Posted by admin on May 25, 2013
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Becky Huberty became St. Scholastica first women’s track & field program All-American by placing fourth in the hammer throw at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships on Friday at Roger Harring Stadium in LaCrosse, Wis.
Huberty is competing in her third consecutive NCAA Championships event, becoming the first Saints athlete to do so. Her first ...
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Posted by admin on May 24, 2013
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Lester Park
Saturday — Men’s Club Stableford Event
Monday — Men’s Club Wally Rosand Memorial Day (2-Man Best Ball)
Junior League and lessons sign-up forms available at GolfInDuluth.com. Junior programs start June 10.
Enger Park
Monday — Men’s Club Memorial Day Event (2-Man Best Ball)
Sunday, June 2 — Men’s Club ...
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Posted by admin on May 24, 2013
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Members of Denfeld High School’s Solid Gold singers recently performed at a reception at the new Lincoln Park Middle School, honoring ISD 709 retirees for their service to Duluth’s children and schools.
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Members of the Duluth School Board set aside time at each regular meeting to formally recognize and honor the accomplishments of students and ...
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Posted by admin on May 24, 2013
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The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) has hired Heath Hickok as its new director of marketing. He replaces Tom Elwell, who recently retired.
Hickok is an articulate leader with more than eight years of professional experience in marketing, advertising, public relations and nonprofit management.
Most recently, he advocated for transportation initiatives in St. Paul ...
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Posted by admin on May 24, 2013
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The Lake Superior Zoo is open extended hours now through September 2.
The popular West Duluth attraction is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday through Sunday.
Visitors will experience over 250 different species of wildlife, including brown bears, lemurs, lions, kangaroos, tigers and more.
The Zoo Train is running, ...
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Posted by admin on May 24, 2013
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The Tweed Museum of Art today announced an exhibition of new paintings by Anne Labovitz. The exhibition features a free, public gallery showing, an artist reception, a family day and an artist’s talk.
Key dates:
Exhibition: Runs June 4-August 11
Reception: Thursday, June 6, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Family Day: Friday, June 7, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Artist Talk: Saturday, August ...
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Posted by admin on May 24, 2013
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The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is offering free admission for all veterans during Memorial Day Weekend, starting today and through Monday. The Center is open today from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday from noon-5 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The mission of the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is to honor the memory of Major Bong and all ...
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Posted by admin on May 23, 2013
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Some organizations hold silent auctions, but the Greater Downtown Council is not the silent type. Instead, the GDC is offering the adventure of a life-time: going OVER THE EDGE of a nine story building in Duluth’s Downtown to support retail development efforts.
A limited number of spaces are available to rappel nine stories down the Superior Street face of ...
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Posted by admin on May 23, 2013
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The Duluth Attractions Council and Visit Duluth are teaming up to offer two incredible nights of customer service training to Duluth’s hospitality industry in preparation for a wonderful summer tourism season.
“I’m a Tourist Too” Day is an evening of free customer service training made available to all hotel, restaurant, and attractions employees in ...
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Posted by admin on May 22, 2013
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The flood damage has been fully repaired, the power supply has been restored and the Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview is ready to reopen. Nearly three months after a March 13 water main under Superior Street broke and flooded the hotel’s lower level, the Radisson will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 6.
“Various delays in receiving parts and equipment kept ...
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Posted by admin on May 21, 2013
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The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) will return the Port Town Trolley to the streets of Duluth for the summer on Sunday, June 2. Due to congestion delays last summer, the DTA Board of Directors approved shortening the Trolley route in April.
This summer, the Port Town Trolley will not provide service east of Lake Avenue – eliminating service to Fitgers Inn, ...
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Posted by admin on May 21, 2013
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Members Cooperative Credit Union (MCCU) announced the establishment of a dedicated scholarship fund through the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Foundation.
The fund will provide scholarships to full-time FDLTCC students who are members of MCCU and who have given back to their communities through leadership, volunteerism, or active participation in promoting ...
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Posted by admin on May 21, 2013
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2013 Building Healthy Communities Awards honors key partners
At first blush, recipients of Duluth LISC’s 2013 Building Healthy Communities Awards appear very different—a private-sector developer that has invested millions of dollars in large-scale Duluth projects and a small nonprofit committed to helping families and small businesses save energy and money. ...
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Posted by admin on May 21, 2013
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On open letter from Bill Berg, president of the Lincoln Park Business Group:
“I’d like to thank the City of Duluth, Airpark Products & Services, and all the business owners that took part in our Annual Clean Sweep on Thursday, May 9! It was a GREAT success!
The City donated the brooms that swept the streets. We hired Airpark Products & ...
