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Dear Reader: AI overview, Biking and Edmund Fitzgerald
Welcome back to my column, Dear Reader, where you get to experience William’s witticisms, hear about events around town, read song reviews, and more. Please send feedback and comments to baue0649+dearreader@d.umn.edu. This week, I’ll let you know how last week went, tell you about an AI experience I had, and review a song. It’ll be great! Well, I was going to start with last week, but I fear I might talk about the same thing each time after reading the AI overview that I found on my own column.
Dear Reader: The Looong Weekend
Welcome back to my column, Dear Reader, where you get to experience William’s witticisms, hear about events around town, read song reviews, and more. Please send feedback and comments to baue0649+dearreader@d.umn.edu. This week, I’m back from a hiatus due to fall break. So, that means there’s a lot to cover. I’ll go over some things that have happened in the past two weeks, review a song, and give you a little preview into the last print of this semester! Let's dive in.
Increased Security for Campus Apartment Entry
All on-campus apartments recently upgraded to UCard access for exterior doors, switching from the older-school keyed entry system. “It’s always been in the plan,” said Ben Thompson, Associate Director for Housing Maintenance and Custodial Operations at UMD. The move follows the same process that happened to the residence halls three or four years ago. “The goal was to have it done before the academic year started, but [we] ran into a few snags,” said Thompson.
Dear Reader: Busy Busy Busy
Riding up a hill near the start of my bike ride. Gravel roads ahead! Photo Credit: William Bauer. Welcome back to my column, Dear Reader, where you get to experience William’s witticisms, hear about events around town, read song reviews, and more. Please send feedback and comments to baue0649+dearreader@d.umn.edu. This last week was a busy one, at least for me! With three essays in progress and articles to write for The Bark, I’ve been putting so many words out into the universe recently.
Dear Reader: Troye Sivan?
Welcome back to my column, Dear Reader, where you get to experience William’s witticisms, hear about events around town, read song reviews, and more. I know you are reading this, so please send some feedback, songs to review, and events to baue0649+dearreader@d.umn.edu. This week, I’m reviewing the new Troye Sivan album per a request. I’ll also talk about homecoming and more. The first song, She’s the Best, confirmed for me that this isn’t my usual listening music, so bear that in mind.
Who is the Chancellor?
As University of Minnesota Duluth Chancellor Charles Nies starts his third year here, he shared some insights with The Bark about his daily workload, what’s happened in his time here, and some things to look forward to. Let’s dive in. Chancellor Nies grew up in Minnesota and went to college as a first-generation college student. As such, he didn’t know the career paths available within a university, but he worked on campus to help pay for his education.
Dear Reader: The Grand Traverse
I'm ready to roll! After standing at the first intersection in the dark, I made my way back to the start before starting my sweep. Check out that cool sunrise! Photo by William Bauer Welcome back to my column, Dear Reader, where you get to experience William’s witticisms, hear about events around town, read song reviews, and more. I know you are reading this, so please send some feedback, songs to review, and events to baue0649+dearreader@d.umn.edu.
Minimal Changes to Short-Term Single Family Rentals
Additionally, if new, larger properties need a few short term rental permits to make their numbers work, Nephew foresees no issues with that. She stressed that the market really isn’t changing from what it’s been, aside from mostly internal changes and the ability to crack down on those who don’t have the permits. She also noted that going forward, yearly re-evaluations would occur. On a final note, Nephew encouraged students to attend city council meetings, which occur every other Monday at 6:00.
Here, There; Everywhere! — The Bark
UMD Chancellor Charles Nies wrapped up his Chancellor in the Wild series on Sept. 24. Nies got to explore the “really great outdoor spaces that the campus has to offer,” and activate them in a new way for students. Hopefully more students are now aware of these locations and can utilize them.
My Debut Column: Or Should I Say Patient Zero?
Hello, and welcome to Dear Reader, a new (and hopefully weekly) column (wish me luck!). Here, you get to experience William’s witticisms, hear about events around town, read song reviews, and more. I’m asking for your support, so if you have songs you want me to review, events that you want me to attend (or that you have a review for), please email me at baue0649+dearreader@d.umn.edu.
Professors Learn; Students Teach: Ballroom Dancing Competition
After an impressive first round and more than 150 audience votes cast, the three finalists were chosen to advance to the final round. Ann Miller of the CAHSS Advising department, June Lee of CEHSP and Paul Bates of SCSE returned to the dance floor to perform their routines a second time after Lyon’s performance, giving the audience one final chance to see the dancers perform before casting the final vote.
Pet Away! The Animal Meet-Up on Campus
The owner talks about the service dog as students gather around to listen. Photo by. Macie Groth Students and staff had the opportunity to pause and pet some animals on Wednesday, Sept. 2. P.A.W.S. (Pet Away Worry and Stress) has a long history at the University of Minnesota Duluth, just under 20 years, according to Pat Castellano, who’s been involved in organizing the event. Students gather around a service a animal.
