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Duluth / Superior Free Activities For Kids This Summer

Laura Peterson — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:14:57 +0000

Parents! Do you really want to hear "I'm so bored" from your kids for the next three months? Summer is fast approaching and if you have kids who will be out of school chances are you're already thinking of ways to keep them busy and away from technology. Maybe not COMPLETELY away, but if you have kids like mine, they'd spend every minute in front of the TV/XBox/Computer if you'd let them.

I found a few cool things for kids to check out this summer that are all FREE!!

Man Gets Stuck in Kiddie Swing for Nine Hours After Bet Gone Horribly Wrong

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:36:30 +0000

After betting his friends $100 that he could fit in a kiddie swing at a playground, a 21-year-old Vallejo, CA man lubed himself up with liquid laundry detergent and jammed through the swing’s two small leg holes. Bad idea, as the man’s legs quickly began to swell, and he couldn’t get out of the diaper-like seat. But [...]

Duluth Police Make Arrest in Lester Park Playground Fire

Tony Hart — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:55:04 +0000

The Duluth police department announced today that they have arrested a group of juveniles in connection to the October 1st fire at Lester Park Elementary School playground. The suspects remain unnamed because they are minors, but they will be charged with “Felony Negligent Fire Arson in the 5th Degree”. Police said in a statement, “The [...]

Lester Park Playground Set On Fire

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:57:24 +0000

No words can describe the absolute anger and disgust I felt early Saturday morning when I heard that the new Lester Park School Playground had been set on fire. Being a parent of a child that attends Lester Park School, and living in that neighborhood I was very upset. As many of you may have [...]

What Does Being Two Look Like? Find Out Here! [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:46:13 +0000

Such a simpler time. Do I go down the big slide or sit on the swings? Major decisions for a toddler. Sometimes it’s nice to just sit back and pretend you’re two years old again…

Best Playgrounds in Duluth/Superior – Our Top Five.

Tony Hart — Fri, 20 May 2011 03:29:12 +0000

I asked my kids (who are self-proclaimed playground experts) which parks/playgrounds were their favorite. They had a lot of excited input, and many requests to go “check them out” just so they could be sure they were fun. So here’s our list of the Best Playgrounds in Duluth / Superior.