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Duluth
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pulsar Helium Inc. has signed a non-binding term sheet to acquire up to 100 percent of Houston-based Quantum Hydrogen Inc., which holds exclusive mineral rights on 59,100 acres in Minnesota's Iron Range. The deal will expand Pulsar Helium’s helium footprint by about 1,000 percent near its Topaz project at Babbitt—although gas extraction remains under state moratorium until guidelines are approved. BusinessNorth
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ First year students at the College of St. Scholastica gathered on Tuesday, September 2 to start classes with a convocation ceremony—faculty and alumni highlighted the value of community as they welcomed the new academic year. WDIO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota DNR reported that zebra mussel larvae were detected in Lake Vermilion, Lake Kabetogama, Crane Lake and Namakan Lake in St. Louis County—raising concerns about a reproducing population even though no adult mussels have been found. WDIO
- ➤ Scientists from the National Park Service recently dove near Isle Royale to check for invasive mussels in Lake Superior and found adult shellfish that could spread if environmental shifts let them build shells — officials plan to keep plucking mussels and draft new checks to keep the lake safe. WDIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Louis County gave initial approval for its maximum tax levy for 2026 that is 12.4% higher than in 2025—this increase is due to rising employee salaries, healthcare costs, and lower state and federal revenue and may be partly offset by a 7% growth in the property tax base. A final vote on the levy is set for September 9, and the full budget will be voted on December 16. WDIO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Parents in Duluth can ease busy back-to-school mornings by preparing clothes, meals, and routines the night before and letting kids help with simple chores—five tips show how to start the day with less stress. The guide also recommends quick breakfast options to get the day off to a smooth start. BusinessNorth
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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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