Teri Cadeau

Duluth, United States

From the Iron Range | Reporter @duluthnews | Former reporter at Duluth Budgeteer, Lake County News-Chronicle | Enthusiastic reader, speech team coach and judge

Articles

Duluthians rally and march for Earth Day

2 days ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Teri Cadeau

DULUTH — Empowering people to get connected and support economic protections was the theme behind this year's Earth Day rally and march on Tuesday. April 22 marked the 55th anniversary of the first Earth Day celebration organized nationwide in 1970. To mark it, around 250 Duluthians gathered in Leif Erikson Park for a rally, then marched together following a large monarch butterfly puppet to Gichi-Ode' Akiing on the Lakewalk.
Memorial bike ride honors Duluth community organizer, professor

6 days ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Teri Cadeau

DULUTH — Lincoln Park neighborhood resident Carl Lemke Oliver Sack had a bad bike ride in 2019. He believed in biking everywhere he could.
International watercolor artist remembered by UMD colleagues

1 week ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Teri Cadeau

DULUTH — It's difficult to know where to start when discussing the life and work of Cheng-Khee Chee, who died April 6. The world-renowned watercolorist who lived in Duluth for most of his life has a great many accolades to his name. Chee was known for developing his own style of watercolor techniques that melded eastern and western methods.
UMD grad pens historical fiction on Hinckley Fire

1 week ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Teri Cadeau

HINCKLEY — University of Minnesota grad and Pine County resident Kristina Shuey fell into writing as a stay-at-home mom. Back in 2020, her first two children, 16 months apart, had trouble sleeping. So, Shuey found herself up late at night and had a hard time falling back asleep. "I would read a lot, and eventually, I started daydreaming," Shuey said. "For some reason, my mind kept coming back to this story about two girls in the woods during a fire.
Denfeld theater students show they can be 'Legally Blonde'

1 week ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Teri Cadeau

DULUTH — Denfeld students have been getting whipped into shape so they can act serious, do what they want and keep it positive as they prove that they have what it takes to be "Legally Blonde." If you're already a fan of the musical version of the story of Elle Woods and her journey to become a lawyer, you may have noticed a few references in that opening statement.
Minnesota Ballet closes 60th season with 'Romeo and Juliet'

2 weeks ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Teri Cadeau

DULUTH — How does one take a story that in its most famous form is filled with words and tell that with only dance? That's the challenge presented to the dancers of the Minnesota Ballet's final show of its 60th season, "Romeo and Juliet." It's a challenge that dancers Brianna Crockett and Isaac Sharratt have spent five weeks preparing in rehearsal.
'Sink or swim' Salvation Army services coordinator to retire after 38 years in Duluth

2 weeks ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Teri Cadeau

DULUTH — Nancy Leslie needed a job. Back in North Dakota in 1976, she was looking for something to do and she went to the Salvation Army and started working for a thrift store. "I went to our employment division out there and they sent me to the (Salvation) Army for an interview, and that's how this all began," Leslie said.
Duluth poet releases poetry book focused on 'fun ideas'

2 weeks ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Teri Cadeau

DULUTH — Duluth-based poet Robert Wildwood said becoming a parent pushed him toward writing poetry. "Before that, I was doing more longer-form fiction writing," Wildwood said. "And being able to write a nice poem in 5-10 minutes and have it be done feels a lot more satisfying. Then I can get back to child care." Wildwood listed becoming a parent and his children as some of the inspiration for "Sun Ripened Fun Ideas." The book contains two volumes of poetry.
Northlandia: Waters flow in 3 directions near Hibbing

2 weeks ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Teri Cadeau

HIBBING — Fair warning, this column will feature a lot of geography. Imagine that you're a drop of rain. As a part of the water cycle, you know that where you land matters. If you fall in the right spot, you could find yourself as a part of a body of water flowing in one direction or the other. If you fall in Duluth, there's a good chance you're going to end up in Lake Superior because that's the direction most water flows in the region, thanks to the Great Lakes basin.
Duluth senior shares passion for Norwegian style of painting

3 weeks ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Teri Cadeau

DULUTH — Duluth Ecumen Lakeshore resident Claryce Swensen isn't sure exactly where she got her passion for rosemaling — a decorative form of painting from Norway. She grew up in Minneapolis, and while she didn't have a Norwegian background, she recalls seeing the artwork at Norwegian churches she visited back then. But Swensen didn't pick up a paintbrush and pursue the art form herself until about 30 years ago, thanks to a Duluth community education class.