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FDL Veterans annual golf tournament at Black Bear Golf Course. 7:30am – Registration 9am – Shot gun start 3 Person Scramble $100 per person You do not need to be a veteran to play golf! FDL Veterans Golf Free must have DD-214 on file with FDL Vets. Skins Game, Mulligans, Raffles, Proximities and more on-course games. After tournament meal.
Ride the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad. A historic 2-hour rail journey through the majestic St. Louis River Estuary. Family-friendly, volunteer-run, and purely Duluth. Our narrated tour takes you along the original Lake Superior & Mississippi line in vintage coaches. Go where cars and hiking boots can’t reach. The St. Louis River Estuary is a hidden sanctuary for bald eagles, osprey, and Northland wildlife. Bring your camera for unparalleled views of the Duluth riverfront. Best to arrive about a half-hour before departure. Our ticket office is located just off of Grand Avenue.
June at the Rock is a celebration of creativity, community, and place. We are proud to feature Voyageur Artists, a collective of local artists from Two Harbors whose work reflects the beauty and character of Minnesota’s North Shore. This group exhibit brings together a diverse range of styles, perspectives, and mediums — all rooted in a shared connection to the landscapes, waters, and communities that define this region. From painting to photography and beyond, each piece offers a unique interpretation of place. Voyageur Artists are dedicated to inspiring creativity within the community through exhibitions, workshops, and educational opportunities. Their work not only celebrates the North Shore, but also supports the next generation of artists through scholarships and outreach. On display June 1–30 Meet the Artists: Saturdays in June | 10 AM – 6 PM Experience the North Shore through many lenses — and meet the artists who call it home.
The Gun Violence Awareness Coalition will be hosting a community event on Saturday June 6 at 10:00 a.m. recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange weekend, when Americans across the country join together to demand an end to gun violence. Our event will feature speakers, tables of information surrounding gun violence prevention and we will have a ceremony remember some of the 130 Americans each day, who lose their lives in the United States, to gun violence. This year, Wear Orange is about more than raising awareness. It’s about keeping things practical and local, and giving people real ways to save lives right now. Whether it’s through secure gun storage education or showing up for your community, focus on some of the concrete steps you can take to recommit to a culture of responsibility, safety, and power.
You are invited to a special night with Emmy Award-winning cookbook author, Stephanie Hansen and her writing partner, husband, and Minnesota Book award winner, Kurt Johnson. Zenith will host them on Friday, June 5th at 7 pm. They will share their new book, The Moon Tavern: A Culinary Love Story (With Recipes). There will be tasty treats along with wonderful conversation! Bring a friend for a perfect evening out! This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and can be personally signed by the authors. The Moon Tavern: A Culinary Love Story (With Recipes) takes the reader on a romantic and culinary journey through the Islands of Croatia, where dark family secrets are revealed, quirky friends and relatives are found, and love is discovered. Each chapter ends with a story-inspired recipe. Vesna (Ves) is a cookbook writer from Minneapolis who takes a trip…
Kick off Duluth Superior Pride’s 40th year at our annual Mayors’ reception. Local politicians are joined by Duluth Superior Pride members on stage to give remarks. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music.