Good morning, Duluth.

Second Harvest Northland began construction on the final phase of its $20 million Nourish the Northland Capital Campaign at the west Duluth facility this week.

The project, set to add a market and community engagement center, is expected to complete in November (responding to increased food shelf demand).

Siiviis Gallery in Duluth is hosting its first retrospective exhibit celebrating 50 years of Grandma’s Marathon art, featuring original work from decades of race history and a reception on June 19 (2 to 5 p.m.) with featured artist Kelly Schamberger; the show runs through June 26.

Nine new state record fish were certified this spring by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, showcasing catches from a bluegill sunfish to an 80-inch lake sturgeon (from Rainy River).

A rainbow trout caught in Maple Grove beat an older sibling's record, highlighting Minnesota’s rich fishing scene.

The Duluth City Council read ordinance (26-019-O) on June 15 to simplify building rules and ease the housing shortage while residents debated its impact on neighborhood character; the measure will be read again on June 29 before any action is taken.

Former Gopher and Chanhassen native Mike Reilly won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes after they defeated the Las Vegas Golden Knights Sunday night — he recorded two assists in Game 1 against the Philadelphia Flyers in his 11th NHL season.

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.

Rich Mattson & The Northstars Concert

8-11 p.m. — Cedar Lounge Earth Rider Brewery taproom — Tickets available on Eventbrite — An evening of diverse sounds from The Northstars, Miss Georgia Peach, and The Mud Puppies.

4th of July Island Lake Band on the Barge 2026

12-5 p.m. — Island Lake Reservoir Public Water Access — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Sydney Hansen and Jake Birdseye on the barge for a festive Fourth of July celebration.

In-Person Meetings for Adults Affected by Epilepsy

6-7 p.m. — Caribou Coffee — Free entry — Connect with peers and share experiences in managing epilepsy at a supportive group gathering.

Movies in the Park

8:30-11 p.m. — Leif Erikson Park — Free entry — Enjoy beloved films under the stars along the shores of Lake Superior.