By Pakou Ly City of Duluth officials have conducted a very preliminary assessment of the damages as a result of yesterday’s storm surge. During the assessment, the city reviewed multiple areas such as Park Point, Brighton Beach, the Lakewalk Trail and western neighborhoods. Erosion, downed trees, flooding, and dislodged boards and amenities were prevalent. Additional and more thorough assessments will occur in the coming days. The city continues to communicate with its county and state…
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Father Gregory Boyle, the founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention, rehab and re-entry program in the country, will be the keynote speaker kicking off this year’s St. Louis County Health and Human Services Conference at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The 36th annual conference runs October 11-12. Father Boyle’s speech will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m., in the DECC’s Symphony Hall. The opening ceremony also includes a musical welcome from local singer, dancer…
The City of Duluth and the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center were anticipating the move of the William A. Irvin ship out of the Minnesota Slip to Fraser Shipyard this week. The move is necessary for restoration and repairs of the historic 610 foot laker but is dependent on calm winds and lake conditions since the ship has no propulsion mechanisms. Unfortunately, the weather outlook for the remainder of the week is not favorable. Therefore, the…
By Pakou Ly Canal Park will once again host uniquely crafted community-oriented spaces as part of Imagine Canal Park in September. The City of Duluth and its community partners are planning to activate and energize the Lighthouse Parking Lot, located at 504 Canal Park Drive, into an interactive and fun “pop up” community park space for two weeks from September 4-17, as well as a pedestrian plaza on Buchanan Street. Installations in the Lighthouse Lot…
The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center will hold open interviews for multiple positions on Tuesday and August 22. Jobs are part-time with flexible hours. Interviews will take place in the DECC Arena lobby from noon to 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. both days.
The City of Duluth and the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center announced that the traditional July 4th festivities will be delayed to July 5th in the interest of public safety and due to the high risk of rain and thunderstorms this evening. The “Fifth Fest” events at Bayfront Festival Park will follow the same schedule with gates opening at 4 p.m for the public to enjoy vendors and free musical performances starting at 4:30 until 10…