Sorry, Tony D, I've been out of town hanging out with publishers, booksellers, and authors in Kansas City and am still working on my reports and profiles ... I just saw this thread. 

Anyway, I recommend becoming a member of Lake Superior Writers -- even though they don't put on that many events where you can meet people, they do sponsor the Poet Laureate program. The Poet Laureate always schedules readings and events that are well worth going to. The Spirit Lake Poetry series is also a good place to meet writers, every time I attend, I see most of the people named in the various comments above.  Oh, and the bookstore events at Fitgers always attract writers, last time I went, half the audience was other writers.

Writers are lone wolves, but they are easily found around town and are very approachable. I would, if I were you, go to the Zuccone event Saturday evening at 8 pm. There will be a lot of writers there -- both performing and in the audience.

I think if you told us more about what kind of writing it is that you do, we could better direct you.

Duluth is undergoing a literary renaissance right now, so this is a good time to introduce yourself to the writing community.

Hope this helps! Welcome!