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Emily Ford is a winter adventurer and thru-hiker based in Duluth, Minnesota. She has completed many thru-hikes in the Midwest, including the 1,200 mile Ice Age Trail which crosses Wisconsin from Potawatomi State Park to St. Croix State Park on the Minnesota Border. In winter of 2022, she completed a solo 180-mile ski route across the Boundary Waters Canoe Area & Wilderness with er Alaskan Husky, Diggins. She now spends her winters running sled dogs in Alaska & Minnesota. In 2025, Emily finished the 1000-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race from Anchorage to Nome. With an understanding and drive to show that anyone can adventure and everyone deserves to discover the outdoors, regardless of race, gender identity, or upbringing she continues to seek adventure and represent the underrepresented in outdoor spaces. Stop in early to grab some food and drink before the presentation starts at 7PM!
We’re excited to welcome athletes to our Greyhounds Cheer Day Camp! Please complete the online registration form to register your athlete. Camp cost includes camp instruction and cheer items based on grade level. K-3rd Grade Half Day is $40 (Class, T-shirt and Pom) 4th-9th Grade Full Day is $65 (Class, T-shirt, Pom, Bow) Pay it forward donations and scholarships are available for families who wish to help support another cheerleader. When: March 7, 2026 Where: Ordean Middle School Gym (2900 E. 4th ST.) Time: K-3rd 9am to 11am and 4th-9th 9am to 2pm. Two showcases: K-3rd Perform at 11am and 4th-9th Perform at 2pm. Contact Coaches for any information or questions: Head Coach Shania: Shania.bush@isd709.org Assistant Coach Jasmine: Coachhaskins23@gmail.com
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!”
Join us for the 5th Annual Winter out West! Starting January 30th, there will be a weekend of free family friendly events taking place all over Western Duluth! January 30th 2pm-6pm: Stop by the health resource and vaccine clinic for your COVID and Flu vaccinations at 312 N. Central Ave. January 31st 12pm: Abominable will be showing for FREE at The West Theatre at 319 N. Central Ave. 12pm-4pm: Stop by Memorial Park for outdoor activities, including a bonfire and s’mores! 5315 Grand Ave. 3pm-7pm: Go skating at Spirit Mountain! BYO skates to 8551 Grand Ave. February 1st 11am: Join Zenith Bookstore and Children’s Author Chris Monroe for a free book reading and craft at 318 N. Central Ave. 4pm: St. Louis River Alliance Winter Walk at Spirit Lake Delta Cap (Slag point) 1242- 88th Ave. (Morgan Park Community Center)
Discover rare finds and timeless treasures at the Elite Sports Cards & Collectibles Show, happening at the Miller Hill Mall from Friday, February 20th, to Sunday, February 22nd in the Barnes & Noble Court. This event will take place during mall hours. Whether you’re a longtime collector or new to the hobby, browse an impressive selection of sports cards, memorabilia, and unique collectibles from top vendors. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and add to your collection.
Join the Duluth East Student Government at the Woodland Ice Rinks for a Minnesota Hockey Day celebration taking place on January 24th from 9am to 3:30 pm! There will be free hot chocolate and s’more roasting, as well as various other winter activities. Build a snowman, do some crafts, decorate a cookie, and even compete in trivia! If that’s not enough, bring some skates and celebrate our strong hockey community here in Duluth by making use of some free skate time or support our Duluth Northern Stars girls hockey team in their traditional Minnesota Hockey Day scrimmage against the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage team! Finally, make a bid for a chance to win a basket full of goodies including some from your favorite local businesses in our silent auction. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to support several nonprofits in the area such as the Damiano Center, Animal Allies, and Ruby’s…
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