Bulldog Beatdown Live in Action
Band members from Pinmissile jam out at the Bulldog Beatdown II. They co-headlined with Visceral Reaction, and this marked the last show for Pinmissile as a band. They also released an EP available on streaming services. Photo by William Bauer
Come One! Come All! Bulldog Beatdown II
Death Metal, Thrash Metal, Hardcore and more: Bulldog Beatdown II has it for you. The second annual show will run Friday, Apr 24, at 5 pm in the Kirby Rafters at UMD. This concert, sponsored by the Music Producers club on campus, features four local bands: Visceral Reaction, Pinmissile, Drunken Incident, and Olivre & the Decks will perform at the free event.
Local Caucuses: Why, Where, What Happened? — The Bark
More people attended the Caucus this year than previous years, said Sawyer Lepsch, who convened the caucus. Photo by William Bauer Tuesday, Feb. 3rd marked the beginning of the democratic process with caucuses across Minnesota. In Duluth, both the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) and the Republican Party of Minnesota (GOP) held caucuses.
Early snow brings hot start to skiing
The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Nordic ski team competed in its first meet last week and, for the first time in a couple years, a dearth of snow wasn't an issue early in the season. Skiers, spectators and coaches all scurried about remembering what goes into a race on Dec 11, as skiers from CEC, Duluth East, Marshall, Denfeld, Ely, Cook County, Mesabi East, Mora and host Proctor descended on the course at Spirit Mountain in Duluth. Ellynor Barta was the top CEC girls finisher Dec.
So many santa sightings
Jordan Wiita and Analiya Kingbird with Santa (who weren't exactly thrilled) at Koinonia Coffeehouse. 102-year-old Lorraine Wappes getting a candy cane from Santa Even the Grinch can marvel at fireworks Arrowhead Art Club exhibit Jeremy Lepak with one of his puppets.
Guest Director, Cherished Story, Amazing Show: Anne of Green Gables — The Bark
Whether Anne of Green Gables is new to you or you’ve read the books a hundred times, UMD Theatre’s next production is sure to pull at your heartstrings and make you laugh. UMD Theatre presents Anne of Green Gables, an adaptation of what director Julie Ahasay calls “a very beloved novel.” Ahasay said the novel is known to almost any woman above the age of thirty, and even though it isn’t taught too much anymore, some people still know it as their parents' or grandparents' favorite book.
The Cats are Calling… Laura Piotrowski, Costume Shop Supervisor and Designer of UMD Theatre, is Going into Retirement. — The Bark
Through the twists and turns of the basement of the Marshall Performing Arts Center lies the UMD Theatre costume shop. Among the various work study students, design students, practicum students, faculty designers and instructors, Laura Piotrowski sits at a table, supervising the Costume shop and creating costumes for Anne of Green Gables. Piotrowski has been immersed in theatre for her whole life. Now, she’s retiring from being the Costume Shop Supervisor for the theatre department at UMD.
North Shore Inline Marathon Records Demolished, Fun Secured — The Bark
Early risers on Saturday, Sept. 13, were treated to the swish of roller blades and the clack of poles on the road if they volunteered for or viewed the North Shore Inline Marathon. Roller Skiers, bladers, and runners alike whizzed past spectators Saturday. Both men's and women’s inline skate records were broken. Though the day started foggy, the temperatures stayed cool for the athletes, with the sun peaking out later in the day.
From the intern: It's a farewell, but not goodbye
College move-in and the start of classes quickly approach, signaling the start of a new era for me. As my time as an intern at the Pine Knot News draws to a close, I would like to thank the Pine Knot staff for welcoming me to their paper and teaching me about it all. I've enjoyed my time: writing articles, visiting with people, editing, taking pictures, and stepping out of my comfort zone at times. Everyone at the paper works hard to deliver local news into mailboxes every week without fail.
It's a farewell, but not goodbye
College move-in and the start of classes quickly approach, signaling the start of a new era for me. As my time as an intern at the Pine Knot News draws to a close, I would like to thank the Pine Knot staff for welcoming me to their paper and teaching me about it all. I've enjoyed my time: writing articles, visiting with people, editing, taking pictures, and stepping out of my comfort zone at times. Everyone at the paper works hard to deliver local news into mailboxes every week without fail.
A walkabout as fair run looms
The fairgrounds in Barnum were bustling Tuesday in preparation for the Carlton County Fair, which runs Thursday through Sunday this week, Aug. 14-17. Though some of the barns still awaited their animals and exhibits, an energy infused the area with excitement for the fair as everything started to come together. The name of the game was helping with the fair.
