The DFL convention showed a curious alliance between labor and foreign mining corporations
On the ballot was a resolution to hold hearings on the Prove It First bill. This bill states that before a copper-nickel sulfide mine can operate in Minnesota, there must be independent proof that sulfide mining has been conducted elsewhere in the country without causing pollution.
Multiple Trump witnesses have received significant financial benefits from his businesses, campaign
By Robert Faturechi, Minnesota Reformer Republished with permission from ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Nine witnesses in the criminal cases against former President Donald Trump have received significant financial benefits, including large
Minnesota DFL agrees to legislative hearings on copper-nickel mining — and other labor news
By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: DFL party reaches rocky compromise on copper-nickel mining; nursing home workers threaten second strike; Minneapolis police approve union contract; senators chastise Amazon for treatment
Nurses at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street and Patient Flow hospital nurses to announce organizing, filing for union representation
“Our love for nurturing and providing the best patient care is often overlooked when the nurses do not have a voice at the table. This will allow us to fight for not only ourselves, but also what’s best for our patients.” -- Dee Budish, RN at Essentia 3rd Street Clinic
Vikings unveil 'Winter Warrior' uniforms featuring white helmets
"Goodness gracious," Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said upon his first look at the uniform, adorning a mannequin against an Arctic-themed photo set. "Our fans, they've gotta like these, right? These are sweet. I love the metallic. White helmets? I love it."
National Bank of Commerce gives back this spring
National Bank of Commerce (NBC), a local community bank with a 90-year history of helping make more possible, celebrated its 4th bi-annual Community Impact Week of Caring. Throughout the week of May 13, 150 associates gave back to our communities through 332 hours of volunteer time. Over the
Northland Reliability transmission project provides sizable boost to state’s economy
A significant economic boost is expected from the Northland Reliability Project with positive impacts on jobs and wages and about $2 billion in total impacts to Minnesota’s economy, according to a study by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Labovitz School
Put your paws together for the new member of DPD’s K9 Division, K9 Gus
The Duluth Police Department is pleased to welcome the fourth member of our K9 Division, K9 Gus. Officer Nate Abbott and K9 Gus began K9 School on February 12 and graduated on May 23. Their first day on the job was on Monday, May 27. “We’re excited for K9
Wednesday Notebook
Holdyn Evjen and Jack Slattengren of Hermantown will participate in the Minnesota Class 2A golf meet June 11-12 at Ridges at Sand Creek. . . . Sports Final: Duluth Marshall blitzed defending Class 2A state baseball champion Esko 9-0 today in a 7AA semifinal at Wade Stadium. Esko (21-3) will
St. Luke’s and Lake View unveil new Aspirus Health names and logos
The two hospitals are now known as Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital and Aspirus Lakeview Hospital. Their clinics' names have also changed to include Aspirus St. Luke’s and Aspirus Lake View. New clinic names include Aspirus St. Luke’s Hibbing Clinic and Aspirus Lake View Silver Bay Clinic.
Take a Bow: All-LSC Softball Team announced
Freshman sensation Avery Beranek of Hermantown was named to the nine-player 2024 All-Lake Superior Conference softball first team today. Hawks standouts Mikayla Sweeney, Baylee Edwards, and Lindsey Ewer were named to the second team. Sweeney is a junior and Edwards and Ewer seniors. All-Conference Selections Aune Boben,
Local response to Jefferson's record-setting contract extension
On the Vikings and Justin Jefferson agreeing on a four-year, $140M contract extension today: Don Ness – "Franchises are defined by generational talents. Page, Tarkenton, Carter, Randall, etc. Jefferson has the potential to be one of the all-time greats. As a fan, I want the Vikings to do
Vikings sign guard Dalton Risner
The Vikings on Friday announced they have signed Dalton Risner to a one-year deal, returning the veteran guard to Minnesota. In order to make room on the 53-man roster for Risner, the Vikings waived undrafted rookie offensive lineman Matt Cindric. Risner first joined Minnesota in September 2023 on
Family Health Notebook
St. Luke’s and Lake View will unveil the organization’s new names and logos during ribbon-cutting ceremonies Tuesday in Duluth and Two Harbors. Leaders from both communities will be on hand to commemorate the events. The groups will also share what it means to be a part of
Southbound 40th Avenue West bridge over I-35 in Duluth reopens
The southbound direction of the 40th Avenue West bridge over I-35 in Duluth has reopened. One 11’ lane is accessible across the bridge for traffic heading from the hillside towards the lake. Traffic will be able to access the ramp northbound to I-35 and Oneota St. Motorists exiting