Good morning, Duluth.

Safe Bay now offers a monitored overnight parking space at the back lot of Vineyard Church for drivers sleeping in their cars, with rules that include quiet hours and a prohibition on drugs and alcohol.

The program runs through the end of October and will connect those in need with support services (neighbors have expressed concerns about uneven code enforcement).

The Western Duluth Little League concession stand was damaged by arson that broke in and set it on fire while being stocked up, and a GoFundMe has been launched to help rebuild the stand before a major tournament in June — mobile concessions are in use until repairs are complete.

Northland residents evacuated from areas near the Brimson Complex fire where nearly 15,000 acres are burning and local authorities closed Hwy 44 (between Rollins Road and Townline Road) with Hugo’s Bar designated as the evacuation rendezvous point.

Fire crews from several agencies will continue battling the blaze under dry, windy conditions while Camp House Fire zones, which burned 4,000 acres on May 14, remain under evacuation orders.

A mallard duck hatched several ducklings in an eagle's nest early Thursday, as captured on MN DNR's DuckCam (the nest is usually home to eagles).

The mother was briefly chased away by a bald eagle but returned shortly, and the hatchlings are expected to reach water within 24 hours.

On Tuesday, three licensed practical nurses at North Shore Estates nursing home — located in Spirit Valley — began a 24-hour strike to demand inclusion in the same union contract as their co-workers; the strike ended May 14 at 7:00 a.m. Monarch Healthcare Management said negotiations were repeatedly canceled and cited proposed state cuts to long-term care funding as a key concern.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reese's Book Club Gathering at Sheraton

6-7:30 p.m. — Sheraton Duluth Hotel — Free entry — Engage in a lively discussion about 'Great Big Beautiful Life' by Emily Henry with fellow book lovers.

Pete Fest 2025

7 PM – 10 PM — Wussow's Concert Cafe — Weeklong pass available — Experience a week of diverse music acts in a beloved local venue.