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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Duluth Center for Women and Children’s Nourish program offers meal kits with fresh produce and step-by-step recipes to help Central Hillside families eat healthier. Volunteers deliver kits from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church three times a week, and meal kits cost $12 per serving (free options for qualifying families). WDIO
- ➤ Lowell Elementary third grader Amy Ray sold hot chocolate at Hartley Nature Center on MLK Day to fundraise for CHUM, a local shelter for people facing homelessness and poverty. The stand ran from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and aimed to raise $100. WDIO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Federal government lab tests verified that Pulsar Helium’s Jetstream #1 appraisal well near Babbitt shows 8% helium-3 confirmed by USGS and Lawrence Livermore labs. The company plans to seek U.S. government help to fast-track Topaz project development + boost stakeholder confidence. BusinessNorth
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Data shows that nearly 470,000 blackout license plates were registered last year, almost doubling the previous count, while other specialty plates also saw increased sales; Minnesotans can change their plates at deputy registrar offices or online as usual. KSTP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Essentia Health in Duluth adds three advanced practice registered nurses to expand patient care—Luu La will practice in urgent care, Kathryn Johnson joins the cardiac unit, and Lindsay Wallace will lead lung nodule treatment at St. Mary’s Medical Center. BusinessNorth
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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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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.
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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.
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Live in Concert Rafe Carlson
Rafe Carlson up close in an intimate ballroom concert at Grand Superior Lodge.
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Clothing Repair and Mending Basics
6-8 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Registration includes materials — Learn hand sewing skills for mending and repair.
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