Good morning, Duluth.

Residents gathered Thursday evening in Hermantown for a forum on a proposed hyperscale data center where experts discussed energy use, environmental risks and disputed school funding.

Organizers urged comment on environmental documents and announced a DECC panel on July 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Today, Super One donated a pallet of 3,200 cartons of shelf-stable milk from the Kemps Giving Cow Foundation to Second Harvest Northland so the food bank can better serve hungry children during the summer.

The milk—which stays fresh for over 120 days—offers a healthy grab-and-go snack.

The Diocese of Duluth is pushing Monsignor Joseph Francis Buh for sainthood after bishops met at the June Spring Assembly to discuss his work as a missionary and founder of over 50 parishes; the church now awaits word from the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.

Buh died in 1922.

A rare P-38 Lightning known as 23 Skidoo flew over Superior and Poplar today, marking its first local appearance in 15 years; the plane, the same model flown by Major Bong in World War II, will return later this weekend at the Duluth Air Show.

Northland Foundation in Duluth received a $200,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to expand child care access and ease workforce shortages (part of a statewide program expected to add over 1,100 new slots).

The Bulldog Rocketry Team won first in the 30,000-foot Elevation Student Research and Design Category and placed second overall at a Texas competition earlier this month; they celebrated the win on campus at UMD (with efforts from over 20 team members).

Hidden Gem Spin and Fitness in Carleton offers upbeat spin classes with hill climbs and arm intervals to help riders build strength.

Owner Dawn Lawry leads a 6 a.m. group that has quickly grown into a friendly community spot.

Natural Watercolor Making Workshop

12:30-4:30 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Registration includes all materials — Explore the art of creating natural watercolors from plants and minerals.

Legally Blonde The Musical

2-4:30 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — $30 – $60 — Experience the high-energy, award-winning musical that celebrates ambition and self-discovery with heart and humor.

AAD Shrine Circus 2026

6 p.m. — DECC Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience three rings of magic with acrobats, animals, and pre-show fun for the whole family.

William A. Irvin Museum Tour

10 AM - 5 PM — William A Irvin Museum — Tickets from $10 — Explore a historical freighter with guided tour experiences.

Co-op Crafts: Tie-Dye Totes

3-5 p.m. — Whole Foods Co-op Denfeld — Materials provided — Create your own unique tie-dye tote bag in a fun summer workshop.

Legally Blonde: The Musical

7:30-10:00 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — $30 – $60 — Experience a high-energy musical filled with humor as Elle Woods navigates Harvard Law and self-discovery.

Legally Blonde The Musical

7:30-10:00 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — $30 – $60 — A high-energy musical about Elle Woods that blends humor, ambition, and a fabulous score.

Bayfront Reggae Festival

12:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Bayfront Festival Park — $42 – $100 — Celebrate the 20th annual festival with internationally touring performers and vibrant views of Lake Superior.

Concerts on the Pier

5-8 p.m. — Glensheen Mansion — Free entry — Experience the joy of live music featuring local artists against the stunning backdrop of Lake Superior.

Legally Blonde The Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — $30 – $60 — Experience the high-energy, award-winning musical that proves you can be ambitious, brilliant, and look fabulous doing it.