Union Gospel Mission to Host 2nd Annual Miles for the Mission 5K on March 7

Union Gospel Mission will host its 2nd Annual Miles for the Mission 5K on Saturday, March 7, at 11 am, beginning at Leif Erickson Park and concluding with a celebration at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. The community-wide event invites participants of all ages and abilities to run or walk in support of individuals and families […]
City of Duluth to Host Information Session on Lester Park Golf Course Land Use Study

The City of Duluth will host its first public open house for the future of the Lester Park Golf Course on Monday, March 2, from 5 to 7 pm at Lester Park Elementary School, 5300 Glenwood St. Participants will learn about work on the study to-date and offer ideas on what they’d like to see at […]
Second Harvest Northland Reports Regional Food Shelf Statistics in advance of the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign

Region asked to donate food and funds to support regional hunger relief during the March 1 through April 6 Campaign As communities across Minnesota prepare for the annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign, Second Harvest Northland is calling attention to the growing and urgent need for food access across NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin. As the […]
A Growth Mindset for Duluth: Pat DeGrood Leads with Collaboration and Optimism

When Pat deGrood first came to Duluth as a college intern in 2009, the construction industry was reeling from a national downturn. But what he discovered at Jamar Company — a mechanical contracting firm with deep local roots — wasn’t just a job opportunity. It was a challenge. “I didn’t plan to go into the […]
Volunteer and Board Match Event Connects Community Members with 20 Local Nonprofits

Community members looking to make a difference are invited to attend the upcoming Volunteer and Board Match Event on Wednesday, March 4, from 3:30–6 pm at The Garden, 425 S Lake Ave. This free happy hour–style event includes complimentary appetizers, with beverages available for purchase.Hosted in partnership with the Duluth Chamber of Commerce, Head of […]
Head of the Lakes United Way Hosts Fifth Annual Experience Auction

Head of the Lakes United Way (HLUW) will hold its fifth annual Experience Auctionhighlighting fun, experience-based items throughout the region. The auction is March 2-16 and includes more than 80 experiences available for bidding. The auction will be held online through theHLUW website, with bidders having the opportunity to interact virtually. “We are excited to […]
Meet 2025 Board Chair Dr. Chiamaka Enemuoh

For its first hundred years, the Duluth Chamber of Commerce was something of a men-only business organization until 1971 when women were finally invited to the annual dinner. Two years later, Julia Marshall became the first woman appointed to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. In 1988 another milestone was achieved when Cynthia Haden became the […]