Patty Salo Downs to retire as executive director of the Alworth Memorial Fund
“Patty worked with enthusiasm and encouragement of the students and alumni. She was proud of them, calling them Alworth Scholars. Patty also felt a kinship with the benefactors. She pored over instructions they had left behind and reconciled their wishes with the changing world of education.”
Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner prep underway at the DECC
It’s that magical time of year when the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center kitchen revs up to serve hungry marathon runners at the annual Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner. The event, which began in an outdoor tent in 1977, now serves 8,000 in the Lake Superior Ballroom. The
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Board approves grants
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council's mission is to create a healthy art and cultural ecosystem by offering support and resources for artistic professional development and equitable access for arts organizations and individuals to benefit all communities.
Lake Superior College earns re-accreditation for College in the Schools Program
LSC recognized for excellence in concurrent enrollment programming, maintaining high standards for dual credit opportunities.
Hortman's children release statement on their parents' deaths
“Hope and resilience are the enemy of fear. Our parents lived their lives with immense dedication to their fellow humans. This tragedy must become a moment for us to come together. Hold your loved ones a little closer. Love your neighbors. Treat each other with kindness and respect.”
Quote Me, Howie: Eric Thompson, Yvonne Prettner Solon
"If someone has a heart attack, they don’t care who shows up – whether they’re a doctor, a paramedic, or a firefighter – if they know what they’re doing. With us strategically spread out with eight stations across the city, we can get to your house quickly." -- Eric Thompson
Local response to the political violence in the Twin Cities
"Melissa and John are both personal friends. Melissa was the mentor for my freshman class when I was elected to the House. John and I served in the Senate together and quickly became friends." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert
Duluth’s second district city councilor to exit council at end of month
“Councilor Mayou has been a strong and passionate advocate for his district. Anyone who heard him welcome attendees to the 2025 State of the City saw the heart he has for those neighborhoods.” -- Mayor Roger Reinert
5 takeaways from Jefferson, McCarthy and O'Connell minicamp media sessions
"All I've told Christian is, 'Let's worry about that when it's time to worry about that, and all you can control is the here and now, and just continue to set weekly goals,' that he is crushing in a really positive way." -- Kevin O'Connell on Christian Darrisaw, who is rehabbing from a knee injury
City of Duluth round up of events, staff spotlight for June 2025
EVENTS Happy Pride! June 1 – DPD Sidewalk and Streets event 11:30-1 PM at Denfeld H.S. providing vouchers to replace headlights, taillights and turn signals. June 8 – Trans Joy Fest June 11 – Summer Day of Caring with Head of the Lakes United Way | Community-wide volunteer events. Project list June
MNA nurses request mediation in negotiations with Essentia Health
“We didn’t become nurses to play legal chess. We are here to save lives. However, Essentia’s refusal to address real workplace concerns is endangering our patients.” -- Katie Murray, an RN at Essentia-Duluth
