Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pulsar Helium Inc. finalized an acquisition of Hybrid Hydrogen Inc.'s land leases on 5,742 gross acres in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (costing $80,000) and the move boosts its effort to develop Minnesota's first commercial helium operation near Babbitt. BusinessNorth
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Duluth Cross Country Ski Club will host the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour at DECC Symphony Hall on Jan. 9-10 with film showings, gear demos and community events — tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door, with proceeds bolstering local ski projects. BusinessNorth
- ➤ The Duluth Cross Country Ski Club is hosting the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour at DECC Symphony Hall on Jan. 9-10, featuring outdoor film showings, gear demos, local sponsor booths, and raffles. Tickets are $25 online or $30 at the door with proceeds benefiting local ski projects. BusinessNorth
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Duluth Economic Development Authority is launching a pilot program offering six no-cost permits for mobile food vendors to operate in city parks this summer — May 1 to Oct. 31. Vendors must register with the Duluth Clerk’s Office and be local residents or business owners. WDIO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local families can warm up winter with hearty recipes featuring Green Giant 100% Pure Pumpkin (like Pumpkin Chili and Pumpkin Mac n’ Cheese) that offer easy, comforting meals for busy weeknights and cozy weekends. BusinessNorth
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Duluth Novelists Monthly Meetup
1-3 p.m. — Wild State Cider — No entry fee — Collaborate with fellow novelists to enhance your writing craft and projects.
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Epilepsy Support Group for Adults in Duluth
6-7 p.m. — Caribou Coffee — Free entry — Connect with others in a supportive environment to share experiences about managing epilepsy.
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MOONCATS Family Concert
1-3 p.m. — Spirit of the Lake Community Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy family-friendly live music in a warm community atmosphere this winter.
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2026 Let's Move at The Depot
10 AM – 2 PM — The Depot — Free entry — Get active with fun fitness activities for kids in a warm indoor setting this winter.
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UMD Spring Volunteer Fair
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. — UMD KIRBY STUDENT CENTER — Free entry — Discover various volunteer opportunities in the Duluth community.
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Sara Thomsen Album Release Concert
4-6:30 p.m. — Sacred Heart Music Center — $25-$30 — Celebrate the release of Sara Thomsen's 10th album with a live performance featuring local musicians.
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Dial M for Murder
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Duluth Playhouse — $30 – $55 — Experience a fresh, fast-paced adaptation of the classic thriller filled with betrayal and suspense.
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