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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grandma’s Marathon will mark its 50th anniversary in 2026 by offering free entries for kids 18 and under at five races on Mar. 14, Apr. 18, Jul. 16, Sept. 11 and Oct. 24; registration begins (Jan. 1). WDIO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BP Builders purchased the Esko building that once housed Yelloh, the rebranded Schwan’s facility that closed in late Sept., and will now use it as its headquarters — CEO Glenn Plante said the move signals strong local investment. WDIO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Boys and Girls Club of the Northland is working to expand access in Duluth by adding school-based sites and improving bus service to current clubhouses. The nonprofit aims to include two more local schools next year as part of its effort to serve more kids from Lincoln Park Middle, Denfeld High, and Piedmont School. WDIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Human Services paused licensing for new adult day centers for two years while investigators examine kickback allegations amid a 43% rise in providers over the past five years. The agency canceled nine pending applications to protect services for more than 6,500 adults. KSTP
- ➤ Attorney General Ellison announced a settlement with Menards — the deal requires the retailer to clarify its '11% OFF' rebate offer and prevent price increases during economic disruptions — and Minnesota will receive $632,167, with the company expected to update its practices soon. WDIO
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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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Bentleyville Tour of Lights
5-9 p.m. — Bayfront Festival Park — Free admission — Experience the enchantment of festive lights and holiday cheer in a winter wonderland setting.
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IIHF World Junior Championship: USA vs Finland
6-7:30 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — $20 admission — Experience the excitement of junior ice hockey as USA takes on Finland in a thrilling match.
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Climes Live: Music, Pizza & Brews
7-10 p.m. — Fitger's Barrel Room — Food and drinks available for purchase — Enjoy poignant music by Climes alongside delicious pizza and brews in a cozy setting.
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Duluth Novelists Monthly Meetup
1-3 p.m. — Wild State Cider — No entry fee — Collaborate with fellow novelists to enhance your writing craft and projects.
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Epilepsy Support Group for Adults in Duluth
6-7 p.m. — Caribou Coffee — Free entry — Connect with others in a supportive environment to share experiences about managing epilepsy.
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MOONCATS Family Concert
1-3 p.m. — Spirit of the Lake Community Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy family-friendly live music in a warm community atmosphere this winter.
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