February 2011 Posts

Local/Global Food Ethics, Environmental Ethics, Confucian Ethics Speakers @ UMD

Feb 17, 2011 No Comments

Come to the February 2011 UMD Center for Ethics and Public Policy Speaker Series. Talks are free and open to the public.

“Down-Home Global Cooking: Why Cosmopolitanism versus Localism is a False Dichotomy, and How Our Food Can Show Us the Way to a Third Option”
Lisa Heldke, Gustavus Adolphus College,
Friday, Feb 18, 3 pm, Humanities 314.

“Chinese Philosophy and Environmental Ethics: China’s Three Gorges Dam, Western Pressures and Eastern Principles”
Ben Huff, Randolph-Macon College,
Thursday, Feb 24, 5 pm, Solon Campus Center 120.

“In Search of the Missing Virtue(s) in the East and West”
Heidi Giebel, St Thomas University,
Friday, Feb 25, 3 pm, Humanities 314.


Events

Lost Dog in Canal Park

Feb 17, 2011 10 Comments

Black and white female Springer Spaniel lost yesterday in Canal Park.  Contact 715-798-2478 if you have any info on the whereabouts.  There is no collar on the dog.  A reward is being offered.  Thanks!


Random

Steelhead Fishing Class for Youth

Feb 17, 2011 2 Comments

Join the Lake Superior Steelhead Association (LSSA) and Hartley Nature Center for a great opportunity to learn about and try steelhead fishing. This event has eight openings for youth ages 12-15 to work with LSSA mentors to learn everything from equipment to technique. Female mentors available, so female youth are encouraged to sign up!  Class includes: Two classroom sessions at Hartley Nature Center (3001 Woodland Ave.) on March 12 & 19, 2011 from 10 am to noon. Two field sessions at the Knife River, April 9 & 16, 2011. Equipment (if needed) will be provided. Participants will receive a certificate of participation and recognition at the LSSA Spring Banquet, April 16.

 Cost is only $25 and includes the banquet. For more information or to register contact Hartley Nature Center at 724-6735.  Together, teaching and encouraging youth to get outdoors and fish!


Outdoors

Thirteen Moons Anishinaabe Storytelling

Feb 17, 2011 2 Comments

In the Ojibwe tradition there are hundreds of stories, some as old as the earth itself. Traditionally, these stories can only be told when there is snow on the ground. This Saturday about a dozen storytellers will be at the Sawyer Center to share some of these amazing stories. Everyone is welcome, the cost is free, but they are asking people to pre-register at the site.

Here’s a schedule
Fond du Lac Sawyer Center
February 19 1pm-6pm
Free Registration starts at 12:15 pm
3243 Moorhead Road, Sawyer, Minnesota

Here’s Jana Peterson’s article about this event from the Cloquet Pine Journal


Art, Events, History

Telly for Duluth Google Fiber

Feb 16, 2011 6 Comments

Videos

Duluth references in Lucy

Feb 16, 2011 9 Comments

“Amanda drove and let Jenny doze in the front seat while Lucy slept in back.  They woke just south of Duluth.  They spent the night in a little town called Superior.  In the morning they stopped at the grocery store in Duluth to stock up for the week.”                   — (Chapter 17)

“The road they traveled from Duluth had stretched out ruler-straight for miles, cutting farm fields in half, as pastures fell away toward island lakes.  Dark clouds gathered in the western sky as they entered the great expanses of forest in Wisconsin.”                  –(Chapter 21)

from LUCY (A Novel) by Laurence Gonzales  (2010)


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Rally to Support Working Families

Feb 16, 2011 No Comments

Where: Northern Lights Elementary to City Hall
When: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Meet at Northern Lights at 4 and leave for City Hall at 4:15. We will walk down Hammond Ave.
Who: Union families and concerned citizens of the Twin Ports
Why: Get out the message that Governor Walker’s proposed legislation will hurt all families in our community.
What can you do: Make signs. Get as many of your friends and neighbors to join us in the rally.


Events

Unique Photographic Exhibition Saturday

Feb 16, 2011 2 Comments

4x: A Print Exhibition — Each photographic print was limited to 4 inches on one side! We have nearly 120 entries to this unique exhibit and it will prove to be a very cool show! Public opening reception Saturday, Feb. 19, from 5-8pm at the Duluth Photography Institute, 405 E. Superior St., Duluth. For more information on the DPI, visit duluthphotographyinstitute.com or call Brian at 218.393.2468.


Art, Events, Photos

Cheapest Tap Beer in Duluth

Feb 16, 2011 50 Comments

I’m a poor college kid, where can I go to get the cheapest tap beer in town and on what nights? Overall, what is the cheapest bar that still has a fun, non-sketchy crowd?


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Dance at Avalon Education Institute

Feb 16, 2011 No Comments

O’Neil Family band of East Grand Forks will be here Saturday, 7:30pm.   Square dance, contra and Appalachian circles all taught by caller.  Come alone or bring friends.  Smoke and alcohol free.

www.tamarackdance.org


Music

Timing is everything

Feb 15, 2011 11 Comments

photo“I was hoping to get the “A” down before some smart-ass came by and took a picture.”

“Well, you win some and you lose some.”

“I suppose this will be all over the internet tonight.”

“Yep, www.perfectduluthday.com!”


Photos

Banner questions

Feb 15, 2011 12 Comments

Three questions about banner photos:

1) This may have been covered before, but do those come up randomly or in some sequence?

2) How can there be no comments on any of the banners on the Flickr site? It’s odd to me that photographers haven’t typed in more info on what’s going on in the picture.

3) Why is the little girl in the cat make-up so sad?


Random

How many U.S. presidents visited Duluth?

Feb 15, 2011 29 Comments

Do any history buffs out in cyberland know which U.S. presidents visited Duluth and when? Does anyone have some old photos?


Politics

Superior 2011 Primary Election Results

Feb 15, 2011 3 Comments

Superior Mayor
Bruce Hagen — 2,099 | 69%
Kevin Peterson — 710 | 23%
Don Raihala — 120 | 4%
Gilbert Davidson — 113 | 4%

Bruce Hagen and Kevin Peterson advance to the General Election on April 5.


News and Current Affairs, Politics

Really? And I had my hopes up …

Feb 15, 2011 13 Comments

I found out someone in my neighborhood is looking to run for mayor of Superior. I was excited! The mayor living so close to my house? He’s just a regular dude wanting to better this town? That sounds awesome! But then I got this flier in my door over the weekend. There are just so many issues — spelling, grammar, weirdness … I’ll let you judge for yourself:

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Politics