Bats! Between September 14 and 19 DNR and USFWS biologists will be doing bat monitoring in the SNA with mist nets and echolocation detection. The exact date and location will be announced on MP50 and SNA facebook pages a week before the event.
Next PPCC meeting is on Tuesday September 15th at 7pm; neighbors gather at 645pm to connect; welcome to new PPCC President Scott Wolff! The membership unanimously supported his nomination at the August 25th meeting.
PPCC Executive Board Members: Scott Wolff, Dave Halvorson, Rory Strange, Mary Treuer, Diane Gould, Alan Dartanyan, Britt Prim, Dawn Buck
By Dawn Buck on Mar 27, 2026 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on “Demographic Changes of Park Point” presentation is on Tuesday, August 25 at Lafayette, 6pm; Zoom link is here
As a reminder, here is the Zoom link to join the presentation on 8/25:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 5:30 p.m. Social | 6:00–8:00 p.m. Presentation at Lafayette
We look forward to having you join us for an engaging discussion with Minnesota State Demographer Susan Brower, PhD, and retired Minnesota Chief Geospatial Officer Dan Ross.
Guests include City Staff members working on the new Short Term Rental Policies for Duluth. Questions submitted are here. Response to City and Councilors after July 7 meeting at Lafayette is here.
Also on the agenda, supporting the MP50 Summit in November. See the details here.
Read the Agenda Notes here. Photos from the very fun gathering at St. Andrews By the Lake for NNO are here.
Next Tuesday! From MP50:
Changing Demographics of Park Point presentation, August 25 at Lafayette: Time: Social @ 5:30 p.m. | Presentations @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please click this link to register! More info here at MP50’s website.
9/2 Help out this young sailor and his family:
Food will be served starting at 6pm at the Duluth Yacht Club tent on Park Point and the Wednesday night sailors will join us after the races. We would love to see you there and help us shower Jack and family with some community love!💕 ❤️
National Neighbor’s Night Out Gathering at St. Andrews 8/4
PPCC is grateful for St. Andrew’s willingness to host this year! 2802 Minnesota Ave
From 5 to 7 pm.
Free food and beverage served inside with eating inside or out.
Music by Len and Lois!
August 6: Short Term Rental Moratorium & Updates at the City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting which starts at 515pm, (Arriving by 530pm is recommended), Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall. Attendees may listen, no public comment taken at this meeting; however, engaged residents paying attention is impactful.
Lafayette Community Edible Garden Potluck moved from August 11 to August 17 at Lafayette – we moved it back a week so we don’t disturb set-up for the August primaries on 8/11.
Residents and Visitors to Park Point, please participate in the survey before August 15
Education Materials for Minnesota Point – Resident Input Survey
MP50’s vision is for Minnesota Point, a dynamic and fragile ecosystem and community, to sustain its land, water, wildlife, infrastructure, and people for generations to come.
In collaboration with partners, MP50 is working to create three educational materials to support the overall resiliency of Minnesota Point/Park Point: a residents/owners guide, a visitors guide, and a coastal resiliency education series. The residents/owners guide will highlight issues and opportunities for achieving coastal resilience and promoting responsible property ownership and resident actions along both the Lake and Bayside areas. The project team is looking for input from community members via this survey to inform the development and content that should go into the educational materials.
The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete, and all answers can remain anonymous. Submissions will close August 15. If you encounter any difficulties, please contact eliza@dovetailinc.org.
Park Point Visitor Experience Survey
Minnesota Point 50 (MP50) is the community led nonprofit dedicated to stewarding ecological, cultural, and economic value of Minnesota Point, also known as Park Point. Alongside partners, MP50 is working to create educational materials to support the overall resiliency of Park Point, including a guide for visitors and tourists.
This survey is intended to capture the perspectives and needs of visitors to inform the development and content of the educational materials. It should take about 5 minutes to complete, all questions are optional, and all answers will remain anonymous. If you encounter any difficulties, please contact eliza@dovetailinc.org.
Links below! Thank you for taking the applicable survey!
Dear Fellow Boater, please take this survey before Aug. 15, thank you!
Whether you are a seasoned sailor, a weekend kayaker, or a first-time paddleboarder, your safety on the water matters.
