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For more information about the City of Duluth, MN, please visit http://www.duluthmn.gov.

Duluth is a city situated on a hill overlooking the shores of Lake Superior, the largest fresh water source in the world. Home to over 86,000 residents, Duluth offers beautiful parks, natural amenities, 75+ miles of single track mountain biking trails, over 100 miles of hiking trails, direct access to Lake Superior and rich cultural and artistic venues. People in Duluth enjoy a high quality of lif

e and great opportunities to build a life and career with growth seen in healthcare, aviation, tourism, retail and professional service industries.

06/11/2026

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06/10/2026

The City of Duluth’s Public Works and Utilities department has begun three large-scale, summer-long natural gas maintenance projects across many of the city’s neighborhoods. Details of each project are outlined below.

Gas Infrastructure Maintenance
The City is conducting corrosion inspections and applying protective coatings (painting) to above-ground natural gas infrastructure, including residential gas meters, in the East Hillside, Endion, Chester Park, UMD, and Kenwood neighborhoods.
Residents may notice City crews working around gas meters and other natural gas facilities. No service interruptions are anticipated. This routine maintenance helps ensure the continued safety and reliability of the City's natural gas system.

Natural Gas Leak Survey
The City of Duluth has begun conducting routine natural gas leak surveys in the Congdon Park, Lester Park, Lakeside, Morley Heights, Hunters Park, and Woodland neighborhoods.
Residents may notice Public Works and Utilities crews using specialized leak detection equipment along streets and around residential gas meters. Again, no service interruptions are anticipated.
These federally-required surveys help ensure the continued safety and reliability of the City's natural gas system.

Natural Gas Meter and Regulator Replacement Project
The City of Duluth Public Works and Utilities Department is continuing a seven-year, citywide project to replace aging residential natural gas meters and regulators. This infrastructure improvement program will enhance system reliability, safety, and long-term service performance.
Residents in project areas may receive a door notice indicating gas is shut off at meter if City crews are unable to access the gas appliances during equipment replacement. Customers receiving a notice are asked to contact the department to schedule an appointment to restore gas service. Natural gas service will be restored at no charge following the equipment replacement.
City of Duluth Public Works and Utilities appreciates resident cooperation as this important infrastructure improvement project continues throughout the community.

06/09/2026

Congratulations to the DFD and Rice Lake FD staff who were recognized for their work last night at DFD’s pinning ceremony! These events are always special, but this year’s was doubly so, as they swore an oath of office (something not required in the state of Minnesota) for the first time in as long as anyone can recall.

Thank you, firefighters and civilian staff for keeping our city’s residents and visitors safe every day.

06/08/2026

The City of Duluth’s Planning and Economic Development department announces First Street Friday, an exciting new activation event in the downtown business district slated for Friday, June 26, 2026.

First Street Friday will activate the First Street corridor and close the street between First and Second Avenues E from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM on June 26, bringing the business, nonprofit, and government community together for a lively summer block party featuring:

• Food trucks
• Buskers
• Local business offerings, including dance performances, fitness activities, planting activities, art interactives, history tours, and more
• Community fun for all ages and interests.

City of Duluth departments and divisions will have informational and interactive demonstrations, such as a Parks and Recreation yard games area, and the Duluth Public Library’s Little Library Go on site. Participating businesses will have an opportunity to demonstrate their First Street Growth grant outcomes and invite eventgoers to see what their business offers.

A full schedule of activities and business presence, as well as detour information, will be released closer to the event.

06/05/2026

The West Superior Street reconstruction project rolls on.

Work completed this week
• Began utility relocations in Michigan Street.
• Began water main excavation along W Superior Street.
• Began fusing water main pipe.
• Poured concrete retaining wall footing and first wall pour.
• Rock excavation for storm sewer construction.
• Sealed vaults under the sidewalk.

Anticipated work scheduled for next week
• Continue water main excavation and installation.
• Fill vaults under the sidewalk.
• Finish pouring retaining wall.
• Begin constructing storm sewer.

