June 2012 Posts

Show me the way

Jun 21, 2012 7 Comments

Has anyone from Duluth driven to Minneapolis in the past 12 hours? They are saying I-35 is out from Hwy 210 (Carlton) to Mahtowa. But what’s a good alternate route? If the interstate is a mess, I can’t imagine what county roads and highways are viable options. I need to be in St Paul by 2 p.m. — help. I was thinking 210 west to 73 south… but 73 west of Moose Lake is closed. Gahhh.  What about Highway 61 south?  I’m not trusting the DOT 511 Page because it’s not totally in line with what recent news is telling me.


News and Current Affairs

Burrito Union tonight

Jun 20, 2012 10 Comments

Were any of you there tonight from 5:30-7:30? I had a feeling some PDD people were there…but don’t know what you look like…!


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Pavement

Jun 20, 2012 11 Comments

Now can we talk about greening up some of these vast swaths of concrete? Let the rainwater seep into the ground instead of running down the streets, pooling in the parking lots?


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Flooding in Duluth and North Shore

Jun 20, 2012 13 Comments

Duluth Flood Arial

Rain, rain, go away. With 6-8 inches of precipitation in the past 18 hours, flooding in Duluth and the surrounding area has caused serious problems for everyone. With more rain on the way things are probably going to get worse before they get better. I have been personally fighting a flooding basement, but feel fortunate that is all I have had to deal with. I am wondering if now is the time to start building an ark?

Post your Duluth Flood 2012 pictures and videos in the comments.

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News and Current Affairs, Outdoors, Photos

Tischer Creek – 6:30am

Jun 20, 2012 No Comments

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Duluth Hillside and Cascade Park Flood of 2012

Jun 20, 2012 12 Comments

Video of Lake Avenue and Fifth Street on Wednesday morning. My elder neighbor Shirley says that this is “Worse than 1972.”

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Duluth Junk Hunt

Jun 19, 2012 No Comments

A fun way to kill a couple hours this weekend.  North Shore Architectural Antiques will be there with wide range of materials, including ceiling tin, hardware, windows, etc.

duluthjunkhunt.com


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Duluth Gas Prices

Jun 18, 2012 12 Comments

So what is up with the price of gas in Duluth? ($3.75 this a.m. @ BP and Spur)…yeah, yeah I know we’re a tourist town and Grandma’s Marathon just packed their bags and left but seriously, the national average is $3.53 and Sam’s Club has gas this morning at $3.47 (for those so inclined). Talk about getting hosed.


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The American Outlaws: Duluth Chapter

Jun 18, 2012 3 Comments

I’m trying to gauge interest in forming a local chapter of the American Outlaws. What are the American Outlaws you ask? The American Outlaws are a national group of people who support both the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Soccer teams. Sometimes you’ll travel to games, however most time is spent reveling in national pride watching the match at a local pub. Currently, the nearest chapter is in St. Paul, where they routinely draw 100+ people to watch matches.

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Blacklist Brewing: Beer + Art Project 2013 Kickstarter Campaign

Jun 18, 2012 No Comments

Blacklist Brewing: Beer + Art Project 2013 is a year-long project that meshes local artisans with beer and the brewing process to create fun and unique collaborations. Featuring a different artist and brew each month, we bring you a drinking experience worth sharing and talking about. “Share the Love, Share the Beer”

Pledge your funds to ensure this project happens in Duluth!

Learn more about the company at blacklistbrewing.com.


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Equal Xchange Kickstarter

Jun 18, 2012 No Comments

Duluth’s premier live hip-hop group has created a Kickstarter project to fund the recording of their next album and they need your help! Please consider donating whatever you can. They will make it worth your while!

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Music

Found Dog

Jun 18, 2012 No Comments

Female black lab found on Lavaque Rd on 6/17. If you’re looking for her, reply in the comments.


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What are the top-five bands or music acts in Duluth?

Jun 18, 2012 22 Comments

Everyone loves a list so I was thinking of asking what people thought about the top 5 bands or music acts in this area. Not your personal favorites, but the top of the charts if we had charts. Getting a crowd and having great music.

I was thinking:
5. The Acceleratti
4. Toby Churchill
3. The Little Black Books
2. The Black-eyed Snakes
1. Trampled by Turtles


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This week: camps, hats, rhubarb, art fair, and a little list

Jun 18, 2012 No Comments

  

Here’s a sampling of what you have to look forward to this week on the PDD Calendar.

Local summer camp programs are starting up. Here’s a rundown of what’s starting this week:

Make a hat! You’ve read about Emily Moe’s hat class here and in the DNT, now you can start making your own hat on Tuesday.

The acronyms among us are busy:

In case you needed more art in your life head out to Park Point for their 42nd Annual Art Fair this Friday and Saturday.

So what are you doing this week? Can we tag along? Any upcoming events that you want to promote? Let us know!`


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DTA needs help on Restoration Project

Jun 14, 2012 2 Comments

The DTA (Duluth Transit Authority) has an ask of the community to help restore a vintage 1939 Twin Coach. This 1939 Twin Coach was donated to the DTA on December 5, 2001 by former Duluth School Superintendent, Mark Myles. The Twin Coach sat idle for many years in the woods before the DTA project assumed ownership and began the restoration project. When completed, the Twin Coach will be show-cased in local parades and events. Do you have time to help restore this 1939 Twin Coach?  See Jim Brown at work during weekday mornings. Efforts are currently being made to organize volunteers for the coming year. Any donations helpful: tires, time, etc.

http://www.duluthtransit.com/misc/projects.aspx


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