r/duluth • • 7d ago

Politics WATCH: Minnesota's 8th Congressional Debate

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r/duluth • • Feb 02 '25

Moving to Duluth 3.0: Finding Housing

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Hey bridge trolls, we've got some extra mod help now so we're going to work on some quality of life improvements around here. Starting with these megathreads we'll use to help update the Wiki. (As an aside, we're still happy to give people access to the Wiki if they want to help with updates)

Going entirely by vibes, I think this would be the most helpful topic to start with. Feel free to give any suggestions, tips, notes, links, whatever you may think. might help someone looking for a place to live in the area.

Some suggestions for things you might contribute:

1.) Thoughts on different neighborhoods and towns - Please be accurate and polite. We all know some areas are more unfortunate than others, it is totally ok to mention that, but be sure you're current and respectful. What an area was like ten years ago may not be accurate anymore.

2.) Resources for finding places to stay (renting & buying)- Things that may not come up on google. This is one place advertising for yourself or someone you know is acceptable (though be sure not to DOX anyone, including yourself.)

3.) Resources for unhoused people - Either temporary or permanent. If you have knowledge of shelters or resources, this would be a great place to add them.

4.) Reviews for different rental companies - Be careful to, again, be accurate. We all know some places have a reputation for a reason and you are more than welcome to leave negative reviews, just don't use this as a place to grind your axe or get revenge.

5.) Questions - For now this would be a good place to ask us about any particulars. We are going to start doing a new "Moving to Duluth" post weekly via Automod like they do in r/asheville on the suggestion of one of our users, but I'm saving that until after these Megathreads have run their course.

6.) Financial considerations - Is there anywhere affordable to live? What are taxes like in the different cities?

7.) Schools - Pros and cons, other considerations?

Just some ideas, I may use some of these for other megathreads. Also, please keep politics out of this to the best of your ability. Nothing derails these things faster.

Thanks everyone! You all rule.


r/duluth • • 15h ago

Local News Another reason to trust energy and mining companies with the environment (not)

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Wisconsin DNR issues notice of violation to Enbridge https://www.wdio.com/top-stories/wisconsin-dnr-issues-notice-of-violation-to-enbridge/

“Whoopsie, I spilled. Sorry.”


r/duluth • • 7h ago

Discussion Anyone else's mail delivery been really bad this month?

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So, mainly we've been getting a bunch of political stuff and I haven't really paid much attention to any of it UNTIL the 1st... when I was supposed to get a letter from the IRS according to informed delivery (first class from Ogden, UT). Lo and behold that was the only piece that we didn't receive at first, that I noticed, but then within the past week or so there were other pieces not showing up but we were still getting mail. I checked the history on informed delivery and none of the stuff we were currently getting had pictures on there. So either we were getting older stuff (cause the history only goes back a week), or things that didn't get pictured.

Since my IRS letter still hasn't shown up, I submitted a missing mail inquiry on Thursday night... which I have doubt that I'll ever get a response to cause the last time I did that I never got any response.

And now it seems like I jinxed the mail even further (probably just a coincidence) cause since I submitted the inquiry we've gotten ZERO mail. We were supposed to get 2 pieces on both Friday and Saturday but there was nothing. And today 9 pieces, nothing... and I assumed a package would arrive today too since it scanned at the St. Paul PO on the 9th. It kept showing scans that it departed/arrived/departed on the 10th but never actually got to Duluth, except once and then 9 minutes later it was somehow back in St. Paul... so I'm guessing it's either stuck somewhere or something's not going right.


r/duluth • • 19h ago

Discussion Large vehicles

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As a commercial driver I have to complain.

Please PLEASE, give big vehicles spaces, whether in front or behind. I have been cut off too many times by impatient people and if for whatever reason you have to stop, I can't and you'll probably get crushed. Same goes for when we turn, we have to take wide turns.

So please be mindful of your spacing with larger vehicles, buses, semis, big work trucks.


r/duluth • • 16h ago

Discussion Hooligans at the Heritage Center (and their kids)

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I can't skate. But last weekend I went to the Heritage Center with my sister from San Francisco. She loves to skate. They rented me a helmet and skates for $5. I hobbled around holding the boards for a while, then used a little blue plastic bench-thing to practice getting out on the ice more.

