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Bygones: 20 years ago, hundreds tried to be extras in 'North Country' film

A look back at local news from years past.

People stand in line at a mall.
People wait in line at Virginia's Thunderbird Mall on Jan. 29, 2005, to be extras in the movie inspired by the book "Class Action," about sexual discrimination in the mines on the Iron Range. Over 400 people were in line by 10:30 a.m.
Clint Austin / 2005 file / Duluth Media Group

News-Tribune, Jan. 30, 1925

Harvey W. Dietrich, who served two terms as mayor of Superior in 1898 and 1899, died of heart disease in the lobby of the Superior YMCA after delivering an address at the Kiwanis Club banquet honoring newly naturalized citizens.

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News-Tribune, Jan. 30, 1955

Officials are noting the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Forest Service, which led four years later to the establishment of the Superior National Forest. Until recently, it was the largest national forest in the U.S.

News-Tribune & Herald, Jan. 30, 1985

More than $4 million in state money to renovate Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge could be lost if city officials offer people rides on the bridge. Officials have been considering selling tickets for bridge rides, an idea some say would be a major tourist attraction.

News Tribune, Jan. 30, 2005

About 400 people queued up in the Thunderbird Mall in Virginia for their chance to be an extra in a film starring Sissy Spacek, Charlize Theron, Frances McDormand and Woody Harrelson. Mall workers had trouble keeping store entrances clear as their small shopping center was invaded by would-be actors.

Barrett Chase has been web editor for the News Tribune since 2015. You can email him at bchase@duluthnews.com or call him at 218-723-5310.
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