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Response Fund Created to Support Area Nonprofits

Community Foundation looks for a way to help those who are trying to help others.

July 26, 2016

Andrew Kirov,

After flooding and high winds devastated the Bayfield and Ashalnd counties, the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation looked for a way to help those who are trying to help others.

Fatal Accident on Highway 63

Vehicle drives around a barricade of a washed out section of Hwy 63 near Grand View

July 25, 2016

Melissa Lentz,

On July 18, 2016 at around 9:30 A.M, a 911 call was received by the Bayfield County Communications center, from a WisDOT official, who was assessing damage to the washout on Highway 63 just north of Grand View, reporting a vehicle crash.

City Council Votes to Support Garfield Square Apartments

July 25, 2016

Andrew Kirov,

The Council voted to support the request for low-income housing tax credits.

Duluth Couple Targeted in Adoption Fraud

Florida Woman Arrested for Adoption Fraud Involving a Duluth Couple

July 25, 2016

Site Staff,

Detectives assigned to the Economic Crimes Unit have arrested a woman for adoption fraud in Tampa, Florida that involves a Duluth couple.

The End of an Era as Verizon Buys Yahoo

Verizon purchases Yahoo for $4.83B

July 25, 2016

Site Staff,

Verizon is buying Yahoo for $4.83 billion, marking the end of an era for a company that once dominated the internet.

Power Outage Keeps Duluth Business Closed

Five Days of No Power For Duluth Business

July 25, 2016

Graham Hakala,

While many homeowners are waiting in desperation for the power to come back on, some businesses are also still without electricity.

Superior’s Downtown Mobile Home Park to Remain Open

Owner Brian Androski Agrees to Hire Benson Electric to Fix Issues

July 23, 2016

Brett Scott,

A sigh of relief tonight for many residents at the Downtown Mobile Home Park in Superior.

Local Businesses are Heating Up

Power outages are leading to booming business

July 23, 2016

Site Staff,

Some local businesses are seeing a rise in customers due to power outages across the city.

Wisconsin Receives $4.15 Million for Emergency Road Repairs

U.S. Department of Transporation provides emergency relief funds

July 20, 2016

Melissa Lentz,

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today that the immediate availability of $4.15 million in Emergency Relief funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help repair roads and bridges damaged by heavy rains and subsequent flash flooding in northern Wisconsin.

Dayton Offers Transportation Plans; GOP Cool

Governor Dayton Offers Alternative Transportation Proposals to GOP

May 16, 2016

Site Staff,

With only a week before Minnesota’s Legislature must adjourn, state leaders in St. Paul still haven’t reached a deal on a transportation funding plan.

Split Rock Lighthouse gets Preservation Grant

April 25, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Minnesota lawmakers announced a $68,000 grant for Split Rock Lighthouse preservation efforts.

Miller Dwan Foundation Receives $5,000 Grant for Renovations

April 6, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

The Miller-Dwan Foundation received a $5,000 grant to renovate the adult inpatient mental health unit in the Miller-Dwan Building.

Franken Announces $12M to Fix School on Leech lake Reservation

April 5, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Minnesota Senator Al Franken announced Tuesday that the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School on the Leech Lake Reservation will receive $12 million for repairs and improvements.

Mille Lacs Businesses Want State to Help Sway Non-Anglers

April 5, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Officials from Mille Lacs Lake want it heard loud and clear: they have more than just walleye fishing.

New Grant will help WITC Students with Unplanned Financial Emergencies

April 4, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Students at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College will benefit from a new student emergency fund.

Rent Prices Increase in Minnesota

April 1, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Rent prices are continuing to rise in Minnesota.

Constitutionality of IRRRB Board Questioned in Audit

March 18, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

A new report suggests the structure of a crucial Iron Range oversight board may be unconstitutional.

Gov. Dayton Proposes $698 Million Budget Wishlist

March 15, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced his $698 million budget proposal Tuesday, focusing on broadband, tax cuts and racial equity.

Minnesota House Committee OKs Extending Benefits to Laid-off Steelworkers

March 14, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

A state House committee has passed a measure that would extend unemployment benefits for laid-off steelworkers, but would also give some money back to Minnesota’s employers.

Minnesota Loses 5000 Jobs in January

March 10, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

State employers eliminated 5,000 jobs in Minnesota in January, however, the unemployment rate is holding steady.

Two Dead in First Motorcycle Crash of the Year in MN

March 8, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Two people are dead after the first motorcycle crash of the year in Minnesota.

Minnesota Child Care Providers Vote Against Unionizing

March 1, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Child care providers in Minnesota have overwhelmingly voted against unionizing.

