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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…
The Depot Foundation is partnering with Twin Ports Cornhole to host the first Frozen Bags Indoor Cornhole Tourney in the St. Louis County Depot. It takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. and bags fly at 10:00 a.m. Tournament and online auction proceeds will benefit the Arts for All Scholarship. All skill levels welcome! Bring your own partner, bring your own bags. $40 per team. This set doubles tournament features six matches for every team. 4 round robin games and the double elimination tournament splits into upper and lower divisions. Cash prizes for both divisions, and winners take home the coveted trophies. Johnny B’s will be serving delicious eats from 11:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. and Lake Superior Railroad Museum will be hosting a cash bar. Save time and pre-register. Visit www.FrozenBags.com to learn more about the tournament and online auction. The Depot Foundation manages…
What happens when millions of people are suddenly uprooted by war and sent thousands of miles from home? Join historian Dr. Natalie Belsky (UMD) as she uncovers the extraordinary, little-known story of Soviet civilians evacuated during World War II. From Central Asia to Siberia, discover how evacuees and local communities navigated survival, culture shock, and resilience on the home front of a global war.
Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival (ZMFF) returns April 22–26, 2026, in Duluth, MN, with in-person screenings at Zeitgeist and surrounding venues. The festival showcases local, national, and international films, filmmaker Q&As, industry events, educational workshops, and a Pitch Competition with cash prizes. The festival focuses especially on Midwest and community-rooted filmmakers, innovative storytelling, and creative expression. Early Bird Passes are on sale NOW! Join us this spring – where local and global stories come together at Zeitgeist.
The Art of Soldiering: Servicemembers, Satire, & Cartoons Soldiers and Marines have long used art to process the chaos of military life. Whether fueled by boredom, anxiety, or camaraderie, service members have channeled their experiences into poetry, portraits, and — most prolifically — cartoons. Classic characters like “Willie and Joe” and “Sad Sack” flourished because they were easy to draw in the field and delivered quick, sharp jabs at military authority. Join Wayne Gannaway, Executive Director of the St. Louis County Historical Society, as he explores the history of soldier-cartoonists. From professional illustrators to those who doodled in letters home, you’ll discover how art captured the universal trials of enlisted life: the “mail call blues,” the struggle to stay dry, and the timeless friction with the MPs. Come see the presentation of historical cartoons Wayne discovered in his research at area archives, including those of two service members from Virginia….
From Neighborhood Youth Services: “Back by popular demand! Due to the success of the first nonprofit mixer, we’ve decided to put on a second one! With the Super Bowl about a month away, we’d like to invite all local nonprofits and community partners to our first annual Nonprofit Super Bowl Mixer! This event will be held at The Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub on Feb. 8th, starting at 5pm through the end of the game. There will be food and drink specials for purchase, games, prizes and more! We definitely hope to see you there!”
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