DULUTH, Minn. — Acute Care nurses at Essentia have voted to ratify the agreements made last week. Nurses voted on the agreement Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The agreement includes provisions that will give nurses more scheduling predictability and flexibility. It also provides a nearly ten percent increase in pay spread over the next three years. RELATED: Minnesota Nurses Association Nurses…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — This year’s lineup of savory, sweet, and downright strange foods at the Minnesota State Fair have been announced. They’ve announced the lineup of new foods, as well as a list of new vendors. The Fair runs from August 21st through Labor Day. Afro Bean Pops Afro Deli Savory deep-fried bites of ground black-eyed peas, onions, jalapeños,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior College has received a significant grant to support the development of a new Program for Accessible College Education, called PACE for short. The Minnesota Office of Higher Education awarded LSC over $185,000. LSC is one of only three grantees awarded funding statewide. According to the press release, this is the first program of its kind in…
WISCONSIN — Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced a proposal to increase tuition for undergraduates by up to 5%. The proposal would see a 4% increase at all universities, and an optional 1% additional increase. All universities except UW-Green Bay intends to take the optional increase. UW-River Falls is seeking an additional increase to support student success initiatives,…
CLOQUET, Minn. — A Carlton County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Avalanche on Reservation Road in Cloquet for speeding and active warrants. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop and traveled onto an ATV trail where the vehicle stopped. Two male occupants fled into the woods. Carlton County Deputies along with Officers from the Cloquet and…
CORONA TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Early Sunday morning, Carlton County Deputies responded to a 911 call from a 40-year-old woman reporting she had been “beat up” by her 15-year-old daughter. The female victim was found conscious with several lacerations and injuries. She said she did not know how she was assaulted and that she had been sleeping prior to the assault….
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Nurses Association and Essentia Health have reached a tentative agreement, averting the strike for acute care nurses in the area. The agreement affects roughly 1,500 Essentia Health hospital nurses at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center, Essentia Health-Duluth and Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior. According to a release from the MNA the agreement includes updates to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Anyone that’s been in Duluth long enough knows the roar of the Blue Angels’ jets racing across the sky. Thousands will gather at the Airport this weekend, to watch as they perform dazzling stunts. They’ll do practice runs throughout today and tomorrow, getting a lay of the land before the big event. But, before the practice runs…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Continuing the Navy Week Coverage, the Woodwind Quintet played at the Bong Veterans Historical Center yesterday. The five active-duty musicians are here to show the area that there is a variety of opportunities in the Navy. They mainly perform ceremonies and events, playing at boot camp graduations, retirements, promotions, public concerts, and more. “We play a ton…
DULUTH, Minn. — Power up the Plaza kicked off this week. Due to the rain, they moved it into the Tech Village Lobby. There was free coffee, treats, time to network, and of course, with Navy Week, who better to provide the music than the ‘Liberty Call’ Brass Band. Another portion of the Navy Band Great Lakes, this jazzy group…
DULUTH, Minn. — Mayor Reinert Officially proclaimed July 1st as Navy Day for the City of Duluth. This proclamation helps recognize the history between Duluth and the U.S. Navy. The Navy Band and Ceremonial Guard performed at the proclamation. Duluthians and Navy Sailors gathered for the ceremony. The Sailors will be here all week, at public events to engage with…
PROCTOR, Minn. — The Proctor sales and use tax is rising by .5% The new rate at 1.5% will help fund a new trail spur. It will connect Hermantown’s trail system down to the Munger Trail. It is estimated to cost $6.9 million. The sales tax applies to products purchased in Proctor, while the use tax is for taxable items…
DULUTH, Minn. — The foggy morning didn’t stop golfers from teeing off for a good cause. The annual ALLETE yellow ribbon golf scramble took place today. 72 teams came to play. Each hole had those teams doing anything from wearing body armor, dodging marshmallows, trying to tee off from a toilet, and more. Each year, proceeds go towards a different…
SPOONER, Wisc. and DULUTH, Minn. — The Spooner Rodeo kicks off July 10th and excitement is building. As one of the most iconic midwestern rodeos, Spooner Rodeo is known for being three days of thrilling competition. Participants can earn their entry into other rodeos and potentially make their way to nationals in Las Vegas. Locally though, it’s a fun family…
HOYT LAKES, Minn. — Hoyt Lakes celebrated completing their Birch Cove Recreation Beautification yesterday. They planted a ceremonial tree at the celebration. Attendees also got a tour of the improvements made. This project was funded by grant money from America in Bloom and other sponsors. The recreation area is open to visitors. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
MINN. — Select museums across Minnesota will have free admission this Saturday. The area museums with free admission include Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors, the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids, and Snake River Fur Post in Pine City. The Free Admission Day will be held four times a year, with the next dates including September 20th, January 10th,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Park State Bank presented the Duluth Salvation army with a $20,000 check. The donation will go toward supporting the programs at Salvation Army. Summer is the time of year they have the lowest donations, so this was good timing. Park State Bank applied for a matching grant with Federal Home Loan Bank out of Des Moines. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Brewster, Dan Hanger’s adopted dog, has turned 15! The community celebrated his big milestone Tuesday in the Fitger’s Courtyard while raising money for Animal Allies Humane Society. Around 200 people stopped by for Brewster’s Birthday Bash, and that included dogs! A Place For Fido, which is located in Fitger’s, helped organize the event during its Tuesday evening…
Photo CourtesyMinnesota National Guard BRIMSON, Minn. — St. Louis County Assessors are going to start apprising property damage from the Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires. Staff are beginning the process in Brimson and Fairbanks Township today. They will be assessing and documenting the level of damage, which will be used to determine the percentage of value lost. Owners could…
Small Town Girl Poster HIBBING, Minn. — ‘Small Town Girl’ wrapped up its second week of filming last Friday. Filming was set to take only eighteen days. There was a one day delay due to storms, but other than that production is moving swiftly. The film is about a girl who goes missing and the town atmosphere following the disappearance….
