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Breaking the Mold of Business as Usual
When life closes a door, it opens a window. And Duluth glass artist
Ron Benson took that window and recycled it into an
extraordinary new line of functional, environmentally friendly
“green” art.
By Story and Photography by Lucie Amundsen , May 06, 2011
The Art of Giving
There’s no question the performing arts play a large part in the culture
and unique spirit of the Twin Ports. Many artists, dancers, musical performers and actors make their home in this region because of the prominent role the performing arts play in daily life. On any given night, one can wander the streets and encounter a slew of arts-related entertainment.
By J.L. Kuhlman , March 03, 2011
Turning castoffs into cat joy
Marvelous Melissa, takes used items and “upcycles” them into interactive cat toys – “Reincarnated fun for felines and their friends.”
By Story and Photography by Lucie B. Amundsen , September 30, 2010
Local artist spotlight: Rick Saylor
Think back a couple decades, and fans of the local music scene may recognize Rick Saylor as the lead singer of the ‘80s rock band “Looker.”
By Dana Kazel , July 05, 2010
Diane Parkhurst - friends of animals
Diane Parkhurst has loved animals her entire life and has welcomed them into her family for as long as she can remember. “I was only 2 or 3 years old when we got our first dog,” she says. “In all the pictures my parents took, there I am, beaming, right next to my dog,Chinook. I still carry a picture of Chinook in my purse.”
By Jill Pertler , March 10, 2010
Newsmaker: A little innovation brings a new tradition to the Northland: Bentleyville
Have you gone to see that “house with all the lights?” You know the one with the mega-display of holiday lights on Crosby Road in Cloquet? Well, if you haven’t yet, you won’t need to, because this year it’s coming to you.
By Lana Leeper, Living North , December 07, 2009
Change for the Good
There’s a sea change welling at the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth. It officially started last spring, when the City of Duluth turned over control of the zoo to the Lake Superior Zoological Society. In actuality, however, the change started at least a couple years before that, when the zoo lost its Association of Zoos and Aquariums accreditation in 2006.
By Story and Photography by Jana Peterson , November 06, 2009
NEWSMAKER: Nose to the Grindstone
“Every time I work with her it amazes me,” VanKekerix said. “She gets on a scent and she stays with it even if she is deterred by other scents or distractions.”
By Holly Henry , October 02, 2009
Q&A with Sam Cook
For nearly 30 years Sam Cook has been covering the great outdoors for the Duluth News Tribune.
He’s authored six books and accummulated an admirable list of awards. His stories range from the abundantly impressive – he covered the Steger International Polar Expedition in 1986 – to an ordinary tale of paddling the Brule. Those who know him well call him everything from “very funny” to “considerate and generous.” We asked him some questions, and in true form he answered them with humble honesty and yes, a bit of humor.
By Holly Henry , September 11, 2009
Horses & Hope: Youth ranch reaches the hearts of the hurting
The Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch and their equine staff have a special talent for helping troubled youth.
By June Kallestad , August 06, 2009
NEWSMAKER: Making Pinky proud
Ladies’ monthly sock hop good for the spirit
By June Kallestad , June 26, 2009
Q&A: the DARK SIDE of wiggly worms
Cindy Hale, Clover Valley resident and research scientist at UMD’s Natural Resources Research Institute, recently published Earthworms of the Great Lakes (Kollath-Stensaas Publishing, Duluth). The book documents the impact of non-native earthworms, identifies the different species introduced here and gives information about collecting worms and helping to add to the scientific database. She began The Great Lakes Worm Watch program (greatlakeswormwatch.org) to spread the word about the problems caused by earthworms and to engage citizens in documenting earthworm species across the region.
By June Kallestad , April 28, 2009
Globe-Al Endeavors
Judy Peres and David Hozza, owners of Wisconsin Woodchucks, dismantle the old Globe elevators in Superior, WI.
By Lucie Amundsen , March 20, 2009
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