Duluth to Demolish 16 Condemned Homes
Council Unanimously Approves Demolition
The City has authorized $340,000.00 to demolish the 16 homes.
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UMD Students Celebrate Day of the Dead
Students Build Traditional Altars at UMD
UMD Students built traditional day of the dead altars in the University’s Multi-Cultural Center this week.
Study Reveals Big Economic Impact From Arts, Culture
A just-released study shows Duluth is the No. 3 in the state for economic impact from the arts and culture scene.
Vacant Manufacturing Plant in Duluth Finds Potential Buyer
Plant Has Been Closed For Three Years
A manufacturing plant in Duluth that’s been vacant for three years now has a potential buyer.
Police Speak to Man last seen with Missing Minnesota Woman
Investigators with the Pope and Douglas County Sheriff’s Offices have identified and spoken with the man last seen with a missing Minnesota woman.
Two Northern Minnesota DNR Officers Receive DNR Lifesaving Award
Two northern Minnesota DNR officers were awarded the DNR Lifesaving Award for helping rescue a man who had been thrown from his ATV and unable to move.
Victim Identified in Fatal Lake County Crash
Authorities have identified the man who died in a head-on collision in Lake County last week.
Duluth in the Running for $75M in National Resiliency Competition
Duluth is in the final rounds for $75 million dollars in a National Disaster Recovery Competition.
WHO: Processed Meats Can Cause Cancer
Processed meats such as hot dogs, sausage or bacon can lead to cancer, according to the World Health Organization.
Ramps to Close, Traffic Restricted during Blatnik Bridge Inspection
Drivers plan ahead for your morning commute next week as the Blatnik Bridge will undergo a routine inspection.
Concert Raises Funds for Current UMD Students
Annual Jazz Scholarship Concert
UMD to host annual Jazz Scholarship Concert.
More Campers Using State Parks This Year
Numbers Beat 2012 Record
New figures show a record number of campers visited Wisconsin state parks this year.
Coach Flip Saunders Dies Of Cancer
He Was 60 Years Old
Flip Saunders, the longtime NBA coach who won more than 650 games in nearly two decades and was trying to rebuild the Minnesota Timberwolves as team president, coach and part owner, died Sunday, the team said. He was 60.
Pilgrim Church Turns Into Harry Potter Halloween Party
Three floors of the Pilgrim Church were transformed Sunday into the world of Harry Potter for children to explore and collect candy.
Memorial Bench Dedicated To Accident Victims
Grandmother, Grandson Were Killed By Drunken Driver
Dozens of people gathered at Everett Bergren’s grave site Sunday as his family dedicated a large granite bench to memorialize Everett and his grandmother, Paula.
Kaler Visits Duluth
University of Minnesota System President Visits Bulldogs
University of Minnesota System President, Eric Kaler visited the Duluth campus over the weekend.
Special Olympics Bowling Tournament
130 Athletes Take Part in the Fun
More than 130 athletes laced up their bowling shoes to knock down some pins Saturday afternoon.
Students Walk to End Bullying
Duluth East Hosts 2nd Annual Path to Peace
Students walked from the library around the DECC and back before hearing speeches and presentations on how to stop and prevent bullying.
Scouts Collect For CHUM
Scouts Manned the Doors at Local Grocery Stores Collecting Donations
Scouts took turns manning the doors in 2 hour shifts, Saturday.
UMD Students Host Cancer: Go Fly A Kite
Kites Flown to Fight Cancer
Student Organizations from The University of Minnesota-Duluth hosted the first ever Cancer: Go Fly a Kite fundraiser.
Annual Trunk Or Treat Event Held at Eastridge Community Church
Hundreds of Children Gather for Candy, Games, and Fun
Kids in costume trick-or-treated out of the trunks of thematically decorated cars. The event also featured a bounce house, food, and games.
Fundraiser Held for Man Brutally Beaten in Morgan Park
Silent Auction And Dinner Proceeds Go to Help with Medical Expenses
A mother’s nightmare became a reality for Jacqueline Eck in July of this year, when she received a phone call that her son, Matthew Rewald, was viciously attacked by three people in Morgan Park.
Flags for Fallen Military
5K Run/Walk Organized by High School Student
More than 50 people took part in a 5K run/walk Saturday morning in Minong to raise money for Flags for Fallen Military.
Halloween Costume Carnival
Lake Superior
Lake Superior Railroad Museum hosts Halloween event for kids.
