Retirement Readiness Gaps Persist As Contribution Limits Rise for 2026

Nearly half of Americans are entering their later working years without a clear roadmap for retirement, according to new national research, underscoring the importance of planning strategies and updated savings limits for 2026. A recent study from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement found that 47% of Americans do not have a written […]

City on the Hill Music Festival Returns to Bayfront Festival Park

The City on the Hill Music Festival returns to Bayfront Festival Park on August 7–8, 2026, bringing two full days of Christian music, community and connection to the Duluth waterfront. Set against the backdrop of Lake Superior, the festival continues to be one of the region’s most anticipated summer events. Gates will open at 2 […]

Lake Superior Zoo Launches Community Mosaic Mural to Support Rescued Wildlife

The Lake Superior Zoo invites the community to be part of a meaningful new public art installation that supports rescued animals. Through the “Piecing Together a Future” mosaic mural project, donors can personalize hand-painted tiles that will become part of a vibrant, lasting work of art, to be enjoyed by Zoo guests for years to […]

Local Scouts Gather in Duluth for Weekend of Outdoor Adventure and Community Service

Nearly 100 Scouts and adult leaders from across Minnesota’s Northland will gather May 15–17 for the annual Duluth-o-ree, a spring camporee hosted by Northern Star Scouting at Adventure Base near Island Lake, just north of Duluth. The weekend campout will bring together Scouts from multiple troops for hands-on outdoor activities focused on leadership, teamwork, and […]

Resource Renew is Celebrating 25 years of Composting

This year marks the 25th anniversary of composting food scraps with yard waste at Resource Renew. Resource Renew is celebrating its 25th composting anniversary May 6-9, during International Compost Awareness Week. Pop-up events at the Yard Waste Compost Site will be promoted daily on Facebook and Instagram, and residents can visit ResourceRenew.com for moreinformation. Composting […]

Step Into Spring: Fashion Show at Miller Hill Mall

Miller Hill Mall will welcome the Spring season with its ‘Step Into Spring’ Fashion Show on Saturday, May 9, at 11 am in Center Court. The event will open with Art in the Alley’s “Art 2 Wear” segment, followed by spring looks from Bombshell Bridal, JCPenney, and additional participating retailers showcasing fresh trends and unique finds for the warmer months. […]

Informational Meeting Held on Two-Year West Superior Street Project

Construction on the long-anticipated West Superior Street reconstruction project is set to begin Monday, May 11, bringing major traffic changes, sidewalk disruptions and utility work to Duluth’s Lincoln Park business district as city officials emphasize communication and business access throughout the process. City engineers, contractors and business leaders outlined the plans during a public informational […]

Depot Foundation Presents the 2026 Circle of Friends Awards

The Depot Foundation will host the 25th Silver Anniversary Circle of Friends Arts and Culture Awards Celebration on Tuesday, May 12, at the historic St. Louis County Depot. Registration and reception at 5 p.m., program at 6 p.m. This is a free event, open to the public. More information can be found on www.depotfoundation.org This […]

Canoe donations needed

In April, the St. Louis River Alliance had the honor of hosting paddlers from the Anishinaabe Canoe Migration at our first River Revival, where they shared their journey of reconnecting with ancestral waterways — from Chambers Grove to Woodstock Bay Landing. Learn more about their project here. Right now, the team is practicing and gathering with a small number […]