Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Super One stores raised $56,000 in two and half weeks to support local men in the Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge program by covering operating costs at the Duluth campus — including housing, food and counseling. Donation boosts the Breezy Point 5K as it works toward a $1 million goal. WDIO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Consumer Reports advises that drivers ease speed, accelerate smoothly, and maintain tire pressure to add 6 to 7 mpg, while local drivers may save gas by removing heavy roof racks and using price apps. The tips aim to stretch every tank and reduce engine wear. KSTP
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Anne Stevens, PhD, has been named the next dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at UMD pending Board of Regents approval, and her appointment is set to begin June 29. WDIO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Duluth native Gianna Kneepkens was drafted 15th overall by the Connecticut Sun after a standout college career at Marshall, Utah and UCLA, making her the first Northland native in the WNBA since Megan Gustafson in 2019. WDIO
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VOTE DAILY to help launch the LNPK Grocery
Vote daily (April 13-25th) to help Ecolibrium3 win a $27,500 grant to launch the LNPK Grocery this spring. Go to oldnational.com/cyc and enter Ecolibrium3 as your nonprofit of choice.
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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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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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Autism Walk - Northland
10 AM – 1 PM — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Entry fee applies — Celebrate and support the autism and neurodivergent community during this uplifting walk.
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