Épisodes

  • Hibbing Museum Celebrates the Start of Busing in the US
    Jul 1 2025

    In this episode of Northlandia, we explore the Greyhound Bus Museum, discussing how it has "something for everyone." Among the topics, we also answer why is the museum in Hibbing, what are hupmobiles, why are they called greyhounds and wait, what about the ghosts?

    You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune.

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/subscribe. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

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    12 min
  • Sparta Sound is a Music Haven
    Jun 3 2025

    In this episode of Northlandia, learn how a converted Iron Range church became a music haven. Sparta Sound, located in its namesake former mining town, is celebrating 20 years as one of Minnesota's most cherished recording studios.

    You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune.

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/subscribe. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

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    34 min
  • How Northern Minnesota Aids Study of Ghost-Like Particles
    May 6 2025

    For more than two decades, a particle beam has been aimed at the Arrowhead, where researchers have been trying to understand neutrinos. But it will soon be pointed to South Dakota.

    You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia.

    Soudan Underground Mine: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/lifestyle/soudan-mine-tours-reopen-after-4-years-of-work-waiting

    Blue Heron: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/proposed-noaa-cuts-put-great-lakes-research-safety-at-risk-experts-say

    The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/subscribe. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

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    25 min
  • Inside Duluth's 'Mysterious' Owls Club
    Apr 22 2025

    The fraternal organization, over 115 years old, has recently seen a surge of young members.

    You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia.

    The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/subscribe. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

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    31 min
  • Waters Flow in 3 Directions Near Hibbing
    Apr 8 2025

    The Hill of Three Waters outside of Hibbing is one of half a dozen places in the U.S. where two continental divides intersect and waters flow into three watersheds.

    You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia.

    The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/subscribe. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

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    12 min
  • Snowstorm with 100 MPH Winds Battered Northland 50 Years Ago
    Mar 25 2025

    More than 1,000 travelers were stranded in the area, 500 in Cloquet alone. But residents stepped in to help.

    You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia.

    The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/subscribe. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

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    22 min
  • Best Little Family Store South of the Canadian Border
    Mar 11 2025

    Since 1947, a single family has run Ryden's Border Store in Grand Portage. "Not everybody could, probably, live here," says owner Lori Boomer, "but I love it."

    You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia.

    The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/subscribe. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

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    25 min
  • Skiing Sheikh Prank Pulled by Duluth Shoe Store Owner
    Feb 25 2025

    George Haddad was treated like royalty when he visited Winter Park for a pro-am celebrity ski event in 1978 because everyone thought he was a Lebanese sheikh.

    You can find the column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune.

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/subscribe. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

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    17 min