Thirty years ago, the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce launched a collaborative event to bring a unified voice from the Northland to St. Paul. Today, that event has grown into the largest regional advocacy event at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Plans are well underway for the 30th Annual Duluth & St. Louis County at the Capitol Days, taking place Feb. 3–4, 2027. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and Duluth Area Chamber Foundation will once again join the City of Duluth and St. Louis County, along with a record number of regional and community stakeholders, to bring the voice of Northeastern Minnesota directly to our state’s elected officials.
Together, we speak with a unified voice to advocate for the investments and support our region’s needs. Duluth and St. Louis County at the Capitol Days provides an opportunity to advance funding for regional projects, share the challenges and opportunities facing our communities, celebrate our accomplishments, and demonstrate how legislative support can help move Duluth, St. Louis County and Northeastern Minnesota forward.
With record-breaking attendance at both the Grand Reception and Legislative Breakfast, 2027 is shaping up to be our biggest event yet. Many important projects and organizations continue to seek state funding, while new priorities and opportunities have emerged. Now more than ever, our region needs a strong and unified voice at the Capitol.
Throughout the first day, community and business leaders will meet directly with legislators from across Minnesota to discuss the priorities that matter most to Northeastern Minnesota. That evening, legislators and their staff will join our delegation at the Grand Reception, an informal gathering designed to encourage conversation, strengthen relationships and build momentum.
The event concludes with the Legislative Breakfast, featuring remarks from city, county, and chamber leaders, as well as senior members of our local state delegation. It is a unique opportunity to hear directly from those shaping policy and priorities at the Capitol.
Businesses and organizations can be part of this milestone year by sponsoring Duluth and St. Louis County at the Capitol Days. Sponsorship provides a valuable opportunity to engage directly with Minnesota legislators and their staff while demonstrating your organization’s investment in the future of our region. Contact Kathleen Privette at kprivette@duluthchamber.com for a list of sponsorship opportunities.
We want your voice with us in St. Paul, February 3–4!
