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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ALLETE has been named an Honor Roll Company of Special Distinction by the 2025 Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership. It is the seventh consecutive year the company earned this honor — the award was accepted on April 14 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. BusinessNorth
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered at Zeitgeist where local policy makers and creative placemaking experts discussed plans to activate cultural corridors and improve public spaces; they will reconvene on August 16 at 6:00 p.m. for another urban planning presentation at UMD (Bohannon Hall Room 90). WDIO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ NFIB's new report shows Minnesota’s 560,428 small businesses benefit from a permanent 20% tax deduction signed on July 4, which helps firms navigate inflation and hiring challenges. It projects 25,000 new jobs each year and significant GDP gains over the next decade + beyond. BusinessNorth
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Duluth residents began spring cleaning at Resource Renew’s Yard Waste Compost Site, which opened on April 15 on Courtland Street near Interstate 35. The site (marking 25 years of composting) accepts free leaves and grass clippings, charges $10 for brush and logs, and operates Wednesday to Saturday. WDIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Duluth roads have more potholes this spring after heavy plowing in a rough winter and freeze-thaw cycles cause cracks. Street Maintenance Coordinator Geoff Vukelich said crews are using temporary cold-mix asphalt until permanent hot mix repairs begin in May. WDIO
- ➤ Attorney General Keith Ellison is asking for local input on Sutter Health’s proposed acquisition of Allina Health via an online-comment form; the review will gauge the deal’s impact on care and if approved, Allina will join Sutter as its Upper Midwest Division while keeping its name and headquarters. KSTP
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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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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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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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The Music Man
12 AM – 9 PM — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a classic musical comedy about a charming salesman and his adventures in River City.
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