Good morning, Duluth.

The Minnesota Twins and local partners will renovate the wiffle ball field at Annunciation Church and School this summer by adding dugouts, bleachers, a new dirt infield, a moveable fence, scoreboard and improved lighting to boost community play as the area recovers after August's tragedy.

Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert will run his first full Grandma's Marathon to mark its 50th anniversary (he has only completed shorter races before) and he urges residents to offer runners extra help with directions and support.

Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth was added to the Pentagon’s list of Chinese military companies by the Deputy Secretary of Defense and will not get U.S. defense contracts starting June 30.

The update — made under a 2021 congressional rule — names over 180 companies.

J & A Logging in Wright was named the 2026 Minnesota Logger of the Year by the Minnesota Sustainable Forestry Initiative Implementation Committee after receiving the award at the Logger Education Program’s conference in Virginia in April.

The Anderson family will now compete for regional and national titles.

Duluth Public Schools held its final budget meeting Tuesday, June 9 to address an $82,000 shortfall from a $0.06 drop in state lunch reimbursement, with the district planning to cover the gap from its food service fund amid rising supply costs and increased free lunch use.

Essentia Health and volunteers from the Lake Superior Master Gardener Association are growing fresh vegetables at the Solid Rock Supplemental Food Shelf Garden to help families with food insecurity.

Donated produce supports Northwest Community Action (serving 500 families weekly) and the association seeks more volunteers (to sustain the garden).

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.

Thane Hedin, Lydia Boyum & Ryan Lane Concert

7-10 p.m. — Wussow's Concert Cafe — Ticket info TBA — Experience a night of talented singers and songwriters in a cozy local venue.

Foggy Memory Boys & Black River Revue Live

7-10 p.m. — Wussow's Concert Cafe — Check venue for pricing — Experience a unique blend of traditional bluegrass and southwest psychedelia from talented artists.

Wild Mushrooms Foraging Class

5-8 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Registration from $58 — Discover the art of foraging and identifying wild mushrooms while supporting local education.

The Last Revel Live Concert

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. — Bent Paddle Brewing Co. — Ticketed event — Enjoy an electrifying live performance from The Last Revel.

Rock the Bayfront 2026

9 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. — Bayfront Festival Park — Free — Enjoy a full day of local and regional music performances during Grandma's Marathon weekend.

The Roadside Lupines Concert

7-9 p.m. — Bent Paddle Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy the soulful sounds of Duluth's own folk band as they showcase original music and beloved covers.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

Various times — The College of St. Scholastica — $97 for observing coaches — Youth players enhance their scoring and ball handling skills at this engaging basketball camp.

Midnight Sun Midnight Run

5K — Midnight Sun Midnight Run — Check the race website for entry fees — Celebrate summer with a scenic run along Lake Superior in Duluth.