Larson highlights the growth of our next generation in latest mayoral campaign video
Edit storyMayor Emily Larson's campaign today released its next campaign video in a series, focusing on the health of prosperity of the youngest
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Groundbreaking set for Tuesday for new shelter to serve families on the Iron Range experiencing homelessness
Edit storyRepresentatives from St. Louis County, Range Transitional Housing, IRRRB, the City of Virginia and others will join together Tuesday in Virginia for a groundbreaking
Two arrested in Wednesday shooting incident in Lincoln Park
Edit storyBy Mattie Hjelseth At approximately 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Duluth Police Officers responded to the 2500 block of W 2nd St for a
Bellamy named Harvard women's hockey head coach
Edit storyHarvard Athletics announced today that Laura Bellamy will be the next Landry Family Head Coach for Harvard Women's Ice Hockey. "We
Reinert releases final in series on Duluth's 'Big Five' issues
Edit story"If you’re a renter you may not be paying that 56% increase directly - but you’re seeing it in the sharp increase in your rents." -- Roger Reinert
Charter launches free tuition program
Edit storyCharter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced it will cover 100% of tuition costs for full-time employees pursuing select degrees and certificates through
Breaking News: Duluth Police Department responding to shooting incident
Edit storyDuluth Police officers are on scene in the 2500 block of West 2nd Street for a report of a shooting. This remains an active
Traffic Advisory: Spirit Valley Days
Edit storyThe parade will proceed east on Grand Ave from 59th Ave W to Central Ave, south on Central Ave to Ramsey St, and east on Ramsey St., where the parade units disband before Mike Colalillo Drive.
Blunts, beverages and a Bong-O-Matic: Minnesotans enjoy cannabis freedom
Edit story“I’ve been waiting 55 years for this,” said Gary Cardinal Sr., who sat on the patio of Midway Saloon in St. Paul, listening to a band cover Bob Marley and offering other patrons the chance to use his “Bong-O-Matic."
‘Fueled by lies,’ Trump charged with seeking to overturn 2020 election
Edit storyThe indictment focuses on plans by Trump and co-conspirators — four unnamed attorneys, a U.S. Justice Department official and a political consultant — to replace legitimate electors in seven key states, which Joe Biden in fact won, with fraudulent electors pledged to Trump.
Minnesota tribe makes history with state’s first legal marijuana sale
Edit storyRed Lake’s NativeCare is the only legal recreational marijuana dispensary in Minnesota, as state officials have yet to establish a licensing system. That gives tribes at least a year’s headstart in the Green Rush to stake a claim of what’s projected to be a $1.5 billion industry.
Arrowhead Surgery Center opens
Edit storyThe opening of Arrowhead Surgery Center marks the return of Dr. Broadway’s spine practice to Duluth. Dr. Broadway previously provided care at Essentia Health before starting his own practice, Northern Neurosurgery and Spine.
Kitchi Gammi Park (Brighton Beach) construction is underway
Edit storyConstruction of park amenities and landscape restoration at Brighton Beach is anticipated to be completed by fall 2023. During construction, only the Lakewalk trail
WLSSD announces public meeting on proposed 2024 capital budget projects
Edit storyNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (“WLSSD”), will meet on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 4:
WLSSD to hold public hearing on Solid Waste Management Fee
Edit storyNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (“WLSSD”), will meet on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 4:15 p.m.
Rice Lake Road detour begins August 7
Edit storyRice Lake Road in Duluth will be closed to through traffic between Central Entrance and Arrowhead Road beginning Monday, August 7. The closure is
Kirk Cousins No. 42 on NFL Top 100
Edit storyCousins is the second current Viking to be included in this year's Top 100, following Harrison Smith at No. 97.
Reinert tops pre-primary fundraising efforts
Edit storyDuluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert was the top fundraiser for the reporting period covering January through last week’s pre-primary reporting deadline. Reinert
Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman
Edit storyMy longtime buddy Fred Friedman on the Vikings' ongoing player contract negotiations: "(Danielle) Hunter long ago earned the raise and extension. Paying
Duluth Chamber, Dan Hartman, Chloe Johnson, St. Luke's in the news
Edit storyDuluth Chamber President Matthew Baumgartner was in Washington D.C. this week, along with Chamber Board member Jeff Anderson, as part of a community
Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Notebook
Edit storyA recent Chamber post on Linkedin: "Congratulations to our members and friends at Titanium Partners on the grand opening of their beautiful new
Quote Me, Howie: Dan Hartman
Edit storyDECC Executive Director Dan Hartman on the new The Arena League indoor football team scheduled to begin play next June at Duluth Arena: "
Mayor Larson lands top spot in fundraising ahead of August primary
Edit storyLast week campaign finance reports were due and Duluth Mayor Emily Larson continues her lead ahead of the Primary Election next Tuesday. To date,
Quote Me, Howie: Chloe Johnson
Edit storyDuluth Marshall's Chloe Johnson, a 5-foot-10 point guard who led the Hilltoppers in scoring last season as a 7th-grader,
St. Luke's in the News
Edit storyPhysical Therapist Alyvia Dobs, DPT, is joining St. Luke’s. Dobs is from Duluth. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and
St. Luke’s earns 4-star designation
Edit storySt. Luke’s has achieved a 4-star hospital designation from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, it's highest ranking ever.
Third Street reconditioning project to begin Monday
Edit storyThe City of Duluth today announced upcoming street closures for the upcoming Third Street Reconditioning Project. The first phase of the project, starting Monday,
The College of St. Scholastica closes A Second Century of Saints Campaign at $64.5 million
Edit storyThroughout the campaign and the celebration, the institution’s focus on its Benedictine values and heritage has been at the forefront. More than 6,709 unique donors supported 336 funds during A Second Century of Saints campaign.
Roger Reinert, St. Luke's, WLSSD in the News
Edit storyDuluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert released the fourth in a series of five issue-focused videos today. In prior weeks Reinert addressed housing across
St. Luke’s Regional Cancer Center earns reaccreditation
Edit storySt. Luke’s Regional Cancer Center has achieved reaccreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. The accreditation is
UW-Superior faculty Joshua Stangle, Jennifer Vogler among Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars
Edit storyBy Jim Biros SUPERIOR, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Superior faculty Joshua Stangle and Jennifer Vogler are among the University of Wisconsin System 2023–2024
ALLETE Clean Energy adds new customer segment through power purchase agreement with Seattle City Light
Edit storyALLETE Clean Energy completed a refurbishment project at the Condon wind site in 2019 to extend its operating life and requalify the site for federal production tax credits.