On Saturday, May 23 (the day I’m posting this) I will deliver a 1 p.m. lecture about Bob Dylan’s Hibbing and Duluth roots at Zeitgeist Duluth.
Today’s column (gift link) touches a few of the themes, but mostly shares my experiencing dealing with the statement “Bob Dylan hates Hibbing,” or its variant, “Bob Dylan hates Duluth.”
There’s some complex psychology at work here, and it involves a whole lot of people who will never seek therapy. So, this is the best I can offer.
Read “Yes, Bob Dylan is 85; no, he doesn’t hate us,” in the Saturday, May 23, 2026 edition of the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Aaron J. Brown is a columnist and member of the editorial board for the Minnesota Star Tribune. His new book about Hibbing Mayor Victor Power and his momentous fight against the world’s largest corporation will be out soon.
