Dylan tune from ‘Slow Train Coming’ inspires children’s book

Jim Arnosky’s “Man Gave Names to All the Animals” (words by Bob Dylan) will be released Sept. 7 by Sterling Publishing.

• "Man Gave Names to All the Animals"
• Jim Arnosky
• Bob Dylan

Peace Garden dedicated by officials near and far

On a recent foggy and cool evening in Duluth, a distinguished crowd gathered to dedicate the new Japanese garden surrounding the Peace Bell in Enger Park.

• Duluth's Peace Garden

Want to go on an adventure? The Superior Hiking Trail is calling

Starting to take this region for granted? Fall back in love by going on a Superior Hiking Trail excursion.

• The Cascade River

BE THE CHANGE: Kate Horvath’s dreams help Duluth, area youth

For Superior native Kate Horvath, living the theater lifestyle has been her dream as long as she can remember.

• Kate Horvath

DogBooties.com has customers all over the world

What has four legs, a snazzy new coat and all new matching booties? Why, a dog who has just visited the Duluth-based DogBooties.com.

• DogBooties.com's "Customers"

Rubber Chicken Scratchings: Uff-da! It’s a Rubber Chicken sketch, live in da Budgeteer!

Live from Hell, it's an original comedy sketch from Rubber Chicken's Brian Matuszak!

Charlie Parr: New album, new tour, same guy

Some people feel Charlie Parr plays simple music. Others feel the Duluth resident of 11 years plays incredibly complex music.

• Charlie Parr

FROM THE VAULTS: Eddie Money ‘bigger in Minnesota than in L.A.’

For the Rock the Block season finale, rocker Eddie Money will put on a free show at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, in front of Fond-du-Luth Casino on Superior Street.

• Eddie Money

St. Scholastica opening a sober house for women

The College of St. Scholastica is hard at working preparing to open a sober house for women through its Clean Program.

BE THE CHANGE: Nonprofit aims to help kids

The family event Art in Me will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at Chester Bowl. Call 625-6200 for more information.

• Art in Me

Northland Nature: Goldenrods light up late August

Recent rains blended with sunlight and consistent, warmer-than-normal temperatures to produce luscious plant growths.

• The Zig-Zag Goldenrod

The super-secret insider’s guide to Canal Park

Humor columnist Brian Matuszak takes us on a semi-informative behind-the-scenes tour of Duluth's tourism district. Hold on tight.

• The S/V Denis Sullivan
• Canal Park Nightlife
• Entry Beacon

Duluth’s Lakewalk celebrated with its own festival

Much to the excitement of residents and visitors, Duluth’s Lakewalk continues to expand. Now, those districts that are linked by the waterfront trail are teaming up to share in celebrating the second annual Duluth Lakewalk Festival Sept. 10-11.

• Lakewalk

Austin troubadour Danny Schmidt returns to Duluth

Danny Schmidt will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday at Beaner’s Central. Hattie Peterson is also on the bill. Cost is $10. See www.dannyschmidt.com.

• Danny Schmidt