Downtown Duluth's Lunch Series is back in 2024 at The Garden!
January 18th, 2024
Featuring Mandy Turpin
Join us for our first quarterly luncheon of 2024 on January 18th at the Garden in Canal Park. Producer Mandy Turpin will be our featured speaker. Her latest movie, “Rescuing Christmas,” is out now on the Hallmark Channel. Turpin will share more about why she chose Duluth and what makes it a great place to shoot movies, as well as discuss what it takes to turn Duluth into a film hub.
Where: The Garden
425 South Lake Ave
When: 11:45am - 1:00pm
Cost: $30 member, $35 non-member
(includes lunch)
Sponsored by: Upper Midwest Film Office
For more information about UMFO, check out
their website at uppermidwestfilmtv.org
May 14th, 2024
The Future of NLX | featuring County Commissioner Annie Harala and Board Chair Keith Nelson
The Northern Lights Express (NLX) project is closer to reality than ever before and it could have a significant positive impact on Duluth’s downtown. First District County Commissioner Annie Harala and Board Chair Keith Nelson will share more about the status of the proposed passenger rail service and plans for upgrading the historic St. Louis County Depot to accommodate a new train station.
Where: The Garden
425 South Lake Ave
When: 11:45am - 1:00pm
Cost: $30 member, $35 non-member
(Includes lunch)
Sponsored by: RSM
The Northern Lights Express (NLX) is a proposed higher-speed passenger rail project that would provide rail service between Minneapolis and Duluth. www.dot.state.mn.us/nlx
September 12th, 2024
Aspirus St. Luke’s Health Forward Initiative: Phase II | featuring Dr. Nick Van Deelen, President, Aspirus Minnesota Region
Phase II of Aspirus St. Luke’s Health Forward Initiative, a $81 million campus redevelopment and expansion project, is nearing completion – marking a significant milestone in the evolution of our campus. Hear how this project will shape the future of healthcare delivery for our community. Through innovative design and strategic investments, this project will enhance care for our entire region.
Where: The Garden
425 South Lake Ave
When: 11:45am - 1:00pm
Cost: $30 member, $35 non-member
(Includes lunch)
Sponsored by: Adolfson & Peterson Construction
December 12th, 2024
The Union Gospel Mission | featuring Executive Director Katie Hagglund
The Union Gospel Mission has been changing lives in the Northland since 1922 by providing food and shelter in our downtown. They are now on a mission to move to a new location and serve more clients in our community. Learn the latest from Executive Director Katie Hagglund.
Where: The Garden
425 South Lake Ave
When: 11:45am - 1:00pm
Cost: $30 member, $35 non-member
(Includes lunch)
Special thanks to Duluth AV Logistics for audio-visual support.