IMPACT The purpose of The Slice is to raise the visibility of northeastern Minnesota communities, highlighting art, community, culture, and what makes our region unique. We aim to leave viewers feeling more engaged and invested in the community and its happenings. Over the years producing The Slice , our viewers have reported just that. Here is a selection of viewer comments from the past year:
PK Mayo & John Wright | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College hosts a summer concert series on Thursday nights. This performance is from PK Mayo & John Wright! A Ride to Remember | Producer Isaac Quick got to fly around Duluth in a BT-13 a few days before the Duluth Airshow with the Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing. Join him out in the plane. Zero Waste Duluth | April Hepokoski of Zero Waste Duluth started her zero waste journey around 2014. Summertime Chickens | We’re back at SolFed Farm in Duluth, MN to hear about their chickens! The Beauty of Summer | Take a look at the beauty of the natural world. Teamwork on the Water | The Slice caught up with the Duluth Rowing Club to hear about their teamwork and passion for rowing. Let’s go camping! | Camping is a little more fun when it’s sped up! Enjoy the outdoors, and enjoy this look at camping in the Northland! Kids Pedal the Pines | The Cloquet Singletrackers hosted “Kids Pedal the Pines” in July, and we got to tag along with one of the participants! Canoe Tips! | Whether you’ve been canoeing for thirty years or you’re just getting started, here’s some great tips! A Visit to the Peace Garden | Enjoy a demonstration of the raking of the sand at the Duluth Peace Garden. Interested in the BWCA? | Top five tips for having a great time in the BWCA. The Committed Duo Perform | The Committed Duo perform music on a sinking barge. Vatican Artifacts Travel to Duluth | The largest collection of papal artifacts traveled to Duluth. Learn Axe Throwing Safety! | While it may not be an Olympic sport, axe throwing is a growing activity for social gatherings and at breweries! What about blueberries? | We visited Sweet Land Farm at the end of the blueberry season to hear about their journey into farming and hear from their kids. Education: Career Exploration with ISD 709 and LSC | Check out this career exploration day with Denfeld and Duluth East students at Lake Superior College. A Dog with Many Bandanas | Barley is just the cutest (or so Brandon thinks) dog to grace the Lakewalk. Celebrating Grandparents | National Grandparents Day is celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day, so we’re honoring all grandparents by sharing some special memories! Let’s play trivia! | This month’s trivia on The Slice is a current event round! How many can you get right? Duluth’s Historic Buildings | We took a look around town to capture them to see what architecture has looked like throughout the years in Duluth. Don’t forget about summer! | On the last day of summer, we’re taking a look back at all the fun we’ve had this summer. New Arts Season at Wade Stadium | Many arts organizations in the Northland gathered at Wade Stadium to celebrate the upcoming seasons of performances. “Celebrity” Log Loading Contest | Producer Isaac Quick got to try his hand at using a log loader. Unity in the Community | Duluth Public Schools hosted a welcome back to school event for students and parents! Model Trains at The Depot! | A miniature railroad that is SO BIG, it filled the entire Great Hall at the Depot. What about apples? | We recently spent the day in Bayfield, WI learning about apples at Erickson Orchards. A Garden Shed | Irene Carlson shows us her 1900s inspired garden shed! Statues Don’t Clean Themselves! | Penny Perry took some time to talk with us about cleaning the Mariners statue. The Chief Buffalo Memorial Project is Finished! | Moira Villiard, local artist and project leader for the Chief Buffalo
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“We love this! Thank you for coming out and getting to know our museum and wonderful volunteers!”
“I love seeing the Northland through the eyes of someone else.”
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139 episodes broadcast | 3 hours broadcast
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EPISODES Free Range Film Festival 2022 | A film festival in a barn is just the kind of thing you’ll find in Wrenshall, MN! This Slice is just a short part of the story, so tune in tonight to Almanac North to hear more about the festival! The Great Race Comes Through Duluth! | On a recent Friday night, all kinds of old cars raced into Duluth’s Bayfront Park for an overnight stop in their travels from Warwick, RI to Fargo, ND! Hiking Lester Park | Enjoy the relaxing sights and sounds for Lester Park, starting on Seven Bridges Road. The Wall That Heals | The traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall was on display in Chisholm recently. It’s a moving tribute to the more than 58,000 Americans who lost their lives during the Vietnam War. Limerick Challenge! | The Slice was a mission stop for the 2022 “Great Duluth Race.” Stationed in Canal Park, we challenged the teams to complete the limerick! Live from Studio A: Emma Jeanne | Enjoy a performance from Emma Jeanne Rothwell! Trampled by Turtles at Bayfront | Trampled by Turtles returned to Duluth for a show at Bayfront Festival Park, accompanied by Emma Jeanne and The Jayhawks!
memorial project, talked to us about the unveiling ceremony and the finished mural! Estuary Extravaganza! | Celebrate the United States’ largest freshwater estuary.
Dances on the Lakewalk | Groups of dancers from the Twin Ports and beyond gathered to put on public performances for “Dances on the Lakewalk.”
Launching a weather balloon! | Students at Lincoln Park Middle School launched their high-altitude weather balloon with a series of computers to track altitude, pressure, and temperature.
Dogs Love the Forest | Swimming, chasing, and playing through the forest around Chester Creek is what these dogs love to do.
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