Duluth: the vibe
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The verdict
Mixed · 62Duluth draws warm praise for nature, lake views and friendly locals, but commenters flag harsh or gloomy weather, a quiet social scene and some homelessness and cost concerns.
- nature and Lake Superior
- hiking trails
- friendliness
- mental health benefits
- food scene
- history and maritime charm
- cold and gloomy weather
- limited nightlife and amenities
- homelessness and drug issues
- high taxes and local politics
- warm winters with little snow
- Lake and trails make it a restful place to live.
- Winters are long and cold, so it suits hardy people.
- Locals are welcoming, and former residents often miss it.
- Some residents say it's tough, and newcomers should think twice.
- Warming winters and climate appeal bring new interest, with mixed reactions.
Read from 8 videos, 32 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-08; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Is Duluth, MN a Climate Change Safe Haven? Michael Kosta Investigates | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 930K views · 2024
What viewers said
“Hey, so heads up, there has been basically no snow in Minnesota this year, and it has been mostly above freezing. I can't recall ever having such a winter in MN. It's kind of existentially terrifying.”
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“The Dulutherans joke was beautiful. I'm Minnesotan and Lutheran.”
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“As a Swede the saying "there's no bad weather, only bad clothes" is something we hold more sacred than the bible”
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“"There's a migrant caravan of Californians coming...are you ready for that?" "I don't mind having a few more friends." 🥺”
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“Even Duluth is seeing climate change. This winter, we got almost no snow and the temperatures have been quite a bit higher than average.”
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“As a Finnish person, Duluth feels homy. Except for the sunlight.”
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“I was born in Duluth and live on Lake Superior's north shore. The Daily Show hit it right on the head. It is TERRIBLE here and you DEFINITELY should not move here😏🤣”
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““Are there any exclusive members-only clubs in Duluth?” “Yeah, we have Sam’s Club and Costco” I love how she seemed like she wasn’t even making a joke”
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“As a Duluthian, this was like watching an upscale tourist trying out a couple things they saw on a blog about Duluth.”
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“The man who, with a giant smile, said "I DONT MIND HAVING A FEW MORE FRIENDS," is exactly the type of person the world needs. I think I just fell in love <3”
♥ 61 likes
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