Meet Cheryl Skafte: Duluth Local and Champion of City Cleanliness

Faces of Duluth is a series that highlights the stories of Duluth, Minnesota's residents. One resident is Cheryl Skafte, who actively supports the city and Lake Superior. Skafte participates in Keep Duluth Clean, a volunteer initiative that promotes cleanliness in the city. This initiative helps preserve the city's natural resources, including Lake Superior, and improves the experience for Duluth's residents and visitors.

Skafte grew up in Fredenberg, near Duluth, and her family ran a business in Duluth. After living in larger cities, she returned to Duluth in 2004 for her sister's wedding and decided to stay. She has now lived in Duluth for almost 20 years.

Skafte has held various roles in Duluth. She first worked at the Duluth Children’s Museum, where she developed an interest in education and youth development. After returning to Duluth, she worked for the Duluth Area Family YMCA and the Head of the Lakes United Way. In 2012, she started working for the City of Duluth in the Parks Department, focusing on waste management and litter reduction. In January 2023, she became the Public Engagement Coordinator at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Skafte is actively involved in Keep Duluth Clean, a community initiative that organizes clean-up events. Thousands of volunteers have removed large amounts of trash from the city through these events. Skafte highlights the importance of sustainability, stating that litter in Duluth often ends up in Lake Superior. She prioritizes protecting the lake and maintaining the city's cleanliness.

Skafte encourages Duluth's residents and visitors to help keep the city clean. She suggests that they can commit to picking up litter in their surroundings, either by joining community clean-ups or by picking up litter during a walk. Skafte appreciates Duluth's natural resources and its arts and culture scene, making her a representative of the city.

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