Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered at Portman Park in Duluth to run the first Maxton Gudowski Memorial 5k today in honor of a local runner who died last summer + he would have turned 26 today. His family and neighbors organized the event with hundreds participating, and funds raised will benefit local charities + future memorial races. WDIO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs reported a record 4.3 million net tons of steel shipments and a $271 million improvement in Q2 adjusted EBITDA — a sharp turnaround from a Q1 loss. CEO Lourenco Goncalves said cost cuts, inventory reductions, and facility idlings at its operations in Eveleth and Silver Bay drove the gains and that asset sales may help reduce debt further. BusinessNorth
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Douglas County man David Alan Gene Long, 35, was charged with first-degree arson after setting fire to a Duluth home on June 18—he was allegedly beaten up by friends hours earlier over stolen property and remains in jail pending extradition to Minnesota. Superior Telegram
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Minnesota have dropped to an average of $2.99 per gallon, down 6.2 cents from last week + with the cheapest priced at $2.64 and the highest at $3.79. GasBuddy said prices are down 12.8 cents from last month + marking a steady decline. WDIO
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Duluth skater Brynn Sterling—a freshman at Duluth East High School—qualified for the U.S. Figure Skating’s National Showcase in Rochester, Michigan from July 28 to August 3 after excelling at a regional competition. WDIO
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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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Concerts on the Pier
5-8 p.m. — Glensheen Mansion — Free entry — Celebrate summer with live music, local food, and community vibes by the shores of Lake Superior.
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FinnFest 2025
8-6 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Contact for pricing — Experience North America’s celebration of Nordic culture through music, art, and food.
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City On The Hill Music Fest - 2 Day Pass
3:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Bayfront Festival Park — Ticketed event — Celebrate faith and music at this two-day festival in a scenic lakeside setting.
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Laurie BoeDee & Nolan Sellwood Live
7-10 p.m. — Wussow's Concert Cafe — $10 cover — Experience a night of soulful alt-rock and folk tunes with local talents.
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Eau Claire Express vs. Duluth Huskies
3:05-4:35 p.m. — Wade Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball matchup under the afternoon sun.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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