Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Renewal by Andersen hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the opening of its new Elmira Avenue warehouse in Superior, featuring a business networking event and a charitable donation to Ruth House — local food vendors also joined to support the expansion. WDIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eight new recruits were sworn in by the Duluth Police Department yesterday — each had passed multiple interviews and exams — and they will soon begin training with experienced officers as Mayor Reinert and Police Chief Ceynowa expressed strong support. WDIO
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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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Personal Support Group for Adults Impacted by Epilepsy
6-7 p.m. — Caribou Coffee — No cost — Connect with peers who understand your experiences managing epilepsy in a supportive environment.
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