The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, founded in 1949, has awarded its latest round of scholarships to 76 northern Minnesota high school seniors pursuing bachelor’s degrees related to science, mathematics, engineering and medical fields of study. Recipients from 30 high schools across 10 counties will each receive
EAGAN, Minn. — Quarterbacks, rookies and select veterans reported Sunday to Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center for 2023 Vikings Training Camp presented by Omni Viking Lakes Hotel. In addition to quarterbacks Kirk Cousins, Jaren Hall and Nick Mullens, the following players also reported (listed alphabetically by last name): Jordan Addison, Junior
Duluth Marshall girls basketball phenom Chloe Johnson has been invited to the prestigious Blue Star All-America Camp on Aug. 11-13 in Westfield, IN. The Hilltoppers' eighth-grader-to-be is one of the nation's top prospects in the Class of 2028.
The Duluth East High School graduate has also been the Communications Director for three NCAA Division I Women's Hockey Frozen Fours in 2008, 2012 and 2023 and two Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) postseason events in 2008 and 2012.
The Arena League, a new indoor football circuit scheduled to debut in Summer 2024, has announced its four inaugural teams. Teams will operate in: . Duluth . Kansas City, Missouri . Springfield, Missouri . Waterloo, Iowa The still-to-be-nicknamed Duluth team will play its home games at the DECC's Duluth Arena beginning in
Emergency responders on Friday morning were dispatched to the area of the Pike Lake Public Access in Canosia Township for a report of a male who had gone under water. Responders learned that the male had been scuba diving with another person near the dock area and was observed going
St. Mary’s is a five-star hospital as rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It features the area’s only Level I Trauma Center. Patient care will move from the legacy hospital to the replacement St. Mary’s on Sunday, July 30.
NFL clubs today unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders to Josh Harris and his limited partners at a special league meeting in Minneapolis. Statement from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: “Congratulations to Josh Harris and his impressive group of partners. Josh will be a great addition to the NFL.
A Duluth jury found Dakota Daniel Thorstenson, 29, guilty of Kidnapping, Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First-Degree, and Third-Degree Assault today for the August 11, 2022, kidnapping, assault, and sexual assault of an adult woman, St. Louis County Attorney Kim Maki said. The case was prosecuted by Assistant St. Louis
The City of Duluth Finance Department has been awarded two awards for financial reporting excellence by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada: the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City’s annual comprehensive financial report for the 2021 fiscal year, and
Today the Conservation Minnesota Voter Center announced their endorsement of Mayor Emily Larson's re-election campaign highlighting her leadership in prioritizing lead remediation and climate resilience in Duluth. Conservation Minnesota advocates for common sense solutions to the state's most pressing conservation issues, such as protecting the quality
Denfeld football coach Erik Lofald on the upcoming season: "The Hunters are excited for the 2023 season, and the opportunity to improve on last year's 3-6 season. 2022 turned out to be the most successful season for the Hunters since 2018, with big wins against Aitkin and
Duluth Elections: Roger Reinert video focuses on streets Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert released the third in a series of five issue-focused videos today. In prior weeks, Reinert discussed housing across all income levels, the importance of developing Duluth’s commercial tax base and this week dove into the condition
By Cheryl Reitan George Goldfarb is being inducted into the Twin Cities Business 2023 Hall of Fame in July 2023. Having spent more than 36 years working in the clothing store industry, he brokered deals with conglomerates, negotiated mergers, and oversaw the construction of the new Maurices building in Downtown
Mayor Emily Larson's campaign released the second video in a series focused on the stories of neighbors. This one follows the story of Justin Juntunen, small business owner and entrepreneur, highlighting the value of city leadership in making his vision become a reality. He counters the now decade-old
Hospital executives at Essentia Health, St. Luke’s and M Health Fairview are pursuing mergers while CEO compensation skyrockets. In 2020, Essentia CEO David Herman took a $1 million raise, and now takes home $2.7 million in compensation each year.