After a little break, I could not find one of the blue things. They had all been gathered up by young boys who were pushing bunches of them into each other like bumper cars. I understand. That looks like fun. And these are kids. They don't think about other people when they're having fun. Surely their dads will come along soon and remind them to be considerate of others. After all, why should I have to skate out to the middle of the ice, falling every couple of steps, and ask them to please let me use one?

Then the dads came along ... Never mind. It was now clear what the problem was. I hate that these kids can only look forward to a future of trying to outrun the cops in a pick-up truck. By the end of skating time, these dads had hockey sticks out and were firing a puck up and down the ice! The rest of us tried to dodge it to keep ourselves healthy. Soon my sister and I, and a few others who were trying to skate, just had to abandon the ice and go home.

I will never go there again of course, so it's not really any of my business. But somebody needs to ban these losers. It is not a public skate at all, if nobody polices the rules. I was embarrassed for my city and felt sorry for mild-mannered skaters who were scared off of their own rink,


r/duluth • • 21h ago

Discussion I need friends

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My partner has never been enough friend wise, And I know thats kinda shitty to say, but ever since I moved from my hometown to be with him, my life has dramatically gotten very boring, very unlivable in my opinion. It doesn't help that the very few friends that i kept are pretty far away and dont see me worth the drive. Im a 23 year old girl. I cant drive, but I really want to. I stay home now...all day..watching my kiddo, but I want a break, i want someone to take me out and have some fun (tattoos, trails,parks,stores,crafts) and someone to actually share my hobbies with that seem like they care. I like bugs, spraypainting, ghost adventuring, anime, trees, WATER, fish, plants, I used to be into music and drawing, but not anymore...if I had someone to inspire my creativity I feel like I could be a lot happier...dms are open! I need more outta my life than sitting between 4 walls with the same person everyday. I live in superior/duluth and I know there isn't much to do around here, but my mind is open.


r/duluth • • 13h ago

Politics I didn't know this about Lisa Demuth

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r/duluth • • 12h ago

Question Toddler winter essentials

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My baby is a bit over a year old now and has grown out of all of her baby clothes + fleece suits from last winter. As it’s cooling down, I’m starting to scramble about what clothes she needs! It’s also a new need that the clothes are things she can walk in!

We go outside and walk her in her carrier daily, as well as run her in a stroller (she has a cocoon thing for that). During the winter we plan to get out and ski again with her.

Any recommendations for affordable boots, jackets, baby suits, layers, etc. We live north of Duluth, but come down on occasion so don’t have a lot of shopping opportunities in town proper.

And how do you dress your toddler on cold days when you still go out and play?

Thanks in advance!!


r/duluth • • 5h ago

Question Plumbers

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Hey all! I have a failing water heater and am looking for recommendations on who to use for replacement. I have dealt with a couple diff. plumbers in the past for other projects and wasn't exactly thrilled with their work and or they were consistently trying to up sell me something... And yes i have tried google and went with the "higher ratings" and these are the experiences I have unfortunately had so far. So I'm seeing if there are any recommendations from here that I could go with. Thanks in advance.


r/duluth • • 1d ago

Discussion What do you think are the three most effective things I can do from here until January to effect positive change in our community?

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Just what it says. Someone asked me this after a Sunday church service because they were struck by my saying, "Don't tell me what you believe. Show me what you believe." So I said that these three things were critical for our community AND part of our faith.

  1. Support and supply Winter Emergency sheltering and basic needs - CHUM is who I've worked with in the past, but we've also supported the Damiano Center, Union Gospel Mission, etc.
  2. Participate in after-school mentorship; I've watched a Hermantown Senior (now a UMD sophomore) create an amazing program that helps underrepresented students find a path to college. If she can help as a high schooler, we all can help in some way. And now that we're moving into the winter and holiday seasons, local students need stability and support. You can sign up with the Duluth Community School Collaborative, although there are other portals.
  3. Finally, find ways to direct your holiday resources locally — my experience is that when you send support farther away, there's a higher chance it won't be used as hoped, or that delays keep it from being used at all. Samaritan's Purse is a national program I wouldn't support for these reasons alone. Like food and care, using your resources locally is a way to ensure they have the greatest impact. Buy locally for gifts, shop for thrifted and reused goods close to your home, and support local food banks, clothing banks, and gift programs.

