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Welcome to Northlandia: a place to bring your curiosity, because you will find curiosities. Here we celebrate the Northland's distinctive people, places and history. Each episode, we're joined by our fellow reporters who share the unique and fascinating stories they've discovered while exploring the northland. New episodes are released monthly on Tuesdays, which include the reporter's full article, photos, and sometimes even video. Be sure to check out the column at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia to get the full story. Join us along this journey and discover the extraordinary stories that you just might miss if you're not in the right place, at the right time, ready to step off the beaten path with no rush to return, here in Northlandia. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Merv Griffin's Ode to Duluth, 'Christmas City'
Episode 89
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025
Merv Griffin's 1962 visit to Duluth made headlines, but its lasting impact was a song the entertainer subsequently recorded for a holiday parade. The invention of "Jeopardy!" was a bonus. 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.