44th Annual Ski Swap this Weekend
Duluth/Superior Alpine Club Hosts Event at Spirit Mountain
Alpine Club hosts 44th Annual Ski Swap at Spirit Mountain’s Bear Paw Chalet
Positive Energy Outdoors Banned from Fredenberg Park
Youth Camp Served Trespass Notice for Public Park
Earlier this month Positive Energy Outdoors was banned from Fredenberg Park by township officials.
One Roof Community Housing Fundraiser
Hope to Raise $30,000
Friday evening community members got a chance to raise the roof. One Roof Community Housing held its annual fundraiser at Clyde Iron works.
17th Annual Shoot for Fun Sets Records
Money Raised Goes to Courage Kenny of the Northland
The 17th annual Shoot for Fun, which helps to raise funds for Courage Kenny of the Northland knocked it out of the ballpark this September.
Science Spooktacular
Mixing Halloween and Science
Hundreds came out for an evening of fun at the Science Spooktacular held at Congdon Park Elementary Friday evening.
Schools in Duluth Celebrate National Farm to School Month
Students Taste Locally Grown Apples
Community partners in the northland have come together to bring the taste of local agriculture in to school cafeterias. Today, students at Congdon Park Elementary School taste tested Harvest Quinoa Apple Salad, made with locally grown apples.
NERR Receives Grant for Renovations
NOAA Grants Over $300,000
The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve received a grant of over $300,000.
Emerald Ash Borer Found In Duluth
The Insect Could Kill Most Ash Trees in the City
To combat the infestation, the city is planning to remove all of the ash trees that are 12 inches in diameter or smaller, and to inject the bigger trees with pesticide. But experts are asking for help in fighting the infestation.
Cook Man Charged in Connection to Colorado Hunting Death
Cook Man Facing Lawsuit for Death of 14-Year-Old While Hunting
A man accused of fatally shooting a 14-year-old boy while hunting on western Colorado’s Grand Mesa has been served with a federal wrongful death lawsuit.
Thousands Say Goodbye to Deputy Steven Sandberg
By: Paul Blume, KMSP
Thousands gathered in Aitkin on Friday to pay their final respects to Deputy Steven Sandberg.
Duluth Police Wanted Person of the Week
The Duluth Police Department has announced their latest “Property Crimes Wanted Person of the Week.”
Hurricane Patricia “Strongest in History”
Hurricane Patricia is being called the strongest hurricane ever recorded.
Emerald Ash Borer identified in Duluth
Emerald Ash Borer, the larvae known to kill ash trees, has been discovered on Park Point in Duluth.
Duluth Firefighters Celebrate ‘Operation Warm’ Fundraiser
The party was rockin’ Thursday night at Clyde Iron for Operation Warm.
One Dead in Head-On Collision in Lake County
One person is dead following a head-on collision in rural Lake County.
Flags Lowered for Slain Deputy, Funeral Friday
Order in Effect from Sunrise to Sunset
Gov. Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. and Minnesota state flags be flown at half-staff to honor a sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of duty.
Library Hosts ‘Read For The Record’ Event
The Duluth Public Library invited children and their parents to participate in “Read for the Record” Thursday night.
Community Fund Hosts ‘Taste Of Hermantown’
The 8th annual Taste of Hermantown was a hit Thursday night.
Biotech Company Sets Sights on Iron Range
Sweetwater Energy Working on Mt. Iron Plant
It’s a first of its kind operation coming to the Iron Range and it’s bringing more than 100 new jobs.
Shining Light on Programs to Keep Kids Out Of Trouble
Everyday 15 million kids go home from school unsupervised, raising their chances of getting in trouble.
Duluth-Based Web Series Coming Soon
"Old Lifty" Features Fictional Lift Bridge Operator
Duluth is about to get its very own TV show!
Event Connects Those in Need With Social Services
More Than Two Dozen Social Services Under One Roof
For the needy and homeless in the Twin Ports, access to health care, child care, and other basic services can be very difficult.
Wisconsin First Lady Visits Superior
Takes a Walk With Children, Promotes Wellness
Wisconsin First Lady Tonette Walker was in Superior Thursday morning to enjoy a walk in the park.
Couple Sails 3,700-miles to Winter at Spirit Lake Marina
Will Brave Frigid Temps to Live in Their Sailboat
3,700 miles later and an adventurous couple have landed in Duluth to spend the winter on their sailboat.
Free Fresh Pressed Cider
300-Pounds of Apples
If you were near Harrison Community Center Wednesday you might have seen a stand for free apple cider.
