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Super One Foods wins Grocer Award

Super One Foods wins Grocer Award

Super One Foods, a family-owned independent grocery chain, has been recognized with an Exceptional Independent Grocer Award for 2024 from the Shelby Report. The award highlights the company's commitment to the communities it serves by providing excellence, innovation, and outstanding service within the grocery industry.   The Exceptional Independent

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City of Duluth encourages residents to help 'Keep Duluth Clean'

By Kelli Latuska Spring’s arrival means that it is time for some spring cleaning in Duluth. The City of Duluth supports community clean-up initiatives that address the problem of litter and illegal dumping throughout our neighborhoods. To maximize these efforts, residents are encouraged to get involved. “Every spring, as

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Nearly 4 years after Floyd protests, police misconduct complaint outcomes are finally released
Minneapolis Police officer William Martin stands outside burning buildings near Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following protests and property damage surrounding the police killing of George Floyd. Photo by Tony Webster/Minnesota Reformer.

Nearly 4 years after Floyd protests, police misconduct complaint outcomes are finally released

By Deena Winter, Minnesota Reformer Recently released city documents, first reported by the Star Tribune, show at least a dozen Minneapolis police officers were disciplined for misconduct in the days of demonstrations and rioting following George Floyd’s May 2020 police killing. Many more left the department before investigations into

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Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert on speaking at Tuesday's Chamber luncheon – "Thank you to the folks at the Duluth Chamber for having me speak today at this month’s 'Let’s Do Lunch' event. It was the largest audience they've ever had in the

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Alworth Memorial Fund celebrating 75 years

“Thousands of recipients over the decades have said they would not have been able to pursue their education without the financial support of the Alworth Memorial Fund.” -- Patty Salo Downs, Executive Director of the Alworth Memorial Fund

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City of Duluth Notebook

By Kelli Latuska Raising of the Roses events scheduled for April 20, 22 The public is invited to join the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation staff and the Lake Superior Rose Society in the annual Raising of the Roses at the Rose Garden. The open house-style, community event will

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Senate passes tenants’ rights legislation; GOP senator fixates on ‘squatters’
Sen. Zaynab Mohamed at a “Driver’s Licenses for All” press conference in January 2023. Photo by Grace Deng/Minnesota Reformer

Senate passes tenants’ rights legislation; GOP senator fixates on ‘squatters’

By Madison McVan, Minnesota Reformer The Minnesota Senate passed a tenants’ rights bill Monday, including measures that would give tenants the right to organize; codify renters’ right to call emergency services without retaliation; outline remedies for tenants who can’t move into their apartments on time due to construction; and

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Duluth’s KQDS-TV, FOX21 ownership change completed

Duluth’s KQDS-TV, FOX21 ownership change completed

Coastal Television Broadcasting Group LLC is a Georgia-based company owned and operated by Coastal’s Founder and CEO Bill Fielder. Coastal owns or provides advertising sales and other services to 19 television stations with 28 Big Four Network and CW channels.

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Duluth Fire Department adds new K-9
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Duluth Fire Department adds new K-9

By Kelli Latuska The Duluth Fire Marshal’s office announced today the addition of a new ignitable liquids detection K-9 to its team in a press conference at its headquarters location. The K-9, named Jack, had his first day of service on April 1, 2024. His badge number is 413.

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Memorial Blood Centers declares blood emergency

Memorial Blood Centers has declared a blood emergency following a period of low donor turnout due to holidays and school breaks. There is currently a 2-3-day supply of type O negative, as well as a critical shortage of platelets, but all donation types are needed. Donations in recent weeks have

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Biden proposes new student debt relief plan for millions of borrowers
President Joe Biden, pictured here in 2022, proposed a more narrowly targeted student debt relief plan. Photo by Photo by Danielle Gaines/States Newsroom.

Biden proposes new student debt relief plan for millions of borrowers

Under the proposed regulations, there would be a one-time cancellation of up to $20,000 of unpaid interest regardless of a borrower’s income level.

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