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Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AMSOIL Northland Law Enforcement K-9 Foundation will host Meet the Pack (a free, family-friendly event) on Tuesday, May 5, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Hibbing Memorial Building in Hibbing, where a dozen K-9 teams will demonstrate their skills to support local K-9 programs. WDIO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Work began on April 30 at Iron Workers Local 512's Hermantown training facility as the union starts a union-funded expansion to nearly double shop space for its growing number of apprentices. WDIO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Louis County will plant 350,000 pine seedlings across 500 acres to restore forests damaged by last year's wildfires. Work crews will begin planting in northeastern Minnesota in the next several days. WDIO
- ➤ Boaters in Duluth are urged to clean, drain and dry boats at water access points to prevent aquatic invasive species from spreading. Doug Jensen from the DNR said two cleaning stations (at Pike Lake and Boy Scout Landing) will bolster prevention efforts this fishing season. WDIO
- ➤ Researchers with the University of Minnesota’s Voyageurs Wolf Project captured the first video in 100 years showing cougars reproducing, recording a female with three kittens at a kill south of Voyageurs National Park. Officials say this evidence raises questions about a self-sustaining population & survival remains uncertain. WDIO
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Make Your Own Bitters Workshop
5:30-7 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Registration includes instruction and materials — Explore the art of crafting your own bitters and unleash your inner cocktail-ian.
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Experimental Music Night with Alex Hecter, Andrew Mahonen, Ben Zucker, and Tim Kaiser
7 PM - 1 AM — Wussow's Concert Cafe — $10 — Experience an exciting showcase of experimental music from talented local artists.
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May Free ArtDAI
1-4 p.m. — Duluth Art Institute-Lincoln Park Building — Free entry — Create seasonal art projects for all ages in a casual, creative atmosphere with snacks and beverages.
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Grounded Threads: Branch Weaving Workshop
12-4 p.m. — Duluth Art Institute-Lincoln Park Building — Registration required — Create unique woven wall art using natural branches and fibers.
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