Good morning, Duluth.

Second Harvest Northland runs food shelves in Duluth at 2302 Commonwealth Avenue and in Grand Rapids at 2222 Cromwell Drive to help local families get food and essential items.

The Duluth drive‐through site is open once a week on Tuesdays or Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—while the Grand Rapids location has services on three days with different hours.

Chum, Duluth's largest emergency shelter, received a $2.5 million grant from former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund—this is the largest private gift in the nonprofit's history.

Executive Director John Cole said the grant will expand the shelter and its support services for families.

Renovations are underway at a former duplex on Oakes Avenue in Superior to expand Harbor House Crisis Shelters, which will have eight rooms (including an ADA accessible ground floor) and serve about 300 women and families a year; the shelter is expected to open early next year with grants + city support.

On Tuesday, the DNR turned on its EagleCam for the season so viewers could watch endangered bald eagles care for their nest.

The camera was repositioned and fitted with a new antenna for a clearer picture — while a second camera now streams another spot after the original nest fell in 2023.

Bogey, the Great Lakes Aquarium's longtime ambassador bald eagle aged 26, was euthanized last week after his health declined and he struggled to stand and eat.

A necropsy is underway to check for other health issues while the aquarium reflects on his service since he arrived in 2001.

Three retiring K-9—Tuuko, Jack, and Donny—were honored at Hermantown City Hall on December 1 while three new K-9—Kylo, Bruno, and Ollie—joined the Hermantown Police Department and St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.

The ceremony, supported by the Northland K-9 Foundation, showed the important role these dogs play in keeping officers safe.

Frozen The Musical

2-5 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — $30 – $60 — Experience the magical tale of family and love through this Broadway adaptation of the beloved animated film.

River Appreciation Party

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Clyde Iron Works — Free entry — Celebrate the St. Louis River with cake, community stories, and a chance to win a kayak roof rack.

Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show

12-8 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — Check event website for pricing — Explore the latest in ice fishing gear and family-friendly activities at the annual showcase.

Reusable Holiday Bag Decoration

1-3 p.m. — Whole Foods Co-op - Denfeld — Materials provided — Create your unique holiday designs on reusable canvas bags to help the environment.

Bentleyville Tour of Lights

5-9 p.m. — Bayfront Festival Park — Free — Experience the wonder of America's largest walk-through Christmas light display while helping families in need.

Make Your Cast Iron Happy!

4-7 p.m. — Duluth Folk School — Class registration required — Learn the art of cooking with cast iron and troubleshoot problem pans.

Antique Appraisals

12-3 p.m. — The Depot Foundation — Free entry — Bring your antique for a free appraisal by expert Denny Mager from Northern Specialty.

Frozen The Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — $30 – $60 — Experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen with beloved songs and a powerful tale of family and acceptance.

Jólabókaflóð: Holiday Book Flood

10 AM – 2 PM — The St. Louis County Depot — Free entry — Celebrate the Icelandic tradition of book sharing with free books, cocoa, and festive entertainment.

Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical

2:00 – 4:30 PM — NorShor Theatre — $30 – $60 — Experience the magical tale of love and family from Disney's iconic Frozen on stage.