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New Year’s Eve celebrations across the Twin Ports area
TWIN PORTS — A look at the local happenings and celebrations sorted by event start time. The Brothers Burn Mountain is playing at 7 pm. Free Classic Dry toast + countdown to the “new year” at 10 pm. VIP Superior – 7 pm to midnight – requires...
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Spirit Mountain sees strong winter season
DULUTH, Minn. — According to the Spirit Mountain Ski Patrol, the area has seen plenty of fresh snow, and with a little added help from Snowmakers, the entire mountain is now open to all skiers and snowboarders. Instructors are on hand for those trying the sport for the first time, making it a great opportunity for beginners to give skiing or snowboarding a try, even in the cooler weather.
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Ski jumping tradition continues to grow in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. —Underneath the bright lights on a winter night in Cloquet, the sound of skis slicing through the air has become both familiar and growing. The Cloquet Nordic Ski Club has introduced kids to ski jumping and cross-country skiing for over 60 years. “Our goal is just to...
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Trail by Trail: Douglas County, Cable, Two Harbors
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Homegrown Winter Fiasco fills the night with music
The Homegrown Winter Fiasco kicked off on Friday, January 9th with a variety of music from local artist performing across West Duluth. The local acts played at venues like like Mr. D’s and Wussow’s Concert cafe. The lineup included MN Vice, Scarlet Woods, Steve Sokola’s One-Man Band, The Adjustments, Mid-Dream, Jumpsuit, DJ Delgado, and The […]
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Community rings in the new year at Wussow's Concert Cafe
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Home Stories Art Show: Connecting through art
Today we asked the question: What does a home really mean? An upcoming art show in Duluth is exploring that idea and turning it into a powerful conversation—one that could change how we see our community. Jacklyn Janeksela, the curator and artist behind the Home Stories Art Show, joined us to share more about it.
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Jazz at the Depot brings live music to Duluth's Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Inside Duluth’s only “Bean to Bar” chocolate maker
DULUTH, Minn. — Just above the company’s new storefront, Duluth Coffee Company is crafting more than just coffee. The company says they’re the only “bean to bar” chocolate producer in the Northland, taking cocoa beans from Central America and then roasting them, processing them, and finally, molding the finished product into bars.
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Winter Fiasco: Local tunes to brighten the season
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A new musical will be workshopped at the Depot Theatre
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Celebrate the New Year with the Annual First Day Hike at Copper Falls State Park
Kick off 2026 with fresh air, snowy scenery, and community spirit at the First Day Hike at Copper Falls State Park on Jan. 1, from 1–4 p.m. Participants will gather at the Red Granite Falls Trailhead for an afternoon of winter adventure. Gather in the Loon Lake Beach parking area for beginning festivities. Ring in the New Year by snowshoeing through beautiful wooded trails, with your choice of 2-mile or 4-mile routes suitable for various ages and skill levels. Whether you’re an experienced snowshoer or trying it for the first time, this guided winter outing offers a refreshing start to the year. After completing the hike, warm up by a cozy fire and enjoy hot cocoa and treats, courtesy of event organizers. This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of Copper Falls State Park and the North Country Trail Association — Chequamegon and Heritage Chapters.
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Where's Art: The Spirit of '26
Someone cue up Auld Lang Syne. With 2025 coming to a close, Annie Dugan is looking to next year for art news, and there's plenty to tell. The Duluth Art Institute is making the most of our nation's bisesquicentennial by focusing on American art with the upcoming exhibition We Hold These Truths. The exhibit will be presented in four installments throughout the year, the first of which will open on January 12th with work by Carl Gawboy and Wendy Savage.
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Banff Film Festival brings adventure to Symphony Hall
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Community Connection: 2026 Homegrown Winter Fiasco
If you can't wait five more months for the 8-day music festival, Homegrown's got your fix with the Winter Fiasco on Friday, January 9th. "It's been over a decade," says co-curator Kala Moria about the history of the Homegrown Winter Fiasco. The free, one-night event can be seen as an appetizer for Homegrown fanatics, but it's also an opportunity for outreach. "It gives us a good chance to talk about homegrown. It's also a good chance for us to connect with some potential volunteers for the weeklong festival."
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Shorts in Winter Film Festival: Bringing New Artistic Opportunities Up the Shore
On Jan. 31, Two Harbors will host its second annual Shorts in Winter Film Festival. The festival celebrates the North Shore visually, with the category definitions clearly spelled out for all submissions. The short film categories featured are shorts made by North Shore residents, shorts made by North Shore students,...