Minnesota Sea Grant is conducting a study to better understand how boaters recreate in the Duluth-Superior Harbor and St. Louis River Estuary, and how we can make our shared waters safer for everyone.
This survey follows up on our 2017 boating safety study. By participating, you will directly help us document how boating habits have changed and evaluate the effectiveness of local safety efforts, like the Paddle Safe Twin Ports project. Your feedback will guide Minnesota Sea Grant as we develop and refine future safety resources, signage, and public programs.
Time requirement is approximately 10-15 minutes.
Complete the survey for a chance to enter a random drawing for one of two $50 Amazon gift cards.
The survey is open from July 15 through August 15, 2026.
iNaturalist project: On August 10 the DNR SNA staff and members of the fire collaborative are launching a community science iNaturalist project to track wildlife and plant observations in the two burn units. Stop by between 4-6 PM to learn about the project. The guided hike will start at 5:00 pm.
Bats! Between September 14 and 19 DNR and USFWS biologists will be doing bat monitoring in the SNA with mist nets and echolocation detection. The exact date and location will be announced on MP50 and SNA facebook pages a week before the event.
Demographic Changes of Park Point from MP50
Exciting news. Susan Brower, Minnesota State Demographer, has responded to our request to do an in-person presentation to our community on the Demographic Changes of Park Point.
Her presentation, part of MP50’s Community of Practice (CoP) series, will be Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at Lafayette Community Center (upper). Park Pointers are very interested in understanding changes in population and housing that appear to be happening rapidly in our community (Census Tract 22). We at MP50, a non-profit organization aiming to build long-term resilience of Park Point, are partnering with the Park Point Community Club, the City of Duluth, and other stakeholders to use this understanding to guide actions we undertake in the future to retain family housing and the sense of community that has been the hallmark of Park Point for more than 100 years. To this end, modeling studies are of special interest to us that show details of how the changes in population profiles, home ownership, taxes, home values, and displacement of homeowners by investors are projected to continue in the near (1- 5 year) and long term (5-25 year).
St. Louis County Public Health — staff are providing health resources for smoke response and are on the ground at evacuation points connecting affected residents with resources
From the Park Point Five Miler Race Coordinator, Greg Haapala
“With the local Air Quality Index unchanged overnight and the forecast showing the same, our team has decided to cancel this evening’s Park Point 5-Miler. Participants will be notified soon. We will not be rescheduling the race, due to a busy summer calendar for everyone that we don’t want to further complicate.
We are bummed about this one especially given the 900-person sellout (largest ever!), but it is a pretty clear call with everything going on. I greatly appreciate your support in planning what would have been a great summer event down on the Point. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out.”
Field Trip: Wisconsin Point fire-dependent pine forest
Jul 22, 2026, 1:00 – 3:00
If you are curious about the upcoming use of prescribed fire in the Minnesota Point pine woodland, you are invited to come check out the fire effects and hear from the fire practitioners who carried out the fall 2025 burn on Wisconsin Point. This free event is part of the Northeast-Midwest Prescribed Fire Conference, but anyone is welcome to join for just the field trip.
Wisconsin Point is an ecologically unique freshwater dune sandbar with a pine forest system along Lake Superior’s edge. Historically settled by the Ojibwe people, the point was home to an Ojibwe cemetery and village, who took care of the landscape with fire. “Ishkode” (Ojibwe word for fire) is a cultural and spiritual practice as well as a land caretaking tactic. Following forced removal of the Ojibwe people from the Point, fire was absent on the Point for more than 150 years until just last year. In November 2025, a cultural prescribed burn was successfully accomplished – a collaboration between the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, the City of Superior, Lake Superior National Estuarium Research Reserve, and the Nature Conservancy. The project was informed by a research project pairing tree ring science with Indigenous knowledge. Join us in exploring the changes that ishode brought to the forest ecosystem and learn more about this special place and the people who steward it.
This field trip is being coordinated with the Cloquet Forestry Center field trip in the morning. Participants are encouraged to attend the morning field trip, arrange their own lunch, then reconvene on Wisconsin Point at 1:00. Note that travel time between CFC and WI Point is approximately 50 minutes.
