Duluth barbers talk profession s history, evolution in the Northland and beyond You get to know your barber, and you have nice conversation with him and you get a couple of jokes along the way. 5:30 am, Nov. 4, 2018 ×
Reflected in a mirror, Randall Anderson of Duluth cuts Steve Patronas hair at Dapper Jacks Barber Shop in the Lakeside neighborhood of Duluth. Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com
Barbers have a long history of working with sharp objects, and they used to be in charge of lancing boils, pulling teeth, even amputating some things.
Hundreds of years later with an added touch of camaraderie and some flair, Twin Ports shop owners stick to cutting hair and trimming beards while staying connected to their profession s long history.