Reinert releases final in series on Duluth's 'Big Five' issues
"If you’re a renter you may not be paying that 56% increase directly - but you’re seeing it in the sharp increase in your rents." -- Roger Reinert
Charter launches free tuition program
Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced it will cover 100% of tuition costs for full-time employees pursuing select degrees and certificates through the new Charter Education Benefit powered by Guild. The program will provide Charter’s more than 101,000 employees with better tools and support needed to start,
Breaking News: Duluth Police Department responding to shooting incident
Duluth Police officers are on scene in the 2500 block of West 2nd Street for a report of a shooting. This remains an active and ongoing incident.
Traffic Advisory: Spirit Valley Days
The parade will proceed east on Grand Ave from 59th Ave W to Central Ave, south on Central Ave to Ramsey St, and east on Ramsey St., where the parade units disband before Mike Colalillo Drive.
Blunts, beverages and a Bong-O-Matic: Minnesotans enjoy cannabis freedom
“I’ve been waiting 55 years for this,” said Gary Cardinal Sr., who sat on the patio of Midway Saloon in St. Paul, listening to a band cover Bob Marley and offering other patrons the chance to use his “Bong-O-Matic."
‘Fueled by lies,’ Trump charged with seeking to overturn 2020 election
The indictment focuses on plans by Trump and co-conspirators — four unnamed attorneys, a U.S. Justice Department official and a political consultant — to replace legitimate electors in seven key states, which Joe Biden in fact won, with fraudulent electors pledged to Trump.
Minnesota tribe makes history with state’s first legal marijuana sale
Red Lake’s NativeCare is the only legal recreational marijuana dispensary in Minnesota, as state officials have yet to establish a licensing system. That gives tribes at least a year’s headstart in the Green Rush to stake a claim of what’s projected to be a $1.5 billion industry.
Arrowhead Surgery Center opens
The opening of Arrowhead Surgery Center marks the return of Dr. Broadway’s spine practice to Duluth. Dr. Broadway previously provided care at Essentia Health before starting his own practice, Northern Neurosurgery and Spine.
Kitchi Gammi Park (Brighton Beach) construction is underway
Construction of park amenities and landscape restoration at Brighton Beach is anticipated to be completed by fall 2023. During construction, only the Lakewalk trail through Brighton Beach will remain open. Users should anticipate the potential for intermittent, temporary closures to allow for materials and equipment to cross the trail. Upon
WLSSD announces public meeting on proposed 2024 capital budget projects
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (“WLSSD”), will meet on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., in the WLSSD Board Room, located in the WLSSD offices at 2626 Courtland Street, Duluth, Minnesota, for the purpose of conducting a public
WLSSD to hold public hearing on Solid Waste Management Fee
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (“WLSSD”), will meet on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 4:15 p.m., in the WLSSD Board Room, located at 2626 Courtland Street in Duluth, Minnesota, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing to consider a resolution establishing
Rice Lake Road detour begins August 7
Rice Lake Road in Duluth will be closed to through traffic between Central Entrance and Arrowhead Road beginning Monday, August 7. The closure is necessary for the replacement of a culvert on Chester Creek. The closure and detour is expected to last through August 20. Detour signs will be posted
Kirk Cousins No. 42 on NFL Top 100
Cousins is the second current Viking to be included in this year's Top 100, following Harrison Smith at No. 97.
Reinert tops pre-primary fundraising efforts
Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert was the top fundraiser for the reporting period covering January through last week’s pre-primary reporting deadline. Reinert also has the most cash on hand of any candidate. “This is 100% due to our wide base of support,” said Reinert. “From one end of our
Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman
My longtime buddy Fred Friedman on the Vikings' ongoing player contract negotiations: "(Danielle) Hunter long ago earned the raise and extension. Paying him $4.9 (million) was ridiculously low given the market and his skill level and age. The Vikings front office took advantage of him. Do they
Duluth Chamber, Dan Hartman, Chloe Johnson, St. Luke's in the news
Duluth Chamber President Matthew Baumgartner was in Washington D.C. this week, along with Chamber Board member Jeff Anderson, as part of a community coalition advocating for the Duluth International Airport and the aviation sector in the Duluth region. A recent Chamber Linkedin post: "Congratulations to our members and