One of my biggest goals (and struggles) is balancing my desires to work, write and keep projects like this blog going with my need to be a good husband and dad. So excuse me if I take a moment to remark that after a week of limited kindergarten all three of my guys got on… Read More →
No deal between Steelworkers, Arcelor-Mittal
September 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The United Steelworkers may have agreed to a temporary extention with Cliffs, but no such deal is in place with Arcelor-Mittal, according to WDIO. Furthermore, the deadline is, in fact, tonight at midnight. My understanding was midnight last night, but such is the confusion that surrounds the hour “0.” Related posts: No related posts.
Swedish chef most likely Norwegian
August 29, 2012 by 3 Comments
Where I live, the Iron Range region of northern Minnesota, ethnic heritage is still kind of a big deal. The effect is fading with the generations, but you still get asked where your people came from and you best know the answer. My people came from, in order of blood percentage, Finland, Norway, Sweden, England… Read More →
That cop pusher is the dead deer sex guy!
August 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
So this story about a vehicle prowler who pushed down an off-duty police officer trying to detain him was no big deal. Hermantown Wal-Mart, right? Just another day. But guess what, it’s the dead deer molesting guy!* He’s back! Next up is the casino tour with the exercise ball popping sex guy. Welcome to the… Read More →
Trampled by Turtles gets Squid Billies treatment
August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Duluth, Minnesota’s Trampled by Turtles adds to its stellar breakout year another … achievement? Yes, I think so. They are on the Cartoon Network Adult Swim program “Squid Billies.” I do not believe you need to watch Squid Billies to understand what is going on here. This is a wholly formed concept. Related posts: No… Read More →
Trampled by Actual Turtles
July 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Fans of northern Minnesota’s music scene know well the progressive bluegrass band Trampled by Turtles. But have any of us ever contemplated what it would be like to actually be trampled by turtles? I think not. The Consumerist has the story of 1,600 turtles who slowly escaped a Georgia turtle farm. Scrap metal thieves apparently… Read More →
Almanac debate sharpens approaching MN-8 DFL primary
July 22, 2012 by 2 Comments
On Friday night the DFL candidates for Congress in Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional District debated on TPT’s statewide news magazine Almanac. If you missed the debate, I encourage you to watch it below. Hosts Cathy Wurzer and Eric Eskola took candidates Rick Nolan, Jeff Anderson and Tarryl Clark through a series of questions about some of… Read More →
Trampled by Turtles play ‘Walt Whitman’ on Late Late Show
July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Duluth based progressive bluegrass band Trampled by Turtles was on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson last night. Good stuff: Related posts: No related posts.
Remembering Gwen Swanson
July 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On Thursday I learned that my friend Gwen Swanson, a reporter during my tenure at the Hibbing Tribune, passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Just three weeks from diagnosis. Just 34 years old. She was one of those kind, gentle souls who put others first as a sort of reflexive instinct. Gwen’s last… Read More →
Famous people don’t say the most important things
July 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s been quiet in my rustic environs. Too quiet. While I figure out why that is please read this fine post from my friend and Great Northern collaborator Matt Nelson. A journalist, he was asked by some kids if he got to interview any famous people. He writes this as a belated response. Famous people… Read More →
