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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Duluth will host Get Downtown Week—presented by Bremer Bank—from April 21 to April 26. A record 39 local businesses will offer special promotions to welcome customers downtown. BusinessNorth
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Duluth police, Hermantown police and the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force arrested a 63-year-old man on Tuesday, April 15 after a traffic stop and seized 140 grams of suspected meth, 102 grams of cocaine and nearly $5,000 from him, and a search of his home on the 700 block of North 7th Avenue East yielded ammunition, digital scales and evidence of drug sales—he now faces charges for first degree sale of meth, first degree sale of cocaine and felon in possession of ammunition—. WDIO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center completed a new ground-mounted 20-kilowatt solar array east of the museum with support from the City of Superior—this array is Phase I of a project to cut energy costs. Solar United Neighbors Minnesota launched its northernmost solar co-op for local homeowners, farmers, and small businesses that will host in-person and online sessions throughout spring and early summer. WDIO
- ➤ The Minnesota DNR is studying sturgeon on the St. Louis River by catching, measuring and tagging them after decades of habitat restoration. The agency and its partners, including local groups and the Great Lakes Aquarium, will seek $1 million in funding to help the naturally reproducing population grow. Superior Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the Duluth Transit Authority announced plans to boost bus frequency and efficiency starting on June 1 by adding nine new buses with bike racks and secure wheelchair systems; Route 103 will connect downtown and Spirit Valley faster — while Blue Line trips will run more often as part of these changes backed by state and federal agencies. Additional route adjustments will help keep transfers smooth across the system. WDIO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ariana Sleen was very ill and needed a ventilator before she was treated in the ICU at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. She got married there after her health improved—she was 29 weeks pregnant and her baby is due in June. WDIO
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
11 AM – 1 PM — Lake Superior College — Registration required — Explore the art of growing mushrooms and unveil the wonders of fungi.
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Teague Alexy Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of Americana music with award-winning musician Teague Alexy.
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Earth Day Fair
10 AM – 2 PM — Lake Superior College — Free entry — Explore informative tables and activities focused on environmental sustainability.
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Celtic Jam
7-10 p.m. — Sir Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake — Free entry — Enjoy a lively Celtic music session welcoming all ages and talent levels.
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Jesus Music Tour featuring Caleb & John
7-11 p.m. — Symphony Hall — Tickets on Sale 1/30 — Experience a joyful night of music with CAIN, Katy Nichole, Ben Fuller, Caleb & John and more.
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Dude, Dads on Thin Ice
8-9:30 p.m. — Symphony Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night filled with laughter and humor at this comedy show presented by Peru State College.
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2025 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference
8 AM – 5 PM — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Early bird registration ends March 28, 2025 — One of the largest conferences focusing on mental health for children and adolescents.
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Live Music Performance by Pylon
7-8 p.m. — Bent Paddle Brewing Co. — Free entry — Experience the hypnotic soundscapes of Duluth's own electronic music collective Pylon.
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Social Puzzle & Swap
11 AM – 4 PM — Wild State Cider — No entry fee — Enjoy puzzles and beverages while swapping pieces with fellow enthusiasts.
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