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Duluth
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Brett Spigarelli has been named the new Endowed Taconite Chair at the University of Minnesota’s Natural Resources Research Institute, replacing retired Rod Johnson. He will lead a research program aimed at boosting Minnesota’s iron ore industry—building partnerships with government, industry and academia to drive innovation. BusinessNorth
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Two Harbors Chamber of Commerce has scheduled two meetings to get input on the Highway 61 redesign. A listening session for business owners is set for Sept. 3 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.—and a review session with state and local leaders will follow on Sept. 23 at 9 a.m. to address community concerns. BusinessNorth
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed that horses have tested positive for West Nile Virus—five have died and cases were first reported in Kittson on July 28 with additional cases in Fillmore, Lincoln, Wadena, Mille Lacs, and Wabasha counties. The board urges horse owners to vaccinate their animals to help prevent the spread of the virus. KSTP
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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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Women Gonna Lift Pop-Up Lifting Event
Join us for a FREE women's lifting event hosted at Northland Fitness in Lincoln Park. Suggested donation of $20 to Duluth Center For Women and Children (more info on this cause and how to donate in the sign up link!). This event is perfect for novice AND experienced lifters who want to have some fun lifting while raising money for a local cause! We are planning to back squat together for his pop-up. If you are a novice lifter there will be a physical therapist and personal trainer present to help you know exactly what to do! This is also an awesome opportunity to tour Northland Fitness and try out a new gym for free!
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