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Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Board approves grants

Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Board approves grants

The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council's mission is to create a healthy art and cultural ecosystem by offering support and resources for artistic professional development and equitable access for arts organizations and individuals to benefit all communities.

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Hortman's children release statement on their parents' deaths
A growing memorial for Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband stands Monday, June 16, 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)

Hortman's children release statement on their parents' deaths

“Hope and resilience are the enemy of fear. Our parents lived their lives with immense dedication to their fellow humans. This tragedy must become a moment for us to come together. Hold your loved ones a little closer. Love your neighbors. Treat each other with kindness and respect.”

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Quote Me, Howie: Eric Thompson, Yvonne Prettner Solon
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Quote Me, Howie: Eric Thompson, Yvonne Prettner Solon

"If someone has a heart attack, they don’t care who shows up – whether they’re a doctor, a paramedic, or a firefighter – if they know what they’re doing. With us strategically spread out with eight stations across the city, we can get to your house quickly." -- Eric Thompson

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Local response to the political violence in the Twin Cities
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Local response to the political violence in the Twin Cities

"Melissa and John are both personal friends. Melissa was the mentor for my freshman class when I was elected to the House. John and I served in the Senate together and quickly became friends." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert

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5 takeaways from Jefferson, McCarthy and O'Connell minicamp media sessions
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5 takeaways from Jefferson, McCarthy and O'Connell minicamp media sessions

"All I've told Christian is, 'Let's worry about that when it's time to worry about that, and all you can control is the here and now, and just continue to set weekly goals,' that he is crushing in a really positive way." -- Kevin O'Connell on Christian Darrisaw, who is rehabbing from a knee injury

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City of Duluth round up of events, staff spotlight for June 2025
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City of Duluth round up of events, staff spotlight for June 2025

EVENTS Happy Pride!  June 1 – DPD Sidewalk and Streets event 11:30-1 PM at Denfeld H.S. providing vouchers to replace headlights, taillights and turn signals.  June 8 – Trans Joy Fest June 11 – Summer Day of Caring with Head of the Lakes United Way | Community-wide volunteer events. Project

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MNA nurses request mediation in negotiations with Essentia Health
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MNA nurses request mediation in negotiations with Essentia Health

“We didn’t become nurses to play legal chess. We are here to save lives. However, Essentia’s refusal to address real workplace concerns is endangering our patients.” -- Katie Murray, an RN at Essentia-Duluth

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Wheeler Field is a popular outdoor recreation center in Duluth every summer

Wheeler Field is a popular outdoor recreation center in Duluth every summer

Wheeler, located near the iron ore docks in Duluth, was bustling with activity on Tuesday evening, hosting pickleball, bocce, and softball open and league games. Horseshoes, tennis, sand volleyball are also individual and team events at Wheeler during summer months. The City Duluth owns and manages Wheeler Field. Photos: Howie

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St. Louis County leaders reflect on the 2025 legislative session
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St. Louis County leaders reflect on the 2025 legislative session

“We will continue to analyze potential impacts of other legislation approved during yesterday’s fast-paced session. Likewise, we are monitoring impacts from federal legislation and actions that could come this fall.” -- St. Louis County administrator Kevin Gray

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