Duluthians can show their collective spirit Thursday by joining in a citywide day of prayer, officially proclaimed by Mayor Don Ness.
"I believe strongly in the importance of prayer in my daily life and as a positive force in the community," Ness said.
Drop by the mezzanine level of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center any time between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday to reflect and engage in silent prayer in support of the city and nation. Access is available through Door C or via the Northwest Passage skywalk.
The bard calls on Central
Join Sir Toby Belch, Sir Andrew Aguecheek and a host of other Shakespearian characters as Duluth Central High School presents "Twelfth Night," a raucous comedy by the bard of Avon himself.
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Student actors will take this popular play to the stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday as well as 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available at the door and cost $7 for adults or $5 for students and seniors.
Tools for schools
Go out to your garage or workshop and look around. Ask yourself: When's the last time I actually used all those dust-laden tools.
Men As Peacemakers is putting together its annual tool sale. Each year, the sale raises money to connect more than 400 elementary school students with volunteer mentors and reading partners. Proceeds from the May 16 sale will be used to pay for volunteer background and reference checks as well as other materials that support the program.
If you have tools that are still in decent shape and wish to donate them, you can arrange to have them picked up by calling Men As Peacemakers at (218) 727-1939 or David Jensen at (218) 260-8522.
Deadly road mark
Be careful out there and buckle up.
As of the end of April, the number of people killed on Minnesota roads has entered triple-digit territory.
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In all, eight motorists were killed in April, and five of them were not wearing seat belts. Another four unbelted motorists were seriously injured this April, when they were ejected from vehicles.
As of May, 104 people have died in Minnesota motor vehicle accidents. The fatalities include six pedestrians and three motorcyclists. State officials encourage drivers to pay special attention to foot traffic, bicycles and motorcycles, as higher temperatures encourage additional activity.
At this rate, the state projects we will finish the year with 440 road fatalities. That's better than 2008, when 456 people died on Minnesota roads, but it's still way too many.
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