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Chlorine leak prompts evacuation at Canal Park apartment building
The HowieHanson.com is powered by Lyric Kitchen · Bar A suspected chlorine gas leak prompted an evacuation at a Canal Park apartment building late Tuesday morning, closing a stretch of South Lake Avenue for several hours. The Duluth Fire Department was called about 9:30 a.m. to The Suites
UMD students displaced after Woodland Avenue house fire
The HowieHanson.com is powered by Lyric Kitchen · Bar The Duluth Fire Department responded to a blaze early Tuesday morning on the 600 block of Woodland Avenue that forced six Minnesota Duluth students from their home. Crews were called to the two-story residence at 3:47 a.m., where heavy
Take a Bow: Duluth Fire Department captain completes officer program
"Any company officer or firefighter who seeks professional development opportunities of this caliber tends to perform at a level that pays dividends for the department and the Duluth community." -- DFD Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj
Duluth Fire Department battles house fire in Duluth Heights
Teams from 7 Engine, 1 Engine, 1 Tower, Rescue 1, and 8 Q were actively involved in extinguishing the fire. Minnesota Power was summoned to cut off electricity to the site.
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Obit: John Locker
John was a true inventor and serial entrepreneur — creative, relentless, and often years ahead of the market. In 1978, he brought the family back to Duluth and built the Courthouse Racquetball Club, which he operated until the mid-1990s.
Obit: Dale Hietala
Dale “Finn” Eugene Hietala, 88, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born in Duluth on May 30, 1937, to Norman and Ester Hietala. He was a proud 1956 graduate of Denfeld High School, where he distinguished himself as an all-city
Two arrested following fight at Super One store in West Duluth
Police said preliminary information shows the 15-year-old stole an item and left the store with the older man, identified as Brent Edwards. When the loss-prevention officer attempted to confront them, a physical struggle broke out.
Funding secured for new air traffic control tower
Airport officials say the project will enhance safety, improve operations and support economic growth in the region. With full funding, construction could begin as early as next year and is expected to generate hundreds of construction jobs.