April 13, 2012

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Ginger Shortcake & Scone Mix

Local-food advocate Arlene Coco Buscombe has developed a line of mixes for make-at-home treats: Cinnamon Coffeecake Biscuit, Farmhouse Scone, Duluth Grill Buttermilk Pancake and Ginger Shortcake and Scone. Find them in local shops such as Blue Heron Trading Company or the Duluth Grill, both in Duluth or at www.prairiekitchen.biz.

  • Suggested retail: $6.50

Pancake Point Maple Syrup

A place named Pancake Point just deserves a maple syrup, so it’s good that Bill Hallet in Batchawana Bay, Ontario, taps the trees near his home, then makes and bottles the syrup. Find it through Agawa Indian Crafts, in the store at Pancake Bay, online at catalog.pancakebay.com or by phoning 800-656-9676.

  • Suggested retail: $9.99 (250 ML)

Wood’n Spoon Wild Jams

­­Bruce Beaudoin of the Wood’n Spoon in Mohawk, Michigan, grows, gathers or buys local berries for his jams, jellies and syrups. Wild Berry Jam Sampler features a 4 oz. jar of blueberry, thimbleberry, huckleberry and strawberry jam. Find them at Bruce’s store, at the Marquette Food Co-op, at Fort Wilkins State Park in Copper Harbor or try 877-887-8071 and www.woodnspoon.com.

  • Suggested retail: $22 (sampler)

April 13, 2012

Superior Notes
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    Around the Circle This Week: Hot Start

    A wildfire scorches 9,000 acres in northwestern Wisconsin; Duluth's newest brewery opens its doors; the Isle Royale Queen III has a new port of call; and a look at upcoming events.

    May 17, 2013 5:42:55 PM

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    Around the Circle This Week: Grounded

    Loons fall from the sky in Minnesota and northern Wisconsin; Visit Duluth President/CEO honored by the Minnesota Senate; the Houghton County Memorial Airport adds a third flight, from Chicago; and upcoming events.

    May 10, 2013 6:00:45 PM

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    Tall Ships for Train Lovers

    Train lovers: Expect to be blown away by steam, says Ken Buehler of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. “For the railroad enthusiasts, this is the tall ships,” Ken says of an event that will bring two working steam engines to Duluth on May 11 and 12.

    May 10, 2013 2:17:00 PM

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    Lake Levels: May 2013 Update

    Lake Superior rose three inches in April – the average amount for the month – but the lake is still 13 inches below its long-term beginning-of-May level.

    May 6, 2013 11:19:18 AM

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