Good morning, Duluth.

DEDA received a $250,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development on March 31 to build a 61,000-square-foot research and training center on an 8.81-acre site on Atlas Parkway that will include classrooms, transportation, warehousing, and a childcare center. The center is expected to retain or create 109 jobs, boost the local tax base, and trigger $23.4 million in private investment with a groundbreaking planned later this year.

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District expects cattail mosquitoes to rise in number mid-summer due to recent heavy rains following three dry years—these insects normally hatch in the fall and emerge by early July.

Duluth's own CJ Ham will host a charity softball game on May 29 at CHS Field to raise funds for the Thielen Foundation (with proceeds benefiting the Ham Family Scholarship Fund).

Fans will enjoy a home run derby at 6:00 p.m. (gates open at 4:30 p.m. with play beginning at 7:00 p.m.).

La Valse

7 PM — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Ticketed event — Experience the beauty of opera with La Valse and its captivating performances.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In-Vesting in Wool

6-8 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Registration required — Craft your own wool vest while mastering sewing techniques and enjoying local handcraft culture.

Build a Bird Feeder Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Registration $35+ — Create your own bird feeder while learning basic woodworking skills.

Twin Ports Talent Mixer

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar — $20.00 USD + tax — Network with local filmmakers and theater talent in a lively atmosphere.

Special Spring Services

11 a.m., 6 p.m. — Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Duluth — Free entry — Celebrate special spring services with the community in a warm and welcoming environment.

Mushroom Cultivation Workshop

11 AM – 1 PM — Lake Superior College — Registration required — Explore the art of growing mushrooms and unveil the wonders of fungi.

Energy Training Corps - Crew Member

Join the Ecolibrium3 Energy Training Corps for this paid training opportunity through AmeriCorps! As a Crew Member, you will gain hands-on-experience in the growing residential energy sector. You will learn the core concepts of building science, how to perform home upgrades, and sharpen program development skills. Your service will prepare you for a career as a home energy professional, while improving local housing stock and community health. Use the link to access our website, find more information about the role and to apply today!