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922 percent tax increase? Really?
I moved to Duluth 18 months ago to take a great job with a great company and raise my family in a great city. I bought a modest house that sits on three very small lots within the city limits of Duluth. (My three lots would equal one “Hermantown” sized lot).
Well, the city raised the property tax on the two vacant lots by 922.2 percent! I now have to come up with an extra $752.26 per year in taxes.
Now I know why everyone kept telling me not to buy within the city limits of Duluth! Between the insane tax increase and the bizarre school redistricting red plan nonsense, I would have been better off in one of the surrounding suburbs.
Thanks. Rant over.
Duluth Pipe-smoking Trend
While my data collection process might be flawed (data gained mostly by conformation bias) there sure seems to be a recent uptick in Duluth pipe smokers.
I am talking about the briar pipe, burley and latakia type of pipe smoker not the glass and green type. While pipes are a distant third to cigs and cigars, I have run into 6-8 pipe smokers just in the past two months and many more over the past year. Usually 35-45 types, all who appear to have penises.
While this might be borderline PDD topic material I am interested if anyone else noticed or is paying attention. Duluth in general has been a pretty bare place for pipe tobacco since the shop on First Avenue West shut down. Buttes in West Duluth is the only shop that sorta has real pipe tobacco that I know of. Maybe add it to your business plan to make a buck or two.
Any smokers the way of the briar out there in PDD land?
Berserkon
There is a Kickstarter project running right now to fund “an entirely epic gaming convention taking place in the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center over Memorial Day weekend.” Board games, RPGs, wargames, TCGs, LAN gaming, celebrity guests and contests. Project closes December 22.
Where in Duluth?
Who was here before the current business expanded into this area?
Lost Dog in Congdon Neighborhood
Our family is missing our male Cairn Terrier named Rusty. He snuck out of the house around noon on Thanksgiving day. He is very sweet and gentle, but may be difficult to catch. He is dark gray wearing a blue Hawaiian collar. He has a name tag with phone number, but that number is disconnected. He is also wearing a yellow microchip tag. He is sadly missed. If found, please call or text Darlene at 218-391-2640 or Chuck at 218-341-1415. Reward for his return!
Wild Grinch Chase
I’m looking to borrow a Grinch costume for my junior high choir concert in December. A fellow teacher told me that she saw two different marching bands with a costumed Grinch at the Christmas City of the North Parade on Friday. Of course, I wasn’t there, but does anyone remember which two marching bands might have had a green, Grouchy Santa monster marching with them? I hear one of the bands was in blue uniforms with an S on their chests.
If no one went to the parade, does anyone know of a wacky uncle or a costume shop that might have this particular costume? The concert is coming up fast!
Looking for Annabelle
I lived in the Duluth area until December 2004, and am back here temporarily. I’m looking for a former member of Low Income People Organizing for Power, Annabelle, who’s from South Dakota, she told me. It’s about a matter that we discussed previously about 10 years ago that hasn’t been solved yet. If anyone knows Annabelle, could you please mention this post to her?
Warm face on cold, national chain again
Every once in a while, I get special service at a shop that I would otherwise expect to be a cold, emotionless, national chain. I like to tip the hat here to those folks.
Lost Dog – Denfeld area
Our family dog escaped Friday night after 9 p.m. in the Denfeld area. His name is Niko and he is wearing a plaid collar. He is very friendly so I know some doglover brought him inside to be out of the cold nad wind. He is greatly missed and on medication so if you or someone you know found him please contact us at 218.349.8571. Thank you!
Business Ideas for Old Downtown
What type of business do you think would survive in Old Downtown once all of the storefronts are empty by the Last Place on Earth?
Tiny Bird Living in a Big Box
This bird is living in the Home Dept Store in Duluth. Or it was a few days ago anyway.
At first I just caught it out of the corner of my eye, thinking it was a figment of my imagination, then I discovered it was real. Then, and this is the best part, a lovely clerk in a bright orange smock caught me and my daughter looking for the bird and she started to tell us its remarkable story.
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All publicity is good publicity?
From the front page of Fail Blog. I don’t remember that particular quote, but the sign itself looks awfully familiar.
Where in Duluth?
This one ought to be fairly easy, but we’ll see how it goes.
Kauzlaric Woods: Where in Duluth?
Normally when we play “Where in Duluth?” there would be a photo that doesn’t blatantly reveal the answer. In this case, we have a photo that obviously was shot at Kauzlaric Woods. So more specifically we ask, “Where in Duluth is Kauzlaric Woods?”
Once we’re done playing that little game, perhaps someone will be able to tell us who “Kauzlaric” is.
Found pup
I am in the Lakeside area and have found a terrier mix. It’s female, very well groomed. Possibly a puppy. Very sweet. Are you missing her? Actually, a neighbor found her but already has too many dogs, so I will lodge her and on Monday I will be bringing her to Animal Allies to see if she is possibly micro-chipped.
Lost: black cat
My cat went missing Aug. 11. I know it’s been a long time since he’s been home but after reading a few posts on this website, it seemed like it really helped get the word out. He was last seen near 13th Avenue East and Second Street near Walgreens. He’s an all black neutered male about 1 year old. He has all his claws and is very friendly. Please help me bring my best friend back home! If you have any information on him please call or text Ashley at 651-983-9828. For more information, I have put a Craigslist ad up under both “pets” and “lost and found” in the Duluth area.
Lost cat in Midway Township found
She made it home about midnight last night. I don’t know where she has been since we searched everywhere and she isn’t talking. She lost some weight and wants to sleep a lot. I just want to thank all our neighbors as well as the people at Friends of Animals in Cloquet and Animal Allies here in Duluth for all their kind words of support.
You forgot something the other night …
Perhaps this brief rant is more appropriate for Craig’s List, but I’ll digress anyway … (more…)
Yellow lab reunited with family!
Thanks to everyone for all of your help and support!
Pumpkin Carvers Needed
The 750 stars of Glensheen’s Jack O’ Lantern Spooktacular need carvers to help them get ready for their big event.
Carvers Needed: October 20 through October 24 at Glensheen, 3300 London Road.
Groups, families, or individuals are welcome to carve pumpkins for the Spooktacular, which takes place October 25 through October 28.
Carvers will receive a free ticket to the Thursday, October 25 event.
Interested? Please email info@glensheen.org for more information.
Missing music gear?
About a month ago, we accidentally grabbed something that wasn’t ours at RT’s and want to get it back to the rightful owner! Shoot me an email with a description and I will get it to you asap!