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Duluth
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students at Northern Lights Elementary celebrated a record-breaking food drive by gathering 2,100 items for the Faith United Methodist Church food pantry, continuing a 15-year tradition led by teacher Jess Brozic. WDIO
- ➤ The Duluth 1200 Fund is accepting applications for its Historic Fund loan program through May 18, offering low to zero interest loans and partial forgiveness to revitalize downtown historic buildings. Funding notifications will come in July and past winners include Heirloom Properties, the Building for Women and Hucklebeary. BusinessNorth
- ➤ Northwood Children's Services will host a free prom dress shopping event today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Merritt Creek Academy (and a Saturday session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), offering hundreds of dresses and accepting ongoing donations. WDIO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ursa Minor Brewing will open Bean and Bear Bagels this spring at its north end facility on 26th Ave. W, offering grab-and-go bagels, sandwiches, and specialty coffee to fill a local need for quality fast-food options. Perfect Duluth Day
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chisholm students explored their new elementary school during a ribbon cutting and soft opening that featured guided tours and legacy video recordings (a nod to the district's 100-year history), and an official grand opening is planned for August during the home volleyball game. WDIO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Age Well Arrowhead is a nonprofit that is helping seniors live how they choose by expanding services to include homemaker help, transportation, caregiver support, and grocery shopping. Tanya assists patients like Bob, who has a broken foot, + Lil, who is recovering from back surgery. WDIO
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Build North Expo
4 PM – 6 PM — Duluth Heritage Sports Center — Registration required — Explore various vendors showcasing the best in northern construction and design trends.
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Wormsley Common Gang and More Live Concert
5-11 PM — Wussow's Concert Cafe — All ages welcome — Enjoy an exciting night of live music featuring Wormsley Common Gang and other local talents.
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Acoustic Boxcar
2-4 a.m. — 805 E Superior St, Duluth, MN — Free entry — Experience rail-jumping, whiskey-drinking, country rock and roll from beautiful Duluth, Minnesota.
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Hadestown
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Tickets on sale now — Experience the musical that intertwines the tales of Orpheus and Eurydice with the journey to the underworld.
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Bring the Sing with the Twin Cities Beer Choir
5-6:30 p.m. — Ursa Minor Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a community sing-along while savoring great beer and non-alcoholic options.
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Antique Appraisal
12-3 p.m. — The St. Louis County Depot — Free entry — Bring your antiques for a free appraisal by expert Denny Mager and discover their hidden value.
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Speed Friending
5:45-7:30 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Free entry — Meet new acquaintances in a fun and relaxed setting with one-on-one conversations.
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HGF Family Day
9 AM – 1 PM — Sheraton Duluth Hotel — Free admission — An inspiring day of education and support for families navigating rare growth and bone conditions.
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Taste at Fitger's
6-9 p.m. — Fitger's Brewhouse — $75 — Enjoy tantalizing bites and sips from top local purveyors while supporting community hunger efforts.
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Shakin’ Not Stirred with The Harlow Pennies
7 PM - 1 AM — Wussow's Concert Cafe — Check the event for ticket info — Experience the haunting alt-folk sound of The Harlow Pennies alongside the energetic Shakin' Not Stirred.
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