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FinnFest 2024 announces keynote speaker and schedule

FinnFest 2024 announces keynote speaker and schedule

What can Finland teach us about democracy, happiness, health and sustainability? The finest facets of Finland will be on display at the 41st annual FinnFest this summer in Duluth.  Pekka Haavisto was just confirmed as the keynote speaker for FinnFest 2024. A member of the Finnish Parliament, Haavisto served as

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Harbor Monsters open Saturday
Duluth Harbor Monsters defensive back Terrance Wenzel of Proctor answered a reporter's question at a team press conference on Thursday in Canal Park. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Harbor Monsters open Saturday

The Duluth Harbor Monsters, one of four teams in the inaugural Arena League, will play host to nonconference Up 1 Athletic Showcase on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Duluth Arena. Duluth is led by quarterback Ja’Vonte Johnson.

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Work scheduled to begin on Raleigh Street reconstruction project

Work scheduled to begin on Raleigh Street reconstruction project

By Kelli Latuska Contractors for the City of Duluth will begin work on the first phase of the Raleigh Street reconstruction project on the morning of Tuesday, May 28. Work on this project will include: . Full-depth reconstruction of the street, sidewalks, and utilities on Raleigh Street from Grand Avenue/Hwy

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Lake View Hospital earns state-wide awards
From left to right: Lake View Hospital President Greg Ruberg, MHA CEO & President Rahul Koranne, Rachel Gischia, Manager of Community Outreach & Emergency Preparedness, and Laura von Goertz, Manager of Nutrition Services

Lake View Hospital earns state-wide awards

“We are honored to have received these awards. We are deeply committed to those we serve. For the culture award specifically, 10 years of hard work and dedication from our caring team led to making this achievement possible.” -- Lake View Hospital President Greg Ruberg

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Swim Creative returning to 4-day work week for summer months

Swim Creative, a leading full-service marketing and interactive agency, is returning to a four-day work week for the summer months starting May 31 and going through Labor Day. The summer policy allows Swim Creative's employees to complete their work Monday through Thursday while still receiving full-time salary and

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Wilderness 18U wins Prospects tournament

The Minnesota Wilderness 18U team emerged victorious in the Prospects Challenge tournament last weekend, going undefeated with a 5-0 record. The championship game saw a 5-0 win over the Minnesota Mallards Gold 18U team, with Caden Cole and Grady Dimberio leading the charge. Cole, representing Duluth East High School, scored

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Mayor Roger J. Reinert provides statement on the close of the 2024 legislative session
Mayor Roger Reinert. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Mayor Roger J. Reinert provides statement on the close of the 2024 legislative session

By Kelli Latuska Despite months of work, the House and Senate adjourned on Sunday without a bonding bill, leaving Duluth's legislative priorities unfulfilled. Legislative inaction left critical infrastructure projects unfunded. This work includes our water treatment plant that serves 130,000 people in our region and in four

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Chaotic end leaves Democratic Legislature with a few wins
House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson spoke at a press conference shortly after the legislative session ended on May 20, 2024. The GOP leaders denounced the 1,400 page omnibus bill, which they displayed on the podium and was passed by the Democratic majority in the closing moments of the 2024 legislative session. Photo by Michelle Griffith/Minnesota. Reformer.

Chaotic end leaves Democratic Legislature with a few wins

By Michelle Griffith Democratic lawmakers in the final hour of the 2024 legislative session passed a 1,400 page bill that includes a lengthy list of policy items, from minimum pay rates for Uber and Lyft drivers to increased penalties for straw gun purchases and changes to the state’s

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AICHO to exhibit Maya Washington's art on resilience and community

The American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) will exhibit Sanctuary by multi-disciplinary artist Maya Washington starting June 10, 2024 and ending August 30, 2024. Sanctuary is a meditation on resilience, safety, and community. Washington’s reflection on the subtlety of daily life before, during, and after 2020, documents the time

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Quote Me, Howie: On the 'Wolves big series win against Denver

Fred Friedman – "Defeating the defending world champions on the road in game 7 is historic. Defense wins championships is more than just a slogan. The radical approach of playing with essentially two centers has worked before but rarely. The best examples were the San Antonio Spurs with Hall of

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Lawmakers expected to fund infrastructure, economic development projects on Iron Range
Sen. Grant Hauschild, DFL-Hermantown, watches as Rep. Dave Lislegard, DFL-Aurora, fires up a crowd on Friday, July 21, 2023, at a rally for striking UPM Blandin paper mill workers in Grand Rapids. Photo by Lorie Shaull.

Lawmakers expected to fund infrastructure, economic development projects on Iron Range

By Madison McVan A swing-district Iron Range Democratic lawmaker is driving an effort to create a special pool of financing for Range-only infrastructure projects.  The tax omnibus bill, which House and Senate DFL leaders have been negotiating in conference committee this week, contains provisions to direct mining revenue to projects

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Duluth FC wins '24 opener
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Duluth FC wins '24 opener

Tyler Limmer scored two goals to power Duluth FC past Joy Athletic 3-0 in a National Premiere Soccer League semi-professional men's soccer match before 630 on Wednesday night at Public Schools Stadium. Felipe Santos also scored for Duluth (1-0), which will play host to Siouxland United FC on

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