More are beating the odds of heart transplant
Heart transplants have come a long way in 40 years. Recipients aren’t only living longer; they’re thriving.
Local clergy join crusade against coal industry
Duluth pastors say mountaintop-removal coal mining that occurs in Kentucky and West Virginia is a sin against God’s creation.
First day, first bear for young hunter
GRAND MARAIS — Justin Taylor had a decision to make in the next few minutes.
Faces & Names: Palin tells Leno ‘Dancing’ choice easy
Bristol Palin said she didn’t think twice before waltzing into “Dancing with the Stars,” though she has barely danced in her life.
Exhibit gives voice to those silenced in Colombia
A quilt, made by a mother whose daughters were abducted by the paramilitary, features pieces of fabric from their clothing. It is part of “Remember Me: Voices of the Silenced in Colombia,” which will be on display through Sept. 12 at Peace United Church of Christ in Duluth.
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New Zealand quake shakes former Knife River man
When Joe Allert moved from Knife River to New Zealand eight years ago, it was with a sense of adventure.
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RINK & RUNThe 2-hour marathon debate
The men’s world record in the marathon hasn’t been broken in two years, but the intriguing conversation continues of “When will there be a marathon time under two hours?” Ethiopia’s Haile Gebrselassie holds the mark of 2:03:59, in the 2008 … Continue reading
9/5/10
OBSERVATION HILLFrost advisory issued
Updating the previous post… the National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for overnight for areas of Northeastern Minnesota north of U.S. Highway 2, and also for Gogebic County on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Here are the details for the … Continue reading
9/5/10
ASTRO BOBLight from above, lava from below
The evening began well. On the way home from work yesterday, a striking series of anti-crepuscular rays shot out below a line of low clouds over Lake Superior. They were bunched as tightly together as a bar code. Crepuscular (kree-PUSS-cue-lurr) … Continue reading
9/4/10
OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOKDNR to offer two walleye proposals for Leech Lake
Fisheries officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will offer two proposals that would maintain or modify walleye regulations on Leech Lake. A public meeting to discuss those proposals will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13 … Continue reading
9/3/10
NEWS TRIBUNE ATTICTornadoes in Duluth (maybe)
A new post on my Observation Hill weather blog examines possible tornadoes that hit Duluth in 1935 and 1958 – and the topic sort of crosses over from weather to local history. If you want to read more, you can … Continue reading
9/3/10
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ALL ABOUT FOODSeasonal Vegetable (and zucchini) Soup with a Fresh Basil Dollop
A friend came to my house last week to help me prepare for an open house/book signing event that my Simple, Good and Tasty Book Club was hosting. Our guests of honor were to be the authors of the recently … Continue reading
9/5/10
CAPITOL CHATTERDisaster loan applications due Tuesday
Western Minnesotans seeking federal disaster loans to recover from June’s storms have until Tuesday to apply. The U.S. Small Business Administration has loans available to homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofit groups in Becker, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena and Wilkin counties. Information is available at (800) 659-2955 or via e-mail at [...]
9/4/10
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