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22 May 2025 · 3 min read

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"McGiffert brings a wealth of experience and community connections to the position, which will help as we create energy and enthusiasm around Marshall’s athletic programs and build the pipeline of incoming athletes.” -- Marshall Head of School Anthony Pisapia.

23 Sep 2024 · 2 min read

Minnesota Power plans two large solar projects in northern Minnesota

“These projects will help move us toward our goal of providing more than 80% renewable energy by 2030 while working toward meeting the state of Minnesota law calling for carbon-free energy supplies by 2040.” --Josh Skelton

15 Jul 2024 · 4 min read

BREAKING: Trump picks Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate

By Jennifer Shutt, Minnesota Reformer MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Donald Trump announced Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate Monday during the first day of the Republican National

Aspirus St. Luke’s

26 Jun 2024 · 1 min read

Aspirus St. Luke’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center earns award for excellence

Aspirus St. Luke’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been recognized for its excellence in patient satisfaction and wound healing rates. The Center has earned the prestigious Center of

30 May 2024 · 1 min read

BREAKING: Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in NY hush money trial

By Ashley Murray, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — Jurors in New York state court on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up

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6 May 2024 · 4 min read

Allete agrees to $6.2 billion sale offer

In connection with the merger, CPP Investments and GIP will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Allete for $67.00 per share in cash representing an enterprise value of approximately $6.2 billion, including Allete's net debt.

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2 May 2024 · 1 min read

Workers at two Essentia Health facilities file for union representation

Registered nurses at Essentia Miller Hill Surgery Center and nurses and other healthcare workers at Essentia Solvay Hospice House announced this week that they have filed for an election with

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14 Apr 2024 · 1 min read

Breaking News: Allete, St. Louis County in the news

Allete recognized for commitment to women in leadership roles Allete has been named an Honor Roll Company of Special Distinction in the 2024 Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership.

1 Mar 2024 · 4 min read

St. Luke’s completes affiliation with Aspirus; Prep Sports Notebook

This will improve patient outcomes, provide more cost-effective services and advance the overall quality of health care.

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29 Feb 2024 · 3 min read

Nurses at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street vote unanimously for union with MNA

Nurses win union election, and will bargain collectively for better patient care and nurse working conditions

17 Jan 2024 · 2 min read

UW-Superior, Cenovus Energy announce partnership

The University of Wisconsin-Superior and Yellowjacket Athletics, along with Cenovus Energy and the Superior Refinery, today announced a partnership to benefit the university and further enhance its on-campus athletic facilities.

13 Dec 2023 · 3 min read

Reinert to nominate new city administrator and city attorney

Duluth mayor-elect Roger Reinert announced today that he will be nominating David Montgomery as chief administrative officer and Jessica Fralich as city attorney. Montgomery previously served as city administrator for

11 Dec 2023 · 1 min read

City, Essentia Health to build new parking ramp

Psst: In partnership with the City of Duluth, Essentia Health will be breaking ground on a new parking ramp in January that will provide 350-plus new parking spaces for public

8 Dec 2023 · 1 min read

MnDOT receives federal funds to move forward with Northern Lights Express planning

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced it has received $500,000 in federal funds to advance the planning of the Northern Lights Express (NLX) passenger rail project. The federal grant

6 Sep 2023 · 5 min read

Wednesday Notebook: St. Louis County, DECC, Roger Reinert, Duluth Curling Club 2023-24 schedule

St. Louis County Emergency Management is working with townships, cities and electrical co-ops to compile a preliminary damage assessment to determine the possibility of requesting a disaster declaration.

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21 Jul 2023 · 1 min read

Man dies in Pike Lake water emergency

Emergency responders on Friday morning were dispatched to the area of the Pike Lake Public Access in Canosia Township for a report of a male who had gone under water.

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21 Jun 2023 · 1 min read

Airplane crash north of Duluth

The plane was determined to be a 1946 Aeronca Cjamp, which can seat two occupants. At this time the cause of the crash is unknown.

9 Jun 2023 · 5 min read

Breaking News: Vikings release veteran RB Dalvin Cook

Cook's career in Purple includes 5,993 rushing yards (third in team history) and 47 scores on the ground (fourth in team history).