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Duluth’s Wild Centennial Court Jesters | Duluth News
In 1956, Duluth celebrated its centennial with a hilarious mock kangaroo court that punished local officials with absurd, embarrassing pranks—shaving cream, ice cubes down pants, and even nose-pegging a peanut. Chief probation officer Jack Young endured the icy treatment while lying on his back in front of the courthouse. Meanwhile, historical snapshots reveal how the city evolved: from 1926’s Arrowhead Bridge construction to 1976’s hospital body scanners and 2006’s probationary employee layoffs—each moment a quirky glimpse into Duluth’s ever-changing past. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…
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