James Fallows / Courtesy AirplaneGeeks.com
James Fallows
Atlantic writer James Fallows and his wife, Deborah, visited Duluth last year for a magazine cover story. The duo flies around the country in a Cirrus airplane (shown here), made in Duluth.
The word’s out about Duluth as a “can-do” city
In the March cover stories of The Atlantic magazine by writers James and Deborah Fallows, Duluth is one of the cities featured in “How America Is Putting Itself Back Together.” A Cirrus plane owner and flying enthusiast, James has written about the city many times and mentioned Duluth in his book about aviation, Free Flight: Inventing the Future of Travel. The magazine story focuses on two sets of brothers making a difference in Duluth – Alan and Dale Klapmeier, founders of Cirrus Aircraft, and Dave and Greg Benson, who along with Tony Ciardelli founded TrueRide, a successful manufacturer of equipment for outdoor skateparks and then using leftover material from that operation went on to develop the eco-friendly Epicurean kitchenware maker and Loll Designs, making furniture and other products.
This week James also talked about Duluth and his three-year-long airplane tour of the country on a February 8 broadcast of “Marketplace” (at 2:22 in the story).
+ Duluth (along with former Mayor Don Ness and our own editor) was also profiled by Dominic Pulera for his “Reinvention Series” on his website Our Great Future. Duluth can do!
Support grows for National Marine Sanctuary on Wisconsin shore: Both Ashland and Bayfield have endorsed the designation for Chequamegon Bay, reports Rick Olivo of the Ashland Daily Press.
Can Minnesota’s moose be saved? “Saving the moose might be possible, but it will require painful sacrifices and a delicate touch in balancing the diverse animal species that make their home in an ever-changing forest,” writes theMinneapolis Star Tribune’s Josephine Marcotty, reporting from Minnesota’s Arrowhead region.
Off-leash dog killed in wolf attack on Duluth’s far east side: Authorities say it’s the second incident this year near Brighton Beach, reports Jana Hollingsworth for the Duluth News Tribune. The dog’s heart-broken owner, who has hiked that area for years, blames himself for not having the dog on a leash, he told Minnesota Public Radio. Residents are reminded to keep their dogs leashed.
On Isle Royale, at least two wolves remain, writes John Tunison for MLive. Researchers counted three last year on the Lake Superior island. With no ice this winter (so far) for new wolves to cross from the mainland, extirpation looms. The National Park Service continues to review options.
Madeline Island ferry still running, no ice road yet: “The Madeline Island Ferry Line (MIFL) has no shutdown prediction at this time,” reports the island’s chamber of commerce. Just 8 percent of the Lake’s surface currently has ice.
Michigan Ice Fest continues growth: Attendance at the Munising festival for ice climbers is up 40 percent, reports WLUC’s Harri Leigh.
Grant will bring young students to the national parks: “Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is one of 186 federal parks to receive a portion of the $1.1 million National Park Foundation grant to set up field trip programs,” writes Kayla Smith for Great Lakes Echo. Keweenaw National Historical Park also received funding.
Ishpeming drummer goes viral: Four years ago, Wayne Oien performed a dazzling snare drum solo for a few friends. Today, the video is an Internet sensation, with 20 million views and counting. Check out his new online digsfor fans.