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Veterans of Winter Sports

A fairly universal attribute, and sometimes a necessity of Veterans life, is sports. Typically, sports are considered a leisurely activity for civilians, but it is also an enjoyable activity that can help break up the military regiment for Veterans. It is also encouraged by service leadership as it helps in the conditioning of a soldier and/or sailors especially when they are not actively engaged in their military duties. In our area of the country, with its wintery weather s

History in a Pint: “Hold the Line”

Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 5:30PM Free and open to the public St. Louis County Depot Lake Superior Railroad Museum 506 West Michigan Street Duluth, MN 55802 Veterans Memorial Hall, a program of the St. Louis County Historical Society, and the Lake Superior Railroad Museum announce their next event in the local history presentation series, History in a Pint . The presentation “Hold the Line” , will feature storyteller/author Darrell Pedersen , the 2024 winner of the Northeast

11/11/2025, Veterans Day: Free Ceremony, Lunch & Documentary at St. Louis County Depot

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 11AM CEREMONY FREE LUNCH 12:30PM DOCUMENTARY ST. LOUIS COUNTY DEPOT 506 W MICHIGAN ST, GREAT HALL DULUTH, MN 55802 This year the Duluth Women of Today are joining forces with the Veterans Memorial Hall in sponsoring our 2025 Veterans Day Ceremonies . This year marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 , in the Great Hall of the DEPOT (506 W. Michigan St) . T

2025 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship

Applications can be downloaded from the Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship webpage . OPENED: MAY 10, 2025 CLOSED: OCT0BER 20, 2025 2025 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship High school seniors and college students with a physical connection to St. Louis County, Minnesota, are encouraged to apply for the $1,500 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship. The 2025 application opened up on Saturday, May 10, 2025, and the deadline is Monday, October 20, 2025.

History in a Pint: Eagle’s Nest Photo Album

History in a Pint Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 5:30PM Free and open to the public St. Louis County Depot Lake Superior Railroad Museum on 1st Floor 506 West Michigan Street Duluth, MN 55802 Veterans Memorial Hall, a program of the St. Louis County Historical Society, and the Lake Superior Railroad Museum announce their next event in the local history presentation series, History in a Pint . The presentation will feature an item from our Collection known as “ The Eagle’s Nes

Rootprints Autumn 2025

Click the link below to view our Autumn 2025 issue of Rootprints , the Society's newsletter. Printed copies will be mailed to our members . Monthly E-newsletter If you are interested in receiving the Society's monthly e-newsletter, please sign-up to be on our email distribution list .