You can never have too many tacos, especially ones that are authentic and sources with local ingredients. That is how they operate at Oasis Del Norte, a popular food truck and soon to be brick-and-mortar that specializes in traditional favorites. From tacos to tortas, this spot has become a massive hit in the Northland and within one bite it is easy to see why. Hailing from Mexico and following in his mother's footsteps, Eduardo Sandoval Luna is the proud owner and creator of Oasis Del Norte. He joined us to talk about spending his childhood in his mother's restaurant, how he got the idea for Oasis Del Norte and his journey to making it what it is now. Warning: this podcast will make you hungry. 

The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center is one of the busiest tourist attractions in Duluth. Located right on the shore of Lake Superior, it brings well over a million people to the grounds per year. It features interactive displays, a two-story steam engine and scale models, among many other fun and unique activities. Museum Technician and Park Ranger Kasey Helms is part of it all and joins us to talk about what a day at work is like for her, what happens at the museum during the slower winter months and how things operated during the pandemic. Plus, some fun ship talk that could only happen on For The Love Of Duluth. 

Frost River is a Duluth staple, specializing in waxed canvas packs, bags and accessories for all things Northland. Founded in 2001, it has quickly become the place people go to for all their outdoor needs and more. Their Marketing Manager is also a big fan, seeking out a job with the company prior to landing the role she has now. Stephanie Anderson joined us to talk about her love for the company dating back to before she was an employee, how they gave back big time during the pandemic and what you can expect when you walk through the doors.

Season two kicks things off with a very special guest: Jane Pederson Jandl, the Marketing Manager at the Glensheen. An iconic spot in Duluth, the mansion has a rich and storied history that dates back decades. The estate sits on twelve acres of land, has thirty-nine rooms and 27,000 square feet of space. Also known as the historic Congdon Estate, the mansion has a major place in history in the Twin Ports. This episode dives deep into this history, the future of the estate and keeping the magic. Plus, the most frequently question about the mansion is answered: is it haunted? All of that and more in this episode of For The Love Of Duluth.

Haley Cope's role as the CEO of Lake Superior Zoo was almost written in the stars. Falling in love with the zoo after a visit here during her childhood, Cope eventually landed a permanent job at the tourist destination in her adult life. Her passion and determination landed her the role of CEO in 2020, right in the middle of our global pandemic. She joined For The Love Of Duluth to talk about how she got the job, taking over the lead position during a troubling time and of course, the animals. Get to know the passionate and fun-loving leader on this episode of For The Love Of Duluth.

Jay Walker is not your ordinary Duluthian. Why? He spends his day with fish and critters of all kinds and gets paid for it! The Executive Director of one of Duluth's most popular spots, Jay Walker's passion for public aquariums was sparked by a trip to an aquarium decades ago. The very same day as that visit, he decided he wanted to make a career out of that passion. By determination and hard work, he has now been living his dream for a quarter of a century. He joined us to talk about his unique career path, working at Great Lakes, how the tourist destination dealt with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and of course, the animals. You will love getting to know Jay Walker and the animals as well!

The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is one of the most exciting events to take place in the Northland every year and it happens right in our own backyard. One of the top winter attractions all Twin Ports residents look forward to, the race is as unique as the backdrop it is set against. Established in 1980, it is the premiere sled dog race series in all of North America. Someone who knows about the race firsthand is Jean Vincent, a longtime volunteer who has been a part of the race for more than two decades. She joined the podcast to talk about the history of the race, the many roles she's had throughout the years and of course, the dogs. Get to know Jean just in time for the 2022 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon - and all her furry friends, too. 

Spirit Mountain is one of the most iconic places in Duluth, sitting high on a hill that overlooks the city. While you may think of it as snow business, Spirit Mountain operates year-round with amazing trails for winter sports lovers and an adventure park during the summer months. To keep everything running smoothly takes a very special person and that is where Jon Regenold comes in. A former Freestyle Ski Couch for Team Duluth, he now helps run Spirit as the Co-Director of Resort Services. The tackles everything from marketing to the rental division and even more in between all with someone special by his side: his wife! His journey to Spirit was almost serendipitous, as a former ski coach and ski lover himself. His fascinating career path, journey to planting roots in Duluth and of course, passion for Spirit Mountain makes him the perfect guest for this episode.

Duluth has breweries a plenty but Ursa Minor Brewing stands out for all the right reasons. The owner, Ben Hugus, joined us on For The Love Of Duluth to talk about the beloved hot spot. We touch on how they navigated business throughout the pandemic, their huge roster of brews and their famous homemade pizza. (Are you hungry just thinking about it?) Hugus also shares his life experience up to opening the brewery, which includes international travel and eventually, making it to the place we call home. Grab a brew and learn all about one of Duluth's most treasured spots and the man responsible for it all. 

If you've ever been searching for something to do in Duluth, whether as a resident or as a tourist for the day, chances are you have visited Perfect Duluth Day. The website is described as "Duluth's Duluthiest website" which features endless stories about local events, unique lifestyle stories and of course, there famous event calendar. There is truly no better guest for the For The Love Of Duluth podcast than one of the men behind it all, Paul Lundgren. Lundgren joined us to talk about how the website operates, how he became involved and how many hours goes into their large calendar of local events. He also touches on his career path up to the website and his book. Get to know the man behind the website you definitely have bookmarked on your computer with this episode of For The Love Of Duluth.