Hundreds Gather in Duluth for 'No Kings Day' Protest

The third annual nationwide demonstration calls for change in the U.S. government.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:18pm

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A cinematic painting depicting a group of protesters gathered in front of Duluth City Hall, their faces and forms obscured by warm light and deep shadows, conveying a sense of political unrest and the search for a way forward.The peaceful 'No Kings Day' protest in Duluth reflects growing political tensions and a desire for change, even as the path forward remains uncertain.Duluth Today

On Saturday, hundreds of people from across the Northland region gathered in Duluth, Minnesota for the third 'No Kings Day' National Day of Action protest. The demonstration, organized by local groups including Duluth Indivisible and Good Trouble Duluth, began at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Superior Street and ended with a program at Duluth City Hall featuring local leaders and speakers.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings Day' protests are part of a nationwide movement organized by Indivisible.org to voice concerns about the direction of the U.S. government. The Duluth event was one of many similar demonstrations held across the country, reflecting growing political polarization and a desire among some citizens to see changes in Washington.

The details

Demonstrators marched together from the starting point to Duluth City Hall, where a program was organized with local leaders and other speakers. Volunteers emphasized the importance of keeping the protest peaceful, with one saying 'Violence does not help anything. And actually, it will make things worse.' Participants encouraged others to speak up about their political views, even when they disagree with each other.

  • The 'No Kings Day' demonstrations began in June 2025.
  • The third annual 'No Kings Day' National Day of Action took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Indivisible.org

The organization that originated the 'No Kings Day' protests as a way to protest the United States government and their decisions.

Duluth Indivisible

One of the local groups that organized the Duluth 'No Kings Day' demonstration.

Good Trouble Duluth

One of the local groups that organized the Duluth 'No Kings Day' demonstration.

Janice Cobb

A participant in the Duluth 'No Kings Day' protest who felt compelled to attend because 'if we don't come out and do something, who's going to?'

Barb Juntune

A participant in the Duluth 'No Kings Day' protest who expressed concern about the direction of the country and a desire to bring a 'positive spin' to the demonstration.

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What they’re saying

“I had to be here. Because if we don't come out and do something, who's going to?”

— Janice Cobb

“I'm concerned about the way our country is going and what's happening politically. And I have grandchildren that this is going to affect. It's got my kids affected, but I want to bring a positive spin to it. And I just want, there's hope. There really is hope. And I think things like this shows how much hope people are feeling at the moment.”

— Barb Juntune

“You know, violence does not help anything. And actually, it will make things worse.”

— Dale Odegard, Volunteer

“Don't be afraid to tell people what you think. Friends, family, tell them how bad you feel about this situation and how things are going.”

— Dale Odegard, Volunteer

What’s next

The 'No Kings Day' protests are expected to continue annually, with the next nationwide demonstration scheduled for June 2026.

The takeaway

The 'No Kings Day' protests in Duluth and across the country reflect growing political polarization and a desire among some citizens to see changes in the U.S. government. While the demonstrations aim to voice concerns peacefully, they also highlight the challenges of bridging divides and finding common ground on complex political issues.