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BusinessNorth Exclusives: Northland defies economic instability – for now
The Old Central High School brownstone is slated to be converted into housing. Plans call for creating 120 units in a project costing approximately $46 million. BusinessNorth

BusinessNorth Exclusives: Northland defies economic instability – for now

Despite inflation, higher interest rates, a handful of bank runs and a possible federal debt default, there’s optimism that Duluth-Superior and surrounding counties might dodge the bullet.

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First cruise vessel to 'turn around' passengers at DECC

Early on Saturday, the Viking cruise vessel Polaris will arrive in Duluth under the lift bridge and use its dynamic positioning system to float in the harbor behind the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) for Duluth’s first cruise ship “turnaround.” A turnaround, as defined by the cruise industry, is

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Corbin hero as Huskies rally to win 3-1

Corbin hero as Huskies rally to win 3-1

After an extremely quick turnaround from the road trip, the Huskies secured a doubleheader split versus the Honkers on Wednesday. They remain tied atop the Great Plains East, with Rochester and Thunder Bay sitting even with Duluth. In game one, the Huskies pitching staff struggled mightily with command. Duluth pitching

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Quote Me: Scott Sandelin
Scott Sandelin. Howie / Duluth Times archives

Quote Me: Scott Sandelin

"We’ve had success, and perhaps we’ve even been a little bit spoiled by it. Our Bulldogs world isn’t coming down after a single challenging season." -- UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin

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St. Louis County celebrates volunteers and staff for pandemic response
St. Louis County Board Chair Patrick Boyle led a moment of silence to remember the more than 600 people in St. Louis County who died from COVID. The County honored Public Health staff and MNResponds volunteers for their hard work throughout the pandemic to slow the spread of the virus and reduce serious illness and death. Submitted

St. Louis County celebrates volunteers and staff for pandemic response

Volunteers through MNResponds worked alongside Public Health staff to provide these clinical services and make it easier for people throughout the community to access tests and life-saving vaccines.

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Boatman, Goodoien, McColloar receive Grandma's Marathon 1,000-Miler Award

Three more runners entered a very prestigious club over this year’s Grandma’s Marathon weekend – the 1,000-Miler Award was officially presented following the race to Jim Boatman, Michael Goodoien, and Timothy McCollor. Created to celebrate longevity and commitment of Grandma’s Marathon participants, the award is given to

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Quote Me: Grandma's Marathon's Shane Bauer

Grandma's Marathon Executive Director Shane Bauer on the 2023 races and events held last weekend: "It was a record-setting weekend in a lot of ways. I haven’t seen final numbers yet but it’s the first time the weather cooperated for both the runners and the

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Photo of the Day: Chloe Johnson
Chloe Johnson. Greg Johnson / For Duluth Times

Photo of the Day: Chloe Johnson

Chloe Johnson of Duluth Marshall led MINN Starks to a 58-48 victory over North Tartan in the Summer Jam championship game Sunday. Johnson is one of the top-ranked recruits in the nation in the Class of 2028.

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Spencer named 2023 Scott A. Keenan Founder's Award recipient
Dorothy Spencer and Scott Keenan. Submitted

Spencer named 2023 Scott A. Keenan Founder's Award recipient

Dorothy Spencer was presented on Grandma’s Marathon weekend with the 2023 Scott A. Keenan Founder’s Award, the organization announced today. Spencer, already a member of the inaugural class into Grandma’s Marathon Hall of Fame, was honored for her lifetime contributions that have contributed to and embodies the

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