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Urshan Retirement Group

Urshan Retirement Group, Inc. strives in helping people achieve retirement goals. This is accomplished through education of the financial planning process, analyzing each individual's investment needs, as well as continuously reviewing and monitoring their personalized plan. Jordan Urshan and Dan Urshan work as partners to ensure long-term consistency

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Grandma's Marathon announces Hall of Fame Class of 2023
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Grandma's Marathon announces Hall of Fame Class of 2023

The three-member class, being honored for making longstanding and meaningful contributions to the race and the community, will be officially enshrined during the Grandma’s Marathon Awards Luncheon at noon on Friday, June 16 at The Garden Event Center.

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Duluth Senior GO Show returns to DECC

Duluth Senior GO Show returns to DECC

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 17, as Duluth prepares to host the highly anticipated Duluth Senior GO Show at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. As the largest annual gathering of seniors in the region, this event brings together nearly 100 experts, offering a wealth of information, products, and services

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Sen. Smith, Lt. Gov Flanagan highlight tribal rights in the face of U.S. Supreme court ruling
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Nation, is the nation's highest ranking Native woman elected to executive office. Flanagan shown here speaking before a march for missing and murdered Indigenous women in Minneapolis in February 2020. Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer.

Sen. Smith, Lt. Gov Flanagan highlight tribal rights in the face of U.S. Supreme court ruling

Smith told the room full of tribal leaders that she will “do everything in my power to protect and strengthen tribal sovereignty.”

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Minnesota Democrats take a new approach to crime and prisons
The DFL-controlled Minnesota Legislature passed legislation this year that could result in scores of people being released from prison sooner; shorter terms of probation or community supervision; erasure of some aiding and abetting felony convictions and reduction in sentences of others; and easier expungement of certain non-violent crimes. Getty Images

Minnesota Democrats take a new approach to crime and prisons

Many provisions are aimed at preparing prisoners for their release, making it easier for prisoners and former prisoners to get jobs, housing and education — all key factors in reducing recidivism.

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UW-Superior recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation college students
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UW-Superior recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation college students

By Jim Biros SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior has recently been recognized as one of 76 new members of the First Scholars Network for 2023-24 by the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and The Suder Foundation. To be

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Hallquist's homer leads Huskies to win

Hallquist's homer leads Huskies to win

By Jake Sirkus The Duluth Huskies were on the verge of dropping to 0-4 against the Bismarck Larks this season until Michael Hallquist saved the day. Hallquist came up to bat as the go-ahead run in the bottom of the 8th inning and sent a huge home run to the

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‘Hometown girl’ winds up a stellar athletic and academic career

“UW-Superior felt like a family from day one. I was welcomed warmly by teammates, classmates, and everyone I met. My professors knew me by name – I wasn’t just a number. This school gave me the opportunity to grow not only as an athlete or student, but as a person.” -- Hailey Kontny

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Friends of the Duluth Public Library to host annual Summer Book Sale

By Elizabeth Spehar The Friends of the Duluth Public Library Annual Summer Book Sale is back for its 43rd yeand starts Monday, June 12 with a members-only pre-sale from 10 am to 4 pm. Memberships can be renewed or purchased at the door. The sale is open to the general

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Photo of the Day
Owen Ness. Heidi T-B photo. Published with permission.

Photo of the Day

Owen Ness was doing some yard work for Ms. Heidi when he met a new friend. The mama was just across the yard and wasn’t at all concerned as the little one approached Owen as he worked in the garden. Thanks to Heidi for capturing the moment.

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Dunham to perform at DECC

Dunham to perform at DECC

After a long pandemic pause, Dunham and his characters are finally back on the road, ready to provide a much-needed dose of absurdity given the times we live in. That is, assuming he can convince his characters that they can no longer simply work from home.

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Huskies lose home series opener to Larks
Northwoods League umpires. Howie / Duluth Times

Huskies lose home series opener to Larks

By Jordy Fee-Platt On Sunday afternoon, a late comeback effort for the Huskies came up short, as the Bismarck Larks took the opening game of the series 10-6. Duluth was able to score three runs in the bottom of the ninth, and had the bases loaded with the tying run

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