July 5: Thank you to everyone who cleaned up the beaches on Park Point! Link to coverage on WDIO
Bob Pokorney from the Park Point Surf Rescue/Surfrider Foundation North Shore MN, reached out to invite us to partner on a beach clean up on July 5th, 10am-Noon starting at the 12th Street Beach.
All supplies will be on hand to help clean up after the holiday festivities. NorthshoreMN.Surfrider.org Instagram: @surfridernorthshoremn Bob can be reached at (218) 213-7667.
Next PPCC meeting, July 21 at Lafayette, 645pm connect with neighbors; meeting starts at 7pm
Park Point Art Fair Weekend! Thank to to everyone who is supporting this year’s fair! Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm in the Park Point Recreation Area at the end of Park Point.
This year’s music lineup under the big tent, presented by The North 103.3 FM and PBS North:
The 54th annual Park Point Art Fair Weekend starts on June 27th!
54th annual Duluth festival of art + Community: Free and Fun!
Park Point Art Fair returns June 27 & 28, 2026, to Lake Superior shores
What’s better than a summer visit to an iconic Lake Superior beach community? Doing it while perusing original artwork in the fresh northern air. The region’s premiere outdoor visual arts showcase returns from 10 am to 5 pm on June 27 and 28, 2026, to Minnesota’s favorite sandbar. The 54th annual Park Point Art Fair (PPAF) offers free admission and parking at the Park Point Recreation Area in Duluth.
Held rain or shine, PPAF is an annual rite of summer for lovers of creativity, culture, and incredible parks. The weekend event, which draws an estimated 10,000 visitors, offers the chance to meet 115 juried artists who are showing and selling fine art and crafts. Plus, visitors enjoy free live music, good eats, art-making magic, and more—all in a stunning, big-lake setting that welcomes one and all.
Highlights:
• 115 jury-selected visual artists from the upper Midwest and beyond. Artists display and sell work in media such as ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, fiber, woodwork, and sculpture, with $1,000+ in recognition prizes for top artists. Visitors get to meet fine artists and often “take home a story” along with an original art purchase that supports small business.
Located in a Duluth park that’s a prime access point for Lake Superior and the Superior Bay, visitors can drive, bus, bike, or boat to the “end of the Point” for a festive good time. Some people even arrive by plane at Sky Harbor Airport, which abuts the park. The PPAF is presented by volunteers of the Park Point Community Club (PPCC), a nonprofit supporting ecology, culture, civic engagement, and more on Minnesota Point and the greater Twin Ports.
“Since 1970, visitors, artists, and volunteers have come together in a truly unique setting on the
shores of Lake Superior for the Park Point Art Fair,” said Carla Tamburro, the PPAF coordinator and a Park Point resident of 20 years. “Artists and patrons of the arts praise the high quality and accessibility of this show, and appreciate that it’s a grass-roots effort that reinvests so much into our local community and environment.”
See parkpointartfair.org for information on attending artists, jury-selected award winners, photos, videos, news, and more.
Learn about the Park Point Community Club and how its partner 501 (c) (3), Minnesota Point 50,strives to build resilience and support for sustaining the dynamic ecosystem and community of Minnesota Point.
A huge thank you to everyone who is working on another magical and memorable Art Fair!The funds raised by the Art Fair support PPCC activities and events.
Vacation Rentals in Duluth: Recommendations from the Park Point Community Club and Minnesota Point 50 in this report
Park Point Rummage Sale: 8am to 5pm, Friday and Saturday, June 12, 13. Special thank you to Deb Strange for facilitating our annual sale extravaganza.
Legal parking is on the bayside all summer long. Please drive very slowly and carefully and watch for pedestrians, wagons, strollers, kids on bikes etc.
“Make plans to join us for this fantastic community rummage sale! It’s the perfect opportunity to find hidden treasures, find that item you didn’t know you needed and enjoy bargain hunting with friends. This two day event runs 8am to 5pm Friday 6/12/2026 and Saturday 6/13/2026 and is held rain or shine. Keep in mind all sales are held in private yards. There are no spaces for rent to outside vendors.”
