Duluth

/duːˈluːθ/ noun

Definition

A city in Minnesota, located on the westernmost point of Lake Superior; a major port city in the upper Midwest.

Etymology

Named after Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut, a French fur trader and explorer in the 17th century. The spelling was anglicized from 'du Lhut' to 'Duluth.'

Kelly Says

Duluth is the westernmost deep-water port on the Great Lakes, making it crucial for shipping iron ore from Minnesota's mines to steel mills—it's essentially the gateway to America's inland empire!

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