Northlandia

Gus Hall, born Arvo Kusta Halberg in the unincorporated community to Finnish immigrants, was general secretary of the U.S. Communist Party from 1959 until his death in 2000. In this episode of Northlandia, Jimmy Lovrien joins to share his story. You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at  duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northland...

Authors Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl, who formed their lifelong connection in Duluth, have included the city in a new book called "Travels of Terror." In this episode, Jay Gabler joins to explore why Duluth is one of America's spookiest places. You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at  duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlan...

For the past several months, Gilbert community members posted photos of new lawn decorations they were provided by a mysterious gnome lady. In this episode, Duluth News Tribune reporter Teri Cadeau unravels where these gnomes come from and more importantly... why. You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northland...

A recent rezoning request to return the long-abandoned Hermantown property to a residential classification, which it held until 2016, angered people online. In this episode, Jimmy Lovrien looks into the past, present, and possible future for this decades old pet cemetery. You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at  duluthnewstribune.com/topics/...

Tom's Burned Down Cafe is the 'clubhouse' of Madeline Island. Leona's burned to the ground in 1992. Owner Tom Nelson never rebuilt, but he also never closed. His motto: "You've got to be tough if you're going to be stupid." In this episode, Jay Gabler takes us to La Pointe, Wis. to learn the cafe's story from Tom himself. You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and...

Croatian immigrant Joseph Bogdanich was passionate about painting and wood burning the Minnesota state flower and creating art with local rocks. In this episode, reporter Teri Cadeau shares this Eveleth artist's story. You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at  duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlandia podcast is a product of...

With the threat of nuclear war in mind, a Douglas County family built a stone fortress made to be self-sufficient. Reporter Jimmy Lovrien learns about the home's past and what could be in store for its future. You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Comm...

The 24-foot wood-frame sculpture was built to burn. Instead, it became a four-year fixture on the grounds of Glensheen. Reporter Jay Gabler provides an oral history of the saga of Clark the Shark. You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at  duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications C...

The former Gilbert mine pit has become a well-visited destination in Minnesota for divers. Reporter Teri Cadeau shares how it came to be and the treasures they've placed in the lake. You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at  duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is...

Readers complained about seeing actress Susan Sarandon's cleavage, so the newspaper's graphic designers kept adding clothing until she was practically wearing a turtleneck. Reporter Jimmy Lovrien takes a look at when the Duluth News Tribune covered up a racy 1990 advertisement. You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at  duluthnewstribune.com/t...

Viewers near and far make a habit of watching Instagram for Java Moose proprietor Sarah Jorgenson-Hallberg's daily videos sharing North Shore weather conditions. Arts and entertainment reporter Jay Gabler returns to discuss how these weather reports are helping connect the Grand Marais community. You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at dulut...

The Iron Range singer was well-known for "Highway No. 7," a song about a highway he lived near and which now bears his name. Reporter Teri Cadeau shares more about Bobby Aro's legacy in the Northland. You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communication...

Did you know that NASA researchers used rocks from Duluth's Quarry Park to make moon like specimens to help with experiments preparing for the Apollo 11 space mission? Reporter Jimmy Lovrien looks into what this means and how it came to be. You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia. The Northlandia podc...

For 30 years, the Karpeles Manuscript Museum in Duluth has provided the community with chances to connect to the past. The museum at 902 E. First St. is one of a little over a half-dozen museums created by David Karpeles, a mathematician, bank-check handwriting program inventor and real estate tycoon, according to Sjelin. You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and...

In episode 54, we look at the time when Duluth wanted to build downtown mall over I-35. The Harbor Square mall would have stood on pillars, with two to three anchor stores spanning several lanes of traffic and linking downtown to the Duluth Arena Auditorium. In the late 1970s, downtown was struggling. Businesses and shoppers were heading to the new Miller Hill Mall, the Interstate 35 extension was...

In episode 53 of Northlandia, Teri Cadeau and Wyatt Buckner discuss the St. Urho Day celebrations that continues after 49 years in Finland, MN.  You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at  duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at...

In episode 52 of Northlandia, Wyatt Buckner, Jay Gabler, Jimmy Lovrien, and Teri Cadeau highlight their favorite stories after the first full year of the Northlandia Podcast.  You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is b...

In episode 51 of Northlandia, Wyatt Buckner and Jimmy Lovrien sit down with Hailey Eidenschink and Mike Scholtz, the creatives behind PBS North's quirky history YouTube series, "Minnesota Historia."  You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communi...

In episode 50 of Northlandia, Teri Cadeau digs into the Northland's historical societies and sees the interesting artifacts they hold.  You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at  duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Dulut...

In episode 49 of Northlandia, Jay Gabler joins to talk about the Victory Chimes, a 125-year-old wooden sailing ship, which had a brief but impactful stay in Duluth in the '80s.  You can read the article for Jay's story here . You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at  duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlandia podcast is...

In episode 48 of Northlandia, Jimmy Lovrien hears stories from family and neighbors of Gordon Bushnell, the man who sought to single-handedly build a 200-mile highway.  You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at  duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought...

In episode 47 of Northlandia, Teri Cadeau looks into the origin of polka mass on the Iron Range and how it gained an audience with the pope.  You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at  duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the...

In episode 46 of Northlandia, Wyatt Buckner sits down with the Duluth filmmaker behind the adventure documentary "40 Below: The Toughest Race in the World." The film follows the Arrowhead 135, a run, ski, and bike race from International Falls to Tower during the 2019 polar vortex.  To learn more about the film and find out where the next screenings are happening, you can visit 40belowmovie.com Yo...

In episode 45 of Northlandia, Jay Gabler and Wyatt Buckner explore the Paulucci Space Theatre in Hibbing, Minnesota.  You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at  duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune.  I...

In episode 44 of Northlandia, Jimmy Lovrien looks into the history of the northland man who tried to build a Duluth-Fargo highway all by himself.  You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at  duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters a...