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When Peggy Trojan was seventy-seven years old, she took a poetry class for seniors. One assignment was “A day I will never forget.” She wrote about the day when World War II ended, and it became her first published poem. Now ninety-three years old, she has continued to write poetry and is the award-winning author of two full collections and eight chapbooks. She will share her personal memories of World War II as an eight-to-twelve-year-old child in Brule, Wisconsin, and will read poetry from her first chapbook, Homefront. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center welcomes local author Peggy Trojan to speak on Thursday, March 12th, from 6:30-7:30 PM. The talk is part of the Bong museum’s “Voices of Service & History” monthly speaker program. On the second Thursday of each month, the museum welcomes expert speakers on a wide variety of military- and history-related topics.
Join us for a Volunteer and Board Match event with the Duluth Chamber of Commerce, Head of the Lakes United Way and the Lakes Superior YMCA. This event is an efficient way to meet representatives from 20+ local non-profit organizations and learn about how you can support their mission and programming through board service, volunteerism, donations and/or fundraising. Whether you are newly retired or just starting your career, volunteering can improve your physical and mental health, provide a sense of purpose, and help nurture new and existing relationships. and boost your resume — all while benefiting local community organizations. One area business who is a leader in community engagement is Minnesota Power, who shared that “Minnesota Power gives employees the time, support, and opportunities to serve in ways that strengthen the communities where we live and work. By stepping up and showing up, our volunteers build connection, resilience, and shared…
Shagawa Shorty and the Greenstone Gals came together almost by accident. Shorty met Julie at a jam session at a friend’s house and they began playing together, so Julie could learn the bass and Shorty could play tunes outside of his typical blues repertoire. Not long after, Shorty saw Aurora perform with her sister at a local open mic. He was instantly smitten by her voice, and said to himself, “I wanna be that gal’s band!” So several weeks later, with consent from Julie, Shorty summoned his (admittedly minimal) courage and asked Aurora to play with them. (A seventy-year-old geezer approaching a much younger woman can always seem a bit questionable, but intentions were honorable!) Fortunately, she said yes, and Shorty and the Greenstone Gals were born. Their eclectic repertoire includes blues, folk, contemporary songwriters, Americana, Gospel, and anything else they feel like playing. The best term they have been…
Duluth, the countdown is on. On March 10, the Minnesota Monsters Arena Football Team officially launches as members of the Arena One Football League. This is not just a press conference. This is a celebration, a pep rally, and a fan festival rolled into one. EVENT DETAILS Doors Open: 4:00 PM Program Begins: 4:25 PM Flash Sale Ends: 7:00 PM Info: 218-520-6322 Location: Amsoil Arena WHAT TO EXPECT • Meet Ownership, Jacob and Brianna Lambert • Meet CEO and GM Meadow Lemon • Meet Head Coach Daron Clark and select players • Uniform reveal and 2026 schedule announcement • Website and commercial debut • Music, food, giveaways, photo ops, meet and greets PICK YOUR SEAT FLASH SALE • For one night only, every available seat, excluding VIP boxes, will be available for a one-time price of $200. • Pick your seat. • Receive your season ticket in hand. • Lock…
Thinking about solar for your home or small business? Curious about the financial and environmental benefits of energy independence? Get your questions answered about Going Solar in the Northland! Join us for a free info session at Bent Paddle Brewing Co and enjoy a free drink on us! See us Sundays from 4 – 4:30 PM in the Tap Room. Informational sessions run from March 1st – April 12th. This event is hosted by Optimum Energy Group.
Presented by Duluth Public Libraries and Every Child Ready coalition as part of Family Fest. In this live performance, Dagsi Turtle & his sidekick Jisdu Wabbit race through time and space in a musical adventure into Cherokee Futurism. Hop aboard the Turtleship and join Dagsi and Jisdu’s quest to help Grandmother Turtle raise the Gadugi (spirit of cooperation) throughout the universe. Tales, a 2025 Jim Henson Foundation Family Theater Grant Awardee, features catchy original tunes and out-of-this-world puppet characters. The show is created and performed by Cherokee Nation citizen Chris Griffith and Shari Aronson, directed by Julie Boada (Anishinabe). Recommended for ages 4+. This activity made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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