The millionaire lumberman, in his basement, with a handgun. It sounds like something out of the board game Clue, but the mysterious death of John McAlpine was all too real.

In our first ever multi-part series, Attracted to Duluth explores the 1913 death of a wealthy Duluthian. Though widely reported on at the time, this story has largely been lost to time. Join Hailey and Caroline in the accusing parlor as we recount the facts of the case, make witty asides, and attempt to get to the bottom of this twisting tale.

On this latest episode of Attracted to Duluth, Caroline and Hailey are joined by journalist and friend of the pod, Jay Gabler. Tune in to hear all about his new book, 100 Things to Do in Duluth Before You Die, as well as his personal history with writing. This episode is packed with cool Duluth stuff, you'll certainly find something to add to your bucket list!

In the late 1880s, what winter sport craze swept through Duluth?

In this episode of Attracted to Duluth, we embrace the cold and make the best of it! Without winter we wouldn’t have had goofy woolen uniforms, ice carnivals, or the opportunity to get frisky on a sled. Put on your snowshoes and pack your bags for St. Moritz, because this episode is too cool to skip.