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Bring Smiles to the Office Today It’s National Doughnut Day [VIDEO]
Bring Smiles to the Office Today It’s National Doughnut Day [VIDEO]
Bring Smiles to the Office Today It’s National Doughnut Day [VIDEO]
Whether you like glazed, Boston cream, jelly-filled or powdered, today is a great day to be an American and make friends at the office.  It's National Doughnut Day.  I truly thought Ken would bring me a doughnut to celebrate, but like Yukon Cornelius of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, I got nothing!
Do You Know What This Was Used For?
Do You Know What This Was Used For?
Do You Know What This Was Used For?
Do you remember these? I was in Rhineland, WI with my sister at The Vintage Thrift Shop and ran across so many things that took us back to our childhood. Salt and Pepper shakers, knick knacks and games that were at our mother’s house. We laughed when we she picked up this item and said, “remember THIS!"
American History in Duluth
American History in Duluth
American History in Duluth
If you're a history buff, an amazing piece of history will be in the Northland for a limited time and you won't want to miss it.  After President Lincoln was assassinated, his body was transported by train back to his hometown of Springfield, Illinois.  A part of that train is coming to the Northland beginning Memorial Day Weekend.
It’s National Little Red Wagon Day, What Does That Mean? [VIDEO]
It’s National Little Red Wagon Day, What Does That Mean? [VIDEO]
It’s National Little Red Wagon Day, What Does That Mean? [VIDEO]
Did you have a little red wagon as a child?  I had one, but it wasn't a Radio Flyer, it was generic.  Kinda like I got Hydrox chocolate sandwich cookies instead of Oreos.  Deprived, I know!  The Radio Flyer company has a day designated as "little red wagon day" and for a very good reason.
Impromptu Model T Parade On Highway 23 Delights Antique Car Lovers In Fond Du Lac [VIDEO]
Impromptu Model T Parade On Highway 23 Delights Antique Car Lovers In Fond Du Lac [VIDEO]
Impromptu Model T Parade On Highway 23 Delights Antique Car Lovers In Fond Du Lac [VIDEO]
Homie (my husband) and I have a cruiser so when we were out enjoying the weather on the motorcycle this past weekend on Highway 23 in Fond Du Lac, we were delighted to run across an impromptu Model T parade.  Our thought was that they were taking the back roads to the Carlton Daze parade, but none-the-less we were thrilled to get to view them.
Historic Superior Shipwreks
Historic Superior Shipwreks
Historic Superior Shipwreks
When you think of historic Lake Superior Shipwrecks, most think of The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald.  It's no doubt the most recent and deadly shipwreck on Lake Superior.  But did you know there have been hundreds of shipwrecks?  Some of them even took place right outside of the Aerial Lift Bridge...
Bring 'Em Back
Bring 'Em Back
Bring 'Em Back
I LOVE reminiscing about places we USE to have in Duluth/Superior….there’s nothing like sitting around with a group of friends saying “Remember the…..”? Then, the stories start! When you’re done reading this blog, tell me what YOU miss/remember in the Twin Ports...
3 Businesses That Need To Return To The Duluth Superior Area
3 Businesses That Need To Return To The Duluth Superior Area
3 Businesses That Need To Return To The Duluth Superior Area
I LOVE reminiscing about places we USE to have in Duluth/Superior….there’s nothing like sitting around with a group of friends saying “Remember the…..”? Then, the stories start! When you’re done reading this blog, tell me what YOU miss/remember in the Twin Ports...
Duluth Transit Authority Gives You A Peek At Their New Electric Buses
Duluth Transit Authority Gives You A Peek At Their New Electric Buses
Duluth Transit Authority Gives You A Peek At Their New Electric Buses
People in the Northland have been anxiously waiting the arrival of the Duluth Transit Authority's Multimodal Transportation Center and their new high tech buses.  The DTA has been around for more than 130 years.  Their mission is to provide public transit that is safe, convenient, efficient and affordable, that's why using electric buses in the Northland is perfect!

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