Attracted To Duluth – Details, episodes & analysis

What baseball hall of famer spent time on Minnesota’s Iron Range, and was even a witness in a Virginia murder trial?

This time on Attracted to Duluth, Hailey and Caroline tackle the stranger than fiction story of Rube Waddell, the left-handed pitcher who loved fire trucks, fishing, and baseball… in that order. Tune in to hear the story of how he ended up in Virginia MN, the shade he threw at Superior WI, and how he stumbled upon a crime scene…Not in that order.

What temporary event in 1893 attracted more than 27 million visitors?

On this installment of Attracted to Duluth, Hailey and Caroline are talking all about the Chicago World's Fair! Chicago wanted to show the world that they were a major city of the world, and Duluth was eager to prove the same. Tune in to learn all about the local angles we could track down about this event that still manages to capture our imaginations. 

What historic home located on the shores of Lake Superior offers surprises all year long? In this installment of Attracted to Duluth, we chat with Glensheen director Dustin Heckman about all things history. With topics like local cemeteries, museum conferences, and mysterious discoveries on the grounds of Glensheen, this episode is basically chicken soup for the history lover's soul. 

Which prohibition playboy tormented the Twin Ports and lived rent-free in the mind of Ripsaw editor John Morrison? On the latest episode of Attracted to Duluth, Hailey and Caroline dig into the story of one Superior citizen who was persecuted for being a small business owner...That business happened to be running an illegal speak-easy during prohibition, but with a cool name like "Gefuellte Max" I think we should at least hear his side of the story!

What once-condemned building is now on track to soon welcome the community back inside? On this episode of Attracted to Duluth we're joined by Michelle of the Armory Arts & Music Center as she talks us through the history of The Armory, the fight to save the building, and the path ahead. You've heard about the day the music died, but we're here to tell you that every day the music is gettin' closer to returning to this historic treasure of a building! 

On this episode of Attracted to Duluth, Caroline and Hailey share some highlights from historic Duluth newspapers originally published during the holiday season. Grab a hot cocoa, crack open some oysters, and prepare to be visited by three ghosts sent by The Labor World newspaper to make you a better person. Brought to you by Daddy's Pancake Mix. 

What do Gordon Lightfoot, Hozier, Regis Philbin, and Florence Welch all have in common? On this installment of Attracted to Duluth, we're joined by Kaylee Matuszak and Ian Wallin to talk about the most famous vessel to wrestle with the witch of November, the Edmund Fitzgerald. Tune in as we learn about the mysterious unit of measurement known as a knot, discuss the rogue wave sinking theory, and decide that we never want to be on another boat ever again! 

Are you ready to fall in love? Because in this episode, we're giving Attracted to Duluth a whole other meaning! Jay Gabler joins us for our steamiest and most controversial episode yet as we discuss Laura Ashcroft's Duluth-based romance novel, Heart of Fire. You might not associate spiciness and Scandinavians, but we promise this novel has both in abundance! Listeners should know that this episode is one big spoiler, and we do discuss steamy scenes.

What off-broadway play written by Will Arbery is coming to The Depot Theatre? On this episode of Attracted To Duluth, Depot Director Mary Tennis is subbing in for Kristin as we're joined by Director, Mark Armstrong as he talks about his production of "Heroes of the Fourth Turning." Tune in to hear all about his journey from Duluth to New York, his theatre career, his time in "the scene" back in the '90s, and his love of Erbert and Gerbert's sandwiches.