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Duluth
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students from Duluth East & Denfeld delivered new homemade oak dining tables to the Duluth Fire Department last Friday, as part of a yearlong project using personally milled lumber. The project, supported by over 30 construction students & local companies, includes time capsules in the tables to mark history. WDIO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mesabi Metallics commissioned a new Komatsu P&H 2800XPB electric rope shovel made in Wisconsin on Friday as part of a $110 million investment to boost American mining. The site in Nashwauk is set to increase production and add local jobs as the company ramps up toward full production in Q3. BusinessNorth
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota House passed a bill to launch a psilocybin treatment program overseen by the Office of Cannabis Management. The program will require patients to be 21 or older and have a qualifying medical condition - Rep. Andy Smith led the effort. KSTP
- ➤ Essentia Health's Erika Ehlers advises local residents to take precautions during spring cleaning by wearing gloves and a mask while spraying bleach on areas with rodent droppings; she recommends contacting a health provider if symptoms like fever, cough, or difficulty breathing develop. WDIO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Anglers in Duluth are stocking up on bait from local tackle shops ahead of the fishing opener this weekend and preparing for the DNR’s free mom fishing event as part of Mother’s Day celebrations — shops advise bringing a spouse’s license for combo angling. WDIO
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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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Prime Time at the Paddle: Meat Raffle & More
6-8 p.m. — Bent Paddle Brewing Co. — Free entry — Experience a vintage meat raffle with a modern twist, benefiting a great cause and featuring exciting prizes.
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Make Your Own Root Beer: Adult and Child
5:30-7 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — $54.00 — Learn to create old-style root beer and explore fermentation with your child while tasting various homemade brews.
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