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Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Miner's Super One Foods donated $24,450 to Animal Allies in Duluth from a fundraising campaign held April 24th to May 11th — funds that help care for over 1,000 animals yearly. WDIO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Bug Ball gala — set for May 30 at Prøve Gallery — will raise $5,000 to help cover rent and general costs. Tickets cost $40 for full access with food and raffle or $15 for live music, which features Cigarette Picnic, Willem Dafoe Fanclub, Midnight Kissfight, and Between Howls. Perfect Duluth Day
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Duluth builders are keeping busy with robust projects including Blatnik Bridge replacement, a new airport control tower, training centers at the airpark and Hermantown, and renewable energy installations. The projects will boost construction jobs this season and into next year as work picks up steadily. BusinessNorth
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ With the Stewart Trail Fire fully contained as of May 20, the Minnesota DNR is taking over command from MNICS and the Two Harbors Volunteer Fire Department+local agencies after a multi-day effort. Support teams including firefighters, heavy equipment operators and aircraft crews worked together to suppress the blaze. WDIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Duluth International Airport is replacing its nearly 75-year-old air traffic control tower with a new structure funded by $36 million from the FAA and additional state and local dollars; construction began today and will finish in 2028 (updating safety measures). WDIO
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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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Celtic Song Circle
6-8 p.m. — Wussow's Concert Cafe — Free entry — Sing and play Irish and Scottish favorites in a welcoming group setting.
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