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Veterans Day at the St. Louis County Depot

This year the Duluth Women of Today are joining forces with the Veterans Memorial Hall in sponsoring our 2025 Veterans Day Ceremonies. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the Great Hall of the DEPOT (506 W. Michigan St). The program will begin promptly at 11 AM and will include an array of patriotic music provided by the Spirit Valley Drum & Bugle Corps., the Superior Senior High School Choir, bag piper Kerry Welch and the National Anthem will be sung by Aalyiah Gebhardt. The guest speaker will be Bob Stephens, 10-year U.S. Navy Veteran, and regular member of the American Legion Hall Post #71. The Duluth Honor Guard will post colors and will close out the Veterans Day ceremony with a Rifle Volley Salute and Taps. Afterward,…

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Carolyn Olson’s Opening Art Reception

Join us in our art reception of our new artist, Carolyn Olson’s “Chosen Family” and “Mutual Aid” from 5-7PM in the Zeitgeist Atrium! About the artist: Carolyn S. Olson is a narrative artist working and living in northern Minnesota. She uses gouache, oil and pastel to depict everyday life stories reflecting the world she wants us to live in. Figures are intentionally gestural, emoting intention and attitude through body language. Her art inspires us to be better people as we become more aware of ourselves and the world around us.

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Braver Angels Pizza Fundraiser

Bring your family and friends and enjoy dinner at Pizza Ranch in the front row of stores at Miller Hill Mall in Duluth A portion of the proceeds will go to support your local Northern MN & WI Braver Angels Alliance, working to bring together to work on local issues This is our first fundraiser. Please mark your calendar to help make it a success!

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Wildwoods Open House

Wildwoods is having an Open House and Ribbon-Cutting event! Join us as we celebrate the gifting of land to Wildwoods. Warm up around a campfire while enjoying some s’mores, popcorn, and hot cocoa! We will have face-painting and coloring for the kids, and educational activities on beavers and wolves for all ages. We will be offering tours of our facility (as long as no animals are in care that day!). Park at Eastridge Community Church (3727 W. Arrowhead). No parking on-site, shuttle provided. Sponsors: Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, MC Roofing, SuperOne Foods

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Trick-or-Trot

Trick-or-Trot at North Country Ride Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: North Country Ride (180 Hatinen Road, Esko, MN 55733) Saddle up for a spook-tacular afternoon of fall fun at Trick-or-Trot, hosted by the Duluth Children’s Museum and North Country Ride! Families are invited to enjoy festive activities, sweet treats, and plenty of Halloween magic in a horse-themed setting. Activities Include: Horses in Costumes Obstacle Course with Hobby Horses Scavenger Hunt with prizes Halloween Carnival Games Costume Parade Face painting Treat giveaways at every station! Snacks & Sips: Fresh cookies Warm apple cider & hot cocoa Admission: $10 per person (General Admission) $7 per person (DCM members & North Country Ride participants) Pre-sale registration available through the Duluth Children’s Museum. Proceeds benefit both North Country Ride and the Duluth Children’s Museum, helping us bring accessible, hands-on experiences to our communities. Freewill donation bins will…

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2025 Superior Nightmare 5K

A spooky end to our local racing calendar, the Superior Nightmare 5K brings with it plenty of scary surprises and haunted hijinks. Dress your best for this annual combination of Halloween and running, and be sure to enter our costume contest to decide the day’s best-dressed! All Superior Nightmare 5K adult participants will receive a commemorative full-zip jacket and all youth participants will receive a commemorative hooded sweatshirt, included with the entry fee. The Spider Dash Kids’ Races are FREE and open to all participants ages 14 & under. The kids’ races will start at 11:45 a.m., shortly after the conclusion of the main race. Pricing Structure (Adults) September 1-September 15 — $34.84 September 16-October 14 — $40.19 October 15-Race Day — $45.54 Pricing Structure (Youth – Ages 18 & Under) September 1-Race Day — $13.44

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