Photos and video: Getting ready for red kettles with the Duluth Salvation Army's Civic Luncheon

111321.F.DNT.DSAciviclunch.C11.jpg — Lil' Sal, a large version of a Salvation Army red kettle, sits on a trailer outside of the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth Friday, November 12, 2021 for the Duluth Salvation Army's Civic Luncheon. Lil' Sal is displayed at special events. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

By Dan Williamson

November 13, 2021 01:59 PM

111321.F.DNT.DSAciviclunch.C04.jpg — Duluth Salvation Army Business Administrator Kristy Eckart poses while holding a bell for the red kettles at the Duluth Salvation Army’s Civic Luncheon Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth. The red kettle season begins Saturday, November 13 and wraps up on Friday, December 24. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

111321.F.DNT.DSAciviclunch.C09.jpg — Kris Mallett, coordinator of the Duluth Salvation Army's Rookie Basketball Association, right, dishes up a plate at the Duluth Salvation Army’s Civic Luncheon Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth. Through the window in the background, Lil' Sal can be seen. Lil' Sal is a large version of a red kettle that is on display at special events. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

111321.F.DNT.DSAciviclunch.C07.jpg — Nancy Leslies, Emergency Services Supervisor with the Duluth Salvation Army, looks for a name tag while signing in guests at the Duluth Salvation Army’s Civic Luncheon Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

111321.F.DNT.DSAciviclunch.C10.jpg — Tony Bronson, Director of the Bentleyville Board of Director, was the keynote speaker at the Duluth Salvation Army’s Civic Luncheon Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth. Bentleyville is the official drop-off location for new unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items for the Duluth Salvation Army. Items collected at Bentleyville are distributed to families in need. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

111321.F.DNT.DSAciviclunch.C03.jpg — Cyndi Frick, Development Director with the Duluth Salvation Army, left, poses with WDIO News Anchor Renee Passal during the Duluth Salvation Army’s Civic Luncheon Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

111321.F.DNT.DSAciviclunch.C02.jpg — Kjell Knudsen, Duluth Salvation Army Advisory Board chair, served as the master of ceremonies for the Duluth Salvation Army’s Civic Luncheon Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

111321.F.DNT.DSAciviclunch.C13.jpg — 2021 marked the first civic luncheon for the Duluth Salvation Army since 2019 as the 2020 event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 100 people attended the luncheon at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth on Friday, November 12, 2021. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

111321.F.DNT.DSAciviclunch.C14.jpg — Red kettles were part of the table displays at the Duluth Salvation Army's Civic Luncheon at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth Friday, November 12, 2021. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

1/6: June Stanley, Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator with the Duluth Salvation Army, left, laughs during the Duluth Salvation Army’s Civic Luncheon Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

2/6: WDIO News Anchor Darren Danielson, right, speaks with Jim Johnson of Duluth during the Duluth Salvation Army’s Civic Luncheon Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth. Danielson lead the gathering in singing 'Silent Night" during the luncheon. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

3/6: Over 100 people attended the Duluth Salvation Army’s Civic Luncheon Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth. The luncheon serves as an opporuntiy to raise funds and to help launch the Duluth Salvation Army's annual red kettle season and food and toy drive. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

4/6: Gordon Mesedahl, who retired as Development Director with the Duluth Salvation Army in 2020, right, speaks with Kjell Knudsen before the Duluth Salvation Army’s Civic Luncheon Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

5/6: Captain Teri Ellison, center, and Captain Bryan Ellison, commanding officers of the Duluth Salvation Army, look on during a presentation at the Duluth Salvation Army’s Civic Luncheon Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

6/6: Andrea Hansen of Duluth, right, listens while having a conversation with Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken. Hansen's father, Wes Neustel, was honored with a special video during the Duluth Salvation Army's Civic Luncheon at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth Friday, November 12, 2021. Neustel was a lifetime advisory board member and passed away in November of 2020 at the age of 100. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

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By Dan Williamson

Dan Williamson joined the Duluth News Tribune in June 2021 where he's involved in digital content such as video, photos and podcasts. Previously, he worked in television broadcasting as a Sports Director/Anchor at WDIO-TV in Duluth, Sports Director/Anchor in Bismarck, N.D., News and Sports Anchor at KSAX-TV in Alexandria, and Reporter/Photographer/Editor with the syndicated show "Life to the Max" in Eden Prairie. He was also the Development Director for the Duluth Salvation Army. Williamson grew up in Alexandria, graduated from St. Cloud State University and has lived in Duluth since 2012.