The Park Point Community Club facilitates this epic sale towards the beginning of June to allow the Park Point Art Fair on the last weekend to be the focus and highlight of that weekend. See you at the 53rd Art Fair ! Saturday, Sunday, June 27 & 28, 10 am to 5pm, at the end of Minnesota Point in the Recreation Area.
From Perfect Duluth Day:
Busy days ahead:
Watch for date for the next public meeting with the USACE on the USACE Section 111 Study
Park Point Rummage Sale June 12,13
Grandma’s Marathon June 20
Park Point Art Fair June 27,28 – Call Diane Gould to volunteer
Duluth Rowing Regatta July 11
55th Park Point Five Miler July 16
Above: Scenes from 2025’s Park Point Art Fair
Meeting guests on May 19 were:
Katie Bennett from City of Duluth Parks and Rec. will attend the May meeting and update us on the Draft Plan for the PP Recreation Area; also sharing information on plantings will be Erin Loeffler, Ecological Science Conservationist, with Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. erin.loeffler@state.mn.us
Purchase of speed measuring devices, Red Dress display for MMIWR, Nominating Committee forming for the open board positions, Lester Park Golf Course, public land retention and petition possibility
Please takethis survey re. Housing , Community, Short Term Rentals on Park Point ~ thank you!
Ojibwe storytelling and community dinner at Lafayette, pics here
MN Point Woodland Burn Site Visit and Q & A at Lafayette, pics here
Take a look at this DRAFT plan and submit comments on the Park Point Recreation Area:
Dear Community Members,
After a year-long planning and community engagement process, I’m happy to share thatthe Draft Park Point Recreation Area Plan is available for public review and comment!
The Draft Park Point Recreation Area Plan highlights the history and current conditions of the Rec Area, outlines public engagement opportunities and input we heard from community members, and recommends a renewed vision for the Rec Area that is more sustainable, accessible, ecologically healthy, community-oriented, and modern.
The public comment period will remain openuntil Friday, March 27, 2026. After the public comment period closes, the project team will review the comments received, incorporate changes where appropriate, and prepare a final version of the Park Point Recreation Area Plan for consideration at a future Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, before bringing it to Duluth City Council. The official Press Release can be viewed here: https://duluthmn.gov/web-subscriptions/View-press-release/?prid=8330
We hope you enjoy reading through the draft plan and look forward to your constructive feedback.
By Dawn Buck on Feb 1, 2026 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on MN Point pine forest pre-burn site visit and community dinner with fire expert panel on Saturday, March 7; next PPCC meeting is on 3/17
– Burn Site Field Trip and Panel Discussion, Saturday, March 7, 2-4 p.m. field trip, meet at Sky Harbor Airport, 5000 Minnesota Ave., Duluth. A van is available for a ride to the site.
Saturday, 5/7, Panel discussion & dinner, 5-7 p.m., Lafayette Park Community Center, 3016 Minnesota Ave., Duluth. A livestream of the panel will be available; dinner provided by Park Pointcommunity members.
– Estuarium Ishkode Exhibit Opening Celebration, March 27, 5-6:30 p.m., open house; 6:30-7:30 p.m. celebration, Lake Superior Estuarium, 3 Marina Dr., Barker’s Island, Superior. Join us to celebrate the research team that inspired the return of Ishkode (Ojibwe word for fire) to MN Point.
Poster pdf about the upcoming events at Lafayette and the Estuarium is here, more details below. The March Breeze is here.
The 2026 Minnesota Point 50 (MP50) Resilience Action Plan is here.
Returning the Spirit of Good Fire to Minnesota Point – Spring 2026- Event RSVPs and submit questions here
A diverse collaboration of agencies, tribal, and community organizations is working together to implement a prescribed burn in the Minnesota Point pine forest in spring 2026 with Ojibwe culturally-informed protocols and broad community engagement. The burn operations will be led by DNR Scientific and Natural Areas staff with additional crew staffing by the Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Forestry and Wildland Fire Program staff, the City of Duluth Fire Department, and other professional wildland fire practitioners. The burn will occur when weather, wind, and fuel conditions meet burn plan prescriptions. Generally, the target burn window is between mid-March through end of May 2026, with preference for the later end of the window. Notifications will be made directly to neighbors and through local news outlets in the days before and day of the burn.
