Masquerade party benefits homeownership
The “Trust in the Land: A Masquerade” event was held Jan. 27 at the Greysolon Ballroom to raise money for One Roof Community Housing.
RELATED CONTENTArtwork installed at Family Justice Center in memory of Cathryn Curley
Cathryn Curley, a pioneer in the field of working to stop domestic violence, was instrumental in the creation of the Family Justice Center.
RELATED CONTENTMinnesota Ballet to present sixth annual Celebrity Dance Challenge
Twelve Northland celebrities will pair with Minnesota Ballet professional dancers to compete in the spirited Celebrity Dance Challenge 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Marshall School’s Fregeau Auditorium, 1215 Rice Lake Road.
RELATED CONTENTOrganist workshop scheduled
Church organists will get an opportunity to learn from two prominent colleagues Saturday, Feb. 11 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in a workshop, “Leading the People in Song: A Mid-Winter Workshop for Church Organists.”
RELATED CONTENTCity chickens keep Duluthians sustainable
Local. Organic. Free Range. Sustainable. These are terms that we have been hearing more in the last several years, but what do they really mean?
RELATED CONTENTChildren Stay N Play opens on Central Entrance
When Dana Billings of Duluth went on a trip to Fargo, N.D., nearly six years ago to visit her cousin, she was inspired by a unique business idea. The two women wanted to do some shopping and grab lunch one afternoon, so Billing’s cousin decided she would drop her children off at a place called Kids Kingdom.
RELATED CONTENTDuluthian embarks on 6-week trip throughout Africa
It was only two weeks ago when Jay Cole of Duluth found out that his dream of traveling to Africa was about to become a reality. On Jan. 16, Cole received a call from a woman named Beth Grobe Magomolla, who is originally from Duluth, informing him that he was welcome to come along on a six-week journey throughout four countries in Africa.
RELATED CONTENTBoys & Girls Club ‘Youth of the Year’ is 5-year member
Alex Urrutia was selected as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland “Youth of the Year” at the annual competition held Jan. 26. Along with the title, Urrutia was awarded a $1,000 Home Team scholarship.
RELATED CONTENTArea Little Stores fundraising for honor flights for WWII vets
Duluth-area Little Stores has kicked off a company-wide fundraising event called “Let’s Fill the Plane!” to provide seats for Northland military veterans on an Honor Flight May 15. The goal is to raise enough funds to allow at least 30 veterans to ride on the plane, at a cost of $600 per passenger.
RELATED CONTENTAthletes work toward, reach milestones
The University of Minnesota Duluth men's hockey team has lost just one game since Oct. 15 when the Bulldogs fell to rival University of Minnesota. The loss was Jan. 14, in a conference game against the University of Nebraska Omaha.
RELATED CONTENTLakeview’s Broman makes history
Growing up, Anders Broman was involved in nearly every sport imaginable. He played baseball, basketball, football, golf and even soccer, but in recent years has focused on just basketball.
RELATED CONTENTFailing schools a decades-old problem, at least mathematically speaking
Virgil Swing writes that quick math tells us that Iowa caucuses averaged fewer than seven voters each. My quick math tells me that 1,774 precinct caucuses with about 122,000 attendees would average fewer than seventy voters each. Even the editors did not catch this.
RELATED CONTENT‘Living Green by the Lake’ includes exhibits, workshops and family activities
Area environmental organizations are hosting the 19th annual Living Green Conference on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church (the “Copper Top”), which is located at 230 E. Skyline Parkway.
RELATED CONTENTPublic input sought on sign regulations
The City of Duluth’s Planning Division would like to hear from businesses, sign companies, residents, and other interested stakeholders concerning the current rules and regulations that govern signs in the city of Duluth.
RELATED CONTENTWhat’s that smell in the corner of Brian’s mind? Memories!
So, I’m a big calendar guy. I like to take a look at the current time or date or year and reflect back on what was going on during that same time or date or year in “The History of Brian.”
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