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Northlandia

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Welcome to Northlandia: a place to bring your curiosity, because you will find curiosities. Here we celebrate the Northland's distinctive people, places and history. Each episode, we're joined by our fellow reporters who share the unique and fascinating stories they've discovered while exploring the northland. New episodes are released monthly on Tuesdays, which include the reporter's full article, photos, and sometimes even video. Be sure to check out the column at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia to get the full story. Join us along this journey and discover the extraordinary stories...

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18. Ghost stories from Two Harbors' haunted restaurant 01.07.2023 31:04

In episode 18 of Northlandia, reporter Joe Bowen learns about the ghost stories from the haunted restaurant in Two Harbors. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia...

17. Close encounter with North Shore dinosaurs 24.06.2023 16:44

In episode 17 of Northlandia, arts and entertainment reporter Jay Gabler introduces us to the sculptor behind North Shore metal dinosaurs. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/top...

16. A movie theater 250 feet below an Iron Range city 17.06.2023 15:54

In episode 16 of Northlandia, reporter Jimmy Lovrien looks into the history of a movie theater located 250 feet below Eveleth. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlan...

15. Toimi School keeps Finnish immigrant history alive 10.06.2023 18:03

In episode 15 of Northlandia, reporter Teri Cadeau takes us inside Toimi School, which is keeping Finnish immigrant history alive. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/nort...

14. Meet 'Petertoon,' a Duluth businessman's floating photo magnet 03.06.2023 16:55

In episode 14 of Northlandia, reporter Joe Bowen introduces us to 'Petertoon,' a semitruck that is also a pontoon boat. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . I...

13. North Shore's Black Beach created by decades of mining pollution 27.05.2023 24:05

In episode 13 of Northlandia, reporter Jimmy Lovrien looks into the history of Black Beach in Silver Bay, and how it's made of mining pollution. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.c...

12. How the 'Snowshoe Priest' crossed Lake Superior by canoe 20.05.2023 22:39

In episode 12 of Northlandia, we look into the history of the 'Snowshoe Priest', Frederic Baraga, who crossed Lake Superior in a canoe and may one day become a saint. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video,...

11. Volunteers finding graves, keeping history and genealogy alive 13.05.2023 14:43

In episode 11 of Northlandia, we introduce you to members of the website Find A Grave who document graves in the northland. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia...

10. Rediscovering Bluether and Razzleberry, the retired mascots of Northland public TV 06.05.2023 20:35

In episode 10 of Northlandia, we share the story of Bluether and Razzleberry, the homemade and now retired mascots of PBS North. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northl...

9. Exploring Drury Lane Books, the cottage bookstore on Lake Superior's shore 29.04.2023 15:32

In episode 9 of Northlandia, we take you inside a Lake Superior beachside cottage bookstore in Grand Marais that's more than just a pretty space. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune....

8. Twin Ports pinball duo fixes machines, builds community 22.04.2023 18:00

In episode 8 of Northlandia, we introduce you to a pinball duo who is fixing machines and building a community in Duluth and Superior. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/...

7. Furs, fins, and other taxidermy to find in Tony's Trading Post 15.04.2023 15:40

In episode 7 of Northlandia, we explore the taxidermy for sale at Tony's Trading Post in Wrenshall, Minnesota. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . If you en...

6. 3M's rocky beginning in Two Harbors 08.04.2023 14:15

In episode 6 of Northlandia, we explore the history behind the 3M Birthplace Museum in Two Harbors, MN. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia. If you enjoy this...

5. The story behind a Grand Rapids fairytale doll museum 01.04.2023 16:40

In episode 5 of Northlandia, we look at how a roadside Fairyland led to a museum of doll dioramas. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia . If you enjoy this pod...

4. A historic border dispute between Minnesota and Wisconsin over a few acres along the St. Louis River 25.03.2023 16:17

In episode 4 of Northlandia, we look at how a few feet of Wisconsin ended up on the Minnesota side of the St. Louis River. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia...

3. An Iron Range home that once was a gas station 18.03.2023 12:12

In episode 3 of Northlandia, we explore the Iron Range by taking you to a unique house in Gilbert, MN that used to be a gas station. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/no...

2. Duluth composer, Robot Rickshaw, redesigns his musical robots 11.03.2023 13:00

In episode 2 of Northlandia, we introduce you to Duluth musical roboticist, Robot Rickshaw, who you may have seen peddling his unique brand of avant garde electronica around Duluth. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and so...

1. Inside the Northern Rail Traincar Inn, where every room is a boxcar 04.03.2023 16:57

In episode 1 of Northlandia, we journey just a short way up Minnesota's north shore to Two Harbors where you can find a unique place to spend the night, included with WiFi and a continental breakfast, inside a train boxcar. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. You can find the weekly column for Northland...

Welcome to Northlandia, a place for curiosities 24.01.2023 1:18

Welcome to Northlandia, true stories of the unique and fascinating people and places you'll find exploring the Northland, brought to you by the Duluth News Tribune.