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29th Annual Fitger’s 5K Signals Start of Spring

The Race Will Begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday

April 20, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – The 29th Annual Fitger’s 5K Run & Walk kicks off tomorrow morning at Fitger’s. The race starts at Fitger’s and travels through Downtown Duluth into Canal Park and finishes back at Fitger’s on Superior Street. Proceeds from the race benefit the Young Athletes Foundation which assists with the promotion, development and encouragement of healthy and active lives…

West Skyline Parkway Wall Restorations to Start Next Week

The Restorations Will be Split Into two Projects This Construction Season

April 20, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth will begin retaining wall restorations on Monday along West Skyline Parkway. According to their release detours will be installed and West Skyline Parkway will be closed in the coming week. The two locations are the Section 3 Turnout area (near Hank Jensen Drive) and the Oneota Overlook located between 24th Avenue West and…

Enbridge Line 3 Protesters Attend Pretrial

This comes after protesters locked themselves inside Wells Fargo back in January.

April 19, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.- The controversial Enbridge Line 3 battle continues as three protestors attended a pretrial hearing on Thursday, after chaining themselves to Wells Fargo back in January. Protestors Michael Niemi, Ernest Burbank, and Scot Bol are facing misdemeanors of disorderly conduct, trespassing, and obstructing the legal process. They pleaded not guilty at St. Louis County Court. Defendants say they aim…

Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Announces Going out of Business Sales

The Sale Will run for 10 to 12 Weeks

April 19, 2018

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(Jack Hanrahan/Erie Times-News via AP)MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced in a release today that the company’s going out of business sales will begin tomorrow in 212 stores and e-commerce websites. The sales will run for 10-12 weeks in stores and online. The liquidation sales come after the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved an agreement…

Hibbing Police Investigating Alleged Armed Robbery

There Were no Injuries or Threat to the Community

April 19, 2018

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HIBBING, Minn. – Three individuals have been taken into custody following an armed robbery of a female in the 800 block of East 41st Street in Hibbing. Authorities were dispatched to the scene on Wednesday afternoon where the victim stated she arrived at an apartment to meet a female acquaintance. According the victim while she was at the apartment three…

UW-Superior Students to Perform Comedy Musical

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

April 19, 2018

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SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you’re looking for a laugh in the coming weeks, you may want to check out UW-Superior’s performance of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The musical will be performed April 27-28 and May 4-5 at 7:30 p.m. and April 29 and May 6 at 2 p.m. in the Manion Theatre on the UWS campus. Written…

One Injured in Virginia Drive-by Shooting

The Virginia Police Department is Asking for the Public’s Assistance

April 19, 2018

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VIRGINIA, Minn. – Saturday evening the Virginia Police Department responded to Essentia Health in Virginia where an adult male presented for a gunshot wound to his lower leg. The male told investigators that he was shot at from a car driving by while he was walking on 2nd Avenue South. The incident took place around 8:45 p.m. Saturday evening. Authorities…

Phifer Exits Race for 8th Congressional District

Phifer Says she Will not Endorse a Candidate at This Time

April 18, 2018

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ISANTI, Minn. – Leah Phifer has decided to not move her candidacy forward into a DFL primary election. Phifer announced today, “My goal, since first declaring my candidacy in October 2017, has always been to win the DFL endorsement, bring new voices to the table and strengthen the party. A divisive primary season would only serve to weaken the party…

Bon-Ton Will Close all Stores

Liquidators Take the Winning bid at Auction

April 18, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – Bon-Ton Stores Inc. is officially closing its stores across the country. Liquidators took the winning bid at Tuesday night’s auction and a hearing by the Bankrupcty Court to approve the sale is expected today. In a release President and Chief Executive Office, Bill Tracy said, “While we are disappointed by this outcome and tried very hard to…

Superior Middle School Hosts Third Annual Career Fair

April 18, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – It’s never too early to start thinking about the future. That’s why Superior Middle School is introducing its students to the working world. The third annual eighth grade career fair took place Tuesday afternoon at Superior Middle School to help students get a feel for what they like and what they don’t like. “We tell them whether…

