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Old Duluth Homes

Apr 14, 2012 4 Comments

My name is Kaitlin. I am a journalism student at UMD and am currently writing a story about old Duluth homes. I am in search of people who own or know someone who owns an older home in the Congdon area or anywhere in Duluth. I am interested in talking with residents about the problems they’ve had in renovating or just general issues they’ve noticed in their older homes.

If you or someone you know have had any sort of issue or is willing to talk about their old home, I’d love to talk!

Thanks so much!


History, Recommendations

So it begins … again

Apr 06, 2012 11 Comments

The Homegrown Field Guide arrived today! They will be distributed over the next week to all of your favorite venues and local businesses. An online copy will be available shortly.


Music, Recommendations

Duluth Piano Restoration

Apr 02, 2012 2 Comments

Has anyone had an antique piano restored in the Duluth area? I am looking to have a 1907 upright restored and thus far have an estimate from Master Piano. It seems to me it would be worth getting more than one estimate for such an extensive and costly undertaking. I understand Streblow is another option. I am wondering if there are any additional companies to consider or if anyone has any experience working with either of these companies.


Music, Recommendations

Where is the best place to eat smelt?

Mar 29, 2012 26 Comments

The spring smelt run should be not too far off.  I was wondering where people thought the best place to get the golden fish fries were in the area?  I have heard that most places that serve them don’t get them from local sources.  Any smelt aficionados out there?


Recommendations, Restaurants

Far Par driving range and mini golf open

Mar 20, 2012 9 Comments

The Far Par golf course now has the driving range and mini golf open. No doubt the best mini golf in the Twin Ports. Noon to 7 p.m. Just west of Woodland Ave on the corner of Calvary Road and Arnold Road.


Recommendations, Sports

Looking for good handyperson

Mar 20, 2012 5 Comments

Have you ever had a section of ceiling fall into your guest bedroom due to water leaking around the bathroom toilet flange and into the subflooring? The Ramos family has! Last night! As the picture shows, I have already fixed the problem. Nevertheless, certain members of the household are insisting on something more.

As such, we are looking for a good, bonded, insured carpenter or handyperson to make the necessary repairs. Price is important, but honesty and dependability are more so. Does anybody have any suggestions?


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Question for Local History Buffs

Mar 16, 2012 10 Comments

On behalf of four 8th grade boys that I am assisting with National History Day projects I am seeking assistance from anyone who could point them in the right direction. Two boys are making a short ten-minute documentary about the Civilian Conservation Corps in this area and the other two boys are making an exhibit about the Duluth Canal. They are looking for additional pictures for their projects and anyone who may be available for an interview or to answer questions. Please reply here if you can offer any help and I will pass your e-mail information along to the students. If you have any tips for them I could pass on it would also be appreciated as well. They are very motivated and competing to represent our area at the national competition in Washington DC this June.

fountainheadmn @ yahoo.com


History, Photos, Recommendations

Eat Downtown!

Mar 15, 2012 7 Comments

Kate and I have been Eating Downtown lately, part of the annual promotion of downtown restaurants.

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Events, Recommendations, Restaurants

Learning to Sew

Mar 13, 2012 7 Comments

My wife is looking for the best way to learn to sew — nothing in the community ed calendar for this semester, but maybe for the future?

What other ideas might you suggest?


Recommendations

Duck boat tours in Duluth

Mar 10, 2012 35 Comments

Does anyone think army duck-boat tours would make it in Duluth?. They can go on land and water. It’s a big success in Wisconsin Dells, Chicago, Boston and other cities. I’m looking for opinions and possible investors.


Recommendations

Small Engine Repair Recommendation

Mar 04, 2012 5 Comments

My snow blower conked out and I need to find somewhere to take it for repair. I remember a thread like this not long ago but can’t find it searching here on PDD or through Google. If anyone can find the link and repost in the comments that would be great. Any other recommendations of places to go or to avoid would be appreciated. Any place that will pick up equipment would be most helpful because I don’t have a truck.


Recommendations

2012 Main Street Model Contest

Feb 29, 2012 1 Comment

Hey everyone, I’m Kaylee Rose. I was selected as an eligible entrant in the 2012 Main Street Model contest. Today through March 19 I need your votes everyday! It would be an absolute dream to be part the Maurices team and represent everything the brand stands for! Please check out the link below, read more and vote for me!

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Chastity Brown on KUWS Tuesday

Feb 28, 2012 No Comments

In support of her forth-coming record Back-Road Highways, Minneapolis-based soul, roots and blues musician Chastity Brown will be on be on KUWS 91.3 FM at 7 p.m. tonight and will also be performing an in-studio with KUMD 103.3 FM on Thursday at 2 p.m. On Thursday night, she will be playing a show at Amazing Grace at 7 p.m., tickets are $10. See the Facebook event for more information.

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Music, Recommendations

FYI: Lakeside Presbyterian Preschool

Feb 27, 2012 1 Comment

The Big E and I sent our kids to Lakeside Presbyterian Preschool and we think its a pretty neat place. Our kids are alumni, but one of the teachers there asked me to post this flyer in a nutshell:

Open House Thursday, March 1 5:30-7pm. Preschool for 3-5 year olds.

LPNS Open House flier

That’s all the info I’ve got. Call them for more.


Events, Recommendations

Meet Rick Nolan

Feb 23, 2012 9 Comments

Rick Nolan is running against Chip Cravaack in the 8th Congressional District.


Politics, Recommendations, Videos