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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trillium Services held its annual DSP appreciation event Tuesday with a food truck and prizes to thank nearly 250 Direct Support Professionals who help vulnerable people gain independence—owner Brian Annis said employees received a raise to $18.50 per hour along with a $1 hourly increase for their hard work. WDIO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pulsar Helium signed a Limited Notice to Proceed with Chart Industries to start engineering work and equipment buying for its planned plant that will recover helium and capture carbon dioxide at the Topaz project near Babbitt in northeastern Minnesota— the company found a high-grade helium resource from its Jetstream wells on private land and will drill up to ten more wells as it awaits changes in state gas extraction rules. BusinessNorth
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teamsters Local 320 union workers began a strike at UMD as they demanded a 3.5% wage increase while the university offered 3% with lump-sum payments and extra adjustments. The picket lines and reduced dining center hours have affected student life and the local community—actions that will continue until a new contract is reached. WDIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MnDOT reported that the Twin Ports Interchange Project in Duluth’s Lincoln Park is nearly finished as two segments are complete and traffic will shift next week on Garfield Avenue + Highway 53 will open by the end of October. They also said state and federal permits are in progress for the $1.8 billion Blatnik Bridge replacement, with design proposals expected in October and the current bridge set to close for up to five years starting early 2027. Superior Telegram
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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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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.
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Live Music: Cigarette Picnic
3:00 – 3:45 PM — Bent Paddle Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy original music with a femme power trio showcasing smooth bold flavors and rich harmonies.
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Duluth Novelists Monthly Meetup
1-3 p.m. — Duluth Cider — Free entry — Engage in discussions on villain motivations and enjoy dedicated writing time.
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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.
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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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