Good Morning Michael, 

Thank you for contacting the U of M Extension Service. 

Please click on the following link that shows your plant hardiness growing zone: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/minnesota-planting-zones.htm  If you live by Duluth, you are in zone 4a or 4b. 

Since you moved to the area, you might want to start with a soil test: https://extension.umn.edu/managing-soil-and-nutrients/soil-testing-lawns-and-gardens

You might contact the local St. Louis County Extension Master Gardener group to get specific "local" information: https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/extension-office/garden-farm/master-gardener-program  Some gardeners in the local group should be able to share the local challenges. 

Please click on the following link about extending the growing season: https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/extending-growing-season

All of the information on the U of M Extension Yard and Garden website is research based. Here is a link about growing vegetables in Minnesota: https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/planting-vegetable-garden

As you go through the growing season, we are here to answer questions. 

Good Luck!