Mural meant to soothe minds inspires creativity
Sunlight, rainbows, and a general feeling of joy greet the eyes when one walks into the newly painted sensory room at Washington Elementary School. Eight students, from second grade to fourth grade, worked together last year to create a mural in the school's sensory room, a place used for occupational therapy, emotional regulation and a space for kids to go when they need a break during the day.
Dogs will be part of Cloquet police force again
A new pup is coming to town, and it’s going to make Cloquet safer. Yes, the Cloquet Police Department is getting a new K-9 officer. Cloquet police chief Derek Randall spoke about the reestablishment of a K-9 unit during Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Family, farming and faith
When on the Davis Acres farm, the kids are just as important as the parents. "They are all paving their own road forward," said Brad Davis, the father of the family. The Davis family was named Carlton County's 2025 Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota Farm Family Recognition Program, through the Carlton County Extension office. "From the moment you pull into the driveway at Davis Acres, it's clear this is more than just a working farm - it's a way of life.
Thrifters turn old into new ... and useful
Walk into Tony and Tara Venditto's dining room, and you'll see that almost everything in sight was thrifted. From the hardwood table and chairs, to the chandelier and crafting cabinet, to the oil paintings on the wall, the Vendittos have crafted their personal style using almost exclusively thrifted items. Thrifting provides new life for items, and a community for thrifters.
Roadside aliens are right at home
Shiny UFOs and their occupants have landed near Saginaw. The humanoid figures that have emerged seem docile, but they have called to their brethren, as a second ship landed and sources say more are inbound. The two homemade spacecraft were designed by Dale Scheper and Kevin Amborn, who have both lived in Saginaw and the surrounding area their whole lives. The two have been close friends since childhood.
Barnum kicks off festival season
Spirits were high in Barnum during Spring Fever Days despite unseasonably cold temperatures and a cloudy day on Saturday that followed a wet night Friday. On Saturday, people around the area arrived to look at cars, visit a craft show, and watch the parade. Folks gathered at Barnum High School starting at 9 a.m. to view and display vintage cars. The varied selection brought in the young and old, some reminiscing and recounting memories, while others simply admired the classic models.
Meet our new intern!
Hello! My name is William Bauer, and I am this year’s summer intern at the Pine Knot News. I recently graduated from Cloquet High School and I’m excited to learn about the paper and my community, while hopefully cultivating some real-life skills. I grew up in Cloquet, a few blocks from the high school. I remember playing tennis at the old courts and accidentally hitting balls into the woods during my elementary school years.
Central DeWitt Community School 2024-2025 Honor Roll1st Semester Honor Roll
Today Rain likely. Thunder possible. High 51F. Winds SE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Tonight Periods of rain. Low 38F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a half an inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Tomorrow Windy with rain and snow in the morning. Then mainly snow showers in the afternoon. Morning high of 42F with temps falling to near freezing. Winds NW at 25 to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.
Reader's View: Read news online with a critical mind
“Journalism as a process changes on the internet,” members of the Department of Communication Studies and Media Research at Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich, Germany, wrote in 2018 . Both journalists and patrons of the news must change their practices online to inform the largest audience with relevant, reliable information. Change makes the world spin, after all. I want to draw attention to changes that could help people stay better informed.
Native Spaces: Tracing the History of California Indians and Sacred Land
In early October of 2015, Bancroft Way, by way of Boalt Hall’s courtyard on the University of California, Berkeley, campus, offered a spectacular view. Most people did not seem to notice, likely because the view is so often stunning and easy to take for granted. One saw San Francisco Bay three miles and 300 feet down the hill. Across the bay, the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands rose above the fog.
GUEST ESSAY: Taking steps to avoid colorectal cancer
GUEST ESSAY: Taking steps to avoid colorectal cancer 1 of 2 RENEE BROOKS AND WILLIAM BAUER In 2021, the chances of knowing someone affected by cancer is high. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. When you look at that number more closely, you’ll learn that colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
State's rules are denying due process
William M. Bauer, MD, Bremerton Once again Bob Ferguson and Jay Inslee refuse to do their job. I am scheduled for trial in December with the WA State Medical Commission (WMC). Once more Bob Ferguson and Jay Inslee seek to deny due process. At my trial status update last week, the employed administrative judge declined my team's insistence for an in person trial, granting Bob Ferguson's and Jay Inslee's representatives' demand for a zoom trial.
Victoria Art League Gallery to ReOpen
Victoria Art League Contributed photo The Victoria Art League Gallery is pleased to announce that our Nichols Gallery will be reopening on August 20th at 1:00. We will be open on Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays only for a while from 1:00-5:00. Masks will need to be worn. We invite the public to come view the artwork of our talented artists from oils, watercolor, pastels, pottery , photography etc.
