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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Duluth Days, the rebranded Sidewalk Days Festival, will run Wednesday and Thursday with over 130 vendors + downtown restaurants and retailers participating along with a block party and returning favorites like a 5K, car show, and live music. The festival will feature indie folk and country rock bands, food trucks, and outdoor beer tents with events starting at 7 p.m. BusinessNorth
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Scientists at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Large Lakes Observatory found a new microorganism called ShipGoo001 last fall—when the crew heard a strange noise from the propeller and saw tar-like goo leaking from the rudder shaft—and the team will study its methane production to see if it can help with biofuel production; they will also invite public input to name the species on July 30. BusinessNorth
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Louis County officials are preparing to follow new rules from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—signed on July 4—that will add work requirements for Medicaid and change SNAP funding. The plan may cost about $6.4 million for Medicaid and add $1.5 million for SNAP while the county awaits more details from the state. WDIO
- ➤ On July 7th, six U.S. Representatives from Minnesota and Wisconsin sent a letter to Canadian Ambassador Kristen Hillman asking for stronger forest management practices to help stop worsening wildfires that have lowered air quality in our area— they urged Natural Resources Canada and the Canadian forest service to take action. WDIO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Range Mental Health Center added Kenzie Hoffmann to its Outpatient Therapy team as a therapist intern; she holds a bachelor of science degree and returned in May to start serving clients ages 6 and older with in-person and telehealth appointments (in Virginia) after previously working in Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (2022 to 2023). BusinessNorth
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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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Waterloo Bucks vs. Duluth Huskies
6:35–8:05 p.m. — Wade Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the action as the Waterloo Bucks take on the Duluth Huskies in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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