https://www.thingelstad.com/categories/duluth-2025/ en Fri, 09 May 2025 21:42:41 -0500 https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/05/09/we-saw-secret-mall-apartment.html Fri, 09 May 2025 21:42:41 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/05/09/we-saw-secret-mall-apartment.html <p>We saw <a href="https://secretmallapartment.com">Secret Mall Apartment</a> at the <a href="https://zeitgeistarts.com/zinema2/">Zeitgeist Zinema</a> in Duluth. Wild story.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/1ec261c810.jpg" width="406" height="600" alt="Movie poster for Secret Mall Apartment showing two silhouetted figures riding an escalator upward in a neon-lit mall"> https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/05/09/tammy-instantly-loved-these-paintings.html Fri, 09 May 2025 17:47:21 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/05/09/tammy-instantly-loved-these-paintings.html <p>Tammy instantly loved these paintings by <a href="https://www.lissapaints.com">Lissa Scotland</a> from Duluth. We decided that these two are coming home with us. Beautiful.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/c9b63fd5d5.jpg" width="600" height="600" alt="Abstract acrylic painting titled Come Undone with pink organic shapes and green background in a light wood frame"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/f82a1684c7.jpg" width="450" height="600" alt="Abstract acrylic painting of overlapping pink and rose floral forms on a deep red background, titled You're Still Very Lovable"></p> https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/05/09/stop-for-delicious-chocolate-at.html Fri, 09 May 2025 17:43:45 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/05/09/stop-for-delicious-chocolate-at.html <p>Stop for delicious chocolate at <a href="https://www.greatlakescandy.com/#/">Great Lakes Candy Kitchen</a>.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/32765b61b0.jpg" width="600" height="449" alt="Woman in plaid shirt and jeans leaning against the porch railing of Great Lakes Candy Kitchen, a white and red storefront."> https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/05/09/exploring-gooseberry-falls-today-walked.html Fri, 09 May 2025 17:42:29 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/05/09/exploring-gooseberry-falls-today-walked.html <p>Exploring Gooseberry Falls today. Walked to the lake shore and back.</p> <div class="microblog_collection"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/f3323a549f-m.jpg" alt="People are walking on a forest trail next to a sign providing fishing regulations and directions to a lake." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/f3323a549f.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/cfd181712b-m.jpg" alt="A rocky outcrop with evergreen trees overlooks a large body of water under a cloudy sky." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/cfd181712b.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/9de23b9529-m.jpg" alt="A waterfall cascades over rocky cliffs with a fallen tree trunk leaning against it, surrounded by evergreen trees." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/9de23b9529.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/83ac1c6b29-m.jpg" alt="A small waterfall flows between rocky cliffs surrounded by lush green trees." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/83ac1c6b29.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/b7dadef8af-m.jpg" alt="A rocky pathway is flanked by large boulders and surrounded by sparse trees under a cloudy blue sky." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/b7dadef8af.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/a1e49ac6e9-m.jpg" alt="A family of three poses in front of a scenic waterfall surrounded by lush greenery." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/a1e49ac6e9.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/c97f02f44c-m.jpg" alt="A cascading waterfall flows over rocky ledges surrounded by lush green trees under a partly cloudy sky." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/c97f02f44c.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/6ae198c88e-m.jpg" alt="A wooden picnic table with stone supports is situated in a grassy, wooded area." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/6ae198c88e.jpg"></div> https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/05/09/this-was-a-perfect-spot.html Fri, 09 May 2025 17:35:50 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/05/09/this-was-a-perfect-spot.html <p>This was a perfect spot to meditate for a few minutes.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/1723ab307b.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Park bench bolted to rocky shoreline overlooking a calm blue lake with a forested headland in the distance."> https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/05/09/added-kwh-at-gooseberry-falls.html Fri, 09 May 2025 17:34:54 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/05/09/added-kwh-at-gooseberry-falls.html <p>Added <strong>9 kWh</strong> at <a href="https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00172#homepage">Gooseberry Falls</a> while we were hiking around. Thank you <a href="https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/">Minnesota DNR</a>!</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/8fe89d6b8b.jpg" width="600" height="600" alt="Tesla Model Y plugged into an EV charging station at Gooseberry Falls State Park, surrounded by bare winter trees."> https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/05/09/lunch-at-new-scenic-cafe.html Fri, 09 May 2025 12:56:44 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/05/09/lunch-at-new-scenic-cafe.html <p>Lunch at <a href="https://www.newsceniccafe.com">New Scenic Cafe</a> is a mandatory activity for us on the North Shore.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/8c3d96f536.jpg" width="600" height="600" alt="Plate with ahi tuna and avocado on flatbread crackers, a slaw salad, wasabi, and pickled ginger, on a floral-rimmed dish"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/ddf556f001.jpg" width="600" height="600" alt="White plate with romaine lettuce, a grain bowl topped with cucumber slices and microgreens, blueberries, a strawberry, and a lime wedge."