Minnesota’s Budget Surplus Drops to $900M

February 26, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

State budget officials announced Friday that Minnesota’s budget surplus dropped to $900 million.

Report: More than 200K Minnesota Hourly Workers Make $9 an hour or Less

February 25, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

A new report shows that 216,000 hourly workers in Minnesota make $9 an hour or less.

UMD Reveals Plan to Reduce Budget Deficit

February 24, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

The University of Minnesota-Duluth announced plans Tuesday to balance the school’s budget deficit.

Chisholm Awarded $250K Grant from IRRRB

February 23, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Chisholm has received a $250,000 grant from the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board.

New Vikings Stadium Leaking; Could Cost $3-4M to Fix

February 19, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

The roof on the new Minnesota Vikings stadium is leaking, and the general contractor says it needs $3 million to $4 million in repairs.

Blue Cross Retail Store to open in New Maurice’s Headquarters Building

February 18, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota will open a retail store in the new Maurice’s headquarters building in downtown Duluth.

95,000 Minnesota Students to Receive Grant Increases

February 16, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

College students in Minnesota who receive state grants will receive an additional $200 dollars this year to help pay for school.

Twin Cities Janitors Set to go on Strike Wednesday

February 15, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Nearly four thousand janitors are set to go on strike in the Twin Cities after contract negotiations failed.

Army Corps of Engineers to fund $4.5M for Koochiching County Sewer Project

February 9, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its 2016 Work Plan Monday, which includes $4.5 million in funding for a sewer project in northern Minnesota.

City: Superior Target Building not yet for Sale

February 3, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

The City of Superior Department of Planning and Development says the former Target building in Superior has not yet been put up for sale.

Dayton Ends Push for Special Session for Miners

February 2, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Governor Dayton said Tuesday that he is dropping his push for a special legislative session to help laid-off steelworkers.

Study Ranks Minnesota Number One in Job Creation in the Nation

January 28, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

A new study has ranked Minnesota the number one state in the nation when it comes to job creation.

Free Tax Preparation Begins at Community Action Duluth

Free Tax Preps for Low and Middle Incomes

January 27, 2016

Adam Jagunich,

For households with low or medium income, tax season can be an expensive and draining time of year.

Verso Paper Company Files for Bankruptcy

January 26, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Paper company Verso Corp., which owns the Verso Paper Mill in Duluth, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, though the company says the move will have virtually no impact on its daily business.

Duluth-based Lion Hotel Group Open’s New Hotel in Bloomington

January 20, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Duluth-based Lion Hotel Group opened Minnesota’s first Home2 Suites by Hilton in Bloomington.

New Duluth Chief Financial Officer Appointed

January 19, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson has appointed the new Chief Financial Officer for the city.

Wal-Mart to Close 269 Stores, 154 of them in the US

January 15, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Wal-Mart announced the company will close 269 stores, more than half of them in the U.S. and a big chunk in its challenging Brazilian market.

Cowbell Event Raises Money For Northern Lights Foundation

Northern Lights hosts seventh annual cowbell event

January 15, 2016

Adam Jagunich,

A night of music and entertainment, with everyone chanting for “more cowbell”.

Three to Split $1.6 Billion Powerball Jackpot

January 14, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

The world’s largest lottery jackpot will be split three ways.

If No Winner Wednesday, Powerball Will Climb to $2 Billion

January 13, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

If no one wins the Powerball Jackpot Wednesday night, the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing will soar to $2 billion.

Ironwood, Superior and Virginia Kmart Stores to Close in April

January 12, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Kmart stores in Ironwood, Superior and Virginia will close in mid-April.

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.5 Billion

January 12, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

The world’s largest lottery jackpot has climbed to $1.5 billion.

Gov. Walker to Stop in Superior to Tout College Affordability Plan

January 11, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker will be in Superior Tuesday to tout his new college affordability plan.

Minnesota took in $43M more than expected in last Two Months

January 11, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Minnesota is again riding a wave of strong tax collections.

Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $800 Million

January 8, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $800 million, making it the largest jackpot in U.S. history.

Deadline Set for Duluth Diocese Bankruptcy

January 7, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

A bankruptcy judge has set a deadline for the Diocese of Duluth bankruptcy.

Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $700 Million

January 7, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Lottery officials say the estimated prize for this weekend’s Powerball drawing has climbed to $700 million, making it the largest lottery jackpot of any lottery game in U.S. history.

Duluth Named One of Best Cities for Working Students

January 6, 2016

Raeanna Marnati,

Duluth ranks number five in the nation of Best Cities for Working Students.