Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ John U. Bacon's new book 'The Gales of November' tells the untold story of the Edmund Fitzgerald crew — sharing their daily lives and the hard choices they faced — and explains the ship's troubled past. The book gives details about the lives of the men who worked on the famous freighter. Superior Telegram
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ramp connections for Highway 53—Interstate 35—Interstate 535 will open soon following a Monday ribbon-cutting that marked a major milestone for the nearly complete Twin Ports Interchange. The $435 million project replaced aging roads and will soon improve safety and freight movement for over 80,000 vehicles a day in Duluth while cleanup and beautification are planned for next summer. Superior Telegram
- ➤ A five-year plan to revitalize downtown Duluth—after more than a year of study—was released Tuesday and Mayor Roger Reinert called it a roadmap for the city's next chapter. The plan will activate spaces, convert buildings into housing, and improve signage—though funding and safety details remain unclear—local officials said. BusinessNorth
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medicare Advantage open enrollment starts next week, and more than 158,000 seniors will compare new coverage options. KSTP health expert Dr. Archelle Georgiou explains that UCare will stop offering plans while Humana, UnitedHealthcare and HealthPartners will change their coverage in some counties—prompting new choices for 2026. KSTP
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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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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.
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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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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
Monday to Friday — HeartCertCPR Duluth — $2250 — Dive into hands-on training in software development using UML methodologies.
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