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More affordable housing coming to Duluth Harbor Highlands
Duluth community leaders, including HRA Executive Director Jill Keppers (second from left), participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the sixth phase of an affordable housing development at Harbor Highlands today. Howie / HowieHanson.com

More affordable housing coming to Duluth Harbor Highlands

Duluth HRA hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Phase VI Development in Duluth’s Harbor Highlands neighborhood today. Partnerships that have made the project possible include Minnesota Housing, the City of Duluth, LHB, Rochon Corp, Wells Fargo, Rippley Richard Real Estate Development Services, LLC, and the U.S. Department of

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DECC to host Barbie exhibition

DECC to host Barbie exhibition

“If you have been a Barbie fan at any point in your life, this exhibit is for you. Plus, I bet you will walk away with a new appreciation for the positive impacts Barbie has had on pop culture.” -- Dan Hartman, DECC Executive Director

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Letter to the Editor

My name is Tim Meyer, and I’m excited to be running for the State Legislature in District 8B. As the founder of Meyer Group Architecture, I am very passionate about tackling the housing crisis. I have been involved in all aspects of housing projects, from my experience on the

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City of Duluth, DECC in the news
Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa addressed the media at today's press event. HowieHanson.com

City of Duluth, DECC in the news

City of Duluth officials announced today a proposed package of public safety ordinance changes that allow the city additional options for solving frequently reported nonviolent offenses. Mayor Roger Reinert opened today’s news conference by thanking Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa, Duluth Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj and Duluth City Attorney

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Bulldogs Women's Hockey Notebook

The Bulldogs' prized 2024-25 newcomers: Tindra Holm, 5th-year transfer goaltender Olivia Mobley, 5th-year transfer forward Caitlin Kraemer, freshman forward Reese Logan, freshman forward Zoey Krock, freshman forward

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Biden tells congressional Dems he is staying in the race, urges end to speculation
U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden return to the White House on July 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. Members of Congress return to Washington this week as pressure for Biden to withdraw as the Democratic nominee for the presidency continues to mount. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Biden tells congressional Dems he is staying in the race, urges end to speculation

By Jacob Fischler, Minnesota Reformer President Joe Biden pledged Monday to stay in his race for reelection, even after a weekend in which a growing number of Democrats asked for him to withdraw and a key U.S. House Republican called for an investigation into the president’s doctor. In

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William A. Irvin to host intimate band series 'Music on The Ship'

It started with a phone call. After 14 years living in Minneapolis, Charity Benedict returned to where she grew up and later met her husband. “With remote work after Covid, we jumped on the path to move back to Duluth.”      The Central High grad saw all the new musical opportunities

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Downtown Duluth Street Dance Saturday night

Downtown Duluth Street Dance Saturday night

The Downtown Duluth Street Dance is back this year with blues legend Lamont Cranston returning to headline the show from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. We have no opening band this year, as Lamont has kindly agreed to play the full first 3 hours. The Indecent Proposal Band will

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Family Health Notebook

Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Physical Therapy has welcomed Physical Therapist Jenna Fossell, DPT. Fossell, who is from Hoyt Lakes, earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology degree from The College of St. Scholastica. She is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Physical

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How much will they make next season?

National Hockey League Neal Pionk, Hermantown, Winnipeg Jets defenseman – $5,875,000 Dylan Samberg, Hermantown, Winnipeg Jets defenseman – $1,400,000 Derek Forbort, Duluth, Vancouver Cannucks defenseman – $1,400,000 Scott Perunovich, Hibbing, St. Louis Blues defenseman – $1,150,000 Wyatt Aamodt, Hermantown, Colorado Avalanche – $813,750 Cole Koepke, Hermantown,

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Tim Brandon begins as LSC Dean of Business and Industry

Lake Superior College alum Tim Brandon began his appointment as the school’s new Dean of Business and Industry on Monday, July 1. Brandon, who received an AAS degree in Automotive Collision Repair from LSC in 2000, had been an Auto Body instructor at Lake Superior College since 2018. “Tim

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Property owners affected by flooding reminded to submit damage reports
A drone photo taken June 20 shows flood waters affecting many properties in Cook. Submitted, St. Louis County

Property owners affected by flooding reminded to submit damage reports

The St. Louis County Assessors Department has started touring flood-damaged homes and businesses – including nearly 200 in the Cook area this week – and wants to remind all property owners affected by the June 18 storm to complete the County's flood damage reporting form. People can access the damage

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Segment of Woodland Avenue to close starting next Tuesday

Woodland Avenue in Duluth will be closed to through traffic between St. Paul Avenue and Northfield Street from July 9 to July 30. The three-week closure allows for work on the underground storm sewer network, raised concrete medians, curb and gutter, and sidewalk. DTA buses will still be able to

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