Relocating to Duluth


University of Minnesota Helpful Info

University of Minnesota Relocation Assistance Program

University Policy on Relocating New Employees

Moving Expense Reimbursement Guidelines - Qualified/Nonqualified Expenses

Relocation Assistance for New Employees

Contract Movers

Paying for Appointee's Moving Expenses

Contact Information for Crookston, Duluth, Morris & Rochester Campuses

Off-Campus Housing List through University of Minnesota Duluth

QWest Online Telephone Directory

Housing Access Center, 218-722-6806 - Provides information and advocacy to renters; mediation services to resolve landlord-tenant disputes; advises tenants on fair housing; training landlords and tenants; assists tenants in locating housing.

Chamber of Commerce and City Websites and other resources

Minnesota Chambers of Commerce Directory

Cloquet, Minnesota - Chamber of Commerce

Duluth, Minnesota - Chamber of Commerce

Duluth, Minnesota - Official Website

Duluth, Minnesota - Private Schools

Duluth, Minnesota - Public Schools

Duluth, Minnesota (information about area services, restaurants, entertainment, lodging, campground, etc)

Duluth, Minnesota (visitor information, weather, area news, etc.)

Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. City Guide

Duluth, Minnesota Weather Report

Hermantown, Minnesota - Chamber of Commerce

Hermantown, Minnesota - Official Website

Moose Lake, Minnesota - Chamber of Commerce

Moose Lake, Minnesota - Official Website

Proctor, Minnesota - Official Website

Proctor, Minnesota - Chamber of Commerce

Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota - Official Website

Superior, Wisconsin - Chamber of Commerce

Superior, Wisconsin - Official Website

Thompson-Esko, Minnesota - Offical Website

Two Harbors, Minnesota - Chamber of Commerce (comprised of members in the Duluth, Knife River, Two Harbors, Beaver Bay, Silver Bay, Finland and Isabella communities)

Moving Companies

University of Minnesota Contract Movers

The University of Minnesota has contracted with four moving companies to provide discounted services to new employees moving from out of state. These companies are also experienced with international moves.

Alexander's Mobility Services/Atlas Van Lines
Beltmann Group, Inc./North American Van Lines
Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc./Allied Van Lines
Graebel Minnesota Movers, Inc.

To take advantage of this discount, your hiring department must send a
Letter of Authorization to the moving company confirming your
employment with the University. An example of the letter can be found at the University Policy at http://www.fpd.finop.umn.edu/groups/ppd/documents/policy/Moving.cfm.

Other Moving Resources

Real Estate

  • Adolphson Real Estate, 218-722-8739
  • A Apartment Search & Management, 218-628-1295
  • Apartment Advisors, 218-720-3987
  • Apartment Finders (Superior, WI), 715-392-6158 or 715-392-RENT
  • Bowman Properties, 218-722-3131
  • Coldwell Banker East West Realty, 218-728-5161
  • Duluth Realty Company, 218-724-9611
  • Gables & Ivy Real Estate, 218-730-0300
  • Reichert Properties Inc., 218-727-4038

Resources for Diverse Communities

African-American Resources

Churches

  • Calvary Baptist Church
    218-727-7829
    431 East 6th Street
    Duluth, MN 55805
  • St. Marks African Methodist Episcopal Church
    218-722-5349
    530 North 5th Avenue East
    Duluth, MN 55805
  • Christ Temple Apostle Church
    330 North 59th Avenue West
    Duluth, MN 55807
    Reverend Caldwell
    218-624-0640

Stores

  • Ashuntae Cultural Ware
    218-720-3363
    118 West 1st Street
    Duluth, MN 55802
  • Hip Stuff Clothing
    218-722-4940
    5 West Superior Street
    Duluth, MN 55802

Hair Salons

  • Darlene’s
    218-727-7100
    2314 Mountain Shadow Drive
    Duluth, MN 55811
  • Darlene’s
    218-727-8521
    1920 West Superior Street
    Duluth, MN 55806
  • Class Act
    218-724-8509
    Kenwood Shopping Center
    1350 W Arrowhead Road
    Duluth, MN 55811
  • Hair Salons
    Magic Brading
    218-485-4656
  • Bladez Styling
    4961 Rice Lake Road
    Rice Lake Township, Minnesota
    218-727-4420

African American Bars

  • The Knockout
    2024 West Superior Street
    Duluth, MN 55806

Miscellaneous

  • NAACP
    218-727-061
    12 East 4th Street
    Duluth, MN
  • Clinton Jackson McGhie Memorial
    http://www.claytonjacksonmcghie.org/
  • African American Cultural Center
    108 East 6th Street
    Duluth, MN 55805
    218-733-2192?

American-Indian Resources

American Indian Community Housing Organization

  • 419 1st Avenue North
    Duluth, MN 55810
    218-722-7225

Indian Legal Assistance Program

  • 107 West 1st Street
    Duluth, MN 55802
    218-727-2881?

Stores

  • Spirit Bay Trading Post
    218-722-1839
    600 East Superior Street
    Duluth, MN 55802
  • Native Village Gifts
    2028 Weeks Avenue Superior, WI?
    715-392-2611
  • Superior Beads
    4521 East Superior Street
    Duluth, MN? 55804
    218-525-7434
  • Tonys Trading Post
    3 West Superior Street Duluth, MN?
    510-526-5252

Miscellaneous

Asian-American Resources

Stores

  • First Oriental Grocery of Duluth
    218-726-0017
    801 East First Street
    Duluth MN 55805

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender Resources

Other Resources