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Mark Van Ells will be speaking at the Bong Center about the Thirty-Second “Red Arrow” Infantry Division and the crucial role it played for the Allied Forces in World War II. The former National Guard unit made up largely of men from WI and MI would eventually log more combat hours than any other US Army division during the war. Mark D. Van Ells is a professor of history at Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York and the author of the previous books To Hear Only Thunder Again: America’s World War II Veterans Come Home and America and World War I: A Traveler’s Guide.
Navy Week Sets Sail for Duluth: Celebrating 250 Years! The U.S. Navy is returning to Duluth, Minnesota, for Navy Week from June 30 – July 6, 2025! As part of a nationwide outreach effort, this special week will connect over 70 Sailors with our community through engaging performances, educational events, and service projects. This year holds extra significance as it coincides with the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday! Join us for exciting activities including Navy Band Great Lakes performances, parachute demonstrations by the Navy LEAP Frogs, hometown Sailor recognition (including Duluth native Senior Chief Master-at-Arms KC Dueñas), and the Duluth Air and Aviation Expo featuring the Blue Angels. Don’t miss the Mayoral Proclamation at the USS Duluth (LPD 6) Anchor on the Lakewalk on July 1st! Join us at one of our top events: July 1, 10-11 a.m.: Mayoral Proclamation at USS Duluth (LPD 6) Anchor on the Lakewalk July 1,…
Ben Schierer, author of Perpich: A Minnesota Original, will be at Split Rock Lighthouse for a book signing. Rudy Perpich was one of a kind. As Minnesota’s longest-serving governor, he built bridges where others saw impassible divides: between rural and urban life, labor and business interests, local politics and international trade. Perpich: A Minnesota Original explores the life and legacy of one of the state’s most consequential political figures. Get your copy of the book signed and meet Ben Schierer. Books will be available for purchase.
Join Health Equity Northland for a free luncheon as we honor the wisdom, resilience, and ongoing dedication of the elders in our community. Share a meal, a story, and enjoy some music with new and familiar faces. All are welcome! Food provided will be smoked chicken, macaroni and cheese, cornbread dressing, cornbread donuts, collard greens, and red beans & rice – this dish will be prepared with smoked turkey legs.
Celebrate Minnesota Point at the Turning Point Summit on May 31, 2025! This event will celebrate the many ways we all experience Minnesota Point – a culturally, economically, and naturally important environment on the Great Lakes – now and into the future. Hosted by Minnesota Point 50 and the Park Point Community Club – all are welcome to this free family event! Park Point Beach House 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Featuring: • Live Music: Frank Montaño • Insightful Voices: Mayor Reinert, Great Lakes Aquarium, Nisogaabokwe Melonee Montano, Evan Larson, Liz Taylor, Barbara Grogan, and Shedd Aquarium, • Local Stories on Screen: Minnesota Point, A Wilderness Act • Connect with: Lake Superior Coastal Program, St. Louis River Alliance, City of Duluth Minnesota Sea Grant, NOAA, Park Point Community Club, and more • Taste Local: Oasis Del Norte Food Truck, for purchase • Family Fun: Children’s Book reading, life-sized puppets, &…
Join us on the shores of the world’s Greatest Lake for the Festival of Sail Duluth 2025! Enjoy a rare chance to catch a glimpse, step aboard, and even set sail on some of the grandest ships of yore. Draw Events is once again bringing tall ships to Duluth. Festival of Sail Duluth 2025 will feature ship tours, day sails, educational programming, food and beverage, entertainment and fun for the entire family!
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