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Schneider, Watt give Bulldogs hockey a distinctly Duluth voice

DULUTH — Bulldogs hockey sounds different when the two men describing it have spent much of their lives around the game in Duluth. Zach Schneider has spent nearly two decades learning

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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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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 the National Labor Relations Board to form a union represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association. Workers at each of the

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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. Read the story. County Board authorizes bond issuance to build new Public Works facility to serve central Range The St.

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St. Luke’s completes affiliation with Aspirus; Prep Sports Notebook
Left to right is Dr. Nicholas Van Deelen, St. Luke’s Board Chair Yvonne Prettner Solon, Matt Heywood, St. Luke’s Board Member Anna Sackette Urness, and Eric Lohn. Submitted / St. Luke's

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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UW-Superior, Cenovus Energy announce partnership

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. The agreement, which comes with a three-year term and totals $450,000, will support UW-Superior’s

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Reinert to nominate new city administrator and city attorney
Mayor-elect Roger Reinert will relieve Noah Schuchman (right) of his city administrator post. Howie / HowieHanson.com

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 nine years under former mayors Don Ness and Emily Larson. He has a background in finance, budget and administration.

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City, Essentia Health to build new parking ramp
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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 use directly across 1st Street from the existing Medical District Ramp, City of Duluth Planning and Economic Development Director

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MnDOT receives federal funds to move forward with Northern Lights Express planning
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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 provides funds to begin preliminary work on the project, which will provide four, round-trip, daily passenger rail trips from

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Wednesday Notebook: St. Louis County, DECC, Roger Reinert, Duluth Curling Club 2023-24 schedule
An estimated 200 trees were blown over on Bass Lake Road during Tuesday's wind storm. Anyone encountering unsafe road conditions should call 911 to report. Submitted by St. Louis County

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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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. Responders learned that the male had been scuba diving with another person near the dock area and was observed going

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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.

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Duluth Fire Department rescues man who fell from trail edge
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Duluth Fire Department rescues man who fell from trail edge

The Duluth Fire Department earlier today responded to 7800 Congdon Boulevard for a trail rescue. A male in his seventies reportedly slipped from a trail edge and fell around 20 feet off a cliff along Lake Superior. Bystanders reported the fall to St. Louis County 911 Dispatch. 6 Engine, 4

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Duluth Fire Department responds to water emergency at Pier B

Duluth Fire Department responds to water emergency at Pier B

At 8:26 am on Thursday, April 27, Duluth Fire Department was dispatched to a water emergency at 800 Railroad Street near Pier B. Rescue 1, 1 Engine, 1 Tower, and 2 Engine all responded to the call, as did Duluth Police Department, St. Louis County Rescue, St. Louis County

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