r/duluth

I’m going to be in the Duluth-ish/Iron Range area at the end of July. I’ll be staying in Cotton and then in Ely to see the bear and wolf center. I likely won’t go any more north than that unfortunately.

I’ll have a day or two in Duluth proper but I’m wondering if there’s any must dos outside of the city toward that Cotton/Ely area.

Since it’ll be late July I’d love to find a beach good for reading :) I went to Duluth as a kid and there was a beach full of just big black rocks and slabs on Lake Superior.. I think it was in the city but not sure.

Thanks in advance!!

First year my oldest is being allowed to stay up for the fireworks. Coming down from north of town wondering if anyone knows how close we need to get to actually see them. Mcquade? Brighton? Closer?

Up in Kenwood here with a dog that hates fireworks.

This has been the quietest Julys since I moved here.

I'm wondering why?

The economy, folks just don't have the money to spend on fireworks?
The city has finally cracked down on fireworks?
Fireworks seem to be just as available as in years past, so I don't think its a supply issue.

Anyway, I am enjoying the peaceful nights!

This week's roundup of Minnesota protests, rallies, vigils, community meetings, and ways to take action statewide!

Hi everyone — I’m trying to find a lost memorial flag that belonged to my grandpa, Harold Weinsheim.

The flag was last seen flying the week of 7/6/2018 at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center / Bong Memorial in Superior, Wisconsin. It may have been connected to a Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, or Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs memorial display.

This flag means a lot to our family. We believe it may have been given to another family by mistake while they were honoring their own family member, or it may have been taken down and stored somewhere for safekeeping.

The flag has unique markings on the header, so we should be able to confirm whether it is the correct flag if someone finds it or has a photo of it.

We are not looking to blame anyone — we just want to bring Harold Weinsheim’s family flag home.

$300 reward upon visual confirmation.

Details:
Name connected to flag: Harold Weinsheim
Last seen: week of 7/6/2018
Location: Bong Veterans Historical Center / Bong Memorial, Superior, WI
Identifying feature: unique markings on the flag header
Reward: $300 upon visual confirmation
Contact: three one zero — five four six — five two two four

Please message me here, or contact the number above, if you know anything, saw anything, have photos from that week, or can point me toward someone who may have been involved with the flag display at that time.

Thank you so much for helping us look.

My wife and I are visiting Duluth for the first time. We’ve been enjoying ourselves a ton!

We have our dog with us, and are trying to find a good spot to watch some fireworks tonight. Is there anywhere we can post up with our bag chairs? It would need to be dog friendly.

Thanks!

In town for spouses 40th and our fishing charter is a no go for tomorrow, we’re pretty bummed but what can ya do.

Any recommendations of what we could possibly schedule as a fun activity short notice? I know with the 4th we may be SOL.

Im not originally from duluth, been here about 6 years..

It never really bothered me to not have friends in the past, but lately I'm feeling increasingly lonely for an actual friend. And it seems like choosing to sit inside by myself instead of doing everything alone is really starting to weigh on my mental health.

how do you make friends at 35+ years old? I have adhd making it hard for me to stick to a hobby- so I haven't looked into finding friends through any sort of specialty classes/community education.

Most of my child's friend's moms are from around here, so they've already got a handful of friends, and it seems like timing never works out to actually spend time with/get to know these women.

EDIT: Please share this post with friends and family who vote in Duluth!

What if everybody spread the word to email our Duluth mayor and also city council members to say get rid of flock cameras in Duluth or we will vote for whatever candidates decide to rid Duluth of flock cameras? One city at a time-- at least we could start in Duluth. The next mayoral race in Duluth, Minnesota, is scheduled for November 2027. Mayor Roger Reinert was elected on November 7, 2023, and sworn in on January 2, 2024, to serve a four-year term. As Duluth holds mayoral elections every four years, the subsequent election will occur in November 2027, with a primary likely taking place in August of that year.Duluth City Council elections in Duluth, MN, are held in even-numbered years, with the general election on November 4, 2025, and the next scheduled general election on November 3, 2026.

Mayor and City Council members:

rreinert@DuluthMN.gov

https://duluthmn.gov/city-council/

Anybody know of an email address to contact our Mayor? His webpage has a phone number, but I want an email address. (There is a link to Facebook for him but I do not have access to Facebook because I refuse to give up my private biometric data specifically a video selfie to FB)

Hey Twin Ports!!

This is the one we’ve been building toward. After a few months of work from three local crews (Duluth DJ Takeover, Cold Crew Presents, Lovely Summer Daze), our all-day bass festival goes down tomorrow, July 4th, at Earth Rider Festival Grounds in Superior.

Doors 11am, music till 11pm, we’re bringing in Star Monster to headline at 9:30.

21+ (but it’s Wisconsin, so kids with a parent is ok), outdoor, ~15 regional acts.

But wait, there’s more!

There’s a free pre-party tonight at TJ Champions in Superior. No cover.

If you’ve never been to an EDM festival, and are on the fence about the all-dayer, come feel out the vibe first, it’s literally free.

Tickets are cheaper online tonight than at the gate tomorrow.

Not trying to twist arms (walk-ups are absolutely welcome) but if you already know you’re coming, grabbing one ahead saves you a few bucks and a line.

That’s it!

I’m one of the organizers so obviously I’m biased, but it’s a genuinely wild feeling to have this thing finally here in the Twin Ports.

Drop any questions below, I’ll be at Earth Rider setting up all day today so I’ll do my best to answer questions.

Ticket/info link in the comments.
See you out there.

Hey guys! Does anyone have good recommendations for recovery/sober encouragement groups or meetings in Duluth that are not so religiously affiliated?
My partner is struggling who would like to seek help.
I’ve gone with them to some AA meetings and the pushiness with religion, and more shaming/depressing vibe I think was a bit discouraging (no hate on AA or religious folks, it’s just not the path they’re really comfortable with walking to get sober. I know AA helps a ton of folks, but I think they’d love to try to find a different avenue if possible)
We were going to try the Buddhism recovery group I had heard of, but I guess they closed it a while back.

I had heard the “we are not a glum lot” AA group had more like minded folks of a younger age range, might check that one out.
Any help would be super appreciated, thanks much!

Edit: just wanted to mention, no one in any groups we tried shamed my partner. They were all perfectly lovely, warm, accepting, and welcoming to us both.
I wrote this post too close to my bed time.
What I meant by shaming/depressing was the more of a self shame, which I’m realizing thinking on it more is really just people humbling & being honest with themselves about their addiction, and is a part of the process.
I think my partner was projecting their own shame onto the experience a bit, they weren’t necessarily in a place of acceptance and readiness to recover at the time we attended.

Has anyone noticed the biting flies at the beach since we’ve had nice weather?

I haven’t been totally impressed with my current oil change place (name withheld), so wondering what you all use. Looking for a balance of cost and competence.

I just moved here from 2,000 miles away, and I managed to get one of my two cats out here (second one coming soon!), and my kitty needs her claws trimmed. Anyone recommend a good cat groomer, preferably in the East/North since that's a shorter drive, but I can manage just about anywhere besides Minneapolis.

Also, looking for a vet, just in case. My kitties are indoors only, but they can still have problems, so establishing with a good vet is also on my list of things to do.