MINNESOTA
Law Enforcement Explorer
Association
30th Annual Duluth Conference
Conference and Competition
Dear Explorer Advisor,
The 2026 Duluth Law Enforcement Explorer Conference and Competition will be October 16 – 17, 2026 and hosted by Washington County and the Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer Association and will be held at the Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet, Minnesota.
Space in the conference will be limited to 40 teams. The cost is $82 per Explorer and $62 per Advisor. This fee includes registration and two meals: lunch and dinner on Saturday. Travel and lodging accommodations will be up to the individual posts. Registration will close on October 8, 2026, or when we reach 40 teams. Along with your registration each person attending will need to complete a waiver to attend the conference.
EVENTS
Arrest and Search
Domestic Crisis Intervention
Traffic Crash Investigation
Job Interview
Burglary
Field First Aid
Traffic Stop
Unknown Trouble
Crime Scene Search
Street Decisions
Please contact Michael Ramos or Tim Harris with any questions, suggestions, or concerns.
We are looking forward to seeing you in October.
Friday, October 16, 2026
1300-1700
Check-In (Saturday Team Event Schedules available)
1700
Dinner on your own
Saturday, October 17, 2026
0800
1200
1300
1800
1900
Competitions
See Event Schedules - Arrive at dispatch table 15 minutes prior to scheduled event time for event response
Lunch in Commons
Competitions
Banquet, Award Ceremony, and Door Prizes in Commons
Fun in Duluth
Just a few hotels in Duluth and surrounding area.
Reminder you will need to secure your own lodging.
Edgewater Park Hotel
Reservations (218) 728-3601
Days Inn Lakewalk
Reservations (218) 728-5141
Country Inn & Suites
Reservations (218) 461-3312
Black Bear Casino Hotel
Reservations (888) 771-0777
Canal Park Lodge
Reservations (218) 279-6000
Hampton Inn Superior
Reservations (715) 718-2723