Charting a New Course: How Duluth Harnessed "The Spirit of '76"

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Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm

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North Shore Scenic Railroad | Duluth, MN

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How does a Northland community capture "The Spirit of '76"? Duluth did it 50 years ago for our nation's Bicentennial and revitalized the city's economy and civic pride in the process. Dr. Thomas Saylor tells the story of local leaders embracing the opportunities to become a Bicentennial success story.
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North Shore Scenic Railroad, 506 W Michigan St,Duluth, Minnesota, United States

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