Christmas Spirit

Farmer Doug and Lois Hoffbauer , who sell xmas trees out of the farmer’s market, are offering these free trees to their neighbors. How nice is that?
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“Waiting for Godot” by Rubber Chicken Theater

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Two down-on-their-luck tramps, Vladimir and Estragon, fill their days as painlessly as they can as they wait for someone named Godot to show up. Godot, they believe, will be able to explain their interminable insignificance, or put an end to it.

Reader’s View

Back in January 1997 I witnessed an unidentified flying object. It was very thrilling and exciting. I’ll never forget it.

Places to stay in Duluth

I am coming to Duluth in March next year and looking for some information.

  • Backpacker hostels or cheap, friendly places to stay.
  • How to get to Ely by bus or train!

Can anyone help?

Bigfoot Expedition | Carlton County, Minn., October 2009

The Squatch Inc. Research and Investigative Organization is tracking and researching areas in Minnesota where these elusive creatures are said to roam.

Bohemia Candle Making Class

Duluth’s Corner of the Lake Building

Can I just say that things got a little weird last night at Grandma’s Grand Avenue Cafe and then we’ll just leave it at that?

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Fresh Air Fund Holiday Donations

Every year, The Fresh Air Fund gives thousands of inner-city children the priceless gift of fun – and opens the door to a lifetime of opportunities.

Whether its a two-week trip to the country to visit a volunteer host family, or a fun-filled and educational stay at one of our camps, our programs make for unforgettable memories – and open a world of new friendships and fresh possibilities.

Christmas is the perfect time to donate to a non-profit organization. Please consider giving a donation to FAF in the name of a family member, friend, or co-worker.

* Just $10 will send one child on a bus ride to his or her Friendly Town host family.
* $24 provides a child with a week of swimming lessons.
* $42 provides a day of Career Awareness classes.
* A gift of $50 can fund a camp counselor for a day.

If you can give as much as $91, you provide a child at camp with meals for a week. To find out more information about donating or other efforts, please go to http://freshairholiday.org/ for more information.

New Year’s Eve at RT Quinlan’s

New Year’s Eve
Thursday, December 31st
RT Quinlan’s

BLACK EYED SNAKES
The Acceleratii
The Surfactants

10PM
$5

Evidence of dark matter on the Range?

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A physics lab deep below Minnesota’s Iron Range may have uncovered the first terrestrial evidence of dark matter.

$1.87

*Learn the significance of $1.87 at:

Glensheen Holiday Living Literature

“The Gift of the Magi”

Friday, and Saturday, December 18 and 19, 2009 at 7 p.m.

Details: Glensheen’s famous Christmas decorations are unveiled in December … the perfect background for seasonal living literature. O’Henry’s classic, “The Gift of the Magi” takes center stage and is sure to warm your heart. Event includes tour and refreshments.

Price: $32, $27 for Friends of Glensheen

Skating lessons

I haven’t skated for 20 years (and wasn’t so great then) but want to learn. Anyone know of adult lessons in Duluth? Thanks!

Nice Bears

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Gift for Twin Ports resident…

My mom lives in the Twin Ports and I’m trying to think of a good gift card to somewhere/something that I can get for her (I won’t be in town). Does the DECC have gift cards? Any ideas? She isn’t in to spas… Thank you!