Expected impacts from next week’s work
• No expected impacts outside of the current construction areas

Closed areas
• W Michigan Street at W Superior Street
• W Superior Street from 225’ east of 18th Avenue W to Michigan Street except for the intersection with Garfield Avenue and access to 16th Avenue W
• Cross City Trail at the intersection of W Michigan Street and W Superior Street
Detour routes
• Vehicle traffic: Detoured at 21st Avenue W and 5th Avenue W onto West 1st Street.
• Cross City Trail users: Detoured onto Garfield Avenue, then Railroad Street, reconnecting with the trail.
o Detour has changed to go from W Superior Street up 18th Avenue W to 1st Street and then down Piedmont Avenue to Garfield Avenue due to construction impacts.

Access to businesses
• M&H Gas Station: Access from the east side of the project via West Superior Street or Glen Place.
• Duluth Gospel Tabernacle: Access via Piedmont Avenue or Garfield Avenue to 16th Avenue W.
• Businesses in the 1700 block of West Superior Street: Access from the west side of the project.

06/04/2026

The City of Duluth has approximately 30 boards and commissions that provide valuable input and leadership on topics that include public arts, disabilities, heritage preservation, parks and recreation, and more.

The City is currently recruiting applicants for multiple boards and commissions with current and future membership openings, including:

• Western Lakes Sanitary Sewer District (WLSSD)
• Duluth Citizen Review Board
• Indigenous Commission
• Duluth African Heritage Commission
• Natural Resources Commission

For more information about the City's boards and commissions, or to apply, please visit duluthmn.gov/boards-commissions/

05/29/2026

The Life Safety division of the Duluth Fire Department is hiring Property & Solid Waste Compliance Officer.

This position will conduct the full range of complaint investigations, inspections, and enforcement actions involved in determining violations and gaining compliance with City codes and state laws. The position will create appropriate orders of corrective actions and/or summons for non-compliance where applicable; assess inspection and investigation information to evaluate reoccurring code violations; assist with coordination activities for related City offices/departments and community service agencies.

For more information, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/.../property-solid-waste... See less

05/28/2026

Reminder: The Brownfield Development and Cleanup Resources event is Thursday!

Developing within a historically industrial community can come with unique challenges, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.

The City of Duluth, in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Kansas State University’s Technical Assistance to Brownfields (KSU TAB), invites you and your fellow developers, realtors, bankers, and property owners to learn about the resources available to help guide you through the Brownfields redevelopment process.

Join us on May 28th for Part 1 of this two-part series. This session is designed to help you confidently begin your redevelopment journey, connect with local experts, ask questions, and leave with a clear path forward.

Registration is now open. Learn more and register at https://duluthmn.gov/planning-development/brownfields/brownfield-redevelopment-cleanup-resources-part-1/

05/26/2026

The City of Duluth will host its second Lester Golf Course Land Use Study open house on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Lester Park Elementary School, located at 5300 Glenwood Street. City of Duluth staff and consultants from Bolton & Menk will showcase information compiled to date from the existing conditions analysis, market study, survey, and previous open house. Attendees will have an opportunity to provide feedback on ideas for land use scenarios and ask questions about the study.

The land use study, requested by Duluth City Council by a resolution in October of 2025, includes the following objectives:

• Increase the housing supply for residents across all income levels
• Identify locations for preservation of open space, as well as recreation and connections to adjacent hiking, biking, and ski trails.
• Incorporate complementary neighborhood amenities, such as neighborhood-oriented commercial development.

The Lester Park public golf course was built as a part of a City Works Administration project in 1932, initially as an 18-hole golf course. It expanded to 27 holes in the 1990s. The Lester Park Golf Course was officially closed for use in 2020 and has since been used informally for recreation by the community.

Also in May, the a second survey and interactive map will be launched to gain additional public input, and will be available on the study web site. A third public meeting will be planned in July to review final land use recommendations.

The study is expected to be completed by July 2026, after which it will be brought to the City’s planning commission and city council as an amendment to Imagine Duluth 2035, the City’s comprehensive plan. More information can be found on the project web site at lpgcstudy.com.

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