Storm damage in Kelsey, Minnesota DULUTH, Minn. – More than 5,600 residents in Cohasset, Minnesota were affected by power outages around 4:30 this morning. Meanwhile over in Kelsey, Minnesota some trees were downed by high winds. Similar reports of downed trees and powerlines have been reported across Itasca, Aitkin, and St. Louis Counties. Sawyer and Aitkin have also had reports…
DULUTH, Minn. — With the races kicking off today, thousands of runners were picking up their race packets. In addition, was an expo where runners could gear up before the races. Hundreds of volunteers were helping racers get set for the weekend. “It becomes sort of like a city holiday for the weekend and..” said Hallie Keiper, Volunteer, “I’ve…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Michelina’s Spaghetti Dinner kicked off at 11 this morning. Kitchen Staff and Volunteers have been working hard to prepare the feast. The all-you-can-eat event lets athletes’ carb up before the races. Even if you aren’t running, anyone can buy a ticket to the dinner and support the Grandmas Marathon. “Come on down and…
DULUTH, Minn. — New lifetime movie, ‘The Hockey Moms Revenge’, is being filmed locally. The movie is about two hockey moms who just want to see their son succeed. It comes to head at a big championship, and one mom has to win. “This is, of course, an exaggeration for the most part of you know, really, just parents who…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today, local Special Olympic athletes and the Duluth Police Department held their annual torch run. It was part of the lead up to kick off the Minnesota Summer Special Olympics in the Twin Cities this weekend. A group of runners and cyclists carried the ‘Flame of Hope’ over 10 miles across the city. The torch run raises…
DULUTH, Minn. — The YMCA has free meals for kids eighteen years and younger as part of the Summer Food Service Program. Kids don’t need to be a YMCA member or meet any family income requirements. Lunches are available from 1 to 2 pm with a snack provided from 4 to 4:30. They can just show up, get a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The S.S. Meteor Museum has announced its re-opening for the season June 18th! Opening was delayed due to a crack appearing in the ship’s expansion hold. The crack appeared from shifting sediment underneath the ship and fluctuating temperatures. After repairs and inspections, the ship is now ready for tours again. In a statement on the Superior…
DULUTH, Minn. — With Grandmas Marathon just days away, detours and delays are expected across the city. Canal Park and the Downtown area east of Lake Avenue will see the heaviest impact within the city. Watch for No Parking signs, temporary signage, officials directing traffic, and barriers. For other race information visit GrandmasMarathon.com WEEKDAY PREPARATION ADVISORIES: Tuesday, the Northwest…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lincoln Park’s annual Summer Fest kicked off the start of the season on Saturday! The festival featured everything Lincoln Park has to offer, from live music, to vendors, food trucks, activities and more. It celebrated the community, local creativity, and summer fun. “This day has been a really great combination of both highlighting Lincoln Park businesses and,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Lidgerwood Mundy broke ground at the location of their new facility today. The new facility was prompted by the Blatnik Bridge replacement project which required them to move out of the way. SLM manufactures a variety of products from winches to kitchen equipment. While being forced to move did seem inconvenient, the improvements the new…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Goats are hard at work cleaning up Billings Park! The goats are from Regenerative Ruminants, which is the herbicide alternative land management run by Drifty Acres Farm in Poplar. They’ve been grazing on Buckthorn, an invasive species that have been overtaking native plants in the park for over a decade. The goats will munch down the buckthorn,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Over at Companies to Classrooms, volunteers worked to do some deep cleaning inside and tidying up the garden outside. Companies to classrooms is a program that takes donations for teachers to shop for their classrooms. The extra care and cleaning helps make the spot look nicer for the neighborhood and builds connections in the community. “We’ve…
DULUTH, Minn. — Never Surrender received a massive donation from Super One Foods and the community today. $41,237.93 was donated by the community rounding up at the register. Never Surrender Inc is a non-profit that supports Northlander’s suffering from ALS. The donations stay local, providing treatments, equipment, and more. “We want to make sure we have the best of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Annual Friends of the Library Book sale is back! There is plenty to peruse from thousands of books, Puzzles, CDs, and more. Books come in all ages, genres, and prints. They even have a section of rare and out-of-print books for sale. This fundraiser adds several thousand to programming and events at the Duluth Public Library….
