Good morning, Duluth.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland held its 17th gala fundraiser at Greysolon Ballroom Thursday evening to raise funds for youth programs (supporting clubs in Duluth, Superior, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing) that serve local children.

Pope Design Group announced Sara Rapp as Northern Minnesota Market Lead; she will manage Duluth operations using her 14 years of design experience (including work with local institutions) to expand the firm’s services in the community.

Lakes 10 Cinema on Stebner Road in Hermantown will close for the final time on Sunday, April 19.

Movie fans can visit Duluth Cinema at 300 Harbor Drive for alternative screening options.

St. Louis County held a second listening session in Duluth on Thursday afternoon — community members gave input on how to invest opioid funds, with proposals requested by mid-2026 and awards scheduled for 2027.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beginner Crochet Workshop

5:30-8 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Registration fee required — Learn the basics of crochet and create your first project.