Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The House and Senate Transportation Conference Committee meets this week to decide if NLX will keep its promised $194 million state matching funds for the rail project connecting the Twin Cities and Duluth—without the funds, Minnesota may lose crucial federal dollars. BusinessNorth
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Inside Web3: A Look at the Future of the Internet
6-8 p.m. — Swim Creative — Donations appreciated — Dive into Web3 innovations with insights from industry expert Maria Barbirotto while enjoying free pizza and beer.
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Shaken not Stirred Concert Night
7-10 p.m. — Wussow's Concert Cafe — Affordable entry — A night of remarkable music featuring local talents Shaken not Stirred, Ditty Wish, and Sam Hatch.
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Songwriter Showcase: Jacob King Downs, Will Durie, Henri & Hannah Stewart
7-10 p.m. — Wussow's Concert Cafe — $10 suggested donation — Enjoy a night of original music from talented local songwriters in a cozy venue.
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College Volleyball Leagues Kick Off
6:00 p.m. — Skyline Social & Games — Registration required — Dive into the summer season with co-ed volleyball alongside friends in an energetic outdoor league.
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Bill Burgeson Band Performance
8-9 p.m. — The West Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a lively performance from Duluth's own Bill Burgeson Band featuring a mix of rock and pop tunes.
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Bob Dylan Tribute Concert: Shelter From the Storm
7-10:30 p.m. — Sacred Heart Music Center — $20-$25 — Celebrate Bob Dylan's birthday with live performances from Duluth's renowned Shelter From The Storm band.
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Magic Smelt Parade
3:30-5 p.m. — Paulucci Building — Free entry — Celebrate the 12th annual community costume-and-puppet parade featuring puppets, masks, and brass music along the Lakewalk.
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Nature Journaling and the Art of Observation
9 AM - 12 PM — Duluth Folk School — Registration required — Enhance observation skills and explore nature through journaling and sketching.
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Gender Joy Art Show Closing Reception w/ Artist Discussion
This year’s Gender Joy Art Show created conversation around gender and brought together all of us who see equity as the only way forward. Show curator Amy Varsek will wrap up it all up with a panel of Gender Joy artists as well as our Strategic Director Beth Burt to discuss the importance of expressing joy and resisting violence through art.
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Eau Claire Express at Duluth Huskies
5:35-7:05 p.m. — Wade Stadium — Enjoy a thrilling night of baseball in Duluth as the Eau Claire Express take on the Huskies.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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