SILVER BAY, Minn. — Music in the park is back with a fabulous line-up of free concerts. Kicking off with local legend Charlie Parr on July 18th, these concerts are all ages and open to the public. Over the past four years of these concerts, they’ve grown exponentially. There is now even a City Center Park project in the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Veterans Memorial Hall is holding their Annual 5k this Saturday. This 5k is held in honor of Command Sergeant Major John S. Werner. He began the race seventeen years ago, which went on until the pandemic. After he passed in 2023, the race was brought back and renamed after him. Proceeds will go to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Zachary Moder has announced his campaign for Duluth City Council At-Large. Moder has been an entrepreneur, actor, musician, and served in the National Guard. His priorities are focusing on actually affordable housing, revitalizing Downtown Duluth, and growth for the creative community. “I’m not a politician. I’m just a person in Duluth. I’m a resident, just like…
DULUTH, Minn. — Downtown Duluth and Canal Park are a bit more colorful now. Volunteers were out planting flowers in the streetscape planters. This is part of Downtown Duluth’s yearly beautification project. Hanging baskets with complimentary flowers will be installed closer to Grandma’s Marathon Weekend. About 70 planters were filled over the past two days. “It’s so great to see…
DULUTH, Minn. — There’s a new event joining the Festival of Sail this year. The Superior High Dive Challenge will see 10 internationally ranked high divers competing individually and in pairs from a 65-foot-tall platform. There will also be exhibition and practice diving leading up to the events. This is the first year of this competition, with hopes that it…
DULUTH, Minn. — Enger Golf Course has partnered with First Tee Minnesota to start some summer programming. First Tee Minnesota is a non-profit youth development organization. The goal is to teach life skills and develop self-confidence through golf. These sessions are for kids ages six through seventeen and broken into age groups. This program is beginner friendly; clubs and…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The City of Superior held its annual tribute tree and bench ceremonies. Mayor Jim Paine and members of the Urban Forestry Tree Board visited the locations around town and personally thanked the Tribute Tree Donors and Memorial Bench Sponsors. One memorial tree was in memory of Ed Minter, a city employee for over 30 years, and there…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Children’s Museum was honored for Outstanding Practice in the field. The Association of Children’s Museums chose Duluth Children’s Museum because of its ‘Discovery for All’ initiative. That initiative provides free access to the museum for those one EBT, WIC, or Medical Assistance. The award helps them to continue funding and expanding on their outreach to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon is coming up quickly, kicking off the summer tourism season. According to their economic impact report: Last year the event brought around 40 million dollars into the community, nearly doubling their 2019 report of 21 million. This year, at 9,000 participants, the race is one of the top 10 marathons in the US, while being…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center has announced its summer programming. They’ll have events for Lake Superior Day in July and National Lighthouse Day in August. The Tall Ships Fest is also returning this July. These events and others help bring in more visitors to the museum and promote the mission of the center. “A lot of people…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Damiano Center received a new grant for their re-entry assistance project. The Re-Entry Assistance project aims at helping those recently released from jail, prison, and treatment programs. It provides things like new clothing and hygiene products. They also can provide bus passes or gas cards for people to get to appointments and job interviews. One of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Seaway Port Authority has announced its new CEO. Kevin Beardsley will be officially taking over as CEO on June 3rd, following current CEO Deb Deluca’s retirement. Beardsley has served as Chief Financial Officer to the Authority since 2014. “Some of the first priorities, obviously, is going to be replacing myself as CFO, so that’ll be…
Small Town Girl Poster DULUTH, Minn. – A new indie film is being shot in Northern Minnesota. The film, titled ‘Small Town Girl’ is a mystery movie. It focuses on a single mother and her daughter who disappears. The film looks at the interactions and gossip following the disappearance. In addition to the filming being done in Minnesota, Seventy percent…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The S.S. Meteor Museum in Superior is temporarily closed for repairs. Over the winter, a crack appeared in the ship. The museum has been working with the City of Superior and AMI Engineers to review the ship and repair the damage. They hope to get it back open this summer, but there is no timeline yet. The…
HIBBING, Minn. — A Veteran Resource fair in Hibbing aimed to get Vets together and help them explore their options for support. Over 35 vendors were there, from mental and physical health, veterans’ organizations and offices, and other services. There were also people to help veterans through the process of filing, submitting and following up on paperwork for benefits. By…
HIBBING, Minn. — At the Veterans Fair, U.S. Steel presented a 65-thousand-dollar donation towards the ‘Honor and Restore’ project. The project aims to make renovations and repairs at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing. Flagpoles around the cemetery are old and worn down. Some poles are so worn that they can’t be raised and lowered easily for maintenance. The Hibbing-Chisolm Beyond…
