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Selective Focus: November Aurora in the City

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Northern lights were visible throughout the region last night, including areas in Duluth where excessive artificial light normally wash out the low-intensity glow of the aurora. Collected here are a few Instagram posts highlighting scenes from the night sky. (more…)

Selective Focus: Fall Colors 2025

By Paul Lundgren | October 3, 2025

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The annual tradition of overloading Instagram with autumn scenery is well underway. Visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource’s Fall Color Finder to find areas of the state awash with fall colors.

Featured here is Perfect Duluth Day’s collection of select images from Instagram showcasing nature’s 2025 palette. (more…)

Selective Focus: Homegrown 2025

By Paul Lundgren | May 5, 2025

Instagram 9 likes, 2 comments - ambersimpressionsphotography on May 3, 2025: "Duluth Homegrown Music Festival Saturday night is hopping! Youms is killing it! #dhgmf25 #hgmf25". instagram.com

Via Instagram, a smattering of images from the Homegrown Music Festival. (more…)

Jo Koy tours Downtown Duluth

By Matthew James | January 26, 2025

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On Saturday, Jan. 25, comedian Jo Koy performed at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. He seems to have used the opportunity of the booking to explore the city a bit and make some content for his Instagram channel.

Selective Focus: Fall Colors 2024

By Delaney Shipman | October 7, 2024

Instagram 119 likes, 4 comments - bdahrens on September 27, 2024: "The maples have changed into their autumn clothes. . . . #autumn #autumnvibes #fall #fallcolors #minnesota #northshore #autumncolors #maple #onlyinmn #befromduluth #destinationduluth #upnorth #lakesuperior #moodyminnesota #photography #aov #visitminnesota #duluth #lutsen #grandmarais #twoharbors #boreal". instagram.com

For a few weeks starting mid September, the fall leaves in Duluth are at their most vibrant. Maples turn around Labor Day and birch and poplar closer to Lake Superior begin to turn in early October. Hike the North Shore or head to the top of the hill for a marvelous show of red, burgundy, orange, yellow and gold.

Featured here is Perfect Duluth Day’s annual collection of select images from Instagram showcasing nature’s palette. (more…)

Selective Focus: A Late Spring Aurora Borealis

By Delaney Shipman | May 13, 2024

Northern Lights on the shore of Lake Superior at Glensheen Mansion. (Photo by Mike Mayou)

A startlingly strong Northern Lights show was visible across the United States this weekend, viewable from even the Florida Keys. Instagram is brimming with spectacular shots from in and around Duluth thanks to this solar storm. (more…)

Selective Focus: Homegrown 2024 (The Weekend)

By Paul Lundgren | May 7, 2024

Instagram 44 likes, 1 comments - perfectduluthday on May 3, 2024: "Homegrown Music Festival, day six, Nevins at the Owls Club. #hgmf24". instagram.com

Select images via Instagram from the final three days of the Homegrown Music Festival. (more…)

Selective Focus: Homegrown 2024 (The First Five Days)

By Paul Lundgren | May 3, 2024

Instagram 149 likes, 0 comments - perfectduluthday on April 28, 2024: "Day one of the 2024 Homegrown Music Festival; Lefty sports the inaugural shirt from 1999. #hgmf24". instagram.com

Select images via Instagram from the first five days of the Homegrown Music Festival. (more…)

Selective Focus: Fall Colors 2023

By Paul Lundgren | September 28, 2023

Instagram 97 likes, 5 comments - just_a_north_shore_girl on September 26, 2023: "“As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas and colors enough to paint the beautiful things I see.” – Vincent Van Gogh #lutsen #lutsenmountains #vangogh #exploremn #destinationduluth #minnesota #minnesota_captures #justanorthshoregirl". instagram.com

Chlorophyll, schmlorophyll; turn up the carotenoids and anthocyanin. The annual biochemical process is underway. Progression of fall and peak leaf colors can be tracked with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Fall Color Finder.

Featured here is Perfect Duluth Day’s annual collection of select images from Instagram showcasing nature’s palette. (more…)

Selective Focus: More Summer PDDs

By Paul Lundgren | August 19, 2023

Instagram 54 likes, 0 comments - richhoeg on August 2, 2023: "Today marks the sixth month I have watched my local owls since they decided to nest near the end of my driveway in early March. I believe this is one of the parent Great Horned Owls enjoying our unusual 85F heat near Lake Superior this afternoon. I have now followed this family of owls for five consecutive years. . #greathornedowl #perfectduluthday #destinationduluth #owl #duluthlakeside". instagram.com

Select photos from Instagram spanning mid-July to mid-August 2023, all hashtagged with the name of a certain website. #perfectduluthday (more…)

Selective Focus: Full-on PDDs

By Paul Lundgren | July 19, 2023

Instagram 73 likes, 5 comments - thermes_dlh on June 28, 2023: "We’re so fortunate to live in a city where you can see wildlife right out your door #duluthmn #befromduluth #perfectduluthday #destinationduluth #visitduluth #thisismymn #thelakeandcompany #upnorth #lakesuperior #lakesuperiormagazine #minnesota #mphotographer #exploremn #minnesotaexposure #minnesota #lakesuperiorphotography #midwest_captures #midwestphotographs #midwestexposure #photography #minnesotaexposure #onlyinmn #captureminnesota #keepthenorthcold #loveitlikewedo #freeairlife". instagram.com

Select photos from Instagram spanning mid-June to mid-July 2023, all hashtagged with the name of a certain website. #perfectduluthday (more…)

Selective Focus: Pre-summer PDDs

By Paul Lundgren | June 17, 2023

Instagram 69 likes, 3 comments - douglas.kilen on June 17, 2023: "Loon time. #fujifilmx_us #fujifilm_northamerica #fujifilm #fujixpassion #captureduluth #fujixlovers #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmimages #midwestphotographs #meinminnesota #landscapephotography #captivatemn #bestofminnesota1 #onlyinmn #moodyinminnesota #minnesotaexposure #capturemn #thisismyminnesota #mnphotographs #perfectduluthday #visitduluth #AuthenticDuluth #yesduluth #destinationduluth #befromduluth #lakesuperiormagazine #minnesota365 #GoOverboard #sotastories #hey_ihadtosnapthat". instagram.com

Select photos from Instagram spanning mid-May to mid-June 2023, all hashtagged with the name of a certain website. #perfectduluthday (more…)

Selective Focus: Surfy, Smelty, Swirly PDDs

By Paul Lundgren | May 20, 2023

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Select photos from Instagram spanning mid-April to mid-May 2023, all hashtagged with the name of a certain website. #perfectduluthday (more…)

Selective Focus: Homegrown 2023 Recovery Beer Lunch

By Paul Lundgren | May 8, 2023

Instagram 18 likes, 0 comments - matthewmosesphotography on May 7, 2023: "Ann Kathryn & Band playing the final slot to close out the 2023 edition of the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival! #hgmf23 #livemusic #annkathryn #canalpark #duluthmn #visitduluth #keyboard #mnphotographer". instagram.com

Select Instagram images from the closing event of the Homegrown Music Festival — the Recovery Beer Lunch at Canal Park Brewing Company with the final three bands. (more…)