I found the box, so tell me about what we have done since I last commented and what we are about to do since it is spring.

NO! It is not...Period!

What's the actual benchmark? Compared to somewhere else, perhaps?

I thought progressivism led to pan-Arab islamo-fascist caliphates?  Or was it Nazi-esque socialism and death panels?  I get so confused.  In any case, we should go lightly into these waters.

It's sad the progressive parts of Europe didn't transpire to 'Mericans.  Then again, it required of them the kicking of their asses to become progressive (Germany), and since that is what we are in the process of doing to ourselves, maybe we too will become progressive someday, if  our unerring sense of pride or lack of ability to examine our own foibles doesn't prevent it. But I'm not really sure what you could point to that would label Duluth more progressive than other cities in its class, it's certainly more so than Rochester. Progression usually equates to size of universities.  Having an excessive amount of bands and artists suggests people are bored shitless otherwise, locked in by bad weather and cheap housing.  Not having the sense to buy less expensive Office Max chairs, while having to auction off priceless heirlooms to pay the bills, half the town dry in classic Bringem Young style all seems a little Duluth Death Trippy to me... I think there are increasing amounts of progressive things going on here and everywhere as people realize the dire straits pollution and overpopulation are putting us in.  If all the fish and pollinators die, we're fucked forever. You just do what you can to be progressive. Orchards are a no brainer, chopping them down was a sign we didn't need fresh fruit anymore, just Spam and Ore. I planted five fruit trees last autumn, and Ill be making my own wine from them to combat the lack of progression on the east end by helping my brain to spawn new progressive ideas with fresh sparkling cider.

Duluth could be considered progressive relative to Tuskaloosa, AL, or  sleepy eye, MN.