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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Park Point 5-Miler and 2-Mile Walk for the Young Athletes Foundation will take place on July 17 on Park Point with entries still open and a 6:30 p.m. start, and traffic will be affected on Minnesota Avenue between 23rd Street and nearby parking areas from 6 p.m. to about 9 p.m.—drivers entering Park Point will be stopped at 23rd Street. WDIO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday morning, authorities with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension responded to a use-of-force incident in Normanna Township near the intersection of McQuade Road and E. Pioneer Road—crews from the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, Normanna Fire-EMS, and Rice Lake Fire Department arrived as roads were blocked. WDIO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Zeitgeist and The Vault Duluth & Northland Special events are planning an event on July 22 from 4-7 p.m. to reveal a refreshed atrium with appetizers, drinks & music; sponsors will test new cocktail options for the Spirit of the Times fundraiser on September 20 as guests vote on the selections. BusinessNorth
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Stauber and Senator Klobuchar said that Duluth’s Federal Prison Camp will remain open after BOP Director Marshall visited the facility last week—this decision keeps about 90 federal employees in their jobs after a planned shutdown was announced in December. WDIO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ APPs, clinic workers and nurses on strike said they demanded fair contracts and safe float arrangements as they pressed Essentia Health for talks, and they updated that negotiations have stalled. Essentia Health said that no bargaining will take place during its legal review—scheduled bargaining dates will remain as planned. WDIO
- ➤ Thousands of nurses at hospitals in the Twin Cities and Duluth voted on July 14th to ratify new contracts after months of talks to improve staffing, patient care, retention and workplace conditions. The agreements include measures against workplace violence and raise increases for nurses in both the Twin Cities and Twin Ports systems. WDIO
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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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Waitress
7:30-9 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a delightful live performance of 'Waitress' on stage in Duluth.
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Waitress Musical Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the heartwarming original musical 'Waitress' featuring music by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles.
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Community Mural Project Kick-Off
Join local artist and activist Carla Hamilton for a community brainstorming session! Come share your ideas, stories and inspiration to help shape the design of a mural being painted on the fence of the Diver Morning Sky Hope & Healing Center to commemorate our partnership with Divine Konnections and to honor the Spirit Valley neighborhood.
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Waitress Musical Performance
2-3:30 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — $51.00 - $64.00 — Enjoy a delightful musical experience while supporting a charitable cause.
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Misisipi Mike Wolf Concert
5-7 p.m. — Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar — Free — Experience the heartfelt folk and country tunes of Misisipi Mike Wolf, reminiscent of legends like John Prine and Johnny Cash.
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