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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On August 19, Northland SBDC celebrated raising $150 million in capital and launching over 200 new businesses during an event at Blackwoods Event Center in Proctor. The celebration brought together local funders & elected officials and highlighted the center's growing role in northern Minnesota's small business support along with plans to expand innovation in AI and cybersecurity. BusinessNorth
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new survey from Affinity Plus shows nearly half of Minnesotans aged 18 to 24 struggle to pay for tuition, rent and food while many say these money issues hurt their school work. Duluth Lake Superior College will soon offer free financial coaching—helping students learn budgeting and credit tips to manage everyday costs. BusinessNorth
- ➤ Hundreds of new Bulldogs are moving into UMD dorms & apartments today as volunteers and upperclassmen help students settle in before classes start Monday, August 25. UMD officials said union strike negotiations were paused after a last and best offer was submitted, keeping move-in operations on schedule. WDIO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Anna O’Neil, a Duluth teacher, rode nearly 7,500 miles this summer on her 2016 Triumph Tiger from Duluth to the Arctic Ocean and back. She covered over 1,000 miles on dirt roads—mostly along the Dempster Highway—and now plans to share her trip highlights online as Anna Odyssey. WDIO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cyclists rode in the 4th annual Bell Bank Ride on August 20 along a trail system maintained by Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores—over 70 riders chose 10, 25 or 45 mile routes ending at Lester chalet and raised funds to help lower registration fees for Duluth DEVO’s youth mountain bike program. WDIO
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Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience
7:30-9 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Ticket presale available — Explore the messages of comfort and healing from the Long Island Medium.
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Sparking a Journaling Practice
5:30-7 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — $20 registration — Explore creative journaling techniques and receive a starter journaling kit.
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Live Music with Jen West
7-8 p.m. — Bent Paddle Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a blend of happy and heartfelt melodies from Duluth's own Jen West.
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Yacht Rock Harbor Tour
6-8:30 p.m. — Vista Fleet — $30 (+$3.85 fees) — Celebrate volunteers with live music from Saltydog and Born Too Late on a scenic harbor cruise.
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19th Annual Minnesota Mile
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Enger Park Golf Course — Free entry — Compete in a friendly team race for fun and awards in various team categories.
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Northland Adaptive Recreation Shoot for Fun
All day — Old Vermilion Trail Hunting Preserve — Fundraising event — Enjoy the largest sporting clay event in Minnesota while supporting adaptive recreation for individuals with disabilities.
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Whose Live Anyway
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — $33.50 – $46 — Enjoy an improvised comedy experience featuring cast members from the beloved TV show.
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Million Dollar Quartet
2-5 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — $30 – $60 — Experience a legendary jam session with iconic rock 'n' roll hits performed live on stage.
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