Sports Posts

Chester Bowl looking for stories

Jan 24, 2012 1 Comment

The Chester Bowl Improvement Group wants to hear from people who have been in the ski program.

From Thom Storm:

We are in the process of applying for different grants for our ski program. It was suggested that we have some Chester Bowl stories/testimonials to include with our applications. I would like to take that a step further, and have a Chester Bowl Stories section on our website, chesterbowl.org.
Many parents have told me that the ski program has made a big difference to their families. If you would like to share your story, we would like to post it on our site. Please send any stories/testimonials to:
[email protected]
and include your name for the posting.

If you’ve got any historical stories, photos or artifacts, you could submit them to the Chester Bowl History page.


History, Sports

Midwest Snowboarding

Jan 23, 2012 No Comments

This is not so much a Duluth video, but it will help riders from Duluth get known. This snowboard hill is Granite Peaks, in Wausau, Wis. I highly recommend taking a trip out there, amazing hill.


Sports, Videos

Mont du Lac Snowboarding

Jan 11, 2012 2 Comments

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Chester Bowl open for skiing

Dec 20, 2011 5 Comments

Chester Bowl Park is open for its 2011 downhill skiing season. Daily lift tickets for all ages are $5.25. Details at chesterbowl.org.


Outdoors, Sports

Where shall we watch the Vikings lose?

Dec 04, 2011 10 Comments

I’m heading in to Duluth today to do some shopping, and I’d like to catch the Vikings game at a local establishment. I live in the sticks and I don’t know enough about Duluth yet to know of a good place to go.

Requirements: game must be on. Reasonably good food – more than just deep-fried bar fare. Places to sit (not super crowded). Not too dive bar-ish.

Help me, PDD. You’re my only hope.


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And you thought apartments were expensive in Duluth …

Nov 30, 2011 44 Comments

Zygi buys new apartment in NY


News and Current Affairs, Sports

Swimming trainer needed

Nov 30, 2011 10 Comments

I am looking for some training assistance.  I want to start competing in triathlons but my swimming skills are awful.  I would like to learn proper form, efficiency and technique.  Here’s the rub, I work out of town for 21 days and then home (Duluth) for 21 days so the tri teams and clubs are not the right fit.


Sports

Chester Bowl Historical Photos

Oct 31, 2011 15 Comments

So, the brouhaha over the ski jumps reminded me about this project – some historical photos from Chester Bowl.

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History, Outdoors, Photos, Sports

Cheap Weekend Fun

Oct 26, 2011 12 Comments

The UMD Women’s Hockey team (uh … five-time national champs, by the way) takes on the Sioux (North Dakota) this weekend at Amsoil Arena. The game is in the afternoon to accommodate the men’s game (I think they have one Natty but you would think they had a dozen with all the hype) who are playing in the evening.

Tickets are $1 in advance from the UMD Ticket Office and $3 at the door on game day. Kids 10 and under get in free with an adult!

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From the venerable Onion newspaper

Oct 21, 2011 2 Comments

There’s also “Bears Somehow Proud Of Selves For Beating Vikings.”


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Air Hockey in Duluth

Sep 27, 2011 10 Comments

Air hockey … it must exist in Duluth. As a very new resident to Duluth, I already know hockey is woven deeply into the fabric of many Duluthian’s lives. But concerning air hockey, is there a place for it in Duluth? And where could one find this entertaining game?


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Harbor City Rollerdames Blast Minneapolis

Sep 25, 2011 24 Comments

I have but one concession to my St. Paul Life (1995-2005) as I live in Duluth for my sixth year: I love Green Mill. Happy Hour apps are $5.99, instead of $5, and the Alamo Nachos is off the list, again, but Green Mill remains a Happy Hour First Choice for me … which explains why, despite that Minneapolis/St. Paul nostalgia, I had a great time tonight rooting for the Harbor City Rollerdames.

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Chester Bowl Snowboarding

Sep 25, 2011 1 Comment

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Cliff Jumping in Duluth

Sep 03, 2011 20 Comments

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Head of The Lakes Cornhole Tournament

Aug 18, 2011 3 Comments

What: From Wikipedia – Cornhole is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing cornhole bags (cotton duck bags filled with feed corn) at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. These platforms are usually made with plywood or plastic and are often decorated. A corn bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point. Play continues until a player reaches the score of 21.

When: Aug. 20
Where: Dodgies East End Tavern 2114 E. 5th St. Superior WI

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