Legacy Report 2023 Final

The Peacefulness of Fall | Take a break, breathe deep, and relax with this visit to Downer Park.

Making Potica | Learn about making the Slovenian sweet bread treat, potica (pronounced poh-TEET-sah).

Preserving plants on Brighton Beach | Discover the group of volunteers preserving a colony of lady slippers on Brighton Beach during the reconstruction project. How well can you carve a pumpkin? | It’s that time of year when people love to carve pumpkins! Duluth Poet Laureates | A series of readings was held this month celebrating the past poet laureates of Duluth. A Chamber Opera | Lyric Opera of the North recently produced “As One;” hear from the actors. Career Exploration in Esko | Juniors at Esko High School heard from various professionals about their careers and the paths they can take! Learning about pigs | Learn about feeding pigs at a fairly new hobby farm in Saginaw, MN! A Car Restored | Duluth local Tom Maruska restored this 1956 Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser Concept Car. Can you skate? | Have you always wanted to learn how to roller skate? Learn some tips from the expert. Projecting Marionettes | Three artists came together to create a mobile puppet theater, complete with projections, lights, music, and three bicycles for Duluth ALL Souls Night. Lighting the Beacon | This annual event commemorates the 1975 sinking of the freighter USS Edmund Fitzgerald. The Shore in November | Take a minute or so to take in the sights and sounds of our mighty lake. Graphic Recording | Hear from graphic recorder Nelle Rhicard about her work. Family Tree Farming | Check out these tips on making garland. New Documentary! | Last week we held a screening event for our newest documentary, Northern Nights, Starry Skies . Blue Angels Scouting | In preparation for the Duluth Airshow next summer, two U.S. Navy Blue Angels pilots arrived in Duluth last week. Something New Everyday | Have you ever wanted to drive a Zamboni? Ride with Jake and find out how. Being Button | Here’s a day in the life of the newest kitten to join the WDSE family, Button! Making Snow at Chester Bowl | Some might say it’s not real snow, but without this method of making snow, we would be waiting a long time to start our downhill winter sports! Learning to Skate! | Join us for a skate around the rink at the DECC during the Winter Village. Clay is Limitless | Tristan Roth takes us inside her home pottery studio and shares her self-taught skills in pottery. A Nordic Tradition | Experience a Nordic tradition that Minnesotans are famous for, a lutefisk dinner. Taking the Ice Out | It can take weeks or months to get the ice perfect at the DECC, but it takes about 45 minutes to take it out! A Hmong Fashion Show! | A few weeks ago, HLUB: Hmong Living in Unity and Balance hosted the Twin Ports Hmong New Year celebration, which included a fashion show! Merry Tuba Christmas | Now a worldwide experience, Merry Tuba Christmas concerts started in 1974 to honor William J. Bell. Join us at a recent concert in Virginia, MN! The Beauty of a Blizzard | Some of us stayed indoors during the recent blizzard, but there is beauty to be found even in the deepest snow! Thanks for a great year! | It’s the last episode of The Slice for 2022! We’re so thankful to everyone! Welcome to a new year! | Whether you set new intentions or goals, we look forward to a great new year! Learning Glass Blowing | Taking classes to learn new skills can be fun, especially when you do it with your mom! Big Cats in the Snow | We got a unique look inside the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, MN to learn about the residents. Starting off on the right skate! | Get an inside look into this junior hockey practice. An Expo for All | We stopped in Lutsen for a fat tire bike expo the day before the Norpine Fat Bike Classic. The first race of the season! | Take a trip up to the Gunflint Mail Run with us for the first (dog sled) race of the season in Minnesota!

Owen Tries Bouldering | We stopped by Duluth Climbing and Fitness Co-op to try out bouldering! Take a Moment to Breathe | Enjoy this view of Lake Superior just north of Lutsen, MN. Hockey History in Eveleth | We stopped in Eveleth to learn more about why hockey is vital to our state and community. Behind the Scenes: The Shackletons | The Shackletons came to our studios to appear on The North 103.3 FM. Behind the Scenes: Doctors on Call | Take a behind-the-scenes look at our live call-in show, Doctors on Call! Up on Da Range! | Steve’s “Overpopulated” One-Man Band gives us a special look at his newest song, “Up on Da Range.” Grooming Trails | Take a trip up to Alborn with us to learn about trail grooming with one of the Sno-Devils! Behind the Filming of Beargrease 23! | Follow our crew during the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon this year! Finnish Sliding Festival | Come along for a ride at the 85th year of the Laskiainen Finnish Sliding Festival! Food, Shelter, Dignity, Hope | We visited CHUM to hear about who utilizes their services and the community. Kadunce River | Take a break on the Kadunce River, feeding into Lake Superior! A Christmas Aquarium in January! | Join Rubber Chicken Theater for a moment of fun in this episode! Are you a skater? | Learn the techniques to skate sharpening. A Waterskiing Squirrel! | Watch the tricks of the waterskiing squirrel at the Sport Show at the DECC. The Gales of February? | This storm didn’t live up to the hype or break the top record. Still, Duluthians made the most of it! Is it almost spring? | March is upon us, and we’re looking forward to all spring holds! Ski Jumping in Cloquet! | We stopped by the ski jump club in Cloquet to learn a bit about this winter sport! Robotics Competition | Hear from three teams at the recent Robotics Competition held at the DECC! Creativity is a Gift | We stopped by Designs by Delora to learn about her work as a paper artist! Country Western Song & Dance | Once a month folks gather at the Solway Town Hall for a few hours of country music and dancing! A Modern Quilt Show | Two members of the Lake Superior Modern Quilt Guild talked with us about the show at Enger Lofts and what modern quilting is! The Fiber Guild’s Anniversary Show | This year is the 50th anniversary of the Duluth Fiber Guild, celebrated through an installation at the Tweed Museum through May 21, 2023. Puppy Adoption Event | Hear about a recent adoption event from foster parents, part of PJs Rescue! For the Beauty of the Earth | When 29:11 stopped in Duluth, they performed “For the Beauty of the Earth” for us! Take a listen, and look at their rehearsals with student musicians. An Irish Celebration | Take a look inside one St. Patrick’s Day celebration. National Quilt Day | The local Modern Quilt Guild held an event on National Quilt day to help others discover the magic of quilting. If the Dress Fits | Formal dresses can be cost-prohibitive for many, so this mother/daughter pair decided to do something about it with If the Dress Fits. Competitive Archery | Archery isn’t just for hunting. Learn about the young people and competition that was recently held in Duluth. First Saltie | Breaking the record for earliest arrival in the Twin Ports, the Federal Dart passed under the Aerial Lift Bridge on Tuesday, March 28. 50 Years of Railroad History | Hear from Ken Buehler about the celebration of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Meet Kallie! | We got to meet Kallie and Officer O’Connor and hear about the journey to becoming an explosives detection dog! Touring the Federal Dart | After the first ocean-going vessel arrived in Duluth, we got to take a look around!

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