Duluth Chamber Dinner Celebrates Progress
Roughly 1,200 business leaders gathered at the DECC for the 156th annual Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce dinner.
Duluth Openings and Closings News
In Duluth, openings and closings news means new retail locations, business expansions and store closures. This page covers the business landscape across the city and the suburban areas surrounding it.
Recent news
November 1, 2026
Cirrus Breaks Ground on Duluth Engine CenterCirrus Aircraft has begun construction on a 15,000-square-foot Engine Run-Up Center at its Duluth, Minnesota, campus.
October 26, 2026
Lake Superior College to Host Open House on PFASThe Tuesday event allows residents to learn about an ongoing environmental investigation at a local firefighting site.
October 25, 2026
Lincoln Park Businesses Host Trick-or-Treating EventApproximately 20 businesses in Duluth opened their doors for local children to celebrate the holiday.
October 23, 2026
Lake Superior Coins Opens New Duluth LocationThe coin dealer has relocated to Central Entrance to access more parking and interior space.
October 20, 2026
Community Memorial Hospital to Open Duluth ClinicThe independent health care system is expanding its footprint to a 37,000-square-foot space in Duluth.
October 15, 2026
Developers Break Ground on New Duluth Apartment ComplexThe Legacy will add 148 housing units to the area near Lake Superior College.
October 13, 2026
Duluth Finished Shoppers Auto Ramp DemolitionThe project to remove the long-closed structure wrapped up after over a year of careful work.
October 10, 2026
Siiviis Gallery Opened New Duluth LocationThe local art gallery has expanded its presence into the Lakeside neighborhood of Duluth.
October 9, 2026
Minnesota Will Close Interstate 35 in Duluth OvernightThe Minnesota Department of Transportation will close a section of I-35 for bridge work on Wednesday night.
October 2, 2026
Clyde Iron Works Will End Public Dining OperationsThe Duluth landmark will shift its focus exclusively to private events and weddings starting in October.
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This section follows new retail entries, the departure of established storefronts, shifts in business density and the arrival of national chains. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it, wherever commerce shifts. Construction activity and lease turnover patterns reveal which parts of the city remain the most active for storefront operations. Rising demand for service and experience-based businesses often drives the cycle of new arrivals more than general retail does.