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Oct 2023
Housing Now Rally
Duluth is facing a housing crisis. Affordable housing is limited, rents are rising, and many of our fellow community members are going into winter unhoused. Demonstrators demand action from public officials: "We need new, non-market housing solutions, and we will call on our public officials to personally get involved in serving the unhoused." Attendees gather at the former Nettleton Elementary School at 2nd Ave E and 6th St. and march to the Clayton Jackson McGhie memorial at noon. A rally…
Find out more »U of M’s Climate Adaptation Partnership: Increasing Resilience through Research, Communication and Collaboration
Dr. Nathan Meyer is an acting Associate Director of the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP). He has over twenty years of experience with the research-based design and leadership of environment-focused Extension programs that emphasize community-based innovation, effective teaching methods, informative curricula, and civic engagement. Dr. Meyer provides a brief history and overview of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership, highlights examples of their ongoing climate work, and previews new directions made possible with funding from a successful 2023 legislative session.…
Find out more »Take Back the Night
Join UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC) for the oldest worldwide movement to stand against sexual violence. The first Take Back the Night rally was held in Germany in 1973, in response to a series of sexual assaults, rapes and murders. In recognition of the vulnerability that women feel at night, this event is a call to empower survivors of violence, strengthen our communities and increase awareness. WRAC holds a Take Back the Night rally every year during Domestic…
Find out more »15th Annual Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk
The 15th annual Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk hosted by Carlton High School recognizes the importance of mental wellness in memory of loved ones lost to suicide, awareness and education towards prevention. Pre-registration is not required, and can be completed at 9:30 a.m., with the walk starting at 10 a.m. The walk begins and ends at Carlton High School. Refreshments and a short educational remembrance presentation from sibling survivors, Jack Kachinske and Brittany Steeg follow the walk. Information on suicide awareness,…
Find out more »Book Launch: Dianna Hunter’s Clouded Waters
Zenith Bookstore celebrates Dianna Hunter's new novel Clouded Waters (Holy Cow! Press). The book launch will include a reading, discussion and book signing, with music by Duluth singer and guitarist Terrol Cousineau, crushing-it stylist on the bluesy, soulful and sometimes Western sides of R&B. Clouded Waters tells the story of water defenders and pro-mining forces clashing in the far north of Minnesota, where the publisher of a struggling newspaper unearths a corrupt conspiracy.
Find out more »Nov 2023
Gender Equity Summit 2023
The Gender Equity Summit is a gathering of women, girls, and people who identify as nonbinary, transgender, or genderqueer. The goal is to create connections and partnerships, build leadership skills and opportunities, create opportunities for self-care and healing, and build collective power to make social change. The Summit includes an art show and music that showcases local talent and provides spaces to be creative. The event centers Black, indigenous, and people of color in all aspects of the summit. The…
Find out more »What the Constitution Means to Me
Playwright Heidi Schreck's new play takes a new look at our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this play, she resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives. Email brian@rubberchickentheater.com for ticket prices or more information.
Find out more »Duluth General Election
Duluth's General Election ballot includes municipal and school board races. Use the handy polling place finder to locate where to vote.
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