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Hey Duluth, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Courtney Godfrey hosts the Paralympics, Minnesota Monsters launch, and a 75-year-old’s Arrowhead 135 tale + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Breaking barriers in broadcasting: Former KBJR 6 morning anchor and Paralympian Courtney Godfrey is hosting NBC coverage of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, now underway through March 15, bringing a Duluth connection to primetime — read the full story.

City parking changes coming: Duluth will phase out coin meters and add digital payments for single-stall parking, raising the hourly rate from $1.50 to $2.00, rolling out area by area later this year — get all the details.

New season, new opportunities: Spring planting is underway at Superior’s Challenge Center through the Bay Produce program, offering greenhouse work growing produce and flowers with mentorship for people with disabilities — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Craft wine bottle succulent gardens
• Sip and paint the Northern Lights
• Hear how 75-year-old conquered Arrowhead 135

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Smoked-fish sandwich fix: When the craving hits, Northern Waters Smokehaus delivers with house-smoked fish, house-cured meats, and inventive builds (yes, the Cajun Finn magic is real). Quick, flavor-packed sandwiches that make lunch feel a little legendary, crafted with care and just enough swagger.

Trail time, no excuses: Hartley Park spans 640 acres of classic Duluth woods and ponds, with 10 miles of year-round trails, plus the handy Hartley Nature Center for maps and kid-friendly vibes. When the week gets loud, sneak a lap here and come home calm, a little smug, and fully recharged.

Your rainy-day ringer: If cabin fever creeps in, wander Canal Park and let J. Skylark rescue boredom with puzzles, games, and battery-free magic. Pop in “just for a card,” leave with a kite, a plush, and a grin. It’s a cozy trove for rainy days and curious minds.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🚀 Minnesota Monsters Launch @ Duluth Amsoil Arena | Tuesday (3/10) at 4:00 PM – Clear the calendar and head to Amsoil Arena on March 10 for the official launch of the Minnesota Monsters, our arena football team. It’s free, RSVP online, meet the brass and players, grab a $200 season seat, and maybe luck into the Owner’s Suite.

🔭 Wonderstruck Wednesday @ Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Give your neck a break from backyard stargazing and hit the planetarium for a free, half-hour cosmic tour from the Arrowhead Astronomical Society. Seats are first come and go quick, no snacks allowed, and if you get hooked, the club meets right after.

🐦 Duluth 101: “Ready or Not, Here They Come! Enjoying Duluth’s Spring Migration” @ Duluth Folk School | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Because winter never takes a hint, spring migration is gliding into town, and Duluth birder Laura Erickson is showing us how to enjoy it from your window and local hotspots. Expect Bald Eagles on the move, nesting owls, and practical tips, all free, all Duluth.

🌙 Member Stay Late Play Date @ Duluth Children’s Museum | Friday (3/13) at 4:00 PM – After hours at the Duluth Children’s Museum means one thing, the kids get to climb something that isn’t your couch. It’s a free, members-only play date with zero sign-ups required, easy mingling, and exhibits doing the entertaining. Not a member, join and slide in.

🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ Duluth Heritage Sports Center | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – Winter got you craving color? A Florida strawberry truck is popping into the Duluth Heritage Sports Center lot for a half-hour strawberry heist, with sun-ripened 8-pound boxes, plus pecans and honey. First come, first served, cash or card, no checks, obviously.

🎬 The Forsytes: Community Premiere @ Zeitgeist | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’ve worn out your Downton DVDs or show up for free snacks, PBS North is hosting a free big-screen preview of The Forsytes in Duluth. Expect light refreshments, Masterpiece trivia, door prizes, and enough love, loyalty, and betrayal to fuel the group chat.

🚶 March Women Hike @ Quarry Park | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade the gym for pine needles, this is it. March’s women-led hike hits Hartley Park. Meet at the Quarry lot, free and all ages, with Hike Duluth providing the route, you bringing sturdy shoes, layers, and registration.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Duluth report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 31°F – Low: 25°F – Precip: 43%

A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Later: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 37°F – Low: 19°F – Precip: 40%

A chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

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