July 2011 - Page 5 of 146 - Perfect Duluth Day

We are opposed to the notion that you are the first to be unopposed, Mr. Ness

Jul 20, 2011 29 Comments

At least one news organization reported yesterday that Mayor Don Ness is the first Duluth mayor to be unopposed in an election. Well, it’s not true.

Mayor Ness is indeed the only mayor in the past 126 years to go unopposed, but Maryanne Norton at the Duluth Public Library has found three Duluth mayors in the 1800s who were unopposed.

Sidney Luce was elected unopposed in 1872 and served one term.

Dr. Vespasian Smith was elected twice with no opposition — in 1873 and 1874. (Mayors served one-year terms until 1913, when the current four-year system began.)

Horace B. Moore was elected unopposed in 1885 and served one term.

Hell has frozen over, Eric Dubnicka has a blog!

Jul 20, 2011 4 Comments

Inspired by a previous post, and feeling a desperate need for external validation, I figured it’s about time to formally introduce my blog to the PDD community.

ericdubnicka.com

An angst-ridden New Years drove me to finally get a website going, and shockingly, I update it with new artwork near daily, commentary and links to art, design and oddities that I’ve come across. It’s a work in progress and I encourage any comments and suggestions you may have.

Art Drawings and Sketches, Made in Duluth, Painting, Weird

Duluth Blogs

Jul 20, 2011 3 Comments

I’ve just started following Ennyman’s blog.

He goes to a lot of art openings that I’m not cool enough to even know are happening until after they happen. (I’d walked past Ochre Ghost Gallery a hundred times and never thought to ask whether it had a mailing list.)

What other local blogs (beside this one) would you recommend following to get a taste of Duluth?

Events

Upcoming Trip to India (Free Informational)

Jul 19, 2011 No Comments

Yoga North is excited to announce an upcoming trip to India Feb 1-21, 2013 for the Kumbha Mela.

If you have ever had any interest in going to India or just hearing more about it, please join us Saturday, Aug 6, from 3-5pm at Yoga North.

Lightning

Jul 19, 2011 12 Comments

Hattie took this photo on Park Point during the storm last Sunday night.

Photos

Support a National Public Lands Day Event

Jul 19, 2011 2 Comments

In honor of National Public Lands Day, September 24, my brother Mike and I are going to spend 2 weeks paddling over 120 miles across the BWCAW documenting, collecting, and packing out all the trash that we find along the way.

We will inventory everything we find and create trash density maps to aid wilderness resource managers and environmental advocates focus education and clean up efforts within the BWCAW.

Checkout our blog thegreatpackout2011.blogspot.com and Facebook page The Great Pack Out 2011.

Events, Outdoors

National Citizen Survey Results – Duluth

Jul 19, 2011 10 Comments

Find the full National Citizen Survey results for the City of Duluth here (PDF).

The numbers are still lower than we would like, but we’re seeing progress over the past couple of years. A good example of this is the question on “The overall direction Duluth is taking.” In 2009 it was only 33%, today it’s 51%. That’s a number that I’d like to see around 80%, but we’re making progress.

I think PDD deserves a lot of credit for consistently pointing out the good things happening around town (as well as pointing out those things that need to be improved).

News and Current Affairs

TrollHunter rocks

Jul 19, 2011 13 Comments

As I figured, eventually I started to take Zinema 2 for granted, and even to vaguely feel uncool enough for it.

Then, today, I saw TrollHunter.

Trollhunter poster

“The TrollHunter” is the story of a group of Norwegian film students that set out to capture real-life trolls on camera after learning their existence has been covered up for years by a government conspiracy. A thrilling and wildly entertaining film, “The Trollhunter” delivers truly fantastic images of giant trolls wreaking havoc on the countryside, with darkly funny adherence to the original Norwegian folklore.

If you haven’t gone, this is the way to beat the heat!

Events, Recommendations

APB – Stolen Motorcycle

Jul 18, 2011 21 Comments

Stolen early 7/18. Green 1985 BMW K100. Identifying features: Green paint with dented gas tank. One ammo can on left side, other was off. Windshield was off. Yellow brake rotors, black tape on seat. If you see this bike, call the DPD/911. Aerostich jacket in ammo can as well.

Random

Duluth Tall Ships / Music and Maritime Festival 2011 Photos

Jul 17, 2011 9 Comments

I went on a little paddle Saturday afternoon to see if I could track down any of those “tall” ships.

I found a couple and I can confirm they are tall.

News and Current Affairs, Outdoors, Photos Tall Ships

Woman-Made: Marvelous Things Made by Northland Women – Art & Gift fair

Jul 17, 2011 1 Comment

Over 30 artists will be attending and creative items ranging from photography, glass, jewelry, clothing, home decor, ceramics to items made of natural and recycled materials will be for sale. This is the 3rd year for this local artist fair.

Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
New location: Unitarian Church, 835 W. College St. (on the bend of the road in between UMD and CSS). Free parking – above ground and below ground.

Band Practice Space in Duluth?

Jul 17, 2011 8 Comments

My band is working on finding a place to practice but so far has had no luck. We are a three piece rock band and have a great basement, but don’t want to offend our neighbors.

Does anyone know of any space available for bands to rent in the area? Any ideas?

Music

Fishing on the Knife River, Spring 1962

Jul 16, 2011 2 Comments

From the Cliff’s Barber Shop Collection.

History, Photos Cliff's Barber Shop Collection, Fish and Fishing, Knife River

Minnesota Parkour: Duluth Jam 2011

Jul 15, 2011 5 Comments

Some fine gentlemen doing some excellent parkour and freerunning in our wonderful little city. The video was filmed and edited by Clark Anderson.

Videos Acrobatics / Parkour

One more reason to love this town

Jul 15, 2011 3 Comments

The other evening I saw three guys mowing the grass that the city has ignored on a median strip on Mesaba Avenue. Thank you guys! I go down First Avenue East every day and the tall grass that had not been mowed all summer made it impossible to see up-bound traffic. These three guys took matters into their own hands and believe me it did not go unnoticed. Thank you guys!

Uncategorized Lost and Found

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