The project partners have named the initiative Azhe-Manidoo Mino-Ishkodeng Zhagawaamikong-Neyaashi, an Ojibwe name that translates to “Returning the Spirit of Good Fire to Minnesota Point.” The project is financially supported through a US Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Program cooperative agreement with Minnesota Point 50 (MP50). The overarching goal is to restore and protect the old growth pine forest, a designated Scientific and Natural Area, which is facing urgent threats from erosion, unplanned wildfires and lack of good fire, and increased visitor pressure. This coastal dune ecosystem is also the ancestral and contemporary homelands of the Ojibwe people, who historically used fire as a land stewardship tool. Prescribed burning is a method of ecological and cultural restoration, with the upcoming burn targeting a reduction in understory tree density by at least 40% and top-killing 50% of woody shrubs and returning cultural fire regimes to the landscape. Additionally, the project will promote the growth of fire-dependent plants such as blueberry and bearberry, enhance habitat for the Northern Long-eared Bat, and decrease invasive plant species. The intention is to reintroduce fire as an ongoing long-term maintenance tool on Minnesota Point, which is how that landscape has been managed for generations prior to European settlement.
The project partners have planned the following pre-burn events to provide more information and answer questions from the local community. Please complete the form below to RSVP (requested but not required), and to submit your questions in advance.
The panel event (March 7, 5:00-7:00) will be available for virtual attendance via Zoom, and also will be recorded. Revisit this form before the event begins to find the meeting link.
Contact Abby Andrus, project manager, at abby@dovetailinc.org with questions.
Indigenous peoples have used fire as a land caretaking tool since time immemorial. A team facilitated by MP50 involved in a project called “Returning the Spirit of Good Fire to Minnesota Point,” plans to conduct a 24-acre prescribed burn on Minnesota Point between the beginning of March and the end of May, if conditions are suitable. The pine forest on Park Point is fire-dependent – it needs periodic fires for young trees to regenerate and grow. You’re invited to one of our upcoming events in March to hear Ojibwe stories about fire, learn more about the project, tour the burn unit, and meet the team working on this important cultural and ecological restoration initiative.
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By Dawn Buck on Dec 11, 2025 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on PPCC Membership Meeting Tuesday Jan. 20, 630pm for pizza, 7pm for meeting
Agenda notes for January 20 are here. Thank you to Green Mill for the good deal on the pizza! Camp Lafayette for 2026 in on the agenda; hopefully an update on the Section 111 Study.
Wednesday Jan. 7: Good Morning Park Point
Good ice on both pleasure and hockey rink.
Saturday, 445pm, January 3 Report:
The Lafayette Rink Team reports good ice and the warming space will be open from 6pm until 9 or 10pm this evening, more snow coming tomorrow perhaps.
The St. Louis River Alliance has some exciting events planned in 2026, and we thought you and your networks might be interested in joining and/or sharing these opportunities.
Winter River Walk Sunday, February 1st from 4-5:00pm @ Morgan Park Community Center for Health Equity Northland’s Winter Out West. SLRA’s walk will begin at the Morgan Park Community Center parking lot. The website for this event will be live later this week.
Ice Safety Event Saturday, February 7th from 12-2 p.m. @ Munger Landing: Learn how to check ice thickness, recognizing safe (and unsafe) ice conditions, and simple self-rescue techniques. We’ll have a bonfire and s’mores, to enjoy!
The River Speaks: Art of the Estuary March 5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. @ Wussow’s Concert Cafe: We’re putting together a 2D community art show inspired by the St. Louis River. An opening reception and open mic night event will be on 3/5! The show will be hosted at Wussow’s throughout the month of March. We are now accepting art submissions, due January 31. Learn more at: stlouisriver.org/news/the-river-speaks
By Dawn Buck on Oct 4, 2025 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on No December PPCC meeting; Annual Membership Form; Pizza Party, Tuesday, January 20; Support MP50, link to merch is here; December Breeze
We will gather on January 20th to celebrate the PPCC membership drive with pizza, 6:30pm with the meeting starting at 7:00pm. The December Breeze is here. Membership form is here via pdf download.
