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The journey to pink pride: The ‘sickly sweet’ art of Duluth’s Cherry Koch
Cherry Koch, a Duluth artist awarded a grant for her “Homebody” project, explores themes of identity, trauma and religion through surrealist portraits of friends holding dollhouse-sized structures she builds.
First lady Jill Biden to visit Duluth as Biden campaign launches outreach to older voters
First lady Jill Biden will visit Duluth on Thursday, as she kicks off her husband's outreach to older voters. The effort will blend rallies and phone banks with social events like bingo nights and pickleball games.
Feds indict drug-trafficking ring targeting Duluth, announce a new Duluth-based prosecutor
Federal prosecutors have indicted eight people for allegedly dealing fentanyl and meth in Duluth. Meanwhile U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger said his office has for the first time hired a full-time prosecutor based in Duluth.
On the ballot this November in Duluth is the mayoral race, six city council seats and three school board seats. City council candidates are vying for six seats: two at-large positions and one each in the 1st District, 3rd District, 4th District and 5th District. Here is a closer look at the races in Duluth.  
Duluth city councilors to introduce ban on smoking marijuana in public parks
Duluth city councilors plan to introduce an ordinance to ban smoking marijuana in public parks and trails and some other public outdoor spaces. The state law that legalizes smoking marijuana on Aug. 1 leaves it up to cities to decide whether to allow it in public places.
Climate-proof Duluth? Why the city is attracting 'climate migrants'
Two years ago, a Harvard professor identified Duluth as a potential destination for future “climate migrants” — people who leave their homes due to rising sea levels or climate-related extreme weather. While initially met with some skepticism from locals, some people have already moved to Duluth because of climate change. And more are looking to come.