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Join Fleet Farm Hermantown and Carlton County Animal Rescue for a Clear the Shelter event supporting pets in our local community. Stop by on August 22nd from 10:30AM – 1:30PM to meet adoptable pets, learn more about the organization’s work and discover ways to support pets in need. We’ll also be collecting items to help Carlton County Animal Rescue care for local animals. Most-needed donations include: Purina Kitten Plate, Paper Towels, Purina Cat Food, Kitten or Puppy Formula, Pooper Scoopers, High Sided Littler Boxes
Please join Zenith Bookstore for a very special evening at Clyde Iron Works (upstairs) on Friday, September 4th 7 PM. New York Times best-selling author William Kent Krueger will share his brand-new book, God’s Country. If you have heard Kent speak before, you know you are in for an entertaining and captivating night! So, invite a friend or two. Books will be available for purchase that night or you can pre-order them through Zenith and Kent will be available to personally autograph your book at the event. Also, Clyde Iron Works will offer full bar service in our space. In God’s Country, Cork O’Connor, prepares for a family trip into the Boundary Waters, but he is troubled by ominous visions about his future. Ignoring the warnings, he uncovers signs of violence while searching for his missing friend, Cordell Bishop. Soon, he is forced to negotiate with dangerous criminals, the Kennedy…
Meet Faith MacGregor, the award winning author of “Children of Angels” and her latest novel, “The Powers” at Ritual Marketplace on August 22nd, 2026 from 11:30 am until 2 pm. Faith’s debut novel, Children of Angels, tells a story where mercy, hatred, and vengeance take center stage and characters search for purpose in desperate times. The Powers, just released this month, continues the exciting story in the Children of Angels series, so don’t miss this opportunity to get an early, signed copy! The event will include the author meet and greet, readings from Faith’s latest book – The Powers from 12:45 – 1:15, live sword demo from 1:15 – 1:30 pm, food specials, and copies of Faith’s books will be available for purchase and signing! A bit about the author… Faith loves that stories connect readers to struggles and ideals. Her stories focus on finding purpose while fighting prejudice, heartache,…
Please join Zenith Bookstore on Thursday, September 17th at the St. Louis County Depot – Great Hall as we welcome Former Minnesota Governor and Senator, Mark Dayton. Mark will be joined by his dear friend and former Senior Advisor, John Ongaro. We’ll begin this special evening with cocktails (including non-alcoholic) and conversation at 6 PM. All proceeds will go to the North Shore Scenic Railroad. At 7 PM we’ll shift into our fascinating program. Mark and John will discuss Mark’s new memoir, Perseverance. They will talk about being a Dayton’s Department Store heir, his senate and governorship, and other parts of his life. Mark will take questions from the audience. Afterwards, he’ll personally autograph his memoir for guests. This is a FREE event brought to you by Zenith and The Depot. Drinks and Mark’s book will be available for purchase. You may also pre-order Perseverance on our website or at…
The St. Louis County Historical Society is thrilled to announce the rescheduled date for the Bicentennial Boom presentation. Hosted at the historic Lake Superior Railroad Museum inside the St. Louis County Depot (506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN), this is the last of our three-part series — collectively themed “A Summer of Storytelling” — with an engaging blend of local triumph, humorous misadventures, and poignant wartime reflections. Attendees can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere complete with a cash bar while diving deep into the history and narratives that shaped our region and nation. Bicentennial Boom 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 3, 2026 “Charting a New Course: How Duluth Harnessed the ‘Spirit of ’76” While Duluth’s economic struggles of the early 1970s are well-documented, its incredible Bicentennial boom is a story waiting to be told. In 1975 and 1976, dozens of diverse ethnic festivals celebrated Northland heritage, sparking major community improvements —…
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