Business 13 Mar 2025 · 1 min read Wisconsin regulators approve proposed Allete transaction plan PSCW approval was needed because Allete owns Superior Water, Light and Power, a regulated utility that delivers electricity, natural gas and water to Wisconsin customers. Read more
Business 19 Feb 2025 · 3 min read LSC Foundation, Giant Voices, Duluth Pack in the news “Thanks to the thoughtfulness of our industry and community partners, these scholarships make LSC’s already affordable, high-quality education even more accessible.” -- David Kline, Lake Superior College Vice President of Advancement and External Relations. Read more
Business 7 Jan 2025 · 2 min read DeLuca sets retirement date for May 2025 “Her leadership knows no bounds. She assembled a multi-talented team operating in synchrony to support a bold vision for the port ... and we’re grateful for her years of service.” -- Yvonne Prettner Solon, president of the Port Authority Board of Commissioners Read more
People 3 Jan 2025 · 3 min read Ken Larson, Bulldogs, Prep Sports in the News “While I feel humbled by this recognition, I accept it on behalf of the many generous donors and volunteers whose compassion and dedication ensure the Northern Lights Foundation continues to make a difference in so many lives.” -- Ken Larson Read more
Allete 21 Aug 2024 · 3 min read ALLETE, City of Duluth in the news “Having reached this important milestone, we are now one step closer to realizing the meaningful benefits we see ahead for all ALLETE stakeholders as the result of this partnership." -- Bethany Owen, ALLETE Chair, President and CEO Read more
Business 2 Aug 2024 · 3 min read Business Notebook Patty McGaffey was appointed President & CEO of Oneida Realty Company, a commercial real estate services firm in Duluth and established in 1908. Having served as the CEO since January Read more
Business 10 Jun 2024 · 2 min read Brianna Vander Heyden rejoins Lion Hotel Group as GM of Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth The Lion Hotel Group today announced that Brianna Vander Heyden has rejoined the organization as general manager of the Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown, located in Duluth. Vander Heyden Read more
Business 6 Jun 2024 · 3 min read Northland Reliability transmission project provides sizable boost to state’s economy A significant economic boost is expected from the Northland Reliability Project with positive impacts on jobs and wages and about $2 billion in total impacts to Minnesota’s economy, according Read more
Business 16 Apr 2024 · 1 min read Allete recognized for gender diversity on board and among executive officers “Creating and strengthening an equitable and inclusive culture is one way we’re putting sustainability into action at Allete.” -- Bethany Owen, Allete chair, president and CEO Read more
Business 12 Apr 2024 · 1 min read Super One Foods wins Grocer Award Super One Foods, a family-owned independent grocery chain, has been recognized with an Exceptional Independent Grocer Award for 2024 from the Shelby Report. The award highlights the company's Read more
Business 2 Feb 2024 · 2 min read MnDOT awards $18 million for port development projects Seven port development projects that support efficient, reliable freight movement on Minnesota’s waterways were selected to receive a total of $18.1 million in grants, the Minnesota Department of Read more
Business 19 Jan 2024 · 1 min read Oneida Realty Company promotes Alex Tessier to vice president Oneida Realty Company, a Duluth-based commercial real estate services firm, has promoted Alex Tessier from property manager to vice president. Tessier joined Oneida Realty Company in April 2022 as a Read more
National Bank of Commerce 10 Nov 2023 · 1 min read National Bank of Commerce honored for community commitment Read more
Minnesota Power 1 Nov 2023 · 4 min read Minnesota Power files electric rate proposal As Minnesota Power continues the transition to a reliable, resilient clean-energy future through its EnergyForward strategy, today the company is filing its 2024 electric rate proposal with the Minnesota Public Read more
Business 30 Oct 2023 · 1 min read Jeff Frey’s headshot business transitions to new ownership Jeff Frey Photography’s commercial portrait (headshot) business will become The Studio as it transitions to new ownership beginning November 1, 2023. After more than 40 years, Frey is stepping Read more
Minnesota News 21 Sep 2023 · 2 min read Telework is here to stay in Minnesota, latest Census data show By Christopher Ingraham, Minnesota Reformer The share of Minnesotans working from home during the pandemic skyrocketed, from 6.4% in 2019 to 20.9% by 2021. There was some hope Read more
City of Duluth 21 Sep 2023 · 3 min read Larson, Titanium Partners announce adaptive reuse housing development By Kelli Latuska At a press conference Thursday afternoon, Mayor Emily Larson and Brian Forcier, Principal at Titanium Partners, announced a conversion project at the Ordean Building and the adjacent Read more