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🌱 What is Hermantown arguing in court over the data center plan?
Make time for The Nutcracker on the Hermantown Patch calendar

Hi there, Hermantown! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What is Hermantown arguing in court over the data center plan?
- How did Hermantown let a three-goal home lead slip away?
Also on today's calendar: 9th Annual Holly Jolly Craft & Small Business Christmas Market and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Hermantownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 17 and low of 5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Cold with a little snow, temps: high: 13, low: -17.
- Saturday: Brisk and bitterly cold, with a high of -2 and low of -12 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hermantown files response to data center lawsuit (wdio.com) — Hermantown’s proposed data center is now at the center of a lawsuit, and the city has formally filed its response rejecting nearly all of the plaintiffs’ claims. A citizens group and environmental advocates want permits halted and a new environmental review, while Hermantown and developer Harmony Group, LLC are fighting to keep the project moving.
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• Scissons, Duluth Marshall rally from 3 down, tie Hermantown (duluthnewstribune.com) — Hermantown hockey fans saw a wild finish Tuesday as the Hawks surrendered a late three-goal lead and settled for a 5–5 home tie with Duluth Marshall at Hermantown Hockey Arena. Despite strong early play and big nights from both goalies, Marshall’s Bennett Scissons sparked a furious comeback that showed how both teams are shaping up early in the season.
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📸 Around Hermantown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hermantown
★ Featured events ★
- The Nutcracker
Symphony Hall, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth
7:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- 9th Annual Holly Jolly Craft & Small Business Christmas Market
Aad Shrine Meeting & Event Center , 5152 Miller Trunk Hwy , Hermantown
9:00 am - The Great Hall Marketplace
The St. Louis County Depot , 506 W Michigan St , Duluth
10:00 am - Lincoln Park Winter Market
Lincoln Park Apartments , 2427 W 4th St , Duluth
10:00 am - Caroling for Life~Duluth, MN
Building For Women , 32 E 1st St , Duluth
10:00 am - Duluth Novelists Monthly Meetup
Wild State Cider , 2515 W Superior St , Duluth
1:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
📣 Hermantown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center , 350 Harbor Dr , Duluth
12:00 pm - Writers' Open Mic
Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace , 1917 W Superior St , Duluth
5:30 pm - Climes Live: Music, Pizza & Brews — Fitger's Barrel Room
Fitger's Barrel Room , 600 E Superior St , Duluth
7:00 pm - December Free ArtDAI
Duluth Art Institute-Lincoln Park Building , 2229 W 2nd St , Duluth
1:00 pm - Bentleyville Tour of Lights
Bayfront Festival Park , 350 Harbor Dr , Duluth
5:00 pm - 2nd Annual Holiday Sip N Social
The Malting Building , 2907 Helm St , Duluth
5:30 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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🗞 Nearby News
Proctor
- Living nativity this weekend at First United Methodist Church (nevadaappeal.com)
- Prep report: Hibbing/Chisholm boys pull away from Grand Rapids (duluthnewstribune.com)
Duluth
- Duluth's winter plow crew battles cold and stacked storms (wdio.com)
- Embattled Duluth officer investigated for sexual assault (duluthnewstribune.com)
- Owner of Ed Barbo's Columbia Clothing retires (wdio.com)
Ok Hermantown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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