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Minnesota Wilderness, Grandma's Marathon in the news

The Minnesota Wilderness selected 11 forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender in the 2024 NAHL Draft on Wednesday. Asanali Sarkenov of Astana, Kazakhstan, a

DPD’s tactical response team integrates Duluth firefighters

“Having the support of TEMS operators during high-risk cases is best practice for both DFD and DPD in keeping our community safe if a tragic incident occurs within Duluth.” -- Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa.

The Arena League Notebook

The Kansas City Goats are 2-0 and one of two unbeaten teams in the four-team The Arena League heading into Week 3

Longtime start line volunteers to be inducted into Grandma's Marathon Hall of Fame

By Zach Schneider A trio of longtime Grandma’s Marathon start line volunteers will make up the Class of 2024 and be inducted in

Health Notebook

Work to prepare the former St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth for demolition is underway. The century-old building was replaced by the

Trump says he’ll work ‘side by side’ with group that wants abortion ‘eradicated’

By Jennifer Shutt WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said Monday that if reelected he plans to work “side by side” with a newly formed

Brianna Vander Heyden rejoins Lion Hotel Group as GM of Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth

The Lion Hotel Group today announced that Brianna Vander Heyden has rejoined the organization as general manager of the Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth

Fauci defends his work on COVID-19, says he has an ‘open mind’ on its origins

By Jennifer Shutt WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci defended his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, testifying before Congress about his work

Free summer camps return to LSC this week

Lake Superior College will once again welcome teen campers to its main campus beginning today for its week-long free summer camps, introducing students

Results of Piedmont Ave and 24th Ave West intersection study to be announced

St. Louis County Public Works will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 26, at 6 p.m., at Denfeld High School in the

Good Watch: The legendary Marsh Nelson's final broadcast on KDLH-TV 3

The DFL convention showed a curious alliance between labor and foreign mining corporations

On the ballot was a resolution to hold hearings on the Prove It First bill. This bill states that before a copper-nickel sulfide mine can operate in Minnesota, there must be independent proof that sulfide mining has been conducted elsewhere in the country without causing pollution.

Multiple Trump witnesses have received significant financial benefits from his businesses, campaign

By Robert Faturechi, Minnesota Reformer Republished with permission from ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to

Minnesota DFL agrees to legislative hearings on copper-nickel mining — and other labor news

By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This

Nurses at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street and Patient Flow hospital nurses to announce organizing, filing for union representation

“Our love for nurturing and providing the best patient care is often overlooked when the nurses do not have a voice at the table. This will allow us to fight for not only ourselves, but also what’s best for our patients.” -- Dee Budish, RN at Essentia 3rd Street Clinic

Vikings unveil 'Winter Warrior' uniforms featuring white helmets

"Goodness gracious," Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said upon his first look at the uniform, adorning a mannequin against an Arctic-themed photo set. "Our fans, they've gotta like these, right? These are sweet. I love the metallic. White helmets? I love it."

National Bank of Commerce gives back this spring

National Bank of Commerce (NBC), a local community bank with a 90-year history of helping make more possible, celebrated its 4th bi-annual

Northland Reliability transmission project provides sizable boost to state’s economy

A significant economic boost is expected from the Northland Reliability Project with positive impacts on jobs and wages and about $2 billion in total

Put your paws together for the new member of DPD’s K9 Division, K9 Gus

The Duluth Police Department is pleased to welcome the fourth member of our K9 Division, K9 Gus. Officer Nate Abbott and K9 Gus began

Wednesday Notebook

Holdyn Evjen and Jack Slattengren of Hermantown will participate in the Minnesota Class 2A golf meet June 11-12 at Ridges at Sand Creek.

St. Luke’s and Lake View unveil new Aspirus Health names and logos

The two hospitals are now known as Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital and Aspirus Lakeview Hospital. Their clinics' names have also changed to include Aspirus St. Luke’s and Aspirus Lake View. New clinic names include Aspirus St. Luke’s Hibbing Clinic and Aspirus Lake View Silver Bay Clinic.

Take a Bow: All-LSC Softball Team announced

Freshman sensation Avery Beranek of Hermantown was named to the nine-player 2024 All-Lake Superior Conference softball first team today. Hawks standouts Mikayla

Local response to Jefferson's record-setting contract extension

On the Vikings and Justin Jefferson agreeing on a four-year, $140M contract extension today: Don Ness – "Franchises are defined by generational talents.

Vikings sign guard Dalton Risner

The Vikings on Friday announced they have signed Dalton Risner to a one-year deal, returning the veteran guard to Minnesota. In order to

Family Health Notebook

St. Luke’s and Lake View will unveil the organization’s new names and logos during ribbon-cutting ceremonies Tuesday in Duluth and Two

Southbound 40th Avenue West bridge over I-35 in Duluth reopens

The southbound direction of the 40th Avenue West bridge over I-35 in Duluth has reopened. One 11’ lane is accessible across the bridge

On the Road to Grandma's

Jerry Thoreson has been named the 2024 recipient of Grandma's Marathon's prestigious Marsh Nelson Media Award. Thoreson has been involved

Prep Sports Notebook

Hermantown will face Chisago Lakes in a Section 7AAA baseball elimination bracket semifinal on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Chisago Lakes High School

Justin Jefferson, Vikings agree to terms for contract extension

By Craig Peters Backdropped by a wall of his personal football memorabilia, Justin Jefferson eased into a chair, ready to let the whole world

Harbor Monsters drop opener

The Duluth Harbor Monsters fell to the Kansas City Goats 77-52 in The Arena League football opener for both teams Saturday night at

The Arena League begins 2024 season today

The Arena League debuts Saturday with two games: Duluth Harbor Monsters at Kansas City Goats and Iowa Woo at Ozarks Lunkers. Both profession indoor

City of Duluth to delegate authority for electrical permitting and inspections to State of Minnesota

Beginning Tuesday, June 4, the City of Duluth will delegate authority for residential and commercial electrical permitting and inspections to the State of Minnesota