Reinert responds to proposed state local government aid cuts
Mayor Reinert has cancelled his Thursday schedule and will be traveling to the State Capitol to address these proposed cuts.
DECC issues parking alert for Nate Bargatze Show, a likely sell-out
The Nate Bargatze Show on Thursday night may be a record crowd for Amsoil Arena. Because the show is set
Dumping costs on to local property taxpayers is a shifty way to balance the state budget
We’ve been down this road before: When the state faced deficits in the first decade of this century, the state started many of these cost shifts and reduced aid to counties and cities. As a result, property taxes increased by record high percentages that have not been matched since.
Thiesse/Dropkin secure mixed doubles Olympic berth
Facing an elite 20-team international field in Fredericton, NB, Canada, at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, Cory Thiesse and
Duluth Dylan Fest runs May 18-25
With the wrap-up of the Homegrown Musical Festival, live music fans can look forward to the 2025 Duluth Dylan Fest
St. Louis County and Resource Renew negotiate landfill agreement
“We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Resource Renew and open up our landfill to serve all of St. Louis County.” -- County Board Chair Annie Harala
Study: Grandma's Marathon economic impact $40M
With each travel party spending $1,239 in 2024 as compared to $778 in 2019, that shows a nearly 60% jump in consumer spending on Grandma’s Marathon race weekend.
Sports Notebook, Tuesday
Hermantown defeated Cloquet 5-4 in eight innings in a Lake Superior Conference baseball classic on Monday afternoon at newly-renovated Fitchner
Photo of the Day
Stella Maris Academy pitcher Caroline Anderson led her young and talented team against Carlton-Wrenshall today.
Alworth Memorial Fund awards 2025 scholarships to 97 northern Minnesota math and science students
“For 76 years, the Alworth Memorial Fund has realized there’s no better investment than in northern Minnesota young people with a passion for pursuing careers in math and science-related fields.” -- Patty Salo Downs, Executive Director of the Fund