A Celtic Christmas featuring Eric Rigler and Dirk Freymuth
This event was added by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Palm Desert | Featured Event Dec 13 Fri, Dec. 13, 2019 at 8:00 PM The Annenberg Theater Palm Springs "World's Most Recorded Piper" Eric Rigler (Braveheart, Titanic, Austin Powers, Outlander, The Simpsons, Phil Collins, Josh Groban, Faith Hill) and guitarist Dirk Freymuth (John Gorka, The Baroque Orchestra of Ireland) bring you a night of acoustic holiday cheer.
Left in the dark: Keeping campus well-lit
When it comes to campus safety at night, it’s not as simple as just keeping the lights on. The people who work on and maintain exterior lighting and safety on campus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln must make research-based decisions and develop an effective process to execute their plans. Maintaining campus safety additionally requires the attention of not only university staff, but also students who walk the sidewalks daily.
Open the Door
"[Bauer] draws on exhaustive scholarly research in telling Carter's tale, providing a definitive documentation of one of the last great singers to emerge from the big band era." --John Janowiak, Down Beat, February 1, 2003 ". . . offers yet another passageway into a musical life that had powerful implications for everyone it touched." --Jazziz, Volume 19: No. 6 (June 2002) ". . .
NU women’s gymnastics sneaks past Rutgers for first Big Ten win of 2019
The No. 15 Nebraska women’s gymnastics team (2-1, 1-0) defeated Rutgers (1-6, 0-1) in a tight match 194.850-194.325 on Saturday afternoon. The Huskers achieved their first Big Ten victory in 2019 thanks to an impressive performance by junior Taylor Houchin. The Republic, Missouri, native won three events, including the vault (9.80), uneven bars (9.90) and the all-around competition (39.450).
Freshman guard Sam Haiby stars in first year off the bench
From being the first woman to throw a perfect inning in a Minnesota high school baseball game, to being Nebraska’s second-leading scorer as a bench player, freshman guard Sam Haiby is anything but common. Haiby was the women’s basketball team’s leading scorer for a majority of the season. Currently, she is the second-leading scorer, averaging 10.2 points per game, as fellow freshman Leigha Brown just surpassed her following a loss against Rutgers.
Husker women fall to Rutgers, push losing streak to three
Nebraska women’s basketball fell to a rising Rutgers team 62-56 on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights improved to 13-3 (5-0 Big Ten) on the year, while the Huskers fell to 7-9 (2-3). Rutgers’ guard duo of Charise Wilson and Ciani Cryor overwhelmed the Huskers as the two players combined for 25 points, with 18 coming from behind the three-point arc. Rutgers led for almost the entire affair, but a 10-2 surge to start off the fourth quarter by the Huskers tied the game at 52.
Nebraska football announces team award winners
The Nebraska football team announced its team award winners for the 2018 season on Tuesday. Three prestigious senior awards will be presented at the Outland Trophy Banquet in Omaha on Jan. 9, 2019, including the Guy Chamberlain Trophy, the Tom Novak Award and the Cletus Fischer Native Son Award. The coaching staff also awarded player-of-the-year awards for each position group and the scout team. Stanley Morgan Jr. received the Guy Chamberlain Trophy as voted on by the media.
Junior Isaiah White named co-Big Ten Wrestler of the Week
Nebraska junior Isaiah White was named co-Big Ten Wrestler of the Week, along with Ohio State wrestler Myles Martin. No. 6 White won the 165-pound title at the Cliff Keen Invitational this past weekend, and was a critical part of the Huskers third-place finish out of the 43 teams. White went 5-0 over the weekend, with wins over three top-15 competitors, pushing his season record to 6-3.
Week 13 Big Ten power rankings
The Big Ten regular season concluded with Ohio State manhandling Michigan 62-39 to clinch the Big Ten East, Northwestern squeaking out another win and Minnesota beating Wisconsin for the first time in 14 years. Here is how the conference stacks up after the conclusion of Week 13: 1. Ohio State (11-1, 8-1) It’s been an interesting season for Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes. After playing numerous tight games against average opponents, Ohio State commandingly beat Michigan 62-39 on Saturday.
Scarlet Fever Ep. 12: Previewing Nebraska's final home game
For the 12th episode of Scarlet Fever, Will Bauer, Luke Mullin, Jacob Bova and Austin Oerman recap the Nebraska-Illinois game, dive deep into scores and other talking points around college football, and examine the upcoming Nebraska-Michigan State matchup. Also, Oerman and Bauer stick around to talk some Nebraska men's hoops.
Scarlet Fever Ep. 11: Recapping Ohio State and the return of Nebrasketball
In the 11th installment of Scarlet Fever, Will Bauer, Luke Mullin, Jacob Bova and Matt Hardesty break down Nebraska's loss to Ohio State, discuss scores around the Big Ten and preview the upcoming Illinois-Nebraska game. Also, Noah Johnson and Austin Oerman join Bauer and Hardesty to discuss some Nebraska men's basketball, as the season began earlier this week. sports@dailynebraskan.com
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