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Patty Salo Downs to retire as executive director of the Alworth Memorial Fund
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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.”

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Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner prep underway at the DECC
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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

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Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Board approves grants

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.

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Hortman's children release statement on their parents' deaths
A growing memorial for Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband stands Monday, June 16, 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)

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.”

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Quote Me, Howie: Eric Thompson, Yvonne Prettner Solon
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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

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5 takeaways from Jefferson, McCarthy and O'Connell minicamp media sessions
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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

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City of Duluth round up of events, staff spotlight for June 2025
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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

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