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RacketCast, Ep. 19: HOW Many Things to Do In Duluth Before You Die? Feat. Reporter Jay Gabler

The podcast heads Up North.

9:15 AM CDT on April 4, 2025

Reedy Press

What's going on up there in Duluth?

Plenty of stuff worth trying out ahead of your demise, that's for sure. Duluth News Tribune reporter Jay Gabler chronicled the exact number in his new book, 100 Things to Do In Duluth Before You Die. Jay, who you might remember from his time at 89.3 the Current, hopped on the pod to discuss the Zenith City's must-do activities, and he also gave us a nice rundown of the big talkers coming out of the Twin Ports; check out his book-release party dates here.

And here are the stories we gabbed about during What I Learned In Racket…


This episode of RacketCast is brought to you by TPT's award-winning music series Stage, which returns on April 7 with an electrifying new season, featuring never-before-seen collaborations filmed at the legendary 7th St Entry. This season brings fresh energy with standout pairings like Kiss the Tiger with Diane, Your Smith with Raffaella, and Cory Wong with Misty Boyce. Experience intimate performances and powerful storytelling from Minnesota’s top talent. Watch on TPT 2 and the PBS App, or catch exclusive previews on The Current’s The Local Show. Learn more here.

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