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Laura Peterson
Get Your Fresh On at UMD Market Day in the Plaza
It's the best time of year to get your fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, baked goods, and enjoy great art and entertainment when the farmers markets pop up around the region. If you're looking for a Wednesday afternoon market stop, you can check out UMD Market Day in the Plaza on the UMD campus.
Duluth Parks and Recreation Summer Activities for Kids
Before you even hear "I'm bored" this summer (or maybe you already have--yikes!) get the kids out and active before they're sitting in desks again come September. The Duluth Parks and Recreation Department has plenty of opportunities
Summer Turf Time at the Heritage Sports Center
This is an opportunity for youth ages 7-17 from across the city to come socialize and participate in organiz
William A. Irvin 5K Traffic Advisory
The Duluth Police Department has issued a release to remind the public about Friday's road closures for the William A. Irvin 5K. Traffic on Harbor Drive behind the DECC will be closed to traffic starting at 3:00 pm, and at 5:45 pm traffic will be diverted off Railroad Street for the duration of the race.
What Would Your Life Be Like if You Were a Dog? [VIDEO]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a dog? If you said "no" I don't believe you. We've heard they're color blind, and that their hearing is better than ours, but what would it be like if you really were a dog? Thanks to this video, we now know.
Grandma’s Marathon Weekend 2013–Where to Stay
If you're coming to Duluth from out of town and haven't nailed down your sleeping arrangements--don't worry! There are still a few places you can check out to make sure you can rest your head Friday and/or Saturday night!
United Way of Duluth’s “Big Red Bookshelf” Looking for Donations
If you have more gently-used children's books than you know what to do with, and want to see them go do a good home, they have just the place!The United Way of Greater Duluth is hosting a Book Drive June 17-24.
Ke$ha Lands a Spot on the Self Magazine Cover, Talks Kissing and Her Haters
When you hear "Ke$ha" the first thing that pops into your head probably isn't "healthy," right? I mean, she uses Jack Daniels to brush her teeth! Nonetheless, she's landed the cover of Self, a health and fitness magazine. In the article she opens up about her diet and exercise routine, and why she hands out condoms with her face on it.
Easy Homemade Fresh Salsa Recipe
I'm going to a party tonight that doesn't involve kiddie treat bags full of annoying noisemakers, toys that send you to the E.R. when you step on them barefoot, and sticky candy. Yay for grown up time! To celebrate this outing, I made some FRESH and EASY salsa. By hand. And it's awesome. Here's the recipe:
Superior’s Tower Avenue Construction Update
Road construction is still going on strong in Superior, especially North Tower Avenue. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has released updated information on the progress of the construction.
Cloquet Police Department Warns Local Residents of Paving Scam
Cloquet Police Department has issued an advisory warning local residents of a possible gypsy paving scam that may be operating in the area. These types of scams typically occur by transient companies that attempt to sell left over paving material at an inflated rate or at a reduced rate using poor materials and/or workmanship.
Superior Public Library Free Summer Events for Children
Most school-aged kids are already enjoying the first few days of summer vacation (sorry Superior kids!) You may have already heard an "I'm bored. There's nothing to do." Well, good news! The Superior Public Library has announced their upcoming events June, July, and August--and all programs are FREE!
Youtube Explodes with AP Calculus “Thrift Shop” Parody Videos
I guess I should be thanking the internet for not being very popular back when I was in high school. Yes, it was invented, but people were still trying to figure out how to work AOL's instant messaging. And we weren't researching on Wikipedia--which is not recommended, kids--we were Asking Jeeves. I'm thankful that I never had the idea to do a calculus parody of a popular song. I'm also thankf