By Jacob Fischler, Minnesota Reformer President Joe Biden pledged Monday to stay in his race for reelection, even after a weekend in which a growing number of Democrats asked for him to withdraw and a key U.S. House Republican called for an investigation into the president’s doctor. In
It started with a phone call. After 14 years living in Minneapolis, Charity Benedict returned to where she grew up and later met her husband. “With remote work after Covid, we jumped on the path to move back to Duluth.” The Central High grad saw all the new musical opportunities
The Downtown Duluth Street Dance is back this year with blues legend Lamont Cranston returning to headline the show from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. We have no opening band this year, as Lamont has kindly agreed to play the full first 3 hours. The Indecent Proposal Band will
Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Physical Therapy has welcomed Physical Therapist Jenna Fossell, DPT. Fossell, who is from Hoyt Lakes, earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology degree from The College of St. Scholastica. She is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Physical
National Hockey League Neal Pionk, Hermantown, Winnipeg Jets defenseman – $5,875,000 Dylan Samberg, Hermantown, Winnipeg Jets defenseman – $1,400,000 Derek Forbort, Duluth, Vancouver Cannucks defenseman – $1,400,000 Scott Perunovich, Hibbing, St. Louis Blues defenseman – $1,150,000 Wyatt Aamodt, Hermantown, Colorado Avalanche – $813,750 Cole Koepke, Hermantown,
St. Louis County Environmental Services is expanding its collection services for household hazardous waste (HHW) to make it easier for residents to dispose of paints, stains and other HHW materials that often are stored in basements and garages that may have flooded. Effective now through the end of July: The
Lake Superior College alum Tim Brandon began his appointment as the school’s new Dean of Business and Industry on Monday, July 1. Brandon, who received an AAS degree in Automotive Collision Repair from LSC in 2000, had been an Auto Body instructor at Lake Superior College since 2018. “Tim
The St. Louis County Assessors Department has started touring flood-damaged homes and businesses – including nearly 200 in the Cook area this week – and wants to remind all property owners affected by the June 18 storm to complete the County's flood damage reporting form. People can access the damage
Woodland Avenue in Duluth will be closed to through traffic between St. Paul Avenue and Northfield Street from July 9 to July 30. The three-week closure allows for work on the underground storm sewer network, raised concrete medians, curb and gutter, and sidewalk. DTA buses will still be able to
Excessive drinking, including binge drinking, is a significant preventable cause of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI) application, excessive alcohol use is responsible for over 178,000 deaths annually, ranking it among the top preventable causes of
Mark Your Calendar: 15th Duluth Fire vs. Duluth Police Charity Softball Game, August 1 at 5 p.m. at Wade Stadium. . . . A concrete resurfacing project on I-35 through the Duluth tunnels will commence on July 8. When the project work begins, motorists can expect lane closures between 5th Avenue West
A pair of incoming Bulldogs men's hockey elites were selected in the second-round of the 2024 National Hockey League Entry Draft on Saturday in Las Vegas. Adam Kleber, a 6-5 defenseman from Chaska, was taken 42nd overall by the Buffalo Sabres, while Max Plante, a 5-11 forward and
The Northland is getting ready for another fun and exciting Fourth Fest, running from its 4 p.m. start through the acclaimed annual fireworks on Thursday, July 4, at Duluth’s Bayfront Festival Park. The family-friendly festival, featuring various concessions, vendors and great music, is free and open to the
City of Duluth contractors will begin work on the St. Andrews Bridge replacement project on Monday, July 8. During the project period, St. Andrews Street will be closed to traffic between Columbus Avenue and Harvard Avenue at the Tischer Creek Crossing. However, driveway access to adjacent homes will be maintained.
Life House announced the hiring of Amber Sadowski as its new executive director today. Sadowski previously worked at Life House from 2015-2022 and served as the operations director from March-June of 2024. In total, she brings almost nine years of nonprofit experience, seven years of running her own business, and
Men's health encompasses a spectrum of challenges, from heart disease to cancer and more. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine highlights higher mortality rates among men in the United States due to these conditions, emphasizing the critical need for proactive healthcare measures. At the forefront of proactive
