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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lester Park Elementary students collected 1.7 tons of food (3,400 pounds) for Union Gospel Mission during their 19th annual drive in honor of National Nutrition Month, following a notice that Ruby's Pantry would soon close. The drive taught students valuable lessons about food waste and community support. WDIO
- ➤ Thursday, the Hermantown YMCA hosted the Purple Up for Military Kids event at the Essentia Wellness Center. Organized by the 148th Army National Guard Child & Youth Programs and the American Red Cross, the event offered activities and comes before Wednesday, Apr. 15 Purple Up Day urging community support. WDIO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Western National Bank has hired Mike Lattery as executive vice president to lead commercial and consumer lending operations. He brings 17 years of business finance and leadership experience — expanding access to capital and support for local families and business owners. BusinessNorth
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota Senate passed a bill on Thursday to ban crypto kiosks amid reports of scams affecting older consumers, and the measure now heads to the House for review. KSTP
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Women in Science: The Forecast Forum
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Great Lakes Aquarium — Free entry — Explore meteorology and hear from leading women in the field while enjoying a full exhibit experience.
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Minnesota Ballet's 60th Anniversary Performance
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM — Minnesota Ballet — Ticketed event — Celebrate a vibrant mix of classic and contemporary dance as Minnesota Ballet honors its 60-year legacy.
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Community Book Swap at EcoFest
11 AM – 3 PM — Clyde Iron Works — Free entry — Trade your beloved books for new treasures at this sustainable community event.
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An Afternoon with the Romantics
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Sacred Heart Music Center — $20 — Enjoy an organ concert featuring romantic works and a piece by J.S. Bach on a historic Felgemaker pipe organ.
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The Entrepreneur Reset
A half-day, in-person workshop for entrepreneurs to step back from the day-to-day and reflect on what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change in their business. You’ll walk away with greater clarity, renewed confidence, and tangible next steps.
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Penny Whistle Sound Techniques Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Class fee varies — Learn how to make your penny whistle sing with new techniques and confidence.
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Make Your Own Cold Process Soap Workshop
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM — Duluth Folk School — $72+ — Create your own all-natural soap from scratch while learning valuable crafting skills.
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The Old 13 String Bandits, Cosmic Otter Club and Kyle Orla
8-11 p.m. — Cedar Lounge Earth Rider Brewery Taproom — $12.44 — Enjoy a dynamic musical evening with a diverse range of folk and string performances.
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JAM Duluth Jazz Crawl
6:30-11 p.m. — The Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub — Free entry — Explore the vibrant jazz scene with live performances from local bands.
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