The Northland Reliability Project also will be a significant boost to Minnesota’s economy, according to a study from the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at UMD’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics. Researchers estimate the project will have a $2 billion total impact.
A new historic properties fund will help to spur private investment in historic downtown. Although the Pastoret Terrace itself will be lost to demolition, the settlement will allow the site of the Pastoret Terrace to be a catalyst for reinvestment in the neighborhood.
"Kevin (O'Connell) is exactly who we believed him to be when we named him as our head coach – an innovative play caller, an excellent communicator and a strong leader who motivates and connects with his players." Vikings Owner/President Mark Wilf said.
Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges and announced during the 8th annual Rosie Awards event on Wednesday, March 5 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, Feb. 1.
Note: Howie on Prep Sports is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Hermantown will host Duluth Denfeld at 7:15 tonight before traveling to Duluth Marshall on Thursday in back-to-back Lake Superior Conference boys basketball games this week. The then banged-up Hawks (2-10)
"What is obvious coming out of that game (Shakopee) is that Bryce (Francisco) is the best goalie in the state. His calm presence made making saves look easy ... He has been absolutely sensational for us this season.” -- Hawks boys hockey coach Patrick Andrews
By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth was recently awarded two Stormwater Resiliency Implementation Grants from the Minnesota Pollution Control agency to improve the City’s stormwater infrastructure and management approaches. The two grants—one for $2.2 million and another for $7 million—will be used to fund improvements
Note: Vikings Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth The Minnesota Vikings are currently slated to make three selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. Current Vikings 2025 Draft Picks: Round 1 Round 5 Round 5 (from Browns via Za'Darius Smith
Democrats have thus far boycotted GOP-led House proceedings in an effort to deny a quorum, which is the minimum number of members that must be present to conduct business. The two sides will make oral arguments at the Supreme Court next week.
An engaging 8-minute movie entitled "The UnConventional Chef" featuring Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Executive Chef Jerry Carpenter.
Note: Saturday Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. SATURDAY RESULTS Boys Basketball Duluth Denfeld 95, Princeton 87 Duluth Marshall 72, Ely 61 Girls Basketball Rock Ridge 54, Pequot Lakes 40 Boys Hockey Rock Ridge 8, Duluth East 4 GAMES
THURSDAY RESULTS Girls Basketball Duluth Marshall 102, Grand Rapids 36. Chloe Johnson had 37 points and Cairin Berger 20 for the Hilltoppers. Proctor 75, Hermantown 52. Chloe Carlson and Lily Smith scored 16 points each for the Rails, and Bailey Hermanson had 16 points for the Hawks. Esko 66, Barnum
“Shane was selected from an impressive pool of finalists based on his extensive operations management, capital planning and leadership experiences." -- St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray
"We very much value the opinions and information we gain from this survey. In some cases, it becomes rationale to redirect resources, and in other instance we find it reaffirms that people appreciate decisions we've made." -- County Board Chair Annie Harala
“What we hadn’t been able to do since the East Grand Forks and Mahtomedi weekend is play two great games back-to-back, so the real test for this group came on Saturday as we took the long bus ride to Warroad playing our first three-game week of the season.” -- Hawks hockey coach Patrick Andrews
In addition to celebrating the photographers, Destination Duluth will launch new branding and announce its new focus on Life Up North with the local message, by local people, to locals and potential visitors and new residents, that Life Up North is better.