Tax Day Gets Extended due to IRS Website Error

April 18, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – Tax filers have been given one extra day to file thanks to a glitch with the IRS website. People were not able to file online Tuesday morning and afternoon, but the IRS website is now back up and running. Apparently the problem was related to the “transmission” of tax returns from software providers like H&R Block and…

Evening Update: 4-17-2018

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

April 17, 2018

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Inmate Escapes Custody in Milwaukee

Stephenson Escaped While Being Transported

April 17, 2018

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MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Milwaukee Police Department and the Department of Corrections are searching for an escaped DOC Offender Anthony Stephenson. Stephenson escaped from the DOC Custody while being transported. Anthony is a 23-year-old black male weighing 155 pounds and standing 5’8. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of…

Assistance Needed to Identify Robbery Suspects

The Duluth Police Department is Asking for the Public's Help

April 17, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two robbery suspects. The robbery occurred Saturday evening around 6 p.m. near 6th Avenue East and 3rd Street. The victim suffered minor scrapes and no weapons were used in the attack according to authorities. If you have any information please contact Investigator M. Tinsley at…

Liquidators Make Bids for Bon-Ton

Bon-Ton Continues day two of Auction

April 17, 2018

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(Jack Hanrahan/Erie Times-News via AP)DULUTH, Minn. – On Monday Bon-Ton Stores Inc. only received bids from liquidators during its bankruptcy auction according to Reuters, signaling the possibility of closure for the retail giant. The auction will continue through today with hopes of finding a buyer that can help turn the retail chains around. When the auction is complete the next…

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Naughty by Nature, Coolio to Perform at Bayfront in July Show

Tickets go on Sale April 20

April 16, 2018

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Courtesy JadePresents.comDULUTH, Minn.- Rap icons Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Naughty by Nature and Coolio will be bringing the hip-hop scene to the Northland in a special concert July 6 at Bayfront Festival Park. Tickets will go on sale Friday at 11 a.m. A special online-only pre-sale will take place Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with an exclusive password from JadePresents.com….

Superior Street Construction Delayed

Detours Will Begin Wednesday

April 16, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Transportation Authority has announced the detours that were going to begin today for all westbound buses, will be delayed until Wednesday. Originally, the Superior Street reconstruction project was going to begin today, but that has since been moved to Wednesday due to the weather. To find out more, visit this website: www.duluthtransit.com. Categories: News, News – Latest…

Evening Update: 4-13-2018

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

April 13, 2018

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Construction Trade Show Being Held in Duluth

Event Goes Through Saturday

April 13, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-Those in the know for the construction industry, got a sneak peek today of the latest trends in that business. The North Central Region Conference for construction was held today at the Holiday Inn in downtown Duluth as numerous vendors from the industry hawked their wares. Those organizing the event said, this type of program is a good way…

Authorities Continue to Investigate Cooper Elementary Fire

The Superior School District Says There are Still Many Unknowns

April 13, 2018

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SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior School District says that there are still many unknowns regarding the Sunday night and Monday morning Cooper Elementary School fire. At this time the exact dollar amounts of the damages is unknown, but the School District says they expect it will be more than $1.5 million. There is also no estimated time when the new Cooper…

Victim Found in Overturned car in Gull River Identified

The Crash Remains Under Investigation

April 13, 2018

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EAST GULL LAKE, Minn. – On Tuesday the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single car crash near Gull Lake Dam Road. When officers arrived on scene they found a Mercedes-Benz on its roof in Gull River with a male victim deceased inside. The male occupant was the only passenger in the vehicle and has been identified…

Superior Speedway Gets New Name

Local Legal Firm Sponsoring Superior Track

April 12, 2018

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SUPERIOR, Wis.-The speedway at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds in Superior has a new name. Now it will be called the Gondik Law Speedway. The new sponsor, a law office in Superior, takes over where Amsoil left off with the hopes of improving the raceway. The group will be able to help out the speedway in a variety of…

Evening Update: 4-12-2018

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

April 12, 2018

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Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: latest news, News

