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Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ MadHouse Burgers featuring Chilly Billy's is closing its Woodland Avenue location in Duluth as a successful restaurateur prepares to open Sabor by Pedro's, a new Mexican eatery that aims to bring fresh flavor to the neighborhood. BusinessNorth
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The College of St. Scholastica starts the holiday season with its annual O Holy Night concert this weekend. Student and faculty musicians will perform today at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary and again tomorrow. WDIO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Endangered pygmy slow loris twins were born Nov. 17 at Lake Superior Zoo and are thriving under close care from staff, marking a hopeful milestone for the species as visitors can view the primates during regular hours and during the Zoo Lights event on weekend evenings. WDIO
- ➤ A mountain lion was spotted in Duluth, prompting local police to urge residents to keep a safe distance and report any sightings to the Minnesota DNR. The DNR noted that encounters are rare and reminded residents to follow safety measures if they see the animal. KSTP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Dakota Lundstrom joined Aspirus St. Luke’s Hermantown Clinic and brings local expertise from the Iron Range (where he grew up), a Virginia High School graduate who earned his medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth, and he will focus on building strong patient relationships. BusinessNorth
- ➤ St. Louis County Sheriff's Office now uses the LUCAS 3 automated CPR device for remote emergencies. Trained deputies in Ely and Cook rotate carrying the tool to ease long chest compressions, plus 65 AEDs in squad cars have been used 51 times to save lives. WDIO
- ➤ Stepping on Up and Recovery Alliance Duluth taught local residents how to save lives by administering Narcan at Trinity Lutheran Church, and health officials say the session is part of an effort to reduce opioid overdoses with more training planned for 2026. WDIO
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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