Duluth MN News and Current Affairs from Perfect Duluth Day

DuluthiLeaks: Pastoret Terrace Rebid Request for Proposals

Aug 19, 2022 No Comments

The Duluth Economic Development Authority has put out its third request for proposals to redevelop the Pastoret Terrace, a building that has been condemned since 2010. Though previous redevelopment proposals were deemed unsatisfactory and the threat of a wrecking ball has long loomed, the building will continue to stand … at least in the short term.

For the fifth edition of DuluthiLeaks — Perfect Duluth Day’s series in which public documents are presented as if they contain secret information leaked from an anonymous whistle blower — we present: “22-5504 Rebid Request for Proposals: Historic Restoration Pastoret Terrace.”

News and Current Affairs DuluthiLeaks, Pastoret Terrace / Kozy Apartments and Bar

Northland Larder serving up cured meats on Duluth’s waterfront

Aug 17, 2022 No Comments

New among Duluth’s food trucks and trailers this summer is Northland Larder. The “immobile mobile food trailer” is parked near the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center between the Vista Fleet and the pedestrian bridge that crosses the Minnesota Slip into Canal Park. It features a shaded dining area, synthetic turf and Loll furniture.

News and Current Affairs, Restaurants Duluth Harbor and Waterfront, Food Trucks

Duluth Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan

Aug 12, 2022 No Comments

Duluth Parks and Recreation has released the draft Essential Spaces: Duluth Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan. The 426-page PDF provides guidance on Duluth’s play spaces for the next decade and offers recommendations on how the city can “continue to support a healthy and vibrant community, enhance inclusion and equity, and advance environmental protection in our park system within a sustainable budget framework.”

News and Current Affairs, Outdoors Parks

Former Huskies outfielder makes major league debut

Aug 11, 2022 No Comments

Former Duluth Huskies outfielder Cal Stevenson made his Major League Baseball debut for the Oakland Athletics on Aug. 10. He is the 301st former Northwoods League player to reach the majors.

Stevenson played for the Huskies in 2015. He was drafted in the 10th round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Blue Jays.

News and Current Affairs, Sports Baseball, Duluth Huskies

Duluth 2022 Primary Election Results

Aug 09, 2022 No Comments

With 4,103 of 4,103 precincts reporting, here are the statewide numbers for races relevant to Duluth.

FEDERAL OFFICES

District 8 United States Representative, Republican Party
Pete Stauber | 51,404
Harry Robb Welty | 5,074

District 8 United States Representative, Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
Jen Schultz | 38,536
John Munter | 6,199

News and Current Affairs Election Information

PDD Quiz: July 2022

Jul 31, 2022 No Comments

Test your memory of this month’s headlines with the PDD current events quiz!

The next PDD quiz heads your way on Aug. 14; it will look at the Tall Ships festival. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at [email protected] by Aug. 11.

News and Current Affairs PDD Quiz

Canal Park restaurant expands into Island Lake landmark

Jul 28, 2022 No Comments

An investment group has purchased the former Boondocks saloon & grill and drive in on the south side of Island Lake. Investment group spokesperson Andrew Knutson, right, said the group plans to revitalize the roadside business district. Lake Ave Restaurant and Bar owner Derek Snyder, center, will take over food operations and Luke Anderson, left, has been named head chef at the new location. (Photo by Mark Nicklawske)

A popular Canal Park eatery started serving smash burgers and ice cream at a historic drive-in this summer while work is underway to expand operations at the site and create a new destination restaurant just south of Island Lake.

News and Current Affairs, Restaurants Gnesen Township

Expanded features turn Mont du Lac into year-round attraction

Jul 26, 2022 No Comments

The Trophy Lodge opened in 2017 at the top of the ski hill at Mont du Lac. It’s just one of many recent developments than have radically changed the recreation area. (Photo by Jayden Erie)

For nearly 75 years, Mont du Lac has been primarily known as a neighborhood ski hill. A recent series of added features to the privately owned recreation area, however, is changing that image.

This year, for the first time in Mont du Lac’s history, more revenue is expected to flow into the business during the summer than the winter.

News and Current Affairs Hotels / Motels / Resorts / Hostels / Lodging, Mont du Lac, Skiing and Snowboarding

The State of Duluth-area Cider

Jul 25, 2022 No Comments

Hard cider has been steadily growing as an alcoholic beverage category in the United States over the past decade. The Duluth area is no different. The region is now home to seven craft cideries.

News and Current Affairs Cider

Duluth Kayak Rescue

Jul 24, 2022 1 Comment

Via WCCO-TV, reported July 15.

News and Current Affairs, Outdoors, Videos St. Louis River

Lake Superior Brewing to open soon; no beer until Labor Day

Jul 07, 2022 No Comments

A specific date hasn’t been set, but WDIO-TV reports that Lake Superior Brewing will open soon. It will initially be just a restaurant and bar, however. The brewery’s beer won’t be ready until September. “Hopefully by Labor Day,” co-owner Sarah Maxim told WDIO.

News and Current Affairs Beer and Breweries, Lake Superior Brewing Company, Lakeside

CSA Profile: Stone’s Throw Farm

Jun 27, 2022 No Comments

Stone’s Throw Farm is among primary proponents of the region’s community-supported agriculture — a sustainable food method with the goal to improve economy, ecology and citizen health.

“The CSA model really keeps the money in the local community,” Stone’s Throw Farm Facilities Director Elden Lindamood said.

News and Current Affairs Agriculture / Farming, Stone's Throw Farm, Wrenshall

PDD Quiz: June 2022

Jun 26, 2022 No Comments

Another month has come and gone; how much of it do you remember? Test your knowledge with this week’s current events quiz.

The next PDD Quiz will explore the history of Portorama; it will sail your way on July 17. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at [email protected] by July 12.

News and Current Affairs PDD Quiz

Corktown Deli and Brews moving to 27th Avenue West

Jun 22, 2022 No Comments

Fox 21 reports that Corktown Deli and Brews will change its location in early 2023. The business opened in 2018 at 1906 W. Superior St. Co-owner Jeff Petcoff told Fox 21 more space is needed, so Corktown will move about three quarters of a mile southwest to 102 S. 27th Ave. W.

Parent company Arrowstar Hospitality Partners purchased the former Duluth Stove and Fireplace building in May. It is adjacent to the Duluth Grill, another restaurant under Arrowstar’s umbrella.

News and Current Affairs, Restaurants Corktown Deli and Brews, Duluth Grill Family of Restaurants, Lincoln Park Craft District, Lincoln Park Neighborhood / The Friendly West End

The Hotel Astoria Debate

Jun 19, 2022 No Comments

WDSE-TV‘s Almanac North examines the conversation circling the former Hotel Astoria in Duluth’s Duluth’s Historic Arts and Theater district. Producer Megan McGarvey sat down with individuals on both sides of the debate.

History, News and Current Affairs Almanac North, WDSE-TV - PBS North

News and Current Affairs Posts

DuluthiLeaks: Pastoret Terrace Rebid Request for Proposals

Northland Larder serving up cured meats on Duluth’s waterfront

Duluth Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan

Former Huskies outfielder makes major league debut

Duluth 2022 Primary Election Results

PDD Quiz: July 2022

Canal Park restaurant expands into Island Lake landmark

Expanded features turn Mont du Lac into year-round attraction

The State of Duluth-area Cider

Duluth Kayak Rescue

Lake Superior Brewing to open soon; no beer until Labor Day

CSA Profile: Stone’s Throw Farm

PDD Quiz: June 2022

Corktown Deli and Brews moving to 27th Avenue West

The Hotel Astoria Debate

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