Starks Academy Clinic Begins Next Week

Clinic Will be Held April 22

April 12, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-A former Duluth East standout basketball player has made his way back to Duluth to help future generations of hoopsters. Dyami Starks will be hosting his first ever Starks Academy next week. The program is sponsored by the non–profit Northland Youth Basketball Alliance. That organization is aimed at getting people of all abilities the chance to play Starks’ favorite…

Teardown of Morgan Park Middle School Continues

Some Rentals Will be Available in November

April 12, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-The teardown of the old Morgan Park Middle School is continuing to buzz along which will eventually make way for some new rental units. The development will consist of eight, 12–plex town homes totaling out to 96 units. Once demolition is complete, construction of the new units is expected to begin in June at a total cost of $19…

First “Saltie” of the Season to Arrive in Duluth-Superior Port

The Ship Will be Arriving at Approximately 8 p.m.

April 12, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – The first “saltie” of the 2018 commercial navigation season will be making its way under the Aerial Lift Bridge tonight at approximately 8 p.m. The Federal Weser is making its stop at the CHS terminal on the Superior side of the harbor to load 21,400 metric tons of durum wheat before making its voyage to Algeria. This…

One Dead After High Speed Chase in Beltrami County

The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota State Patrol Continue to Investigate the Incident

April 11, 2018

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ECKLES TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office was called to the 5600 block of Alps Court NW in Eckles Township regarding a knife assault just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday. The victim had fled the scene to a neighbor’s house that helped aid the victim and call 911. Authorities identified the victim as 25-year-old Raymond E. Oliver of…

Grand Rapids Region School Referendum Update

ISD 318 Unofficial Results Regarding School Referendum

April 11, 2018

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GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Yesterday residents living in the ISD 318 area cast their votes regarding referendums to the school district. Below are the ballot questions that were asked and the unofficial results at this time: BALLOT QUESTION 1 (cost $68.9 million): Build two new neighborhood elementary schools in Grand Rapids to replace the three existing schools, some of…

United States Mint Launches Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Quarter

The Event is Being Held at Legendary Waters Resort in Red Cliff

April 11, 2018

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RED CLIFF, Wis. – Legendary Waters Resort in Red Cliff is hosting The United States Mint and the National Park Service today for the launch of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program honoring Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore quarter is the 42nd release in the Beautiful Quarters Program. The program was launched in 2009 with the…

Spirit Mountain Accident Victim Remembered As ‘Vibrant’

Medical Examiner: Derek Harms Suffered "Multiple Blunt Force Injuries"

April 10, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.- Derek Harms, a 20-year-old Winona State University student, has been identified as the victim in a fatal snowboarding accident at Spirit Mountain on Sunday, according to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office. The incident happened at about 1:15 p.m. At that time, emergency crews were called to the bottom of the Big Air Terrain Park where the snowboarder was…

Residents in Grand Rapids Region Voting on School Referendum Today

Voters Have Until 8 p.m. to Cast Ballot

April 10, 2018

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GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-Today residents who live in the Independent School District 318 region (which includes Grand Rapids, Cohasset, and Bigfork) will have their voices heard about referendums to the school district there. Voters have until 8 p.m. to cast their ballot. Below are the two ballot questions that will be asked. BALLOT QUESTION 1 (cost $68.9 million): Build two new…

Sammy’s Pizza, Still Saucy After 64 Years

Sammy's Pizza Will be Donating Event Proceeds to Disabled Veterans Chapters

April 10, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – Sammy’s Pizza is celebrating 64 years in business by giving back. The pizza shop will be hosting a three-day anniversary event from April 16-18 to give back to those who have served in the armed forces. During the event customers who purchase any 14” or larger pizza can buy a 12” one-topping pizza for only 64 cents….

