“We’ll keep fighting for safe staffing levels because it’s what our patients deserve – and we’re done asking quietly.” -- Chris Rubesch, an Essentia nurse and president of the Minnesota Nurses Association
As Minnesota experiences an active spring wildfire season, with 475 wildfires reported since April 1, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging the public to take wildfire dangers seriously. If you see a wildfire, do not attempt to fight it yourself -- call 911 immediately from a safe location.
Mayor Reinert has cancelled his Thursday schedule and will be traveling to the State Capitol to address these proposed cuts.
The Nate Bargatze Show on Thursday night may be a record crowd for Amsoil Arena. Because the show is set "in the round," all sections are available, and 7,795 seats have been sold (97.2% capacity). Remaining tickets will likely be sold before the performance. PARKING With
Facing an elite 20-team international field in Fredericton, NB, Canada, at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin turned in a gritty performance to earn a berth for the United States in Cortina in 2026. Teams accumulated points in both this event and the 2024 World
“We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Resource Renew and open up our landfill to serve all of St. Louis County.” -- County Board Chair Annie Harala
With each travel party spending $1,239 in 2024 as compared to $778 in 2019, that shows a nearly 60% jump in consumer spending on Grandma’s Marathon race weekend.
Hermantown defeated Cloquet 5-4 in eight innings in a Lake Superior Conference baseball classic on Monday afternoon at newly-renovated Fitchner Field in Hermantown. Jimmy Bartsch belted a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning for the Hawks, and teammate River Freeman had a pair of hits. Bartsch
Stella Maris Academy pitcher Caroline Anderson led her young and talented team against Carlton-Wrenshall today.
May is Maternal Mental Health Month, and St. Louis County Public Health is highlighting resources available for new and expectant parents who may be struggling. Experiencing depression and anxiety during the perinatal period – defined as the time spanning from when pregnancy begins, through labor and delivery, to approximately a year
Wrenshall School’s bus fleet is now over 50% propane. Wrenshall Public School District’s new propane school bus, delivered earlier this spring, was purchased with the help of a $25,000 EPA grant. An anticipated $4,000 rebate from the Minnesota Propane Association will be an additional financial boost.
The Hermantown boys track and field team showcased its superior team depth and benefited by impressive performances from several elite performers to win the prestigious 69th annual Doc Savage Invitational championship by a single point on Saturday afternoon in Hibbing. Hawks standout Martin Sleen won four events and broke two
The Future of Downtown Duluth will be the panel discussion topic and Q&A during a The Minnesota Star Tribune Minnesota Matters tour stop in Duluth on Thursday at Clyde Iron Works upstairs bar. Panelists include Roger Reinert (Mayor of Duluth), Sara Rolfson (Zeitgeist Business Director), Joel Kilgour (Project
"We are adding another outdoor deck, so we'll have about 3,000 square feet of deck on Lake Superior. It will be a great asset to the club as well for those outside – the tourists and others who want to be out on the lakefront and watch the sailboat races." -- Mike Locker
The annual Student Spring Art Show begins on Monday. The LSC Concert Choir will also hold its annual spring concert on Tuesday.
The Minnesota Star Tribune in partnership with Lemonada Media announced today the launch of the new podcast Worth It, premiering on Friday, May 2. Hosted by the Minnesota Star Tribune’s night editor Nicole Norfleet and new outstate columnist Aaron Brown, Worth It is an every-Friday podcast that delivers news
