Good morning, Duluth.

Mesabi Metallics completed its first production blast in Nashwauk on Monday, fracturing about 211,000 tons of ore (using a 66-hole pattern) and opening the ramp for haul trucks as the mine moves toward DR-grade pellet production later in the third quarter.

Today, five planes will treat Northland’s forest canopy with a pheromone solution (a biodegradable chemical) to block spongy moth reproduction as part of a Minnesota Department of Agriculture program aimed at slowing the pest’s spread across several counties.

Wildfires in Superior National Forest have forced officials to cancel BWCA permits and trips starting today, affecting residents such as Jake Hway whose guiding schedule in Ely was delayed (local business owner Tim Stouffer remains hopeful that visitors will return later this season).

Officials in Lake County have imposed a 'GO' evacuation zone for the Camp wildfire near the Cloquet Line north of Ely, with door-to-door alerts in the red zone and warnings for orange and yellow areas to prepare, while St. Louis County residents in Fernberg Corridor are urged to monitor updates.

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.

William A. Irvin Museum Tour

10 a.m. — William A. Irvin Museum — Tickets starting at $11.55 — Explore this historic freighter with guided insights at key locations.

Legally Blonde The Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — $30 – $60 — Catch the high-energy, award-winning musical about ambition, self-discovery, and fashionable fun.

Toast - The Ultimate Bread Experience

7 p.m. — Symphony Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a delightful journey into the world of bread with Toast.

wedi Certified Installer Workshop

11:00 a.m. — Hanks Specialties — Free entry — Get certified in wedi’s waterproof systems while enjoying free food and swag.