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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lake Superior Zoo welcomed a new sand cat from the Kansas City Zoo as part of a conservation effort under the AZA Sand Cat Species Survival Plan (Bastet). She remains in quarantine (under standard protocols) while the zoo modifies the Main Building habitat to pair her with resident male cats for breeding. WDIO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Duluth Police said a missing 10-year-old girl was found safe on March 25 after she was last seen around 7:30 p.m. on the 1700 block of North 43rd Avenue East in the Lake Side neighborhood. WDIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Northland firefighters are training with the DNR using new equipment and improved communications — they are preparing for an active wildfire season and plan to hire more seasonal crews to help combat fast-growing fires. Officials say the training also focuses on safety measures to reduce risks from dry, ember-caused fires. WDIO
- ➤ MnDOT has begun scoping a plan to resurface a mile stretch of Highway 61 from just after the Lester River bridge to the start of the expressway and to update the busy junction with East Superior Street. Project manager Tom Lamb said officials are weighing a roundabout—improving traffic flow but costing more—against a simpler continuous tee as construction is scheduled to begin in 2029 and public feedback is still welcome. WDIO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced today that new signs will soon be installed on the Blatnik and Bong Bridges in Superior to display the mental health resource 988 — which offers free, 24-hour crisis support. The project was led by Chrissy Barnard of NAMI Lake Superior South Shore in partnership with Superior, Douglas County, and WisDOT. WDIO
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3rd Annual Ziigwan Powwow
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. — UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program — Free entry — Celebrate Indigenous culture at the annual powwow featuring traditional dances and community activities.
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Sunday Morning Basic Text Group
9-10 a.m. — 3009 Restormel St, Duluth, MN — Free entry — Engage in a supportive discussion focused on recovery from alcohol addiction utilizing the Big Book.
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Duluth Construction Career Fair
3-6 p.m. | Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview | Free entry | Explore various construction career opportunities with Union Contractors and network while enjoying free appetizers.
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Ian Alexy Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — Lake Superior Brewing — Cover charge varies — Experience the soulful sounds of Ian Alexy's new album 'Troubadour 21st Century'.
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Arrowhead Home & Builders Show
3-8 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — $12 Admission — Explore the largest home improvement show in the Arrowhead Region featuring building, remodeling, and garden products.
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La Valse
7 PM — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Ticketed event — Experience the beauty of opera with La Valse and its captivating performances.
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Bockfest Celebration at Canal Park Brewing Company
5-9 p.m. — Canal Park Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate the arrival of spring with fun, fire, and craft beer on the patio.
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Adults with Epilepsy in Duluth – Peer Support Group
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace — Free entry — Connect with others managing epilepsy in a supportive, casual environment.
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One Week Live Vol. 22 Album Release Party
7-10 p.m. — Wussow's Concert Cafe — Check their site for entry fee — Celebrate local music at the album release party featuring multiple artists.
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La Serva Padrona Comic Opera
5-7 p.m. — Wussow's Concert Cafe — Enjoy a delightful performance of Pergolesi’s comic opera in an inviting local venue.
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