Foundation seeks projects encouraging citizen involvement
It feels to me like there are organizations in Duluth well-poised for a project supported by the Herb Block Foundation. After all, we are home to the Civility Project. If there is an organization interested, I’m interested in helping — after all, it’s sponsored by a famous cartoonist. (more…)
Dinner at Daniel Greysolon Sieur du Luth’s House
A couple of weeks ago I posted an explanation of how to get to Saint-Germain-Laval, France, the hometown of Daniel Greysolon Sieur du Luth, the person after whom the city of Duluth is named. I was not entirely sure if my own trip there would happen. It did, and that post has now been updated with more accurate information and a few explanatory photos for anyone in the future who might be interested in visiting. (more…)
PDD Shop Talk: The Art of Clickbait
Three of Duluth’s best sledding hills are at Bayfront Park, Wheeler Field and Keene Creek Dog Park. One of the city’s best beaches is at the base of Ely’s Peak. OMC Smokehouse is a popular spot in Canal Park. (more…)
Advertisements from the Duluth Public Library Nostalgic Newsstand Sale: Pierce-Arrow
The Duluth Public Library’s Nostalgic Newsstand Sale was clever and pleasurable for a number of reasons. (more…)
Duluth 2023 Primary Election Primer
The filing period for Duluth city and school board offices runs from May 16-30. Below is a rundown of candidates who filed before the deadline. (more…)
Placemats as Time Capsule of Duluth Poetry
As part of the Duluth Poet Laureate collection being built at the University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library Archives & Special Collections, Sheila Packa donated some poetry placemats that were collected for use at an Empty Bowl event. (more…)
One Less Guest – “The Fruit”
The jazz/rock outfit One Less Guest has a new album on the way and a new music video. The song “The Fruit” appears on Viewfinder, scheduled for release June 9. The video was shot and edited by Patrick Parkhill and Jay Reiss.
The band formed in Duluth in 2018 and moved to Anaheim, Calif., in 2021, but returns home every summer for a show. This year’s gig at at Earth Rider Brewery is July 22.
Art Opening in the Deeps of the Rathskeller
The Rathskeller was home to art and imagination as Kat Ford’s art was on display. (more…)
Snoopy thinks Woodstock’s mom could be in Duluth
This weekend’s syndicated Classic Peanuts comic includes a mention of Duluth. The strip was chosen for Mother’s Day weekend because Snoopy speculates on the location of Woodstock’s mother, who “could be in Anchorage, or in the Caribbean or Duluth for all you know.” (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…)
Lincoln Park building renovation unearths 1893 newspapers, Buffalo Bill history
Duluth Grill Family of Restaurants co-owner Louis Hanson looks over a newspaper from 1893. The business is renovating the former Duluth Press building and discovered dozens of newspapers in the floorboards. (Photos by Mark Nicklawske)
Buffalo Bill Cody has been buried under the floorboards of a historic Duluth building for 130 years.
Owners of a Lincoln Park business recently discovered a variety of 19th century newspapers inside a building financed by the legendary wild west star and used by his sister to operate a weekly news publication. The treasure trove turned up during major building renovations this winter. (more…)
Ursa Minor takes gold at 2023 World Beer Cup
Ursa Minor Brewing in Duluth won a gold medal at the World Beer Cup on May 10. It’s the sixth medal for Duluth-area breweries at the annual competition.
Ursa Minor’s win was in the Irish-style red ale category for its beer Equanimity. (more…)
Interpretive signs will mark former Incline Railway sidewalk
The Duluth News Tribune reports the sidewalk and stairway that marks the location of the former Incline Railway at Seventh Avenue West, designated as a recreational hiking trail, will soon have interpretive signage.
Minnesota Historia: Minnesota’s Tourist Traps
Travelers in Minnesota who want to experience the golden age of the tourist trap are a few decades late, but a handful of the kitschy roadside attractions still remain. This short documentary takes viewers on the open road in search of adventure, cheap souvenirs and a room full of chainsaws.
Minnesota Historia is a PBS North web series dedicated to Minnesota’s quirky past. It is hosted by Hailey Eidenschink and produced/edited/written by Mike Scholtz.
Homegrown Music Festival 2023 Photo Slideshow
The 25th annual Homegrown Music Festival featured 171 acts. I made it to 57 — which is a lot, but also only one-third of the available options. The scope of the festival makes each experience unique, so obviously one person’s photo collection will vary significantly from another’s. (more…)
Duluth Album Releases in 2023
Dirty Knobs
666666SuperSatan
(Jan. 6)
Available on Bandcamp
God’s Holy Blood
Self titled
(Jan. 20)
Available on Bandcamp
Ill Fortune
Ill Ol’ Me
(Jan. 28)
Available on various platforms
Selective Focus: Homegrown 2023 Recovery Beer Lunch
Select Instagram images from the closing event of the Homegrown Music Festival — the Recovery Beer Lunch at Canal Park Brewing Company with the final three bands. (more…)
Postcard of Duncan Bay from Lookout Louise
Git yer flannel on. This undated postcard from Isle Royale was published by the National Park Commissions and is at least 20 years old. (more…)
Selective Focus: Homegrown 2023 Roll Night
Select Instagram images from day seven of the Homegrown Music Festival. (more…)
Rawkers crush Rollers in Homegrown Kickball Classic 2023
Rohrbaugh’s Rawkers piled on five runs in the seventh inning and four more in the eighth to easily top Vaagen’s Rollers 13-4 in the 2023 Homegrown Kickball Classic at Chester Bowl. The Rawkers now lead the overall series with 12 wins in 23 games. (more…)
Selective Focus: Homegrown 2023: Rawk Night
Select Instagram images from day six of the Homegrown Music Festival. (more…)
Selective Focus: Homegrown 2023 Soup Town Night
Select Instagram images from day five of the Homegrown Music Festival. (more…)
Mn Artists Conversation with Moira Villiard
Mn Artists, an arts-news platform of the Walker Art Center, has a feature on Duluth artist Moira Villiard, the 2022/23 Minneapolis College of Art and Design Jerome Fellow.
Selective Focus: Homegrown 2023 Westside Wednesday
Select Instagram images from day four of the Homegrown Music Festival. (more…)