PDD Quiz: February 2018 in Review

#1. Duluth artist Chris Monroe announced this month that this long-running comic strip would be going on hiatus.

Monkey with a Tool Belt

Violet Days

Trash Mountain

Sneaky Sheep

Netflix announced this month that it would adapt Monroe’s “Monkey with a Tool Belt” series for its streaming service.

#2. This congressman announced in February he would not be seeking reelection in Minnesota’s Eighth District.

Rick Nolan

Stewart Mills

Joe Radinovich

Tim Walz

A number of candidates have announced their intentions to run for Nolan’s seat, including Joe Radinovich, Pete Stauber, Skip Sandman, Leah Phifer, and Kirsten Hagen.

#3. Why did WITC-Superior’s Sno-Week Medallion Hunt end abruptly this month?

Unseasonably warm temperatures exposed the medallion, which was hidden under snow

Treasure hunters seeking a different medallion accidentally found the WITC medallion

All of the clues were prematurely leaked on Facebook

Enthusiastic seekers damaged public property during the search

WITC student Amanda and her husband Ben located the WITC medallion less than one hour after the first clue was released; they were searching for the WinterFest 2018 medallion.

#4. Which restaurant opened this month in a space formerly occupied by Coney Island?

Martha's Daughter

Corktown Taphouse and Delicatessen

310 Pub

Vanilla Bean

Martha’s Daughter opened on Valentine’s Day.

#5. Goalie Maddie Rooney of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team has which Duluth landmark emblazoned on her helmet?

Glensheen

Enger Tower

The Aerial Lift Bridge

S.S. William A. Irvin

Rooney’s position was briefly changed on her Wikipedia page to “United States Secretary of Defense” before being edited.

#6. Which Two Harbors restaurant opened a location in Duluth this month?

Black Woods

Louise's Place

The Rustic Inn Cafe

Vanilla Bean

Northern Waters Restaurant previously occupied the space.

#7. Which bakery announced this month it will close its Lakeside location?

Duluth's Best Bread

Johnson's Bakery

Lake Superior Bakehouse

Zenith City Bread Project

Johnson’s Bakery will continue to operate its Lincoln Park location.

#8. Duluthian Tyler George, a member of the U.S. Olympic Men’s Curling Team, made headlines for his beat-up curling shoes in which publication this month?

GQ

The New York Times

Sports Illustrated

The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. Olympic Men’s Curling Team won its first gold medal this year.

#9. Which local eatery served up a spread at the official Super Bowl Players Tailgate Party this month?

Northern Waters Smokehaus

Duluth Grill

New Scenic Cafe

OMC Smokehouse

The event was Northern Waters Smokehaus’ largest catering event to date, with approximately 2,000 people in attendance.

#10. This former Duluthian coached the U.S. Olympic Cross Country Skiing Team at Pyeongchang.

Tyler George

John Shuster

Chad Salmela

Jason Cork

Duluthian Chad Salmela also made headlines for his exuberant commentary on the women’s cross country skiing team sprint.