Superior Cooper Elementary School Fire Update

The Cause of the Fire is Still Undetermined but Arson is not Suspected

April 10, 2018

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SUPERIOR, Wis. – New information has come to light regarding the Sunday night and Monday morning fires at the Cooper Elementary School in Superior. Authorities say they believe the original Sunday evening fire started in the gym storage room and burned through a one inch flex rubber natural gas line. Gas that was flowing from the school’s boiler room reached…

Miller Hill Subaru to Present Surprise Check to Animal Allies

Miller Hill Subaru Will Present a Check to Animal Allies on Wednesday

April 9, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – Subaru of America and Miller Hill Subaru will present a surprise check to Animal Allies Humane Society as part of the “Share the Love” event this Wednesday. Customers who purchased or leased new Subaru vehicles from November 17 to January 3 could select from a list of charities to receive a donation of $250 from Subaru of…

Authorities Respond to Enbridge Pipe Storage Facility

Protestors Trespass on Enbridge Property.

April 9, 2018

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CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. – The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call this morning of approximately 20-30 people trespassing on Enbridge property at the Line 3 Replacement Project pipe storage facility near Cromwell. Authorities and Enbridge representatives arrived on the scene where they found protestors inside the fenced in area holding signs in opposition to the pipeline project….

DTA Announces Award of $1.8 Million

The DTA Will use Grant Money to Purchase a new Fare Collection System

April 9, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority has been awarded a $1.8 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s Bus and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program. The DTA says, “This grant will be used to replace an aging fare collection system with a new system that features more functionality for DTA passengers.” According to the DTA announcement, they were one…

Fire and Explosion Cause Heavy Damage to Superior School

The Fire Remains Under Investigation.

April 9, 2018

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SUPERIOR, Wis. – Late Sunday night the Superior Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Cooper Elementary School. As crews began working on extinguishing the fire it is reported that an explosion occurred on the main floor. No injuries occurred in the explosion and crew members were able to turn off the gas main and contain the fire. It…

MnDOT Seeks Adopt a Highway Volunteers

Currently 1,719 Segments of Roadway are Available for Adoption.

April 6, 2018

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – MnDOT is looking for Adopt a Highway volunteers to join the existing 4,100 groups and 16,000 people who help reduce litter along the roadsides throughout the state. The program was an estimated $6 million benefit in 2017 according to MnDOT. “Volunteers pick up litter, keep the roadways beautiful and save taxpayers money,” said Ann McLellan, statewide…

Help with the Oral History Project

April 6, 2018

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Duluth Younkers to Close

The Company Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Early February.

April 6, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – Multiple Younkers and Herberger’s stores in Minnesota are set to close according to a letter sent out by Bon Ton Vice President of Human Resources Gail Monreal yesterday. The letter states that one of the store closings will be the Duluth Younkers located at the Miller Hill Mall. Layoffs at the store are expected to start in…

Glenwood City School District Faculty Arrested for Sexual Communication with Juvenile

A Search Warrant was Conducted at his Home and Workplace.

April 6, 2018

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GLENWOOD CITY, Wis. – A faculty member at Glenwood City School District was arrested yesterday and charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a child, one count of exposing a child to harmful material, one count of causing a child to view/listen to sexual activity, and one count of use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime….

Cirrus Aircraft Receives Prestigious Award for Vision Jet

Cirrus Aircraft Took Home the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy.

April 5, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision Jet was awarded the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy this morning for developing the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and implementing the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System on the aircraft. Cirrus beat out eight other nominees to take home the trophy which is awarded to recognize “the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in…

Pawlenty Seeks Return to Governor’s Mansion

Pawlenty announces his candidacy in a video release.

April 5, 2018

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Tim Pawlenty has formally announced that he is entering the race for his old job. The two-term governor announced Thursday afternoon that he is entering the race after months of speculation. Pawlenty announced his candidacy in a video release on timpawlenty.com. Pawlenty says his “top priority will be putting those in the middle — who are…

Watch: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., HBI Groundbreaking Ceremony in Toledo

April 5, 2018

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TOLEDO, Oh. – Cleveland-Cliffs is investing $700 million to build one of the world’s most efficient and modern iron making plants. The company is holding a live streaming event at the construction site this morning celebrating the new plant and the 130 news jobs they will be bringing to the Toledo area. The plant is set to produce 1.6 million…

Hollywood has Arrived in Duluth

April 5, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – A Christmas movie is being filmed at Marshall School starring some names you may know: Dennise Richards, Danny Glover, and Cameron Seely – who recently had her breakout role in “The Greatest Showman” playing Hugh Jackman’s daughter. In this comedy a young girl has been forgotten by her parents at school on the day of Christmas vacation….

