On this latest episode of Attracted to Duluth, Caroline and Hailey are joined by journalist and friend of the pod, Jay Gabler. Tune in to hear all about his new book, 100 Things to Do in Duluth Before You Die, as well as his personal history with writing. This episode is packed with cool Duluth stuff, you'll certainly find something to add to your bucket list!Â
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Toboggan or Not to Boggan
In the late 1880s, what winter sport craze swept through Duluth? In this episode of Attracted to Duluth, we embrace the cold and make the best of it! Without winter we wouldn’t have had goofy woolen uniforms, ice carnivals, or the opportunity to get frisky on a sled. Put on your snowshoes and pack your bags for St. Moritz, because this episode is too cool to skip.Â
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Boubville: A Festival of (B)light
This time on Attracted to Duluth, Hailey and Caroline are joined by Boubville representatives Annmarie Geniusz and Daniel Benoit. Located in Duluth's central hillside neighborhood, this immersive DIY holiday event flips everything you think you know about a Duluth Christmas event on its head! With art installations, music, and smoked turkey legs, this three night long event is a spectacle you won't want to miss.Â
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Pitching Mounds & Murder
What baseball hall of famer spent time on Minnesota’s Iron Range, and was even a witness in a Virginia murder trial? This time on Attracted to Duluth, Hailey and Caroline tackle the stranger than fiction story of Rube Waddell, the left-handed pitcher who loved fire trucks, fishing, and baseball… in that order. Tune in to hear the story of how he ended up in Virginia MN, the shade he threw at Superior WI, and how he stumbled upon a crime scene…Not in that order.
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Duluth Does The World's Fair
What temporary event in 1893 attracted more than 27 million visitors? On this installment of Attracted to Duluth, Hailey and Caroline are talking all about the Chicago World's Fair! Chicago wanted to show the world that they were a major city of the world, and Duluth was eager to prove the same. Tune in to learn all about the local angles we could track down about this event that still manages to capture our imaginations.Â
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