Good morning, Duluth.

Care Partners on the Range benefits from the 17th annual Swedish Meatball Dinner set for Wednesday, Oct.

28 at Rock Ridge High School from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $18 for dinner or a dozen meatballs, and curbside orders can be arranged by Friday via 218 404 1411.

Minnesota Power hosted its annual Energy Awareness Expo at the Salvation Army (in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood) Wednesday.

Attendees learned about energy assistance programs, participated in hands-on workshops, and received a free kit to improve home efficiency.

Cirrus broke ground on its new Aircraft Engine Run-Up Center in Duluth on Wednesday under clear skies.

The $11 million project will create a 15,000+ sqft indoor facility to test engines and calibrate fuel systems, with completion set for the second quarter of 2027.

Fraser Shipyards in Superior was sold to Wildcat Equity Partners on Wednesday (with a planned $350 million investment to promote growth), and CEO Patrick Kelly confirmed the current team will remain under new ownership to support shipbuilding capabilities.

A study estimated that Minnesota lost roughly 32,000 jobs after Operation Metro Surge earlier this year (the figure is approximate).

Economists say the analysis shows the increased enforcement had a noticeable impact on the labor market.

High school students from Denfeld, Northwestern, Superior, and Webster attended UWS Changemaker Day to learn about solving real world problems and pitching ideas to improve community—activities that introduced career paths and essential skills for making a positive impact.

Duluthians gathered outside Myers-Wilkins Elementary School to rally support for two ballot questions that aim to fund public education with $12 million upfront + $4 million annually.

The measures, which protect programs and 120 teaching jobs, will appear on the November ballot.

Lake Superior College held its Winter Weather Safety Fair on Wednesday in the main concourse, where emergency responders offered students free survival kits and safety tips for winter.

College officials said future fairs will use public safety funds to help commuters prepare for harsh weather.

Medicare open enrollment is underway as 320,000 Minnesotans have been notified that their Medicare Advantage plans will end next year + many residents must choose new coverage to avoid higher costs and fewer provider options.