Good morning, Duluth.

The Northland Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $592,000 in Q1 to local nonprofits that support youth + families with early learning and housing programs in northeastern Minnesota.

The grants will strengthen essential community services across the region.

The Minnesota DNR urges caution in Northland this Memorial Day weekend as high fire risk persists and advises residents to keep campfires small and maintain safe distances from dry vegetation (fire restrictions remain in effect and conditions can change quickly).

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved a new process so Rusco customers can access financial recovery through the DLI Contractor Recovery Fund without filing full claims.

Affected individuals must follow a five-step procedure and apply before July 1.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pete Fest 2026

7-10 p.m. — Wussow's Concert Cafe — $10 — Enjoy dynamic performances from local artists and bands during this lively five-day music festival.

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.

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.

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.

Writers' Open Mic

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Free entry — A vibrant space for poets and writers to showcase their creativity or enjoy listening.