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An incredible day of soccer getting to see Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players to ever play the game, come onto Allianz Field and score the sole Inter Miami goal in a 4-1 loss against MN United. Security and press coverage was way more than usual. PULGA = GOAT! ⚽️🐐

Four fans pose at Allianz Field pitch-side, one child holding a handmade sign reading PULGA GOAT, soccer game in background. Inter Miami players in white and pink warm up on the pitch at Allianz Field as photographers with long lenses line the sideline Soccer players in pink and black kits mid-match on the pitch at Allianz Field before a packed crowd, with Continental and Allianz ads on the boards. Player wearing pink number 10 Messi jersey dribbles the ball on the pitch at Allianz Field as defenders close in, packed stadium in background. Soccer players in pink and black kits compete near the goal at a packed Allianz Field during an MLS match. Man in plaid shirt and blue cap takes a selfie at Allianz Field while a fan behind him holds a handmade sign reading PULGA GOAT.
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Excited to see the United play today — and even more excited to see Messi! GOAT! ⚽️

Large white UNITED letters on a lawn outside a modern stadium on a sunny day, with crowds of fans walking nearby.
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We saw Secret Mall Apartment at the Zeitgeist Zinema in Duluth. Wild story.

Movie poster for Secret Mall Apartment showing two silhouetted figures riding an escalator upward in a neon-lit mall
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Tammy instantly loved these paintings by Lissa Scotland from Duluth. We decided that these two are coming home with us. Beautiful.

Abstract acrylic painting titled Come Undone with pink organic shapes and green background in a light wood frameAbstract acrylic painting of overlapping pink and rose floral forms on a deep red background, titled You're Still Very Lovable

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Stop for delicious chocolate at Great Lakes Candy Kitchen.

Woman in plaid shirt and jeans leaning against the porch railing of Great Lakes Candy Kitchen, a white and red storefront.
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Gooseberry Falls

Exploring Gooseberry Falls today. Walked to the lake shore and back.

People are walking on a forest trail next to a sign providing fishing regulations and directions to a lake.A rocky outcrop with evergreen trees overlooks a large body of water under a cloudy sky.A waterfall cascades over rocky cliffs with a fallen tree trunk leaning against it, surrounded by evergreen trees.A small waterfall flows between rocky cliffs surrounded by lush green trees.A rocky pathway is flanked by large boulders and surrounded by sparse trees under a cloudy blue sky.A family of three poses in front of a scenic waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.A cascading waterfall flows over rocky ledges surrounded by lush green trees under a partly cloudy sky.A wooden picnic table with stone supports is situated in a grassy, wooded area.
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This was a perfect spot to meditate for a few minutes.

Park bench bolted to rocky shoreline overlooking a calm blue lake with a forested headland in the distance.
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Added 9 kWh at Gooseberry Falls while we were hiking around. Thank you Minnesota DNR!

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Lunch at New Scenic Cafe is a mandatory activity for us on the North Shore.

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Jay Cooke State Park

Finished hiking around Jay Cooke State Park 1.63 miles in 51.6 minutes. Beautiful scenery and delightful day. 🥾

A river rushes through a rocky landscape bordered by pine trees under a partly cloudy sky.A river flows rapidly over rocky terrain surrounded by leafless trees.A tranquil waterfall flows over rocks in a natural, forested landscape.A group of three people is posing for a photo outdoors, with a river and trees in the background.A forest scene shows a fallen tree trunk covered in moss surrounded by leafless trees and underbrush.Three people are smiling for a selfie in front of a rushing river and rocky landscape with trees under a blue sky.Rushing water flows over rocks in a forested landscape with bare trees.A suspension bridge crosses a rocky river in a forested area with sparse tree cover.A rushing river flows over dark rocks surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.