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THURSDAY RESULTS Prep Baseball Duluth Marshall 8, Cloquet 1 Hudson 12, Superior 0 South Ridge 4, Mesabi East 1 Prep Softball Proctor 6, Rock Ridge 4 Carlton-Wrenshall 4, Mountain Iron-Buhl 1 Hibbing 21, Duluth Marshall 0 FRIDAY EVENTS Prep Baseball Mesabi East at Moose Lake-Willow River Prep Softball Carlton-Wrenshall at

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Proposed child care subsidy program, school districts will not receive major funding
Sen. Grant Hauschild, DFL-Hermantown, testifies in front of the Senate Education Policy committee on Feb. 26, 2024. Hauschild is one of the lead authors on a bill that would expand child care subsidies. Photo by Madison McVan/Minnesota Reformer.

Proposed child care subsidy program, school districts will not receive major funding

By Madison McVan, Minnesota Reformer A proposed child care subsidy program that would help Minnesota’s middle class is unlikely to get significant funding this legislative session. The Great Start Child Care Affordability Program, which has been a priority for child care advocates and some DFL lawmakers this session, would

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Public meetings scheduled to provide information on lead water service replacements in Gary New Duluth and Lincoln Park

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth is beginning construction on projects to replace lead water service lines in the lower Lincoln Park and Gary neighborhoods. Public meetings are scheduled next week in the respective neighborhoods to inform the impacted residents and businesses of the replacement process, project timelines, and

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DTA to move Miller Hill Mall operations

DTA to move Miller Hill Mall operations

The Duluth Transit Authority announced today that its Miller Hill Mall Hub location will move Sunday. The bus stops currently located at Door 8 on the Dick’s Sporting Goods side of the mall will now operate from door 16 near JC Penny’s.  Service to door 8 will cease

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Emergency Management updates on wildfire risk, plans

By Dana Kazel Last week's snowstorm put a welcome pause on the wildfire season in northeastern Minnesota. Prior to the snow, more than 20 grassfires had already been reported in St. Louis County this spring. But with snow melting quickly and drought conditions continuing, six agencies joined together

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Photo of the Day
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Photo of the Day

Ace starter Jimmy Bartsch led Hermantown to an 18-3 victory over Duluth Denfeld in both team's 2024 prep baseball season openers Wednesday afternoon at historic Wade Stadium in West Duluth. He scattered three hits in two innings of work, and helped his cause with three hits and three

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2024 proposed Duluth street preservation locations

Meadow St, from Midway Ave to Boundary Ave Brooks St, from Midway Ave to Boundary Vinland Ave alley, from Boundary Ave to 200' East Main St, from 64th to 66th AW W 6th St, from 11th AW to 10th AW 7th St, from 13th AE to 14th AE N

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Rubber Chicken Theater announces its 2024 season lineup
Holiday Sketch Comedy Revue. Submitted / Rubber Chicken Theater

Rubber Chicken Theater announces its 2024 season lineup

Rubber Chicken Theater is ready to cluck off its 2024 season with four major productions to be staged throughout downtown Duluth in the coming year. Executive Producer Brian Matuszak announced the lineup of shows from an undisclosed location near a Park Point lighthouse he’s hoping to sell to any

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St. Louis County Board presents Public Health Achievement Awards
The St. Louis County Board presented Public Health Achievement Awards to two organizations and two individuals. Honorees include Divine Konnections, Teri Morrison, the Youth Mental Health Day Committee, and Mallory Cummings. Submitted

St. Louis County Board presents Public Health Achievement Awards

On Tuesday, the St. Louis County Board recognized two groups and two individuals for their work to improve health in our region. Honorees this year include Divine Konnections Inc., Teri Morrison, the Youth Mental Health Day Committee, and Mallory Cummings.

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Howie: Hawks speed will be on display this spring

“We return a strong, veteran group, quite a few positionals, and have added some quality freshmen. We think we can be very competitive in 7AAA again this season.” -- Hermantown softball coach Michelle Sweeney

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St. Louis County Sheriff's Office News

Jennifer Schostag of Anoka, Michael Peterson of Hibbing and David Hoskins of Sandstone today were arraigned in St. Louis County District Court for various first degree sale/possession charges for methamphetamine/cocaine. The charges stem from an investigation conducted by members of the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force on

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