Neighbors Brad K. and family plus a few neighbors are working on the rinks at Lafayette!
Link to Returning Fire to Minnesota Point Pine Forest Project, grant dates and partners. Photos from the partners launch meeting and forest walk are here.
Support MP50: As part of our efforts we have developed some spectacular merchandise to promote MP50 and our work.
From hoodies, to beanies, to some pretty awesome beach towels, MP50 merch is both fun and a great way to support our efforts, as 20% is given back to MP50! So, get your gear for next summer (or your next visit), and do a little holiday and birthday shopping while you’re at it.
Not only will you look great, you’ll be supporting a great cause that will make sure your favorite place to visit will be here for a very long time.
You can also find the link on our website: www.minnesotapoint50.org. 2-3 weeks for delivery, so order soon!
Earlier this fall:
Hope to see you on Tuesday 11/18 at 645pm for neighbors’ connection time before the 7pm meeting. Link to agenda/resources & zoom option is here.
Election on November 4: Park Pointers vote at Lafayette, upstairs. Polls open from 7am to 8pm. More info. is here. Thank you to neighbors and community members who work at the polls!
November 2025 Breeze is here. Next meeting is on Tuesday, November 18, 645pm neighbors gather; meeting start time is 7pm. Photos from the October 21 meeting.
Meeting on 10/21, no Zoom option for this gathering. Neighbors gather at 645 to check in and the meeting starts at 7pm. Link to agenda notes.
Director Jim Filby Williams leaves his position with the City of Duluth, Duluth News article pdf. Jim attended the September meeting of the PPCC with updates on the third Section 111 Study by the USACE.
Community Service Officers who worked this summer enjoy a pizza party supported by Park Pointers, photo below. Thank you to Officer Jeremy O’Connor for facilitating the celebration of their service to the Minnesota Point community!
Check out the boardwalk installed in the Recreation Area by City of Duluth Parks and Rec. crews this past summer; note the healthy pines planted by PPCC volunteers over the last several decades.
Sky Harbor August Fun on the Water
Alternate Side Parking Starts November 1, park odd side then move to the even side Sunday evening
By Dawn Buck on Sep 19, 2025 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on 10/1 Wednesday Flag Football; Update on windblown sand & second line of fencing from the Bridge to Franklin Park; September 15 2025 letter from City of Duluth Parks and Recreation
Wed. Oct 1, 6-7 pm at Lafayette: Everyone is welcome to play flag football! Join in the fun for all ages!
Click here to see the letter from Cliff Knettel, Asst. Manager, City of Duluth, Parks and Recreation
Volunteers will be needed to install the second line of fencing, check back for the dates. Thank you!
By Dawn Buck on Sep 9, 2025 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on PPCC Meeting on Tuesday, September 16, upper Lafayette; Scroll down for information and opportunities
Check in with your neighbors at 645; meeting starts at 7pm. Our guest: Jim Filby Williams, City of Duluth, Director of Parks, Properties, and Libraries and will be providing updates on the Section 111 Study and the management of blowing sand from the bridge to 13th.
Pilot Program for Snow removal: There is a pilot snow removal program being offered this winter in Duluth for anyone who can’t manage to do snow removal services on their own due to physical disabilities and can’t hire others to do it due to financial challenges, or temporary limitations.
If Park Point residents want to learn more and see if they’re eligible for this program, please email mstender@duluthagingsupport.org by October 1, 2025.
Thank you to neighbor James for sharing this information! The white stuff will be here before we know it!
By Dawn Buck on Jun 18, 2025 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on National Night Out Neighborhood Celebration, Tues. Aug. 5th at Lafayette! 530-730pm; Sandlot Baseball on Wednesday 8/6 at 730pm at Lafayette
Mark Tuesday Aug. 5th on your calendar for NNO Neighborhood Celebration at Lafayette! Brats/hot dogs and lemonade will be provided; please bring lawn chair, a side dish, chips and dip or a dessert to share. Food starts at 530pm and music from 6-730pm.
Music by Water Cat starts at 6pm! August Breeze is here.
