April 2011 Posts

Duluth Smelting

Apr 20, 2011 11 Comments


Rick LeBlanc of Hermantown surpassed tradition by biting the head off not just his first smelt, but about two dozen others, too, at the Lester River on May 5, 1983. (Duluth News-Tribune file photo)

At this time of year, 20 or 30+ years ago, the hot topic in Duluth and Superior would have been the status of the smelt run.

Duluth’s mostly-vanished smelting tradition has been discussed on Perfect Duluth Day at least once before. It’s been a frequently requested item for the News Tribune Attic to cover.

So, by popular demand, the latest post in the News Tribune Attic includes a bunch of photos and a couple contemporary accounts of smelting in Duluth in the early 1980s. Enjoy!


History, Outdoors

Duluth Central High School class of 1924: Mixers, fussers, boosters and bluffers

Apr 20, 2011 14 Comments

These snippets are from the 1924 edition of The Zenith, Central’s yearbook. If you wish to read the text and find it too small, click on any image to see it bigger.

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History

The doctor is in, and he is 11

Apr 19, 2011 5 Comments

The Black-eyed Snakes, featuring 11-year-old percussionist Andrew Olson, performing “Chicken Bone George” on April 15 at Jefferson Pub & Grill during the Mid West Music Fest.


Music, Videos

Rachel Sandell Benefit class this Saturday

Apr 19, 2011 No Comments

Please help us raise money for Rachel Sandell, a Duluth East High School student, undergoing expensive treatments for liver cancer. Jillian Holmen and Stacy Holden will be leading a women’s yoga circle at Yoga North (4628 Pitt Street, Duluth, MN) from 10a-12p on Saturday, April 23.

Mamas, daughters, sisters, aunties, grandmas, friends…of all experience and acquaintance welcome. We will move and sing, chant and pray — individually, as partners, and in group poses. Maybe cry, probably laugh, and definitely send lots and lots of love (and some money!) Rachel Sandell‘s way.

All proceeds will go in support of funding Rachel’s healing. Suggested donation of $50 per pair or pay what makes you happy. Cash, check & credit cards accepted.

Register through Yoga North or call 218-722-YOGA.


Events

The Sunny Era w/ Lions&Creators, Loup-Garou, and Scattered Birds

Apr 19, 2011 1 Comment

show flier 4/22
This Friday night you can catch a fantastic show out at the Thirsty Pagan in Superior. Sunny Era just had a CD release last weekend and are coming hot off its coat-tails.

8pm // 21+ // $5 suggested cover but FREE if you so choose


Events, Music

Homegrown Post-Kickball ’80s Party featuring music by Glass Elevator

Apr 19, 2011 8 Comments

Saturday, May 7, 5 to 7 p.m., at Pizza Lucé


Events, Music

MPIRG’s Week of Events

Apr 19, 2011 No Comments

Monday, April 25:
An Evening with DeAnna Cummings: Arts for Social Change in MN, 6pm, UMD Kirby Rafters
Free, Open to the Public, Refreshments Provided.

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Events

Second Annual Homegrown Basement Show

Apr 19, 2011 No Comments

byob & byobbq & byobeerbong


Events, Music

Miller Creek Disk Golf Course

Apr 19, 2011 6 Comments

Public Meeting: Friday, April 29, 11 a.m. to noon at Lake Superior College. Click here for details.


Events, Outdoors, Sports

Jeredt Runions’ art at J. Lydia Salon

Apr 19, 2011 No Comments

J. Lydia Salon

Artwork by Jeredt Runions. Live music by Marc Gartman, Hattie Peterson, Ashley Northey and Shaunna Heckman. Fire dancing from the Spin Collective, hors d’oeuvres from Lave Avenue Café.


Art, Events, Music

That’s some old ce-ment

Apr 19, 2011 15 Comments

I Google-mapped Duluth East High School today for various reasons and found that the corner of E. Eighth St. and N. 26th Ave. E. is “Minnesota’s oldest concrete pavement.”

Is that the cobblestone-y stuff back there, and is it seriously the oldest?

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History

LakeVoiceNews.org

Apr 19, 2011 No Comments

Recent articles on LakeVoice:

Local volunters give wild animals a second chance

Beaner’s brings in famous and never-before-heard acts

AmeriCorps funding cuts may leave Duluth education without tutors and mentors

Duluth native makes music out of junk

Iraq and Back: Part 2 Sgt. Matt Peterson

Spring fishing at Lester River

West Duluth Beaner’s Central started as a 16-year-old’s dream

Totally Warped: Traditional art with a conceptual, modern twist

Animal Allies volunteers changed their lifestyle to help the community

LakeVoice News is a weekly online publication produced by UMD journalism students. The stories are reported on and written by students, but the content is for the community. If you have a story idea or would like to submit photos you can email us at [email protected].

See it. Hear it. Read it.


Random

UMD Heritage Orchard a Contestant in Edy’s Fruit Bar Contest

Apr 18, 2011 8 Comments

I had a chance to take a pack of kids out to a working orchard near Wrenshall, MN (pictured above) and it was just a fantastic experience, I’d never seen anything like it before, except in books. There used to be groves like this, and “wild” groves used by people and critters for sustenance all around our region, but there aren’t many left anymore according to the experts at UMD.

Imagine an apple production and consumption culture within a thriving orchardist community, small orchards dotting the landscape, filled with heritage varieties locally adapted to our region. This was the reality of the area around Duluth, Minn., during the first half of the 20th century. But the advent of the industrial food system divested this community of its heritage, although those abandoned orchards beckon our call back to a more sustainable way of life.

Last fall, I read about a new orchard coming in near 6th Ave E in Duluth’s Hillside. Today I found out about this chance to win an orchard for the Duluth Area from Edy’s Fruit Bars. Here’s a link to sign in and vote, vote early and often.

As of today Duluth was placed 3rd in the nation: Not too shabby. Hopefully if people can stay on this we can come out on top. Almost forgot: Duluth community members and organizations will get the fruit. If this is successful expect a surge in NICE homegrown Duluth pies & cobblers in the next 5-10-15 years.


Outdoors, Recommendations

Haley Bonar – “A Piano”

Apr 18, 2011 3 Comments

Music, Videos

Who are you most excited to see at Homegrown?

Apr 18, 2011 32 Comments

Make those lists! The schedule has been posted for a while, so let’s hear everyone’s top five picks for this year’s Homegrown!!!


Music