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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iron Ore Alliance named former State Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk the recipient of its fourth annual Hard Rock Miners award for his nearly 30 years of support for Minnesota’s taconite industry & mining community. Bakk led legislative efforts including launching the Taconite Economic Development Fund and establishing Vermilion State Park. BusinessNorth
- ➤ A construction project to improve the lakeshore near the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center will begin early May with Northern Interstate Construction building a $3.15M concrete tee-wall armored by a stone revetment to reduce weather damage—this system will upgrade 200 feet of the pedestrian walkway and connect the Lake Walk to the Ship Canal North Pier. The work will run from May through November 2025—final landscaping will continue next spring. BusinessNorth
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aitkin-based Riverwood Healthcare Center leaders met with U.S. Sen. Tina Smith and supported discussions on rural health challenges with state and national officials. CEO Ken Westman traveled to Washington, D.C. to present a value-based care model — designed to counter potential Medicaid cuts and protect patient care in Greater Minnesota. BusinessNorth
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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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An Evening with Bruce Cockburn
8 PM — The West Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience 50 years of musical genius from Canadian legend Bruce Cockburn.
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Summer Volleyball Leagues Kick Off
6:00 PM — Skyline Social & Games — Registration fees apply — Join the fun and compete in co-ed volleyball leagues all summer long.
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Nate Bargatze Stand-Up Comedy
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Amsoil Arena — Tickets starting at $40 — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Nate Bargatze.
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Clothing Repair and Mending Basics
6-8 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Registration includes materials — Learn essential hand sewing and clothing repair skills to embrace the 'make do and mend' philosophy.
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Deep Fake Five with Crimson Soul and Dyed In Bleach
7-10 p.m. — Wussow's Concert Cafe — Ticket info not provided — Experience an electrifying night with local bands paying tribute to rock history.
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Mother’s Day Bingo
2-5 p.m. — Buffalo House — $20 for ten games — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of bingo with exciting prizes and a special menu to celebrate Mother's Day.
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Hands on Clay: Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — $74-$124 — Dive into the art of pottery with hands-on wheel throwing experience and expert guidance.
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Ask a Master Gardener
5:30-7 p.m. — Whole Foods Co-op Denfeld — Free entry — Get your gardening questions answered by Master Gardener Barb S. at this interactive event.
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