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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iron Range fire crews are upgrading hoses to high-efficiency nozzles — known as HEN — to conserve water and fight fires across rural communities. The Cotton Volunteer Fire Department recently demonstrated the tool’s advantages for structure and wildland fires. WDIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Louis County set up an Opioid Remediation Settlement Committee to manage $21 million from opioid settlements over 18 years. The county has received about $6.5 million so far, with $1.5 million allocated to treatment + prevention services and will work with local schools to lower substance misuse. WDIO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aspirus St. Luke’s Critical Care Unit Manager Brittney Kurhajetz received the Patriot Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) after Nurse Omayo Ogunnow nominated her for helping staff balance military and civilian duties; the award was presented by Frank Godec from Hibbing. 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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UMD Women's Hockey vs. Bemidji State
3:00 – 5:02 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Tickets on sale now — Cheer on the Bulldogs in an exciting ice battle against Bemidji State.
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Brett Daniels: Pure Magic
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The West Theatre — $30-42 — Experience an evening of awe with internationally acclaimed magician Brett Daniels in a showcase of pure sleight-of-hand and original stage magic.
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