Good morning, Duluth.

For 16 years, the Duluth police and fire departments played a charity softball game Thursday night to raise funds for the Northern Lights Foundation — which gives cash grants to families with a child facing a life-threatening illness.

Mavious Redmond, a 54-year-old from Austin, was sentenced to one year and a day in federal prison — she posed as her dead mother for 25 years to claim Social Security benefits totaling over $360,000 and will be on supervised release after her term.

A 3-part workforce solutions series for employers will be held at Mountain Iron Community Center on September 18, October 9 and November 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with lunch included—sessions will cover workforce development, cross-sector collaboration and adapting to future work.

The Duluth Fire Department held a pinning ceremony on August 21st to honor firefighters who completed probation, special training, or received promotions.

Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj said the event recognized their hard work in responding to fires, medical calls, and safety inspections.

Essentia Health reached a tentative agreement with the Minnesota Nurses Association—covering the first contracts for nurses at its Duluth clinics on 1st, 2nd and 3rd Streets as well as St. Mary’s Superior Clinic.

The union will hold a ratification vote on August 28 and the contracts will run through March 21.

Essentia Health added four new board members—Marc Adams, Marci Knight, Dr. Josh Honeyman and Sister Jeanne Ann Weber—to bring leadership from business, marketing, medicine and religious communities to guide the system through evolving challenges.

The additions aim to enhance strategic direction and strengthen patient care across the region.

With school in full swing, parents are urged to book preventive health appointments for checkups, vaccinations and sports physicals so children avoid illness and missed school days.

Pediatrician Dr. Romano advises talking with local healthcare providers — following CDC guidelines to get needed immunizations — to keep kids safe and healthy.

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.

Sparking a Journaling Practice

5:30-7 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — $20 registration — Explore creative journaling techniques and receive a starter journaling kit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sparking a Journaling Practice

5:30-7 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — $20 — Start your journaling journey with hands-on techniques and a provided journaling kit.

Chester Bowl Fall Fest

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Chester Bowl Improvement Club — Suggested donation of $5 — Celebrate community with crafts, music, food trucks, and fun activities for all ages.