Neil Gaiman (l.) w/ M.T. Anderson at Midwest Booksellers Association trade show in 2009

Republicans now targeting a hard-working author for being too successful at what he does.

Star Tribune: GOP targets Legacy funds for MPR, arts

Neil Gaiman’s Journal: The Opinions of a Pencil-necked Weasel Thief…

National Train Day is May 7, 2011.

The Event is sponsored nationally by Amtrak: http://www.nationaltrainday.com/
Locally, the North Shore Scenic Railroad and the Lake Superior Railroad Museum are partnering with Fitgers Brewhouse, The Midi Restaurant & Wine Bar, and Amtrak to celebrate!

All Aboard the train! There will be drawings, face paintings, NSSR merchandise, information on the brand new membership for kids: “The Casey Jones Club”, Amtrak information, fun, and of course the beautiful view of Lake Superior.

See you Saturday- “trackside” at Fitgers- 10:00am-2:00pm!
For more information on questions: call 722-1273 or email us at [email protected]

After nearly a decade of working as a sales rep for outdoor gear companies such as Patagonia, Wenonah Canoe, I am having a barn blow out sale on Saturday, May 7. If you need cheap outdoor gear for paddling, skiing (tele and Nordic) and lots of outdoor clothing (used and new) come to our barn and buy it!

When: Saturday, May 7, 9am until its gone (3ish?)
Where: 54 Dalles Ave, Thomson MN 55718
What: Gear for dirtbags at prices to match.
Who: Folks who like to go outside (no matter the weather).

Deadline for submission: Thursday, June 16, 2011

Curated by IFP MN and the Walker Art Center, MNTV showcases the finest films and videos produced in the state over the past two years. The showcase is a series of three one-hour broadcasts on TPT, featuring short films by Minnesota filmmakers of all levels of filmmaking experience. Submit your films now! There is no cost to apply!

If your film is selected,

• it will be broadcast on Twin Cities Public Television (TPT-TV) and streamed online;

• it will be installed in the Best Buy Film/Video Bay at the Walker Art Center;

• you’ll be paid $500 in licensing fees.

The series will be broadcast in December 2011.

Click here for information and submission form!

Thursday May 5, 2011 will be the last publication day for this semester’s LakeVoice students. The publication is student run each Spring by journalism students at UMD.

Check out last weeks publication

We appreciate every one that has visited our site and has helped contribute content for our stories. Your comments and suggestions have helped our class learn the ins and outs of running a news organization. The experience will help us all in our future endeavors. Thank you!

We are still accepting “This Week in Duluth” photos for Thursdays issue. Submit your photos to [email protected].

Visit www.lakevoicenews.org this Thursday,  May 5th!

University Nursery School is now excepting enrollment for the summer of 2011. We have five sites, our newest near UMD and St. Scholastica. Serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Most sites are open from 6:30am to 6 pm. Fun, active, and educational field trips for children four and up! For more information, visit universitynurseryschool.com or call (218) 727-2699.

Join us at Hartley Nature Center this Wednesday, May 4  for “Mountain Biking Opportunities in Duluth”-  Adam Sundberg, president of COGGS, will present information on the expanding opportunities for mountain biking in and around Duluth. COGGS has been working diligently to provide sanctioned mountain biking trails for the citizens of this region. Program is sponsored by the McCabe Chapter of the Izaak Walton League and begins at 7 p.m.

Carmody Irish Pub will be releasing its new home brew “Dead Cat Ale” to coincide with Renegade Comedy Theatre’s after-show party. So come on down and mingle with stars of the stage, taste the new brew and enjoy some solid American music.

Sat. April 30