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What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 tax bill
Tax chairs Rep. Aisha Gomez, DFL-Minneapolis, (left) and Sen. Ann Rest, DFL-New Hope, congratulated each other over the tax bill on May 20, 2023. Photo by Senate Media Services.

What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 tax bill

The tax bill includes a child tax credit and a working family credit, which is aimed at low-income families. The size of each depends on income.

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Duluth Art Institute receives donation
Listening are (left to right) the DAI’s Robin Washington and Christina Woods, Spectrum’s Celeste Flynn and Ovation TV’s Sol Doten. Submitted

Duluth Art Institute receives donation

“This award that comes with $10,000 supports the work it takes to deliver on advocacy and access to the visual arts for all.” -- Christina Woods, Executive Director of the Duluth Art Institute

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Saturdays at the Eco3 Urban Farm

The Eco3 Urban Farm on the campus of Lake Superior College – a new summer event series – is kicking off Saturday. Every Saturday from June through September, the Urban Farm will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. People of all ages, from near or far, are invited

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Open house set on proposed redesign of the main library

The City of Duluth and its partners, on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Harrison Community Club in Lincoln Park, will host an open house for residents to learn about the proposed redesign of the main library located Downtown in partnership with the Duluth Workforce Center. There will be activities

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City of Duluth Fourth Fest lineup announced

City of Duluth Fourth Fest lineup announced

The DECC and the City of Duluth will host Fourth Fest on Tuesday, July 4 at Bayfront Festival Park in Downtown Duluth. Event highlights include the largest fireworks show in the Upper Midwest with Americana-inspired Midwest music. 2023 Fourth Fest Line Up Derek Jones & The 50 South Wild Horses

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Goucher to serve as media analyst for Grandma's Marathon

Goucher to serve as media analyst for Grandma's Marathon

Duluth native and former two-time Olympian Kara Goucher will join the broadcast team for this year’s Grandma’s Marathon. Goucher will work as a finish line analyst for this year’s media simulcast. She is the women’s event record-holder in the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. Two-time Grandma’s

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What’s in Minnesota’s marijuana legalization bill
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What’s in Minnesota’s marijuana legalization bill

The legislation sets up a system for retail sales and taxation. Prospective growers, processors and retailers will need to apply for a license from the state. Cannabis products will be subject to a special 10% tax in addition to any regular sales tax.

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Huskies begin 0-2, home opener Friday
The Huskies will begin a four-game season-opening homestand Friday at historic Wade Stadium in West Duluth. Howie / Duluth Times

Huskies begin 0-2, home opener Friday

Huskies pitchers struggled to find the strike zone in big moments, as the team dished out 15 walks and hit four batters.

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Huskies lose season opener in Bismarck
Duluth Huskies outfielder-pitcher Joe Voss of Duluth. Howie / Duluth Times

Huskies lose season opener in Bismarck

After a good start offensively, the Huskies’ bats were quiet in the final five innings of the game.

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St. Luke's Notebook

St. Luke’s has named Kristen Walczak manager of St. Luke’s Chequamegon Clinic. Walczak, who is originally from Moose Lake, earned her bachelor’s degree in finance from Rasmussen University. Prior to joining St. Luke’s, she served as general manager of Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua for three

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