hartley Park will be the subject of the next PDD quiz, which comes your way on June 11. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by June 7. (more…)
PDD Quiz: Summer 2023 Coming Attractions
Now that spring has (maybe?) sprung, it’s time to get excited for summer in the Duluth area! Check out this week’s quiz to learn more about upcoming summer events, openings, and shenanigans.
Another PDD quiz, reviewing this month’s headlines, comes your way on May 28. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by May 24. (more…)
PDD Quiz: April 2023
It’s time to take stock of another month of 2023. How many of the local headlines do you remember? Step up to this week’s current events quiz and find out!
The next PDD quiz, previewing upcoming summer events, will be published on May 14. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by May 11. (more…)
PDD Quiz: April Foolish
Take a peek at April Fools’ Days of yesteryear with this week’s quiz!
The next PDD quiz will review April 2023 headlines; it will come your way on April 30. Please submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by April 26. (more…)
PDD Quiz: March 2023
Another month of 2023 is in the books; how much of it do you remember? Quiz on to find out!
An April Fool-ish quiz comes your way on April 16; submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by April 10. (more…)
PDD Quiz: Duluth Movie Mentions II
In honor of the Academy Awards on March 12, this week’s PDD quiz takes a look at mentions of Duluth on the silver screen. A previous quiz on this topic was published in August). If you’re looking to cheat study up on references to Duluth in popular culture, check out this sweet PDD tag.
The next PDD quiz will review the month’s headlines; it will be published on March 26. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by March 22. (more…)
PDD Quiz: February 2023
For such a short month, February was chockablock with news. Dig into this week’s current events quiz and see how many headlines you remember!
Another installment of Duluth movie mentions will come your way on March 12. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by March 9. (more…)
PDD Quiz: Valentine’s Day 2023
From swing dancing to shot-glass making, there are options galore for celebrating love with your valentine, galentine, or palentine. This week’s quiz takes a deep dive into local Valentine’s Day offerings (many of which can be found on the PDD event calendar).
The next PDD quiz will review the month’s headlines and happenings; it will be published on Feb. 26. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Feb. 22. (more…)
PDD Quiz: January 2023
The first month of 2023 is nearly over; how many of its headlines do you recall? Jump into this week’s PDD quiz to find out!
A Valentine’s Day-themed quiz comes your way on Feb. 12. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Feb. 9. (more…)
PDD Quiz: 2023 Coming Attractions
Peek into the future with this week’s quiz about 2023 Duluth area happenings.
The next PDD quiz will review this month’s headlines; it will be published on Jan. 29. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Jan. 26. (more…)
PDD Quiz: 2022 in Review
Look back on 2022 in the Duluth area with this end-of-the-year quiz.
The next PDD quiz will preview coming attractions for 2023; it will be published on Jan. 15. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Jan. 11. (more…)
PDD Quiz: Holiday Tunes
Whip up a Tom & Jerry, spin a festive record, and settle in for this week’s quiz about local(ish) holiday tunes!
The final PDD quiz of the year will look back at headlines from 2022; it will be published on Dec. 25. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Dec. 21. (more…)