Good morning, Duluth.

The community held a smudge walk to mark 10 years since Sheila St. Claire disappeared in August 2015 & friends and family gathered to honor her while Duluth police continue to review new tips.

Organizer Shawn Carr said a local reward remains available to encourage anyone with information to help bring her home.

Mesabi Trust started arbitration last week through the American Arbitration Association against Northshore Mining Company and Cleveland Cliffs Inc to seek damages and declaratory relief for the operator stopping operations from May 2022 to April 2023 and for underpaid royalties from 2023 to now. A previous award in 2024 gave the trust $59.8 million in damages + $11.3 million in pre-award interest.

Developers are planning a $100 million project in Proctor that will include 350 homes, a big sports dome, a hotel and more.

The project will roll out in stages after studies and plans are done—local groups and investors are working together—to boost the local economy.

Alison Wood—a science teacher at Denfeld High School—is one of 14 U.S. educators chosen for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Fellowship; she will spend four months next year in Greece studying how schools use citizen science and outdoor data collection in teaching.

My Favorite Things Matter Print Show

5-7 p.m. — Siiviis Gallery — Free entry — Explore a unique series of monoprints by artist Sarah Bamford Seidelmann in a creative community setting.

Duluth Haunted Ship Tours

4-10:30 p.m. — William A Irvin Museum — $20 General Admission — Experience spine-chilling haunted tours aboard a historic freighter this Halloween season.

Gourd Days

10 AM – 4 PM — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Free entry — Experience cozy fall eats, seasonal sips, and a pumpkin bounce house at this new autumn tradition.

Duluth Haunted Ship Tours

6:30-10:00 p.m. — William A Irvin Museum — $20 General Admission — Experience thrilling haunted ship tours aboard the William A. Irvin with food trucks and spooky surprises outside.

Small Town Syndrome with Oscar Lennart & the German Girlfriends

7-10 p.m. — Wussow's Concert Cafe — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a night of alternative rock and indie vibes in a cozy community venue.

Duluth Haunted Ship Tours

4-10:30 p.m. — William A Irvin Museum — Tickets from $10 — Experience spine-chilling tours aboard a haunted ship with food trucks and spooky surprises.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

2-5 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a family-friendly take on the classic ghostly tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman.

Senior GO Show

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Pioneer Hall — Free entry — Explore retirement options with exhibitors, live entertainment, and health screenings tailored for seniors.

Jonathan Richman Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — The West Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the unique sounds and intimate performance style of Jonathan Richman, a legendary singer-songwriter.

The Great Pumpkin Train

10 AM – 4 PM — North Shore Scenic Railroad — Ticket prices vary — Take a scenic ride to the pumpkin field that appears just once a year.