At a time when the city was searching for ways to reinvent itself beyond shipping and snow, Kern dared to see Duluth as a destination. The airshow he created has now become a staple of the summer tourism calendar, injecting millions into the local economy year after year.
As in previous years, the event will again benefit local nonprofit organizations. This year, the Valley Youth Center has been selected as the primary beneficiary, with a portion of the proceeds supporting its youth development work.
Truth is, nobody does this kind of whimsical civic experience quite like the DECC. Remember their other big swings? The glitzy Bentleyville Christmas village that practically owns our lakefront each winter. The rollicking Oktoberfest.
The events are truly a Duluth-style night out. Where else can you watch the sun set over Lake Superior, see the Lift Bridge rise, and hear great music from the deck of a 1930s freighter?
The World's Largest Rubber Duck joins a flotilla of maritime Tall Ships from the golden age of sailing available for onboard tours, USA Diving's Superior High Dive Challenge seventy feet above the Duluth Harbor, and more.
A mayoral proclamation is scheduled for 10 a.m. on July 1 at the USS Duluth Anchor on the Lakewalk. Mayor Roger Reinert is expected to honor the Navy’s contributions to Duluth and the region.
Sign up for North Report With the wrap-up of the Homegrown Musical Festival, live music fans can look forward to the 2025 Duluth Dylan Fest which kicks off Sunday. The annual event celebrates the Northland’s native son, Nobel Prize winning singer and songwriter Bob Dylan. The Fest will feature
The 66th annual Duluth Lions Club Pancake Day will be held Thursday from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at historic DECC Pioneer Hall. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Children 4 and under are free with a paid adult. Credit cards are accepted
SECTIONS: St. Louis County . City of Duluth . Sports . Lake Superior College . DECC By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Board unanimously approved expanding its Tom Rukavina Mineral Royalties Scholarship Program to now offer scholarships to St. Louis County residents pursuing training in the building and construction trades. The vote came
The legendary Dwight Yoakam is bringing his Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour with The Mavericks to Amsoil Arena on Saturday, March 22. Tickets start at $45 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, November 22, at 10 a.m. Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and
Contemporary Christian Music superstar Amy Grant is scheduled to perform at DECC Symphony Hall on Sunday, April 6. Conventional wisdom is that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts,
The 8th annual Duluth Winter Village returns along the lake on Harbor Drive this December 7 and 8. The magic of local businesses, charming wooden shopping cabins, family-friendly activities, hot food, beverages (including beer and cocktails), bonfires, and carolers continues to be a magical tradition. The festivities are held outside
Duluth Playhouse starts its 2024-2025 Youth Theatre season with Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition), running Friday through Sunday at the NorShor Theatre in Downtown Duluth. Guided by a talented cast of 28 young performers, the spectacular new musical is filled with heartwarming moments, laughter, adventure, and unforgettable songs from the
Duluth Playhouse presents Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, an exciting new take on the beloved classic from the creators of The Sound of Music, running December 6-22 at the NorShor Theatre. Featuring a sweeping score that includes “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” the magical Broadway musical
This Fall, Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre is excited to present ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL (Youth Edition), running November 8-10 at the NorShor Theatre. Starring 28 talented young performers from the Twin Ports community, this one-act adaptation of the Broadway hit is crafted specifically for young actors and audiences. From the Tony
By Steve Greenfield Perhaps the “old days” were never really that calm, but there’s no question that in today’s world we are surrounded by conflict, aggressiveness and disrespectful actions that can cause stress, drain energy, damage relationships or worse. Yet many people are challenged to deal with these