Would Duluth fit the bill? (Minneapolis, Virginia: find a job, to live, move)

[Arthur McAlister]

Originally Posted by CivilUnrestBGone

I'm leaving Virginia for somewhere a little cooler and Duluth looks like a beautiful town. Would Duluth fit the bill, or should I look elsewhere (like a UP town near Green Bay)?

• I am not looking for anything hip, just a nice family-friendly town
• I vote republican and have libertarian values
• I despise hot and humid summers and don't mind the cold nearly as much
• I don't wanna be somewhere that's attracting a lot of out-of-staters

Are you leaving the state of Virginia or the town? If you are leaving the state and want to escape heat, go to Maine or even northern Michigan. There are much larger considerations. If you are a republican and not a flaming liberal supporter, it is unlikely that you will fit in in Duluth. Better yet, do not leave the state of Virginia if that is where you are. Just invest in more air-conditioners and stay. If you are in Virginia, Minn., I would move to the UP or even Superior. You will find more republicans and accepting people there.

[jennifat]

Originally Posted by CivilUnrestBGone

I'm leaving Virginia for somewhere a little cooler and Duluth looks like a beautiful town. Would Duluth fit the bill, or should I look elsewhere (like a UP town near Green Bay)?

• I am not looking for anything hip, just a nice family-friendly town
• I vote republican and have libertarian values
• I despise hot and humid summers and don't mind the cold nearly as much
• I don't wanna be somewhere that's attracting a lot of out-of-staters

Like others have said, a Republican Southerner in Duluth will be doomed to ostracization.

You would be much better off in some depopulated town in the Intermountain West (Montana, Wyoming, Idaho) where you'll never have to encounter anyone who is different from you.

[Arthur McAlister]

Originally Posted by jennifat

Like others have said, a Republican Southerner in Duluth will be doomed to ostracization.

You would be much better off in some depopulated town in the Intermountain West (Montana, Wyoming, Idaho) where you'll never have to encounter anyone who is different from you.

Your response is in anger and not based on substance or reality. Minnesota is reasonably republican/non-liberal outside of the cities, Duluth, and Itasca County. One certainly doesn't need to move that far away to be with people that accept them for being from another place and politically out of the norm. I found Duluth as a particularly non-accepting city but with exceptions. It is part of the culture in northern Minnesota. As they say, "The world stops north of Hinkley." I recommend that one check out Superior, Wisconsin first.

[wamer27]

Originally Posted by Arthur McAlister

Your response is in anger and not based on substance or reality. Minnesota is reasonably republican/non-liberal outside of the cities, Duluth, and Itasca County. One certainly doesn't need to move that far away to be with people that accept them for being from another place and politically out of the norm. I found Duluth as a particularly non-accepting city but with exceptions. It is part of the culture in northern Minnesota. As they say, "The world stops north of Hinkley." I recommend that one check out Superior, Wisconsin first.

Common term I learned when I dated a girl in Silver Bay while I lived in the cities, was cidiots. I got along, became friends with many there, but they probably didn’t like me at first based on where I was from. We’ve been camping in this area for 10+ years, so that helped also in some knew who I was.

About Duluth, a friend there is very republican, but his family is one of the wealthiest families in town. Friends house is in Duluth, but his race car shop is in Superior.

[timberline742]

Originally Posted by Arthur McAlister

Your response is in anger and not based on substance or reality. Minnesota is reasonably republican/non-liberal outside of the cities, Duluth, and Itasca County. One certainly doesn't need to move that far away to be with people that accept them for being from another place and politically out of the norm. I found Duluth as a particularly non-accepting city but with exceptions. It is part of the culture in northern Minnesota. As they say, "The world stops north of Hinkley." I recommend that one check out Superior, Wisconsin first.

I'm all for Wisconsin in most things (Go Badgers vs the Goophers!), but Duluth is in far better shape as a city than Superior.

[Arthur McAlister]

Originally Posted by timberline742

I'm all for Wisconsin in most things (Go Badgers vs the Goophers!), but Duluth is in far better shape as a city than Superior.

Duluth residents feel a bit more sophisticated with a university there although it is a very small one. Although Superior is a bit rougher around the edges, people in seem to be more down to earth and don't believe that a ridiculous bridge is one of the seven wonders of the Earth. Duluth people seem to be much more closed minded and small townish. I am different than most people there and didn't feel comfortable, but I was the outsider and if that is how people chose to live, they should be happy. I am just saying this stuff so people considering a move can see for themselves but will understand that it is different there from most places of population.

[roneb]

Originally Posted by Arthur McAlister

My honest take. I lived there for a few years but have to go there annually. Duluth is a very small city with lots of very small minded residents. In the winters, I used to go to the cities where it was a bit warmer and a hell of a lot more to do. People with whom I worked couldn't understand wanting to go so far away. There is really nothing exciting going on except Grandma's by the bridge and it is nothing special. People there are very suspicious of those from out of state. The lake is cold, brown, and miserable. The biggest landmark is their bridge which is just a bridge. How exciting! The city isn't attractive with the dumpy looking houses on the hills in the central city area and the weather is a nightmare from Oct-April. The lakes in the area are mostly fished out and your chances of catching a fish from the shore of Lake Superior are slim. It is a city with lots of democrat rednecks. There is a town about 70 miles south of Duluth called Hinkley. We used to say that the world stopped after you passed Hinkley heading north.

On the other side, if you want a quiet life without racial issues due to the lack of diversity, Duluth is the place. It isn't a "dress-up" type of city, so you can be casual and relaxed. And, it probably isn't a city that China or other adversaries would target to destroy. Superior, Wisc. maybe, but not Duluth.

We all have our opinions, and that is all I am giving. It is not a place for me, but that is just me. I'm used to large cities. If you are single, stay away. Also, if you are a republican or conservative, you will not fit in. They don't accept people easily.

Lake Superior may be cold, but unless you are watching a winter storm, "brown and miserable" would be a dishonest stament. You are much more likely to see very clear water.

Yes, the city tourism dept overhypes the bridge, but if you think that is all there is to Duluth, you aren't even trying. There is actually quite a lot to do there.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I guess; but I consider Duluth to be a very attractive city with a lot of history and character. I've been there on multiple occassions, and if I could afford to move, I'd definitely consider Duluth.

[demtion35]

Originally Posted by Arthur McAlister

Your response is in anger and not based on substance or reality. Minnesota is reasonably republican/non-liberal outside of the cities, Duluth, and Itasca County. One certainly doesn't need to move that far away to be with people that accept them for being from another place and politically out of the norm. I found Duluth as a particularly non-accepting city but with exceptions. It is part of the culture in northern Minnesota. As they say, "The world stops north of Hinkley." I recommend that one check out Superior, Wisconsin first.

I agree with you that Duluth is a really great city.

There is a reason why many people love living here.

[Arthur McAlister]

Originally Posted by roneb

Lake Superior may be cold, but unless you are watching a winter storm, "brown and miserable" would be a dishonest stament. You are much more likely to see very clear water.

Yes, the city tourism dept overhypes the bridge, but if you think that is all there is to Duluth, you aren't even trying. There is actually quite a lot to do there.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I guess; but I consider Duluth to be a very attractive city with a lot of history and character. I've been there on multiple occassions, and if I could afford to move, I'd definitely consider Duluth.

There is an old saying that "The world stops north of Hinkley."

[GraniteStater]

I've applied for a number of jobs in Duluth, but no dice- hard to break in as an outsider. So many great things to do outdoors anywhere near Duluth in every direction.