A Purple Enger Tower

Enger Tower turned purple this week as a show of support for the Alzheimer's Association Walk this Saturday (Oct 4th) in Duluth.

Photo by Matthew Moses/Moses Images

2014 Duluth Air Show

Photos and text by Matthew Moses

After being grounded on Saturday due to a low cloud ceiling the 2014 Duluth Air Show finally took to the air for an abbreviated low ceiling performance in front of the thousands of fans in attendance.  Spectators were treated to several acrobatic pilots putting their planes through awe inspiring maneuvers, a brief display of the Air Force's F-22 Raptor and finally the star attraction the US Navy Blue Angels.  It wasn't the same show we would have seen of the weather had been nicer but everyone was happy when the Blue Angels took off in their signature formation.

The "Bottom Line" Diaper Drive

The "Bottom Line" Diaper Drive, was a Leadership Duluth service project organized through the Duluth Chamber of Commerce annual leadership program.

The team raised over 7,000 diapers and $1140 in donations for their project which benefited CHUM.

"Bottom Line" Team: AJ Axtell, Bruce Webb, Jennifer Glanville, Jenn Moses, Mary Juunila, Steve Burgress

Dogs, Skis and Sleds at the Snowflake Skijor/Sprint Classic

Photos and Text by Matthew E. Moses

March 2nd and 3rd is the annual Snowflake Skijor and Sprint Classic held at the Snowflake Nordic Ski Center in Duluth, MN.  It's a two day dog powered event organized by the Midwest Skijorers.  Each team is racing against the clock with the times from each of their runs on Saturday and Sunday added together to determine the final outcome.  Here is a few photos from the Saturday racing.

Love at the Snoodles V

Snoodles Ceramics Studio

A vase that was made by a local artist and it was not fired yet as Tonya asked her guests to  add to the design!

Love was the theme for this art exhibit. These are a couple of pieces of artwork that local artists created for the event.
There was also fire dancers and an opportunity to paint ceramic hearts and have them fired and sent to you. 

Love at the Snoodles V

Pictures by Tammy Udd

Stained Glass by Collette

Stained Glass by Collette

Photos and text by Deb Carroll

Artists and crafters Jim, Barb, and Leah Collette fabricate a variety of unique works of art in their home-based Duluth glass studio. 

They offer items such as panels, lamps, and fused art in addition to teaching classes to individuals and groups.  Their custom design service helps insure that personal visions become creative masterpieces.

Barb is also a member of Nice Girls of the North Second Saturday Marketplace where people look forward to her many varieties of Lake Superior fused fish!

Rock Solid Robotics: Rookie Team Going to the World Competition!

Photos and text by H. Brian Rauvola

The rookie team impressed the judges and competing teams enough not only to be picked on an alliance for the regional finals, but also chosen as the region's rookie team representative at the First Robotics World competition in St. Louis April 24-27.

Above, members and mentors of the Rock Solid Robotics team from Two Harbors High School finish up preparations of their robot for the next qualifying round. Below, the robot (named Sarah) is placed in its starting position before the beginning of a match.

Repair work needed to be done as a belt came undone and a wheel broken during the previous matches. The design of the robot impressed the judges since it could be taken apart in less than 3 minutes.

In the finals, the Rock Solid robot was chosen due to its speed and agility as a defensive robot to thwart opponents plans.; Below, Sara spars with the potent Prior Lake's King Tec robot in an attempt to block it from accessing a feeder station to fill up with flying discs shot into slots for points. The King Tec team ended up with the match and won the Region with its alliance. The two teams may meet again in St. Louis.