Good morning, Duluth.

Project Joy finished packing JoyBags for families facing food insecurity before the school year—volunteers including students from the College of St. Scholastica helped pack up to 370 food bags per week working with the Union Gospel Mission.

Animal Allies Humane Society held a ribbon cutting and summer open house on Thursday where they reopened their newly refinished Humane Education Center after severe January flood damage — the facility remained closed for five months amid revenue loss.

Mayors Jim Paine, Roger Reinert, and Lew Conner spoke at the Duluth Superior Pride reception on August 28th to unite the community and honor local history—while festivities today and on Sunday the 31st offer live music and local celebrations drawing people from the Twin Ports.

Local mental health experts and child psychiatrists in Hermantown say parents and teachers should watch for signs of trauma such as anger and isolation in students as schools use a three-tier support system — starting with classroom lessons and small group counseling — to help children cope. They stress that open conversations and available resources like 988 can support kids as they work through tough times.

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.

Duluth Novelists Monthly Meetup

1-3 p.m. — Duluth Cider — Free entry — Engage in discussions on villain motivations and enjoy dedicated writing time.

Pressure Canning 101

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Registration includes class materials — Learn the essentials of pressure canning and take home your own canned green beans.

Outdoor Waterproofing Workshop

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Registration Included — Master the art of waterproofing with wax and oils for your outdoor gear.