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The shores of Gichigami (Lake Superior) have been home to Indigenous peoples for centuries, with the city of Duluth resting on the historical, traditional, contemporaryland of the Lake Superior Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) people. Today, the Anishinaabe culture is still preserved and celebrated in many ways throughout the city, thanks in part to the work of Ivy Vainio and the team at American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO).
As Director of Business Operations for the Lake Superior Zoo, Heidi Beal is charged with directing financial and human resources to support the organization’s mission. But Beal has another job title at the zoo, Staff Photographer.
Dudley Edmondson has made his home in Duluth while working as a photographer, filmmaker, writer and public speaker. His work – which often focuses on conservation and inclusion in the outdoors – has taken him from the Arctic Circle of Alaska to the Bahamas, and many places in between. Yet, he continues to return to Duluth to embrace the natural wonders of this unique place.
Visit Duluth sat down with Zeitgeist’s Executive Director Tony Cuneo to talk Duluth’s thriving arts and culture scene, what’s happening at Zeitgeist and the upcoming inaugural North by North International Film Festival, which will bring creators from all over the world to Duluth.
To help highlight what makes a trip to AMSOIL Arena so memorable and all that there is to do in Duluth, we tapped the University of Minnesota-Duluth women’s hockey team coaches to share their insider tips and favorite attractions.
Meet Dave Campbell, Aerial Lift Bridge Supervisor. Dave is a master electrician who has worked at the lift bridge for nine years. From his vantage point in the sky, Dave shares what makes the bridge the icon it is and his favorite activities in Duluth.