Going Bananas Run One Week Away, Registration Nears 700 Participants
With just one week to go until the Going Bananas Run takes over downtown Duluth, excitement continues to build as registration approaches 700 participants for what has quickly become one of the city’s most unique and energetic community events. Set for Saturday, May 30, the Going Bananas Run invites participants of all ages and abilities […]
Brewery Creek Terrace to Host Community Open House for New Workforce Housing Development in Duluth
Heirloom Property Management will host a public Community Open House for Brewery Creek Terrace on Tuesday, May 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 627 E 4th St, in Duluth. The event celebrates the transformation of a formerly vacant and fire-damaged property into 20 new workforce housing units in Duluth’s growing Craft District neighborhood. The […]
What Is the Best Way to Future-Proof a Tech System?
For most small- to mid-sized businesses, “future-proofing” sounds like building something once and not having to touch it again for a few years. That would be ideal, but it’s just not how things work anymore. Technology moves too fast. Software updates, vendors change, security risks evolve and what worked even a couple years ago can […]
The Biggest Marketing Mistake Duluth Businesses Are Making Right Now
As you probably know as someone in the Duluth business scene, Duluth’s business landscape is uniquely positioned. It benefits from a strong sense of community, a steady influx of tourism and a consumer base that actively seeks to support local. Yet despite these advantages, many businesses are not realizing their full growth potential. The issue […]
How Can Businesses Get Big Marketing Results on a Small Budget?
Small business marketing has never been about having the biggest budget. It has always been about making the right decisions with the resources available. Today, that matters more than ever. Advertising costs continue to rise, digital platforms change constantly, and business owners are asked to do more with less. Yet many of the companies seeing […]
Duluth’s Most Bananas Fun Run Returns to Duluth on May 30th
Duluth’s Most Bananas Fun Run is back. The Going Bananas Run returns on May 30, 2026, bringing hundreds of banana-suited runners to the streets for one of the most fun, high-energy events of the spring. Started in Duluth in 2025, the Going Bananas Run has quickly built a loyal following, known for its lighthearted atmosphere, […]
Juice Pharm Celebrates Grand Opening Under New Ownership
Juice Pharm officially celebrated its grand opening under new ownership this past week, marking a public milestone for a transition that has been in place for several months. New owners Katie and Alex have been operating the business quietly as they settled into day-to-day operations, but the event served as their formal introduction to the […]
Ritual Salad & Apothecary Found a Welcoming Location in Lakeside
Ritual Salad & Apothecary Found a Welcoming Location in Lakeside By Tamara Jensen Beyond the shelves filled with artwork, crystals and tarot decks, and stack of books with titles like, Women’s Psychic Lives, Rune Power and The Circle is Sacred, Cori Zastera stood behind the restaurant counter and chopped red pepper. At 2:30 p.m. on […]
Professional Growth Is About Getting Better, Not Just Moving Up
Professional growth is often described as a ladder. You start somewhere, climb steadily, and eventually arrive at a higher title, more responsibility, or better pay. In reality, growth looks messier than that. Many people chase advancement without stopping to ask an important question. Are they actually getting better at what they do, or are they […]
You Usually Learn Leadership Right After You Mess It Up
Most people do not step into leadership feeling ready. They might feel excited. They might feel capable. But real leadership usually starts the first time something goes sideways and you realize it is your responsibility to fix it. That moment could be a tough employee conversation you put off too long. A decision that felt […]