BUDGETEER
Shimmy for the Shelter
Believe it or not, belly dancing may help raise money for the local Animal Allies Human Society thanks to an event called Shimmy for the Shelter.
A committee of six has been working countless hours since the spring to put together the fifth annual event in hopes that it will be their biggest and best yet.
By Sarah Packingham , October 22, 2011
Touchstone Award winners announced
Four nonprofit groups were honored with Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Touchstone Awards on Tuesday.
The four winners represent three categories: generosity, civic engagement and inclusiveness.
October 21, 2011
Bears receive much publicity
So, what’s the deal with all the bears in the paper lately? Seems like every time I open my Duluth News Tribune, there’s another story about these furry creatures attacking someone (bad bear!), strung up as hunting trophies (poor bear!), or giving birth live on camera (too much info, bear!).
By Brian Matuszak , October 19, 2011
She’s in the Army now — again
When Carinda Horton joined the Army National Guard nearly 25 years ago, becoming a heavy equipment machine wasn’t exactly what she had in mind.
But she says she followed orders and completed the tasks assigned to her during her 12 years of service.
Over the course of those 12 years, she was on two separate deployments for Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield.
Now, after a 12-year hiatus from the military, the 42-year-old Duluth mom has re-enlisted and will be working the job she says she’s always dreamed of — and it doesn’t involve heavy equipment.
By Sarah Packingham , April 15, 2011
Hermantown’s homegrown hero
With thousands of local fans and many more watching from around the country, Kyle Schmidt became an instant sensation when he scored the winning goal for the University of Minnesota Duluth’s first NCAA men’s hockey championship at St. Paul’s Xcel Center on April 9.
Back home in the Northland last week, Schmidt appeared humble, grounded in family values and his Hermantown roots. For his success he gives credit to the tightknit community of hockey moms and dads.
By Joe Cadotte , April 15, 2011
Hello, spring. Hello, roots. Hello, flooded basement
Springtime brings basement plumbing problems.
By Jana Peterson , March 31, 2011
Gardens are always 'an act in progress'
Carlton County Master Gardener Nan Lindquist has lived on the same land in Esko for 44 years, where she and her husband, Mel, farmed for many years, raising beef cattle, dairy cows and chickens.
By Sarah VanderMeiden , March 31, 2011
Garden time savers
By the time you round up tools and supplies, figure out a plan of action and get working, you could easily lose half of your day to lawn care.
By Family Features , March 31, 2011
Spring pruning promotes healthy plant growth
Spring is a great time to begin most lawn and landscaping projects around your home.
March 31, 2011
Got roots in your sewer line?
Causes, solutions and the big picture
By Jana Peterson , March 31, 2011
James Moors gets by with a little help from a friend
James Moors will unveil his first duo release with Colorado’s Kort McCumber, “Moors & McCumber,” in a few weeks’ time.
September 25, 2009
Found: One very friendly stray pet pig
A miniature pig is discovered roaming the streets of Duluth and enjoys lots of attention at the animal shelter (at least for now).
By Jana Peterson , December 06, 2008
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