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Feb 2020
DFL Precinct Caucuses
A caucus is a voter-driven meeting that is a way to get involved in the democratic process. Precinct caucuses endorse local and statewide candidates, elect party leaders and delegates and elect volunteers to DFL committees, as well as helping to shape the platform.
Find out more »Duluth Economic Development Authority Meeting
The Duluth Economic Development Authority generally meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the City Council Chambers at Duluth City Hall. Agendas and minutes can be found at dulutheda.org. DEDA works to stimulate business investment, expand economic prosperity, grow the local tax base and strengthen public-private partnerships in the Duluth area. It is governed by seven commissioners made up of three city councilors and four citizens.
Find out more »Mar 2020
Minnesota Presidential Nomination Primary Election 2020
Polling places for the Presidential Nomination Primary Election will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters must be registered to vote and must request the ballot of the major political party for whose candidate the individual wishes to vote -- Republican or Democratic-Farmer-Labor party. The Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party and the Legal Marijuana Now Party are not participating in the nomination primary. Click here to view sample ballots for each party. Polling place election judges must record in the…
Find out more »Building Your Environmental Career
This lunch for students offers a free opportunity to gain a career advantage by learning a few insider tips and tricks from regional environmental professionals. This free event is at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in the French River Room. Parking at the DECC costs $5. Register here.
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Duluth Commission on Disabilities Meeting
An event every month that begins at 3:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
Duluth's Commission on Disabilities meets on the first Wednesday of each month in room 303 of Duluth City Hall. Agendas and minutes can be found at duluthmn.gov. Anyone unable to attend can contact Duluth Human Rights Officer Carl Crawford at 218-730-5630 or ccrawford @ duluthmn.gov.
Find out more »Open House: Spirit Lake Sediment Cleanup and Habitat Restoration
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency provides a progress update on the Spirit Lake sediment cleanup and habitat restoration plan for the U. S. Steel site near Morgan Park. The open house will offer the community an opportunity for one-on-one discussions with the project team. EPA will give a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Find out more »Social Justice Social
The Duluth NAACP Young Adult Committee and partnering organizations present an opportunity for young adults to network with their peers and partnering organizations while enjoying dinner catered by Zeitgeist and some prizes like the Just Mercy book. The first 100 guests receive free swag while supplies last. This event is free but requires registration and is open to young adults interested in social justice. This month’s social will include a community mural and some amazing prizes for folks who sign…
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Duluth NAACP General Meeting
An event every month that begins at 4:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely
General membership meetings of the Duluth branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People are open to everyone. Membership is not required to attend, but it is encouraged and available for $30 per year. Meetings are typically held on the third Sunday of the month.
Find out more »EqualiTea 2020
The Duluth League of Women Voters hosts the 12th annual EqualiTea at the Duluth Woman's Club from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m. The cost to register is $30 with a deadline on March 23. Registration can be completed online. The program celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which guarantees and protects the constitutional right to vote for women.
Find out more »Duluth State of the City Address 2020
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson will deliver her fifth State of the City Address, reporting on her administration’s progress this past year and laying out her priorities for the upcoming year. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 6 p.m.
Find out more »Jun 2020
Clayton Jackson McGhie Day of Remembrance 2020
Honor the victims of the 1920 Duluth lynchings at the site of their memorial, one century after a mob of 10,000 community members lined the streets of Duluth to participate in the lynching of Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Isaac McGhie. The Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial Committee is asking for more than 10,000 community members and visitors to join at the intersection of the memorial and in the surrounding streets to listen to keynote speaker Bryan Stevenson. Stevenson is the…
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