“Unsafe staffing levels are hurting our patients. Nurses know it. Patients know it. And hospital executives know it. But those same executives continue to prioritize profits over safe patient care.” -- Megan Finnegan, RN at Aspirus-St. Luke’s in Duluth
The raid was Minnesota’s first under President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security Task Force, which he established via executive order on the first day of his second term, according to a statement from ICE, which called it a “groundbreaking criminal operation.”
All three brothers are now members of the Grandma’s Marathon 1,000-Miler Club, each having completed 39 or more races in Duluth, and it was while receiving that award that the magnitude of the race finally hit.
Kern is the first Duluthian to win Best Actress and will be Minnesota’s Jimmy Awards® Best Actress nominee at the Jimmy Awards.
“This is a win for all involved. It’s a smart investment in preserving land for public use, and we are thankful for the partnership with The Conservation Fund to make it happen." -- Commissioner Mike Jugovich, who chairs the County Board’s Environment & Natural Resources Committee
"So it's not only the convenience of the new seawall dock space that's going to invite more cruise ship traffic, but also the visual coming down the hill and being struck in the face by a huge cruise ship tied up next to the DECC." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert
“We put five months of thought into something they put five minutes of thought into, and I know which one’s going to be better. I’m just not sure why any Republican would even consider voting for this. I don’t think it would pass (the) House or the Senate.” -- Greg Davids
“Every media company in the country is going through tremendous transformation right now in the face of unprecedented challenges and new opportunities. We’re no different.” -- Publisher Steve Grove
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and inspire change to save lives. Multiple people and organizations in the Northland are teaming up this year to share messages about promoting use of gun locks and encouraging conversations about safe storage of firearms. On Tuesday, the St.
"She has a high basketball IQ and that's why a lot of college coaches love her already. She needs to keep working on her game because things will continue to be harder at every new level." Duluth Marshall coach Chibuzo Osuchukwu on Chloe Johnson, one of the nation's top recruits in the Class of 2028
Vikings Notebook C.J. Ham is on the menu for the holidays. The Vikings are slated to host a Christmas Day game for just the third time in franchise history. Minnesota's matchup against the Detroit Lions is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. (CT) kickoff on Netflix.
"Patty has laid a strong foundation for future growth, and we are committed to building on this legacy for many years to come. The board of trustees wish Patty well in her retirement." -- Board President Marieta Johnson on Patty Salo Downs
By John Shuster In their first-ever trip to Duluth, the Iowa Demon Hawks were handed a tough 3-1 loss by a determined Duluth FC squad in a high-stakes National Premier Soccer League North Conference match Saturday night at Walt Hunting Stadium at Duluth Denfeld High School. It was a rematch
As part of the local men's soccer club’s commitment to community and youth engagement, admission is free for all fans under 18 for every home match.
"Kwesi's commitment to building a championship-caliber team and his ability to collaborate effectively and make bold, calculated decisions has positioned the Vikings for long-term success." -- Zygi Wilf, Vikings owner/chairman
"I’m loving my time in Duluth and getting to work with this fantastic group of young men. We’ve improved tremendously as a team (tactically, technically, physically, and mentally), and we have a lot of room for growth, which is super exciting for the staff and I." -- Thomas Pazo
