Saturday, July 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Essentia Health reached a tentative contract with acute care nurses from Duluth and Superior that averted a strike planned for next week, offering a 9.75% wage increase over three years and a one-year freeze on staffing ratio cuts — members will vote on ratification soon. However, nurses at several other Essentia facilities, including ambulatory staff and advanced practice providers, will strike as negotiations continue. Superior Telegram
- ➤ Essentia reached a tentative agreement with Twin Ports acute care nurses and resolved its unfair labor practices—averting a strike while nurses will vote on the deal in the coming weeks. KSTP
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Badlands Big Sticks vs Duluth Huskies
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Wade Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup while supporting a good cause.
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Thunder Bay Border Cats vs. Duluth Huskies Doubleheader
12:05-1:35 p.m. — Wade Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting doubleheader featuring local baseball teams as they compete live.
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The Cactus Blossoms Concert
3-7 p.m. — Downtown Duluth Sidewalk Days — Free entry — Experience harmonies that transform simple melodies into enchanting musical wonders.
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Festival of Sail Duluth 2025
10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Vista Fleet — Reservation required — Experience the spectacle of Tall Ships on stunning Lake Superior with a variety of scenic cruises.
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Festival of Sail Duluth 2025
10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Ticket required — Experience tall ships, the World's Largest Rubber Duck, and a high diving competition at this waterfront celebration.
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Chainsaw Maintenance Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Registration includes all materials — Master essential chainsaw maintenance skills in this hands-on class.
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Waitress Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — $30 – $59 — Experience the heartwarming journey of a waitress and expert pie-maker seeking a fresh start and happiness.
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Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival
All day — Spirit Mountain Bike Park and Trailhead — Cost varies — Celebrate Duluth’s world-class bike trails with thrilling races for all skill levels.
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Taste of Greece Festival
11 AM – 5 PM — Marshall School — Family-friendly fun — Experience delicious Greek food, pastries, and lively dancing.
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Taste of Greece Festival
11 AM – 4 PM — Marshall School — Free entry — Enjoy Greek food, pastries, music, and dancing at this family-friendly celebration.
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