City of Duluth

Excitement for the Tall Ships can be felt everywhere you venture in the City of Duluth and even in the outlaying communities.  There are 250,000 visitors expected to come view the magnificent ships and that means travel, parking, and observing will be a challenge.  The Duluth Police Department has issued a traffic advisory that will answer some of your questions, and give great suggestions on how to make your experience a memorable one.

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We are seriously considering purchase of these bricks to outline our current sidewalk from garage to house.  I think it's cool that a historic piece of downtown Duluth could be on my property!  What a great conversation piece, plus, for years I've driven over them in my car and on the cycle.  Countless times I've run over them during Grandma's half marathon, it would truly be a piece of memorabilia for me and my family.

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This Thursday, July 18,  is the day planned for the City of Duluth's Parks and Rec Sand modeling Contest and Summer Beach Bash.  Pack  the family for a day of fun and sun on Park Point!  Here's the details....

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Park Point Beach is where you can find sun and fun whether you're visiting our area or live here.  There are several variables that can make your day at the beach more pleasant and now you can find it all compiled on one website.  Share it with friends/family and bookmark it so it's at your fingertips when you want it.  It covers the real time data for the Lake Superior Beaches of Park Point.

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With Grandma's Marathon this Saturday you may have friends and family visiting from out of town.  You should be aware that a portion of the Lakewalk in Duluth will be closed for repairs on Tuesday, June 18. It should only be for the day.  Here's the details and exact location.

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The City of Duluth always welcomes and encourages citizens to sit on the different Boards and Commissions available.  At this time there are several openings that need to be filled.  If you are an individual that has ideas, now is the time to get your application in and be a voice.

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Unfortunately, this is a hot topic in the city of Duluth.  Many people post comments about it on facebook, comments are made, but do those thoughts, ideas and suggestions ever get to the people that can do something about it?  Here is your/our chance to be HEARD!

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When Spring hits in the Northland we're always excited to see it "green up".  Buds on the trees and  green grass (sprinkled with dandlelions), but there is a plant that is causing some havoc in the area that you should be aware of called Garlic Mustard.

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If you couldn't make the original "Dig in the Downtown Waterfront" planting date (June 5), you are in luck!  Because of snow, oops, (that delayed Spring cleaning in downtown Duluth), I mean rain, the date to plant the annual flowers has been moved to Thursday, June 6 and volunteers are welcome and needed!  Grab your planting gloves and join in on the fun!!

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Flag Football is one of the fastest growing sports throughout the country.  This is the 12th season of this league that teaches sportsmanship through a non-contact sport.   Flag Football will also teach both boys and girls in grades 2 through 5 the fundamentals of football.  Plus, they'll make new friends, exercise and have fun!

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It's been almost a year since the horrendous flooding in our area last June and recovery efforts continue.  May is Arbor Month and May 15th will be Arbor Day in Duluth.  This year the focus will be planting seedlings and trees to aid in the flood recovery as we continue to rebuild in the Northland.

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Now that the snow has melted we are dealing with garbage and dirt that's been hidden for the past few months.  Garbage is easy throw it in the trash, the dirt/sand is another story.  It would be so easy to just sweep it into the street, like we sweep the dirt in the kitchen under the rug (wait, did I just admit that?).  But, sweeping it into the streets can cause problems, so  the City of Duluth has the answer to that problem with Sand Collection Sites.

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