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Hey Duluth, hope your week’s off to a good start! In case you missed yesterday’s email, BaseLocal Business went live last week… and it’s going way better than I ever could have imagined!
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That’s all for today – let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Actionable advice for jobseekers: Duluth Workforce Development’s director shares five simple steps to jump start your job search, including a resume checkup. The next local job fair will be held on February 4 — read the full story.
Creativity empowering youth voices: Mentor North’s 3rd annual Art Show is underway at the Duluth Folk School, showcasing work by youth, families, and mentors, and celebrating National Mentoring Month through January 31 — see how to get involved.
Early care programs strengthened: The Northland Foundation awarded $185,000 to childcare providers around Duluth and across the region, expanding access and shoring up strained centers amid state funding concerns, with support from Minnesota DEED — get all the details.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Youth wellness in motion: Saturday at the Races is back for winter with free indoor runs for kids 14 and under. The season opened at St. Scholastica and drew hundreds. The series continues in Duluth with an upcoming stop at UMD’s Ward Wells Fieldhouse. Parents can join younger racers and balance bikes are welcome. Get details on the next race.
Cozy tasting flights nearby: Whether you lean dry, sweet, or “whatever pairs with Tuesday,” Wine Seller Winery pours small-batch sips in laid-back tasting flights from a local, family-owned micro-winery nearby. Settle in with friends for a low-key evening, and you might just meet your next go-to bottle.
Fresh kicks, local vibes: When your feet need an upgrade, Duluth Running Company nails thoughtful fittings and a dialed lineup, making the right pair easy to find. Friendly staff and low-key community runs keep motivation high when Lake Superior winds try to blow you off course.
A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🌲 A Farewell to the J. C. Ryan Forestry Gallery @ Lake Superior Railroad Museum | Tuesday (1/20) at 5:30 AM – Break out the flannel and bid farewell to the J. C. Ryan Forestry Gallery, our favorite 1800s time machine. One last wander through camp displays, Roleff and Lyons photos, Sky Pilot’s folding organ, plus curator tales, before it becomes a refreshed Lake Superior Ojibwe Gallery.
🪚 Basic Woodworking: Make a Stool from Salvaged Wood @ Duluth Folk School | Tuesday (1/20) at 5:30 PM – Got a stash of ‘someday wood’ in the garage? Learn basic hand-tool skills, simple joinery, and a touch of finishing, then turn that alley find into a sturdy little stool. Quiet, satisfying, and thrifty, like therapy if therapy smelled like fresh shavings.
🌌 Wonderstruck Wednesday: Weird Worlds @ UMD Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium | Wednesday (1/21) at 7:00 PM – Free planetarium show that rockets you to the wonderfully weird exoplanets astronomers keep finding, nothing like Tahoe. Think quick half-hour escape, seats are first come and fill fast, so skip the snacks and drinks, grab a friend, and go get starstruck.
This weekend
🐶 Beargrease Cutest Puppy Contest @ Fitger’s Duluth | Saturday (1/24) at 10:00 AM – Clear your morning for the Beargrease Cutest Puppy contest at Fitger’s, a free excuse to stroll the halls, meet the fluffball contenders, and vote. Support the race with merch, raffles, and donations, and yes, leave your own dog at home.
🎶 Squid City Slingers @ Spirit of the Lake Community Arts | Saturday (1/24) at 1:00 PM – Bring the crew to Spirit of the Lake for a family show that is not kiddie music. Squid City Slingers blaze through bluegrass, folk, and gypsy jazz with foot-stomping energy, room to wiggle, and a family pack that keeps cabin fever, and wallets, in check.
🧣 Make a Felted Scarf @ Duluth Folk School | Sunday (1/25) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to stop buying scarves you barely like, make one you’ll wear. Learn the magical art of felting as wool and silk get happily married, then leave with a colorful piece that warms your neck, and your winter mood.
🌲 Wild Teaching and Learning: Winter Tree ID @ Hartley Nature Center | Sunday (1/25) at 1:00 PM – Think you can tell birch, aspen, and maple when the leaves have checked out for winter? Join Naturalist Moss Kupper at Hartley Nature Area to read bark, branch patterns, and bud scars, plus phenology tie-ins to Voyageurs. Warm layers, water, snowshoes, and curiosity recommended.
Live music & entertainment:
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📻 Duluth report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 7°F – Low: 3°F – Precip: 7%
Partly sunny, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -29. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 15°F – Low: -6°F – Precip: 49%
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
This house is wild
Lake Superior Bay takes center stage with sweeping views of sunrises and all three bridges from expansive east and north decks. Perched just below Skyline Parkway, steps from the Piedmont Hiking Trail, this well-maintained 3-bed, 2-bath delivers modern one-level living. Vaulted ceilings top an open layout. An eat-in kitchen with pantry and ample cabinetry pairs with a breakfast bar that connects to the living room with a cozy propane fireplace. A formal dining room adds space for gatherings.
The primary suite includes a full bath with double sinks. Two additional bedrooms share a second full bath. Extras include a laundry room with storage, a 2-car garage, private septic, a well, and propane heat.
Take a peek inside →
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