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Minnesota tribe makes history with state’s first legal marijuana sale
Mikah Whitecloud, marketing manager for NativeCare, hands out marijuana menus to customers waiting outside Minnesota’s first recreational marijuana dispensary on the Red Lake reservation on Aug. 1, 2023. Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer.

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.

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Arrowhead Surgery Center opens
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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.

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Kitchi Gammi Park (Brighton Beach) construction is underway
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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

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WLSSD announces public meeting on proposed 2024 capital budget projects

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

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WLSSD to hold public hearing on Solid Waste Management Fee

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

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Rice Lake Road detour begins August 7

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

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Reinert tops pre-primary fundraising efforts
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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

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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

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Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Notebook
Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce

Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Notebook

A recent Chamber post on Linkedin: "Congratulations to our members and friends at Titanium Partners on the grand opening of their beautiful new rental property, The Njord! Thank you Brian Forcier, and your team, for continuing to invest in our community, for continuing to renovate beautiful buildings like this

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Quote Me, Howie: Dan Hartman

DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman on the new The Arena League indoor football team scheduled to begin play next June at Duluth Arena: "We're extremely excited for the start of the indoor football games, which will have a strong regional economic impact during the summer. Selfishly, I&

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Mayor Larson lands top spot in fundraising ahead of August primary
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Mayor Larson lands top spot in fundraising ahead of August primary

Last week campaign finance reports were due and Duluth Mayor Emily Larson continues her lead ahead of the Primary Election next Tuesday. To date, Mayor Larson's campaign has raised more than any other candidate in the race. With more than 400 contributions from over 300 donors, Larson also

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Quote Me, Howie: Chloe Johnson

Duluth Marshall's Chloe Johnson, a 5-foot-10 point guard who led the Hilltoppers in scoring last season as a 7th-grader, is one of the top prospects in the nation in the class of 2028 and already has a full-ride scholarship offer from the University of Minnesota. Chloe on her

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St. Luke's in the News

Physical Therapist Alyvia Dobs, DPT, is joining St. Luke’s. Dobs is from Duluth. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from the College of St. Scholastica. She is board certified by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy. Dobs’ areas of interest

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St. Luke’s earns 4-star designation
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St. Luke’s earns 4-star designation

St. Luke’s has achieved a 4-star hospital designation from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, it's highest ranking ever. The nation’s hospitals work with CMS to report hospital quality performance. Performance data is then displayed publicly on a Hospital Care Compare website to ensure the

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