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Grandma's Marathon

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

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

Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Board approves grants

Quote Me, Howie: Eric Thompson, Yvonne Prettner Solon

Quote Me, Howie: Eric Thompson, Yvonne Prettner Solon

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

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

Evans brothers named Grandma's Marathon 2025 Ron Daws Ambassadors of the Year

Evans brothers named Grandma's Marathon 2025 Ron Daws Ambassadors of the Year

All three brothers are now members of the Grandma’s Marathon 1,000-Miler Club, each having completed 39 or more races in Duluth, and it was while receiving that award that the magnitude of the race finally hit.

Clint Austin named 2025 recipient of the Marsh Nelson Media Award

Clint Austin named 2025 recipient of the Marsh Nelson Media Award

“I’m humbled by such a great honor. I’m always in awe when I hear stories of Marsh, and it’s amazing that he’s still such a pillar of the sports community in Duluth.” -- Clint Austin

Study: Grandma's Marathon economic impact $40M

Study: Grandma's Marathon economic impact $40M

With each travel party spending $1,239 in 2024 as compared to $778 in 2019, that shows a nearly 60% jump in consumer spending on Grandma’s Marathon race weekend.