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Duluth, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Duluth! Weāre back, helping you stay up to date with whatās happening. Let's take on the day together! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How new drought conditions could change daily water use in Duluth
- How new leaders plan to rescue Duluthās biggest music festival
- Why Duluth Denfeldās hockey coach is back behind the bench
Also on today's calendar: Presence Music: City on the Hill Music Festival 2026 and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Warm with hazy sun, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 55.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Area Residents Urged To Conserve Water (northlandnewsradio.com) ā Residents in Duluth and nearby communities are being urged to cut back on water use as the Western Lake Superior watershed enters drought, with Duluthās Lake Superior supply central to the region. State and city officials recommend simple indoor and outdoor conservation steps, from limiting lawn watering to running only full laundry and dishwasher loads, to help protect local water resources. 
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2. Duluth Homegrown Festival's new leadership shares vision for annual event (fox21online.com) ā Duluthās beloved Homegrown Music Festival is under new leadership as Executive Director Erin āWojoā Wojciechowski and Festival Director Jenny Armstrong work to stabilize finances and restore the eventās nonprofit status. Theyāre tightening budgets, partnering with an accounting firm, and already planning the spring festival to keep this major Duluth tradition thriving for years ahead. Ā Ā Ā
3. Dale Jago āoverwhelmed' to return to Duluth Denfeld bench (duluthnewstribune.com) ā Duluth Denfeld boys hockey coach Dale Jago is returning for an 11th season after an investigation into complaints ended with no discipline, reversing the districtās earlier decision not to renew his contract. Following strong support from players and the wider Duluth hockey community, Jago now faces the challenge of getting the Huntersā program back on track after a disrupted summer. Ā Ā Ā
4. Duluth Central High Class of 51ā² reunite after 75 years (northernnewsnow.com) ā Duluth Centralās Class of 1951 just marked an impressive 75-year reunion at the Pickwick, complete with a special proclamation from Mayor Roger Reinert declaring āDuluth Central Class of 1951 Day.ā Nearly a dozen classmates swapped stories, shared memorabilia, and even broke into their old fight song while reflecting on lifelong friendships. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Duluth
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Ryan Stevenson ā
Bayfront Festival Park, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth
2:30 pm
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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Presence Music: City on the Hill Music Festival 2026 ā
Bayfront Festival Park, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth
2:30 pm -
Jerry Seinfeld ā
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth
6:00 pm -
Anne Wilson ā
Bayfront Festival Park, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth
1:00 pm -
HR/Business Services Committee
Duluth Public School District District Services Center, 709 Portia Johnson Dr, Duluth, MN 55811, USA
4:30 pm -
Great North Tattoo Fest ā
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth
1:00 pm -
The Tribute Fest 2026 ā
Bayfront Festival Park, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth
1:00 pm
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
Friday August 21
Friday August 28
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š Events Nearby
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Karaoke at the Reef ā
The Reef, 2002 London Rd, Duluth
9:30 pm -
Beer Gardens at Great Lakes Aquarium 2026 ā
Great Lakes Aquarium, 353 Harbor Dr, Duluth
5:00 pm
Saturday August 15
Thursday August 27
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anyone else in Woodland seeing yellow water from the faucet?
This is the cold (not the hot, my water heater is stellar). (Nextdoor Woodland) - Only a few Farmstand goodies left this morning.
Will put out more this evening. Thank you to those who stopped by yesterday! (Nextdoor Gnesen)
- Ecumen Corporation posted a job opening for Housekeeping Assistant in Duluth. Apply here.
- Duluth Public Schools posted a job opening for Long Term Substitute Grade 6/7 Math Teacher- 1.0 FTE in Duluth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Duluth here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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