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Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Mountain announced its new four-person chairlift will be named Highline after nearly 2,000 local votes in a community contest. The lift will replace the Summit and Gandy lifts and will be ready this winter—promising a smoother, more comfortable ride. BusinessNorth
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved a $6.2B deal that will see Minnesota Power, serving about 150,000 customers from Duluth to central areas, be acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners (a BlackRock subsidiary) & the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board on Friday. The sale converts Allete Inc. to a private company and includes customer protections such as $50 million in bill credits and a $20 monthly discount for low-income users. KSTP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Oct 3, the Minnesota Public Utility Commission approved a $6.2 billion plan for a BlackRock unit and the Canada Pension Plan to acquire Minnesota Power—this move may ease concerns over regulatory and antitrust issues. BusinessNorth
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Book Signing with Linda LeGarde Grover
1-3 p.m. — Zenith Bookstore — Free entry — Celebrate the paperback release of 'A Song Over Miskwaa Rapids' with award-winning author Linda LeGarde Grover and explore the mysteries of Mozhay Point.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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