St. Luke's Advice: BEFAST
Together, let's make a difference by raising awareness and ensuring prompt action in case of a stroke emergency.
New transportation law hopes to get Minnesotans moving
The law (HF2887) includes revenue generated from tab fee increases, a hike in the sales tax on vehicles, an increase in the gas tax and a new delivery fee.
Stella Maris Academy in the news
Stella Maris Academy on Friday held its annual Stellabration, which was a huge success drawing its largest attendance ever to their new high school.
Kitchi Gammi Park (Brighton Beach) construction to resume next week
Improvements at the park will include new park landscaping and amenities, shoreline stabilization, improved access to the shore, and replacement of non-native plant species.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time opens tonight
The play has transformed the NorShor Theatre into the colorful mind of Christopher, an adventurous autistic boy on an intrepid whodunit around London.
Spectrum partners with Ovation TV to award Duluth Art Institute
Since the initiative started in 2017, Spectrum and Ovation Spectrum have given out 60 awards totaling $600,000 towards arts education.
DECC presents Petlandia: The Pet Event of the North
Planners are inviting vendors of pet-related goods and services, including veterinary clinics, groomers, trainers, rescue and adoption groups, pet merchandise vendors and even pet psychics to apply to be included in the event.
Traffic Advisory: Memorial Day Parade/Gary Veteran's Memorial
No parking will be allowed along the parade route and line-up area. No parking signs will be posted in the area.
Lifeguarding Services return to Park Point Beach House
Lifeguarding services are funded through an allocation of 2023 Tourism Tax funds. The Duluth Fire Department will continue to support beach safety through managing flags, electronic signs, and emergency response.
Democrats made a big bet on themselves
Will Stancil, a scholar of housing and education discrimination at the University of Minnesota Law School, compared it to a state version of the New Deal.
Railroad crossing repairs to temporarily close Haines Road beginning June 1
The road will be closed on June 1 beginning at 7 a.m. and is expected to reopen on June 6 at 7 a.m.
Duluth Parks and Recreation to launch new Youth on Trails mountain bike program
The Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails Commission awarded Duluth Parks and Recreation a total of $167,783 in 2022 to be used over three years, with programming kicking off in 2023.
Duluth police actively investigate overnight shooting
Based on initial investigation, this isn’t a random incident.
The College of St. Scholastica breaks ground on student center
“Our Foundress, Mother Scholastica Kerst once said, ‘My dream is that someday there will rise upon these grounds fine buildings like the great Benedictine abbeys. They will be built of stone: Within their walls, higher education will flourish.’" -- President Barbara McDonald
Daniel Fanning: Several good wins for our region in the 2023 Minnesota legislative session
We were especially pleased to see a significant increase in Local Government Aid, which will help offer some much-needed tax relief for local businesses and residents. -- Fanning
Minnesota Vikings Foundation charity specialty plate process advancing
By Craig Peters In the final days of the 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session, state leaders passed legislation allowing the charitable foundations of Minnesota's professional sports teams to pursue specialty license plates for fans. The bill awaits Governor Walz's signature, at which point the Minnesota Vikings Foundation