March 2011 Posts

Guest Artist Concert: Libby Larsen

Mar 22, 2011 No Comments

Thursday, March 24, 7:30 pm
Weber Music Hall

Recently awarded the Peabody Institute’s George Peabody Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Music in America, Larsen is one of America’s most performed living composers. This chamber music concert features fresh and lively favorites and a premiere of her newly commissioned work for piano four-hands.

Please join us for a Meet the Composer reception following the concert. While in residency at UMD, Ms. Larsen will present the following FREE events: a noon lecture and masterclass from 2-4:30 on March 24; and on March 25 a Forum from 10-noon and a youth workshop from 1-3:30.

Adult $10 – Senior $8 – Student FREE
Questions? call 726-8877


Events

Wildwoods Rehabilitation

Mar 22, 2011 10 Comments

Drum roll!!! Trumpets!!! Wildwoods Rehabilitation is now an official nonprofit organization!!! (Applause!)

About Wildwoods
Wildwoods, a Minnesota nonprofit, is a group of wildlife rehabilitators and volunteers in Duluth. We work to help injured and orphaned animals return to their natural lives. Though we are currently based out of the homes of our individual wildlife rehabilitators, we plan to open a free-standing center in the Duluth area in the next 6-12 months.

We invite you to browse the pictures and stories of the wild animals on YouTube on pffarr’s channel. We are very fortunate to live in such a wild, wonderful corner of the world. Enjoy!

Email
* duluthrehabber @ yahoo.com

Facebook
* http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001386579814


Random

Soils and Spring planting prep!

Mar 22, 2011 2 Comments

If you’ve ever wondered “what do I need to do before I plant wildflowers to make sure they will thrive?  do I leave the sod/existing vegetation in place or remove it?  what if I have sandy soils?  what if I have clay?”  then this program is for you.  It’s free and opne to the public.
 
What: “Soils for Wild Flower Gardens: Laying a Solid Foundation”
When: Wednesday, March 23, beginning at 7 PM.  

Wild Ones members and other interested persons are invited to come at 6:15 for a short, informal meeting regarding upcoming projects and events our Wild Ones chapter is undertaking to share examples and info re: native plants

Where: Hartley Nature Center, Duluth MN
Who: John Pastor, UMD Professor, Dept. of Biology, co-owner and maintainer of a yard that is nearly 100% native and/or edible, and long-time member of Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes


Events

Peter Wolf Crier @ UMD 3.23

Mar 22, 2011 No Comments

Poster

Minneapolis power duo Peter Wolf Crier is set to take the stage at the UMD Kirby Rafters Wednesday night. Local pontoon rockers Dirty Horse will open the show. Music starts at 9 p.m. $5 for non-students.


Events, Music

Pawlenty’s latest commercial not quite as funny as previous ones; still good for laughs

Mar 21, 2011 39 Comments

[This post originally contained a video embed that has since been removed from YouTube.]

This time it isn’t a book trailer; he’s announcing that he’s exploring a bid for the presidency.


Politics

“The Great Hurt” at FdLTCC this Friday

Mar 21, 2011 No Comments

A Readers Theatre presenting historical accounts of American Indian boarding schools.

Scripted and directed by Carl Gawboy. Sponsored by the College of St. Scholastica, Department of Social Work and FdLTCC Anishinaabe Student Congress.

Friday, March 25, 7pm
Auditorium at Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College

Readers Theatre has become an important medium for delivering historical facts associated with colonization.  Through dramatic readings of actual narrative from historical materials the people and social systems that formed, carried out, fought against, and fell victim to forces of structural oppression are brought to life.  In “The Great Hurt” the focus is on the boarding school period affecting American Indians. Discussion following the performance will focus what is helpful and/or needed on the journey of healing.

Event is free and open to the public. For information contact 218-723-5981


Events

Cravaack announces new staffer to lead district offices

Mar 21, 2011 22 Comments

From the Rep’s D.C. office:

(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Congressman Chip Cravaack (MN-8) announced the hiring of Sheldon Anderson as his new District Director. The District Director position manages all staff and activities in the Congressman’s district offices.

“Sheldon Anderson is a great addition to my staff and I am pleased he’ll be assisting me as I strive to provide excellent constituent services to the people of the Eighth District,” said Cravaack. “Sheldon knows northeastern Minnesota well. His father worked as a pipe-fitter in mines on the Iron Range, and he has served as Mayor of Wyoming and as a private sector appointee to Governor Pawlenty’s ‘Corrections Strategic Management Operations Advisory Task Force.’ Sheldon has also been a small business owner for the past 20 years so he understands how important they are to the economic health of Minnesota.”

Currently, Mr. Anderson is President of Capital Investigations, a company that provides security and investigative services. He will be based out of Congressman Cravaack’s North Branch office, serving as the Congressman’s chief representative in the Eighth District.


Politics

Explore the Choral Music of J. S. Bach

Mar 21, 2011 No Comments

A bass in the Pacific Lutheran University Choral Union will speak on “The Choral Music of J. S. Bach: Repeat, Recycle, Revive!” on Monday, March 28. Pre-registration is required.

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Events, Music

Duluth Pothole Patrol

Mar 21, 2011 20 Comments

Driving around this weekend I noticed more potholes than usual. What are the worst streets in town so I can avoid them to save on my shocks?


Random

Thoughts on Duluth’s job market?

Mar 21, 2011 84 Comments

I’m seriously considering relocating myself and my family to Duluth. It’s easily one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen. After a great deal of thought and reseach I really do believe we’d be happy there. I read through a blog on PDD about why people like living in Duluth and I think I smiled like an idiot the whole time!

My last major concern at this point is the job market. I’m alarmed that I can’t find jobs listed in your newpaper. Only links to jobsHQ or other job seach engines. We are coming from an area that doesn’t have a great job market so my standards are probally pretty low but we can’t live somewhere where there’s nothing! 

I am a licensed practical nurse and it has never dawned on me that I’d have trouble anywhere. There always seems to be jobs for me. My husband, however, has no degree and has always worked in industrial/warehouse/forktruck kind of places (think John Deere).  He recenty lost his job and there is really no reason to stay where we are.

Any thoughts on the current job market? Thanks for your time.


Random

Wisconsin Protests in 360

Mar 20, 2011 2 Comments

Ground Zero in Madison


News and Current Affairs

Not lady’s night at the Duluth Puttin’ Hut

Mar 19, 2011 18 Comments

[This post originally contained a video embed that has since been removed from YouTube.]

Duluth gets a shout out of sorts in this PlayStation ad. I thought they said Duluth Mutton Hut at first, which sounded appealing, but I’m pretty sure it’s puttin.

I don’t think there is a puttin’ hut either, sadly.


Sports

Tower/Soudan mine appears to be on fire

Mar 19, 2011 1 Comment

The retired mine and active tourist site & research lab at the Tower/Soudan mine appears to be on fire, about a half mile beneath the surface.

Minnesota Brown collects the story.

The DNR has a release here:

“Fire underway in mine shaft at Soudan Underground Mine State Park (Released March 18, 2011)

“Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center (MIFC) are responding to a fire that has been detected inside the mine shaft at Soudan Underground Mine State Park near Tower, Minn. There have been no injuries or loss of life due to the fire. It does not pose a risk to nearby communities or the environment.

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Random

Kozy Fire: part deux…

Mar 18, 2011 3 Comments

REBUILDING IS FUTILE!!!


History, R.I.P.

Nuke Boy

Mar 18, 2011 4 Comments


News and Current Affairs, Videos