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Completely hypothetical question about drinking on the beach

Mar 23, 2011 37 Comments

July 4th weekend, two couples are sitting at the beach around mid afternoon watching their kids play in the sand.  They are at the “s” curve beach at Park Point, approx 100 yards to the right of the sidewalk.  They are talking quietly, drinking a few beers from cans.  Each open beer is wrapped in a can “coolie” or whatever you call them.  Each beer can is immediately put back in the small cooler when emptied. 

What are the chances that a community officer (or whoever patrols the beaches) will come up and hassle them?


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Cheapest Tap Beer in Duluth

Feb 16, 2011 50 Comments

I’m a poor college kid, where can I go to get the cheapest tap beer in town and on what nights? Overall, what is the cheapest bar that still has a fun, non-sketchy crowd?


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Vietnamese New Year in Duluth

Feb 01, 2011 3 Comments

Am I right in thinking that there’s a Vietnamese New Year celebration in Duluth last week, this week or next week?


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Egg coffee

Feb 01, 2011 12 Comments

Does anyone know how to make egg coffee and is it really that much better than “regular” coffee? Of course we have great coffee purveyors today, but I was just wondering about the mystique behind this Norwegian brew.


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Greysolon Plaza elevator death in 1979 — fact or urban legend?

Jan 16, 2011 7 Comments

A woman I know from my hometown is an alumnus of UMD, and said that while she was in school UMD had the same overcrowding problem that it has now. Instead of housing students at Edgewater, they housed them at the Greysolon Plaza. She also said that there was an elevator accident in which some UMD students were killed. I can’t find this information anywhere online, can anyone confirm that this actually happened?


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Duluth Christmas Tree Disposal

Jan 04, 2011 2 Comments

It’s about that time to take down the tree and we are looking for a place to dispose of it. Does anyone know of any organizations or businesses that aid in this? Burning isn’t an option.


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Where’s the best place to watch the Christmas City of the North Parade?

Nov 15, 2010 15 Comments

Where’s the best place to watch the Christmas City of the North Parade? I usually watch it from home, in front of the fire, on TV, with a hot toddy. You?


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Thanksgiving 2010

Nov 09, 2010 14 Comments

What is open in Duluth on Thanksgiving? We used to travel to the TC to go to Dunn Bros. for coffee (they were open until noon), reading the Black Friday ads, then down to a casino for a magnificent dinner buffet.

Where can I snag some coffee and dinner in Duluth on this most Thankful of Days?


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Foreign Language

Oct 06, 2010 10 Comments

Does anyone know of any foreign language classes available for children? My son is 3 and we would like to start him in French. Looking for a school or class or tutor (or French Grandmother?) to help him start learning. They learn so fast at this age and I’d rather not wait 10 years since it will be harder. We’re in Superior, but will drive to Duluth or surrounding area. Thanks!


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Where do I buy celestial binoculars in Duluth?

Sep 22, 2010 2 Comments

Please don’t say Wal-Mart.


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Duluth’s Goat Hill Neighborhood

Sep 04, 2010 31 Comments

Does anyone know about the history of West Duluth’s “Goat Hill” area or how it got that name?


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Park Point Amusement Park

Aug 30, 2010 11 Comments

My mom, who was born in Duluth in 1935, was re-telling me stories about the amusement park at the end of Park Point. She recalled bumper cars (she called them “dodge-em carts”), a penny arcade, a carousel, spinning swings, a candy shop (Fritz’s) and various other amusements. I know the canopy for the carousel is in the Sports Garden, but I have never seen any pictures of this park and don’t know if the topic has been addressed here. Just wondering if anyone has any insight as to whether my mom’s recollections are accurate.


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Duluth flag?

Aug 30, 2010 14 Comments

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I’ve lived in Duluth for 21 years and have only recently discovered that we’ve got a flag — one that actually looks kind of cool (for a flag).

My questions are:
1) Why doesn’t this flag get used more often?
2) Where can I get one?


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Snowmobile Mechanics in Duluth

Aug 26, 2010 16 Comments

I need some work done to my 2000 Ski-Doo. I have contacted local dealers and their shop rates are astronomical ($65-$90/ hour!) and they typically will not let me purchase the needed parts on my own which adds many hundreds of dollars to the total bill. I have asked around and many mechanics are too busy to take on any more projects. 

Does anyone know of a reputable snowmobile mechanic that has immediate availability? I also have some friends that would be interested in booking some smaller maintenance type jobs with him/ her. I am trying to keep within a 20-30 mile radius of Duluth.

Thanks in advance for any responses, and I know it is only August but we may have snow in the next 90 days, and I’m trying to be prepared.


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411 WI Point

Aug 16, 2010 14 Comments

So, I’m throwing a little shindig on Wisconsin Point Friday, Aug. 27. I have been hearing conflicting reports as to the current state of affairs regarding the 5-0 after dark on WI Point. Does anyone know what the setup is these days? I’ve heard they kick people out (a far cry from “you’re all of age, there’s no glass, you brought your own garbage bags – have a good night, folks!”); that they close the gates; and they have been known to tow cars. Anyone?


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