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Posted by admin on May 21, 2013
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By JULIA MATTSON
The popular Lincoln Park Walleye Open will be held on Saturday, June 22, with almost 400 fishermen and fisherwomen expected to be on the St. Louis River, catching walleye.
This is the 13th year of the Walleye Open, and the Lincoln Park Business Group’s fishing committee has been working hard since February putting it together. The event ...
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Posted by admin on May 20, 2013
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Sunday’s weather in Duluth proved difficult for the field in the second and final round of the Lester Park EarlyBird tournament at Lester Park Golf Course.
With wind gusts around 30 miles per hour, and chilly conditions, low scores at Lester Park Golf Course were few and far between. In the end, Eddie Carlson, former head golf professional at Ridgeview Country ...
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Posted by admin on May 18, 2013
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On Thursday, May 16th, 2013, Duluth Police took a report of a missing child Lyrik James Schmelz, a 12 year old male who was last seen getting on the bus after school at Lincoln Park Elementary school. When Schmelz’ bus arrived at his stop, Schmelz was not on it. Officers and investigators have been checking numerous locations and following up on leads, ...
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Posted by admin on May 17, 2013
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Duluth East High School is one of 46 Minnesota schools included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best High Schools for 2013.
Compiled by Newsweek and The Daily Beast, the list highlights 2,000 public high schools in the nation that have proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready graduates.
Duluth East ranked 21st out of 46 Minnesota ...
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Posted by admin on May 15, 2013
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In celebration of the 34th anniversary of opening to the public, Glensheen will offer free standard house tours on Friday, May 24. The complimentary community day begins at 9:30 a.m. and the last tour starts at 4 p.m. Tickets can be picked up in the ticket house, located at the base of Glensheen’s parking lot, beginning at 9 a.m.
The standard house tours will ...
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Posted by admin on May 15, 2013
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Hermantown Middle School fourth-grader Sydney Hansen is starring in the independent short film Princess: A Dark Fairy Tale. She plays a girl named Angel who is trapped in an ageless reflection since 1890. The film project has begun — and it has already been an amazing and fun experience for Sydney.
The film opportunity came to Sydney through a modeling ...
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Posted by admin on May 15, 2013
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Ben Hanson Music Studio students will present Spring Recital on Spring at 4 p.m. Sunday at Eastridge Community Church in Duluth. Students will be performing music from the Renaissance period through the 21st century. B#, a newly-formed men’s chorale, will also perform.
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Posted by admin on May 13, 2013
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If you have always wanted to experience Grandma’s Marathon but running just isn’t for you, then volunteering is the perfect solution.
About 1,000 positions remain for next month’s marathon events — scheduled for June 20-22. Join the Grandma’s Marathon volunteer team and help make the race’s 37th annual celebration an event to remember.
Volunteer ...
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Posted by admin on May 13, 2013
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Maurices graduated its inaugural Emerging Leadership class on May 2 with a ceremony and dinner at the Sheraton Duluth.
The Emerging Leadership Program is a year-long program designed to grow associates who are developing in their career, have the desire and ability to take on more responsibility within the organization, and have a demonstrated desire to learn ...
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Posted by admin on May 13, 2013
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William Payne, Dean of UMD School of Fine Arts, has announced the appointment of Daniel Hartman as interim director of Glensheen Historic Estate, effective Monday, May 13.
“I’m thrilled at the addition of Dan Hartman,” said Dean Payne. “His experience with historic preservation and work at the City, combined with his passion for Glensheen, presents ...
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Posted by admin on May 13, 2013
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Last Sunday Results
West End Ball Stars 24, TKDA 8
Recess All-Stars 11, Sir Ben’s 4
Just One More 13, Sir Ben’s 0
TKDA 5, J.S. Realty 1
West End Ball Stars 7, Duluth Grill 5
U.S. Nationals 9, Westmoreland 7
Just One More 7, Complete Media 6
Minnesota Power 12, City of Duluth 2
Chaperone Records 7, Kickin’ It Old School 6
Twin Ports Nightlife 7, Clyde Iron ...
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Posted by admin on May 10, 2013
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At its annual membership meeting on May 7, Visit Duluth recognized the recipient of its annual “Monnie and Erwin Goldfine Volunteer of the Year” award. This year’s award was presented to Ken Aparicio, owner of the Cotton Mansion Bed & Breakfast for his extraordinary volunteer efforts.
Ken is a former Visit Duluth board member serving 10 years from ...
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Posted by admin on May 9, 2013
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The 425 Project Partners have selected RSP Architects to design the new corporate office tower in downtown Duluth. The Minneapolis-based architectural firm will be partnering with a local architectural firm, along with several local engineering firms.
AtWater Group, maurices and the City of Duluth worked together on a formal selection process, which led to the ...
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