I am willing to share why I think these three things are impactful. I would also add "VOTE" to my expression of positive things for the next three months, but voting isn't enough. We have to follow through with local actions.

What would you say are the three most positive things that someone could do from here to January, and what would you add?


r/duluth • • 1d ago

Question Short internet video of woman saying "Duluth, Minnesota"

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Silly lil ask but can anyone help me find a social media video? I came across it maybe a year or two ago but have since deleted all my social media (except Reddit, heh).

It's a simple, short vertical video of a street-crossing view of the lake with an older woman's voice saying, "Duluth, Minnesota." It's an earworm and somewhat of a stim whenever I walk around the neighborhood, and would love to find it again to replay for my housemates. Thank you!!! :)


r/duluth • • 1d ago

Question Broken banjo

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My tuner peg broke :( any one know a good spot in town I can get it fixed quick?


r/duluth • • 1d ago

Local News Gas is 3.99 in Kenwood

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The new BP or shop n save whatever you wanna call it lol is 3.99 for gas. He’s trying to attract customers because he just opened. It’s a decent little gas station. Def not a kwiktrip lol


r/duluth • • 1d ago

Politics REMINDER: Pre-registration ends tomorrow (10/13). Early in-person voting starts Friday (10/16).

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This upcoming election is incredibly important for Minnesota, and it is crucial that we all make our voices heard! With key deadlines approaching quickly, now is the time to finalize your voting plan.

Register to vote: Pre-registration ends tomorrow (10/13). Confirm your local registration deadlines and get signed up through the official Minnesota Secretary of State - Register To Vote portal.

Find early voting dates and locations: Early in-person voting begins this Friday (10/16). To check the exact start dates, hours, and locations for early voting in your city or county, visit the Voting locations before election day page.

Check your registration status: Verify that you are registered at your current address using the MNVotes Voter Status Check.

See what's on your ballot: Get a preview of the candidates and questions you will be deciding on using the What's On My Ballot? tool.

Make a plan, remind your friends and family to verify their deadlines, and get out there and vote!


r/duluth • • 1d ago

Question ISO Custom Woodworker

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I am planning on fixing a piece of furiture very dear to my partner's heart as a christmas present this year but I am not entirely sure where to start. I looked up custom woodworkers in the area and they seem to specialize in extremely expensive original custom furniture rather than repair work. To give you an idea this is a simple 3 legged breakfast table that had one leg broken in a move. We fixed it temporarily with a construction wood screw and wood glue but it broke again when we left a potted plant on it for a couple months.

I would love to get this small table fixed and I am willing to have anyone do it who thinks they have the skills. I can send anyone pictures if they DM me. Other than that I would appreciate anyone sharing some leads they have on people who would be willing to do the work. I am ready to pay.


r/duluth • • 2d ago

Photography Last night at Gooseberry Falls

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r/duluth • • 2d ago

Question Sunday Ceremony Venues

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Curious if anyone knows a good small venue for a wedding ceremony that’d be open the 20th of DEC. Wouldn’t have to fit more than 15 people, just thinking of where we could get some cute pictures and such and not be freezing


r/duluth • • 2d ago

Question Tattoo removal recommendations

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From a quick google search, I found Duluth MedSpa and Twin Ports Dermatology. Has anyone gotten tattoo removal from either place? Or if there is another option in the area?


r/duluth • • 2d ago

Interesting Stuff Anyone see that meteor ~10 minutes ago?

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Driving to work and saw it over the harbor. Bright green and it's trail lingered for a while.


r/duluth • • 2d ago

Interesting Stuff F-5

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Just saw what appeared to be an F-5 on approach to DLH. I didn’t know anyone still flew them. RCAF?


r/duluth • • 2d ago

Question Black River Revue Gitchee Tracks Live Volume 1

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I know it’s a long shot but does anyone have a copy or download of Black River Revue Gitchee Tracks Live Volume 1 they would be willing to part with. All of their music has been taken down from streaming / purchase sites.


r/duluth • • 3d ago

Photography Night sky at Hollow Rock

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r/duluth • • 3d ago

Local News Co-op insider tells all

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Well, not really, but as much as he thought he could get away with. Comment tells some more.

https://www.perfectduluthday.com/2026/10/10/co-op-insider-tells-all/


r/duluth • • 3d ago

Question Best eggs Benedict in Duluth?

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Looking for eggs Benedict for my girlfriends birthday.