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Jan 2024
Duluth City Councilors Oathtaking
The City of Duluth invites the public and the media to the official inauguration of newly-elected and re-elected city councilors. The event is free and open to the public. It is expected to last approximately 15 minutes and will include recognition of outgoing city councilors.
Find out more »UUCD Forum: The Duluth Branch of the NAACP
In this Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth forum, attendees can join in conversation about how the Unitarian Universalist Church of Duluth can work alongside the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in building community power to eliminate systemic racism in the Northland. Leaders from the Duluth Branch of the NAACP discuss their work on civic engagement, systemically building racial equity, and supporting policies and institutions that prioritize the urgent needs of Black people, who are most impacted by…
Find out more »Duluth Human Rights Commission Meeting
Duluth's Human Rights Commission typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month in room 430 at Duluth City Hall.
Find out more »MLK Community Worship Service
This service will be a modern-day expression of the Black Church tradition that nurtured the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The featured preacher is Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown. The Central Hillside Gospel Choir will also perform.
Find out more »MLK Community Breakfast
The breakfast will feature a brief local program and a community viewing of the broadcast of the program in Minneapolis. Food will be served starting at 7 a.m. The broadcast runs from 8 to 9:30 a.m. A freewill offering will support the United Negro College Fund which supports students of African Heritage throughout Minnesota to attend college. For more information visit mlkbreakfast.com.
Find out more »MLK March 2024
Duluth's annual MLK March begins at the Family Freedom Center (Washington Center Gymnasium) and progresses to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center's Symphony Hall. The march begins at 10:30 a.m. and arrives at Symphony Hall in advance of the MLK Rally at noon.
Find out more »Public Meeting Regarding Proposed Water Rate Increases
The Duluth Public Utilities Commission is holding this public meeting by electronic means regarding proposed water rate increases. Members of the public can monitor the meeting and provide public comment on the proposed rate increase through Microsoft Teams. To access the meeting visit duluthmn.gov/live-meeting. The commission will also hold an in-person public meeting at the commencement of its regular meeting on Jan. 16 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located on the third floor at Duluth City Hall,…
Find out more »Duluth Public Utilities Commission Meeting
The Duluth Public Utilities Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month, typically in the City Council Chambers at Duluth City Hall. The purpose of the commission is to manage and guide future development of city utilities and rates. Following the regular meeting, the commission is holding this public meeting regarding proposed water rate increases. The presentation that will be given pertaining to the water rate increase will be posted on the commission’s webpage for public viewing prior to…
Find out more »Ignite Your Fuse Experiential Luncheon: American Indian Community Housing Organization
Fuse Duluth will host a behind-the-scenes tour of The American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) and to hear from Executive Director LeAnn Littlewolf about the mission, vision and community impact of AICHO. Created in 1993, AICHO started in a parking lot outside a social service agency with a conversation between Native community members, who asked why our community had no resources, no community spaces and no services that met our cultural needs. AICHO was created as an Indigenous response to…
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 »Citizens in Action
Hear from opening speaker, Emmy award winning host of Minnesota Historia, Hailey Eidenschink. Then learn how you can make an impact by listening, learning and speaking up. A panel of 15+ local community organizations will relate how their advocacy has made a difference. You’ll also have an opportunity to connect with a group of regional and local elected officials for coffee and conversation. Lunch will be served.
Find out more »Meeting to Update Public on Piedmont Avenue / 24th Avenue West Intersection in Duluth
The intersection of 24th Avenue West and Piedmont Avenue has had a temporary stop light installed to help with the increased traffic flow during the Twin Ports Interchange Project. Prior to this, a stop sign was used for vehicles traveling on 24th Avenue West. Looking ahead to when the Interchange project is complete, St. Louis County Public Works engineers have been gathering input through public meetings and an online survey, to determine what traffic controls would best serve the public…
Find out more »Transportation Trivia Night
Enjoy trivia about all types of transportation. Bring your team of up to 6 and win prizes. The game is part of Transit Equity Day 2024. Need help getting to Transportation Equity events? Contact [email protected] or 218-336-1370.
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