By J. Patrick Coolican, Minnesota Reformer The sports betting scandals are piling up like the maxed out credits cards of a gambling addict. Some youth baseball league gadfly tried to wager $100,000 on a University of Alabama baseball game while apparently trading text messages with the Crimson Tide manager,
Fred Friedman – "They should select the right quarterback not the anyone that is available. If a franchise leader that gets them to the playoffs with accuracy and escapability and durability and the ability to read defenses is available, take him. Otherwise, go with defense. No time to gamble. That’
St. Luke’s Stroke Center is proud to be re-certified by DNV as a Primary Stroke Center, affirming St. Luke’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical problems. “This re-certification shows our commitment to deliver high-quality stroke care,” St. Luke’s Stroke Center Coordinator Diane Roach said.
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
“The Duluth Police Department has been actively working on increasing safety measures to keep downtown Duluth safe. This includes increasing foot patrol and working with our businesses to ensure safety is all of our priority.” -- Duluth Police chief Mike Ceynowa
Do people still believe in angels and demons? Is it possible to hold such beliefs today? The College of St. Scholastica will host Father Gregory Pine, OP, for an exploration of these questions from a Catholic perspective. This virtual discussion of the place of angels and demons in our modern
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
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
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
“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
"We are excited to welcome Mayor Reinert to the library and share one of our most beloved programs with him.” -- Bri Belanger
"It's always a bit humbling to see this report and see both the level of need in our county as well as the outstanding response provided by our Public Health and Human Services team." -- St. Louis County Commissioner Patrick Boyle
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
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
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.
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.