Evening Update: 4-4-2018

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

April 4, 2018

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Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: news duluth

Madeline Island Opening

The Break out Will Take Place on Saturday Morning.

April 4, 2018

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SAULT SAINTE MARIE, Mich. – On Saturday morning the U.S Coast Guard Cutter Morro Bay will open the waters between Bayfield and Madeline Island. Local officials state that the ice road linking the mainland to the island is no longer serviceable rendering the ice breaking necessary. The Coast Guard wants to remind “all recreational ice users to plan their activity…

Wisconsin Election Results

April 3, 2018

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For the latest election results, click here Below are the up to date results to the key races in Tuesday’s election. School Board Races: Len Albrecht, Steve Stupak, and Michael Meyer came away with the most votes. Election results will become official after the board of canvassers meets to certify them on April 10th. Maple Referendum: The Maple School District…

Hollywood Comes to Marshall School

"Christmas Break-In" Will be Shooting at Marshall School Over the Next Several Weeks.

April 3, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – Marshall School has been selected as the location for an independent film being shot over the next several weeks. The Utah based movie company Koan, Inc., selected Marshall School and Duluth for their new movie “Christmas Break-In” based on their need for a school blanketed in snow. The movie will star Danny Glover, Denise Richards, and Cameron…

Duluth K.E.Y Zone Program Keeps Kids Active During Spring Break

K.E.Y Zone is an After School Porgram Collaboration Between Duluth YMCA and Duluth Public Schools.

April 3, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – Kids may not have school this week, but parents still have work. Luckily the K.E.Y Zone program makes life a little easier for those working parents. K.E.Y Zone is an after school program available to any student, kindergarten through fifth grade, attending any of the nine Duluth elementary schools. It is a collaborative between the Duluth YMCA…

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The Race Will Begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday

The Restorations Will be Split Into two Projects This Construction Season

This comes after protesters locked themselves inside Wells Fargo back in January.

The Sale Will run for 10 to 12 Weeks

There Were no Injuries or Threat to the Community

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

The Virginia Police Department is Asking for the Public’s Assistance

Phifer Says she Will not Endorse a Candidate at This Time

Liquidators Take the Winning bid at Auction

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

Stephenson Escaped While Being Transported

The Duluth Police Department is Asking for the Public's Help

Bon-Ton Continues day two of Auction

Tickets go on Sale April 20

Detours Will Begin Wednesday

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

Event Goes Through Saturday

The Superior School District Says There are Still Many Unknowns

The Crash Remains Under Investigation

Local Legal Firm Sponsoring Superior Track

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

Clinic Will be Held April 22

Some Rentals Will be Available in November

The Ship Will be Arriving at Approximately 8 p.m.

The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota State Patrol Continue to Investigate the Incident

ISD 318 Unofficial Results Regarding School Referendum

The Event is Being Held at Legendary Waters Resort in Red Cliff

Medical Examiner: Derek Harms Suffered "Multiple Blunt Force Injuries"

Voters Have Until 8 p.m. to Cast Ballot

Sammy's Pizza Will be Donating Event Proceeds to Disabled Veterans Chapters

The Cause of the Fire is Still Undetermined but Arson is not Suspected

Miller Hill Subaru Will Present a Check to Animal Allies on Wednesday

Protestors Trespass on Enbridge Property.

The DTA Will use Grant Money to Purchase a new Fare Collection System

The Fire Remains Under Investigation.

Currently 1,719 Segments of Roadway are Available for Adoption.

The Company Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Early February.

A Search Warrant was Conducted at his Home and Workplace.

Cirrus Aircraft Took Home the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy.

Pawlenty announces his candidacy in a video release.

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The Break out Will Take Place on Saturday Morning.

"Christmas Break-In" Will be Shooting at Marshall School Over the Next Several Weeks.

K.E.Y Zone is an After School Porgram Collaboration Between Duluth YMCA and Duluth Public Schools.

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