memories

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If you grew up in the Duluth/Superior area in the 70's or early 80's, the Santa you visited was likely my dad. For me it was extra special.

The old Laura MacArthur Elementary School was demolished in 2012. I found a video that showed some pics of the old school, and took a trip down memory lane.

Sugar Daddy's was a gentleman's club in Cloquet, Minnesota before it was replaced by a Kwik Trip. The old club was featured in a short film titled 'Duluth'.

The Manitou Valley campground in Superior opened up in the 1960's for families to make fun outdoor memories. Check out this video of the abandoned area.

If you grew up in the Duluth/Superior area in the 70's or early 80's, the Santa you visited was likely my dad. For me it was extra special.

While my co-host Ken and I were playing a radio contest recently a gal with the last name of DeVinck won. I asked her if she was of the family that once owned DeVinck’s car dealership and she said yes! That got me thinking of all the car dealerships that I remembered in the Northland that aren’t around any longer. Please bear in mind that I wasn’t a “car girl” when I was younger and my memory is a

The latest information is that the retail industry is suffering for a couple of reasons.  One of course is the option to shop on line and have it delivered to your home.  The other is that popular retail stores are feeling the crunch of on line shopping and closing their retail spaces.  Sad.  I have such great memories of going to the mall, from a child to pushing my child in a stroller.

Ok, maybe forgotten by some, but only until I remind you they existed.  This list culminates from the mid to late 80's when I was single and a drink cost $1.25.  Hard to believe, right?  See if you remember any of these and if you do, share your memories with me!!!  Oh, and help me list the bars I've forgotten focusing on the downtown Duluth area.

It's very interesting to see what kind of changes can happen over time. I grew up in West Duluth and recently found a video of a drive on Grand Avenue over 30 years ago. Let's compare the differences shall we?

What can you remember from your childhood? Sometimes people have memories that are consistent with being born. According to Psych Central, most people can remember around 3 years old but scientists believe memory starts at age 7. Here's what we remember.

A local gas station company, ICO on London Road, announced that they will be offering full service fueling at their pumps week days from noon to 3p.  They use to be called gas jockeys or full service attendants.  When I was a child there was more gas stations with full service than self-serv.  They would pump your gas, wash your windshield, sometimes your headlights and check your oil. My mom alwa