Kaylee Matuszak has two big passions: Lake Superior and music. After growing up in Duluth, she left for college and felt a void being away from the big lake. After school, she returned and is thriving in her hometown. Now, she gets to share both her passions with visitors and Duluthians alike.
Faces of Duluth
The People and the Place
From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special.
Faces of Duluth: Alyssa Johnson
Alyssa Johnson embraces Duluth. The lessons she learns from the changing seasons and spending time outside remind her what is important, who she is, and what she wants to do with her life, providing balance and grounding for her on-the-go lifestyle.
Faces of Duluth: Farmer Doug & Lois Hoffbauer
Focusing their efforts on supporting the local community and helping kids learn where their food comes from – from maple syrup to Christmas trees and peonies to pumpkins – Farmer Doug and Lois Hoffbauer are contributing food, goods and joy to the Duluth community year-round.
Faces of Duluth: Hannah Rey (they/she)
When it comes to local artistic talent, Duluth has no shortage. Musician Hannah Rey has seen first-hand the difference music and community can make in people’s lives. We caught up with them to hear more about what inspires their music and fuels their passion.
Faces of Duluth: Nicole Wilde
Nicole Wilde founded Love Creamery with the goal of mixing her passions for nature and bringing people joy into each scoop. Ten years later, she’s still doing just that! With each uniquely curated flavor, Love Creamery’s ice cream brings something special to the Duluth community.
Faces of Duluth: Ansel Schimpff
Ansel Schimpff has been mountain biking since he was 6 years old. Ansel’s passion continues in Duluth, where he serves as the executive director of Cyclists of Gitchee Gumme Shores (COGGS), helping maintain the world-class mountain biking opportunities in the Twin Ports.