Good morning, Duluth.

Duluth’s Canal Park Brewing Company won a silver medal at the 2026 World Beer Cup on April 22 in Philadelphia for its Night Trekker Baltic Porter, noted for hints of coffee, dark fruits and caramel.

The beer previously won a gold medal at the Minnesota Brewers Cup in 2025.

A preview of LNPK Grocery took place in Lincoln Park on Thursday when residents toured the new space at 2014 W Superior St. and offered feedback before a planned summer grand opening.

Nonprofit Ecolibrium3 will supply fresh produce from its urban farm.

On April 22, tugboat Meredith Ashton and a 240-ft deck barge brought project cargo to the rebuilt Berth 10 at the Clure Terminal Expansion pier—the first vessel in decades—and the $10.5 million project completed in March 2025 upgraded the port’s cargo handling as part of a major multimodal hub.

High school students from the region competed in a welding event at Lake Superior College on Thursday—where they learned new techniques and previewed the college’s one-year welding certificate program; organizers said the contest gave practical experience for future industry work.

Lakeside Early Learning in Duluth will close on June 4 due to rising costs (including a burst pipe that caused over $25,000 in damage) and lost liability insurance, leaving 60 families without childcare and staff without jobs.

The Port received $27 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to revitalize its pier, with an $8.4 million match for upgrades including 1,150 linear feet of dock wall and 7.5 acres of laydown space.

MnDOT is closing the right lane of the southbound I-35 onramp from Hwy 194/Mesaba Ave for pavement repairs while leaving the left lane open to keep traffic moving, and no timeline has been provided.

Seven DFL candidates met with students and community members at UMD on Thursday evening to discuss their plans for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District seat ahead of the 2026 election+ They addressed local issues such as health care, affordable housing and inflation to engage voters.

Nurse practitioner Christie Erickson has been named Essentia Health’s associate chief medical officer for the East Market, marking a first for advanced practice providers — her 15 years of leadership and role in virtual care set a new course as local health care faces staffing challenges.

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.

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.

Bored Teachers Comedy Tour

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Tickets on sale now — Enjoy an unforgettable night of laughter with the funniest teacher-comedians and their new jokes.

DIY Mother's Day Bouquets

9-11 a.m. — Whole Foods Co-op Hillside — Free entry — Create a charming bouquet for the special caretaker in your life just in time for Mother's Day.

Lotion Lab with Mix Cosmetiques

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Whole Foods Co-op Denfeld — $20 — Get hands-on in crafting your own natural lotion in this creative skincare workshop.

Sharper Living: Reviving Your Knives

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Bring your own knives — Master the art of sharpening kitchen blades and gain confidence in maintaining your tools.

18th Annual Bike Swap

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Continental Ski & Bike — Tiered payout for sellers — Re-home bicycles and support local charities at this community-driven event.

Wild Rose Family Expo 2026

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Free admission — A vibrant community event uniting families, local businesses, and youth programs for a day of discovery and fun.