Duluth home to world-famous manuscript museum

Many Duluthians drive by the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum every day. Few, however, have been inside. Their loss.

• "The Literal Bible"

Duluth woman gets unique gift from distant relatives

Duluthian Sandy Erickson shared with us the story of a unique weather vane, which was crafted by second cousins of hers in Norway.

• 'Elg' Crossing

How Northland animals benefit from ‘Campaign for Zero’

Animal Allies Humane Society recently kicked off Campaign for Zero with the goal of this program is to end euthanasia of healthy pets in Duluth

• Lost Pet? Don't Fret
• Animal Allies cat adoption special: Twice the love at half the price

Hans Johnson serves up another Kenyan project

Hans Johnson recently announced his children's book "Elephant and Hare," which he illustrated and his wife, a Kenya native, wrote.

• "Elephant and Hare"
• Hans Johnson

Hosting a foreign exchange student easier than you may think

Almost anyone who is older than 25 and can provide food and shelter for a student fulfills the requirements of being in a host family.

• Visiting 'Grandma and Grandpa'

Beekeeping hobby finds fans in the Northland

Learn some beekeeping basics from Sam Stuart, a longtime beekeeping aficionado and co-founder of the Northeast Minnesota Beekeepers.

• Sam Stuart's Bees

5Q :: Dennis Herschbach details life without any modern amenities

Growing up in rural Blackberry, acclaimed author Dennis Herschbach lived a life almost unheard of these days: no indoor plumbing, no electricity, hunting for meals not just for sport, etc.

• Herschbach’s Return

Philip Gibbs: The guy who couldn’t get into Canada

Born and raised in Texas’ capital city, Gibbs has witnessed his hometown’s growth into the hip music mecca it is these days.

• Philip Gibbs

Farmers’ market fave featured during garden tour

The work of “Farmer Doug” Hoffbauer, no stranger to our area's myriad farmers' markets, and his wife Lois will be featured during Spirit Valley Days' Western Garden Tour Aug. 7.

• Discover Duluth: Farmer Doug's Flowers, Vol. I
• Discover Duluth: Farmer Doug's Flowers, Vol. II
• Discover Duluth: Farmer Doug's Flowers, Vol. III
• Farmer Doug Garden Tour

Preserving history by connecting to the past

This summer, consider building your family tree. To get you started, Sharon Finch, the president of the Twin Ports Genealogical Society, was gracious enough to offer up some tips.

• Ely 1917

Superior Challenge ropes course at UWS not just for thrillseekers

Getting a gaggle of friends or family members together on the ropes course at UWS is a great way to laugh and bond with one another — as well as learn a little bit about yourself.

• UWS Ropes Course

Banjo Dave shares some Trampled by Turtles secrets

To hear “Banjo Dave” Carroll tell it, Trampled by Turtles owes its entire existence to Dave Hoops and some choice local beverages.

• Trampled by Turtles

5Q :: Angela Brannan headlines noteworthy Beaner’s Central bill

Performing at your own birthday party shows an incredible dedication to your art, and that’s exactly what Angela Brannan will be doing next Saturday at Beaner’s.

• Angela Brannan

5Q :: Brenda Paro pours herself into Washington show

Brenda Paro spent much of the past year in a “clunky Oldsmobile” traversing our nation’s highways and byways on a mission to make sense of her life. And now she has an art show to show for it.

• Brenda Paro

More road closures announced in Duluth

Among other road closures, Second Street will be temporarily closed between Fourth Avenue East to 12th Avenue East due to construction.