Good morning, Duluth.

Chester Bowl received a $9,500 donation from Loll Designs to fund ski chalet renovations scheduled to begin in April, and the project is expected to be completed by next winter (the donation is part of ongoing fundraising efforts).

MLK Day events are scheduled for Sunday, Jan.

18 and Monday, Jan. 19, with a worship service at First United Methodist Church, a community breakfast with keynote speakers, and a weather-adjusted march from the DECC lobby through the skywalk — all free for Duluth residents.

About 650 Minnesota Energy Resources customers in Willow River, Sturgeon Lake and Finlayson have been without natural gas since pipeline damage on Friday.

The utility is using supply trucks and crews plan to restore temporary service overnight and into Saturday morning — full restoration may take several days.

Dan Horoshak, a fifth-generation Ranger and USW Local 6860 member, is launching his campaign for Minnesota State Representative in District 7B.

He promises to boost mining, expand job training, support small businesses, and improve healthcare on the Iron Range.

Sprint Medic, a new pilot program to boost emergency response in rural northern St. Louis County, will launch Monday, Jan.

19. Virginia Fire Department paramedics will drive SUVs with advanced life support tools and work weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. under state funding.

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.

UMD Spring Volunteer Fair

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. — UMD KIRBY STUDENT CENTER — Free entry — Discover various volunteer opportunities in the Duluth community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UMD vs Jamestown Basketball Game

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Romano Gym UMD — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting matchup between the Jamestown Jimmies and Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs.

UMD Women's Hockey vs. St. Thomas

3:00-5:02 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Tickets on sale now — Cheer on the Bulldogs as they face St. Thomas in a thrilling ice hockey match.

Live in Concert Rafe Carlson

Rafe Carlson up close in an intimate ballroom concert at Grand Superior Lodge.