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/a411033742.jpg" width="600" height="600" alt="A plate with folded flatbreads and a small bowl of cinnamon sugar next to a spoon."></p> https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/05/09/finished-hiking-around-jay-cooke.html Fri, 09 May 2025 12:24:40 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/05/09/finished-hiking-around-jay-cooke.html <p>Finished hiking around <a href="https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00187#homepage">Jay Cooke State Park</a> <strong>1.63 miles</strong> in <strong>51.6 minutes</strong>. Beautiful scenery and delightful day. 🥾</p> <div class="microblog_collection"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/bbf7e88ee8-m.jpg" alt="A river rushes through a rocky landscape bordered by pine trees under a partly cloudy sky." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/bbf7e88ee8.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/6128c2f367-m.jpg" alt="A river flows rapidly over rocky terrain surrounded by leafless trees." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/6128c2f367.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/0472baa392-m.jpg" alt="A tranquil waterfall flows over rocks in a natural, forested landscape." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/0472baa392.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/ef6a5bbc36-m.jpg" alt="A group of three people is posing for a photo outdoors, with a river and trees in the background." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/ef6a5bbc36.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/40961d69e5-m.jpg" alt="A forest scene shows a fallen tree trunk covered in moss surrounded by leafless trees and underbrush." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/40961d69e5.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/da3b9c7779-m.jpg" alt="Three people are smiling for a selfie in front of a rushing river and rocky landscape with trees under a blue sky." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/da3b9c7779.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/3bdd9e289a-m.jpg" alt="Rushing water flows over rocks in a forested landscape with bare trees." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/3bdd9e289a.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/ca98f301d8-m.jpg" alt="A suspension bridge crosses a rocky river in a forested area with sparse tree cover." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/ca98f301d8.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/f3ba4ea0ab-m.jpg" alt="A rushing river flows over dark rocks surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky." data-microblog-lightbox="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/f3ba4ea0ab.jpg"></div> https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/05/09/st-louis-river-at-jay.html Fri, 09 May 2025 11:57:18 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/05/09/st-louis-river-at-jay.html <p>St. Louis River at <a href="https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00187#homepage">Jay Cooke State Park</a>.</p> <p><video controls="controls" playsinline="playsinline" src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/35dfcfbe56.mp4" width="1280" height="720" poster="https://www.thingelstad.com/uploads/2025/f6de8cacf5.png" preload="none"></video></p> https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/05/09/busy-morning-at-coffee-this.html Fri, 09 May 2025 09:59:54 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/05/09/busy-morning-at-coffee-this.html <p>Busy morning at <a href="https://www.190coffeeandtea.com">190º Coffee &amp; Tea</a> this morning.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/415ce30cac.jpg" width="600" height="600" alt="White paper cup of latte with rose-shaped milk foam art on a sunny wood counter at a coffee shop"> https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/05/08/nate-bargatze-in-duluth.html Thu, 08 May 2025 22:59:58 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/05/08/nate-bargatze-in-duluth.html <p>We had a night full of laughs seeing <a href="https://natebargatze.com">Nate Bargatze</a> for the first time — and as it happens it was the very first show of his new Big Dumb Eyes tour here in Duluth! The show was completely sold out. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_McCullough">Julian McCollough</a> served as host and there were short bits from <a href="http://www.stevenrogerscomedy.com">Steven Rogers</a>, <a href="https://keithcomedy.com">Keith Alberstadt</a>, and <a href="https://aaronwebercomedy.com">Aaron Weber</a> before Nate took the stage for the main event. Hilarious stuff! 🤣</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/97b75bddc6.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A person is speaking into a microphone on a stage, with an audience seated in the background."> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/ef013dea9b.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Five people are performing on a lit stage in front of a large audience in an indoor arena."> https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/05/08/seated-for-nate-bargatze-big.html Thu, 08 May 2025 19:08:23 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/05/08/seated-for-nate-bargatze-big.html <p>Seated for <a href="https://natebargatze.com">Nate Bargatze</a> “Big Dumb Eyes” World Tour at AMSOIL Arena in Duluth. Looking forward to seeing him for the first time.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/38e324b3eb.jpg" width="600" height="337" alt="Packed arena crowd seated around a purple-lit center stage with large hanging speaker arrays and a screen showing a cartoon portrait overhead."> https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/05/08/duluth-stairs.html Thu, 08 May 2025 19:05:23 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/05/08/duluth-stairs.html <p>Duluth / Stairs.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2025/d2276956c8.jpg" width="600" height="600" alt="Black metal fire escapes zigzagging across the facades of two brick apartment buildings in Duluth">