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Duluth
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Locals and tourists now enjoy the reopened Lakewalk in Canal Park after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers made safety improvements during a yearlong closure. The $3 million project added wheelchair ramps and landscaping — the Maritime Center’s grassy area remains closed for six to eight weeks. WDIO
- ➤ The Magic Smelt Puppet Troupe held its 13th annual parade in Canal Park today, featuring costumed performers, stilt walkers, and a musical procession that moved to Zeitgeist where a smelt-fry dinner concluded the festivities. WDIO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, May 15, a firefighting plane was hit by a bullet after scooping water at Kjostad Lake while battling a wildfire in Portage Township; it landed safely with no injuries and the sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information to call 911 and reference case number 26066433. WDIO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters are containing the Stewart Trail, Gilbert and Flanders fires today amid dry, windy conditions that boost the flames+ state DNR and emergency teams are monitoring lingering heat to prevent flare-ups. WDIO
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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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10th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of community at Duluth Folk School with insights from the director and camaraderie among friends.
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Pete Fest 2026
June 4-8 — Wussow's Concert Cafe — $7 online, $10 door, *Fest Pass $25 — Celebrate local music with diverse performances across five days.
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Walk for Animals
9 AM - 12 PM — Bayfront Festival Park — Fundraiser entry — Walk with your pets to support homeless animals in the community.
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A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation
4-7 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Tickets on sale now — Experience the vibrant spirit of Ireland through music and dance performed by world-class artists.
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