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An Interview with Jim Ouray, Artistic Director of the Magic Smelt Parade

Magic Smelt Parade 2025 Poster
Magic Smelt Parade

Morgan Kohler spoke with Jim Ouray, the Artistic Director of the Magic Smelt Parade. They discussed smelt, the workshops leading up to the parade, and parade day.

The workshops are happening May 14th (6- 8 PM), May 16th (6-8 PM), May 17th (3-6 PM), May 21st (6-8 PM), May 23rd (6-8 PM), May 24th (3-6 PM) at the Lafayette Community Center.

The parade is happening May 25th and begins with the presentation of the Smelt Queen at the Aerial Lift Bridge.

Morgan Kohler came to Duluth in 2015 to study at UMD where she earned her B.A. in Communication. She volunteered and worked at The North 103.3 FM from 2015 to 2019 on the student marketing team and hosted shows on The Basement, Music Through The Day, and The Women’s Music Program. She returned in August 2024 as a staff member.
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