8/6 Sandlot baseball, Lafayette, everyone welcome, wiffle ball style 730pm; come a bit early if you’d like a hot dog, food at 630pm with the Kuzel family hosting.
Please note:The August regular meeting of the PPCC will not be held in lieu of the neighborhood celebration on 8/5 and the anticipated public meeting regarding the USACE Section 111 Study. Questions for the Corp from the City are here.
Road Closure information is the same, but as follows:
5:30 PM – Start line closes for set-up – traffic to Sky Harbor is routed through the parking lot South of the Beach House
6:00 PM – Minnesota Ave south of 23rd St closes to traffic (note that we always try to allow for a bit of wiggle room here for residents but we don’t want to publicize that)
6:30 PM – 5 Mile run start
6:35 PM – 2 Mile walk start
7:10 PM – Estimated final participant reaches turnaround (2328 Minnesota Ave). DPD begins to gradually allow local traffic Northbound only in the Lakeside lane
7:45 PM – Minnesota Ave fully open to traffic
Small (hopeful) improvement this year: we hope to start allowing traffic NORTHBOUND from the Point in the Lakeside lane of Minnesota Ave around 7:15 (typically closer to 7:45), as soon as the final runners make the turnaround between 23rd and 24th. The race has always been run “clockwise,” that is, runners headed North in the Bayside lane, and back South to the Point in the Lakeside lane. We are switching that this year, in an experiment to try to allow for earlier, safe traffic flow out.
Summary of the April 26 2025 Walking Audit is here. Whittier School and Park Point Store and more PP history here from CW Barry, thank you!
Researchers ID organisms behind algae blooms near Barker’s Island in the DNT
Seiche creates tidal-like waters on Lake Superior in storm’s wake in the DNT
St Andrews By the Lake Scoops with Jams, third Thursdays, 2800 Minnesota Ave.Flier here.
Free ice cream and music return this summer right here on the Point!
6:30-8:30 pm
July 31 The Has Bens Bluegrass Band
August 28 Sara Thomsen
The 53rd Park Point Art Fair was held on June 28 & 29, 2025, 10am-5pm, Park Point Recreation Area
Update: 6/26, Cat named Dolly Found!
Hi, Please call Kelsi if you find this kitty cat. Lost near 26th.
By Dawn Buck on Jun 3, 2025 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on PPCC meeting is on June 17th; Welcome Officer Jeremy O’Connor from DPD and welcome back James Gittemeier from Transportation Planning!
The June Breeze is here! PPCC meeting is on Tuesday, June 17, 7pm for the meeting start time, neighbors check in at 645pm. Beach grass planting photos are here. Thank you to everyone who supported this project! Agenda notes are here.
Our guests will be James Gittemeier, City of Duluth, Senior Transportation Planner on walking audit and next steps; Officer Jeremy O’Connor, Duluth Police Department
Zoom link for the meetings, third Tuesdays of the month. Meeting will be held in person at Lafayette with limited participation via Zoom. Thank you to volunteers who facilitate this access.
Beach Grass Planting on June 12, 2-4pm, rsvp to help to Adam Fornear, afornear@duluthmn.gov. Meet at the S Curve parking lot.
Here is an opportunity to participate in the planning for the Park Point Recreation Area; Community Input Session on Wednesday, June 18 from 5pm – 7pm at Lafayette. Please take the survey today at https://publicinput.com/parkpointrecarea
The survey will remain open through June 22.
Thank you for taking the time to check out and complete this survey and attending the meeting if you are available; showing up and participating will make a difference 🙂
“Dear Community Partner:
Duluth Parks & Recreation is developing a Park Point Recreation Area Plan! We’re taking a fresh look at existing facilities, exploring opportunities for improvement, and engaging with community members to ensure the future park plan reflects local values and priorities, and we’d love to hear from you!
You can provide input on-line, in-person, or both:
We’ll also be hosting a Community Input Session on Wednesday, June 18 from 5pm – 7pm at Lafayette Community Center, 3016 Minnesota Ave, where you can provide additional input and speak directly to project staff. We hope to see you there!
Pleaseshare the survey link and attached flyer with those in your network to help spread the word and make sure the needs and priorities of our community are heard.
