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Sale of Duluth Based Clothing Retailer Maurices is Finalized

The controlling stake is valued at about $300 million.

DULUTH, Minn. – The sale of Longtime Duluth Based clothing retailer Maurice’s is now complete. The buyer, OpCapita is an European investment firm. OpCapita will now hold majority equity of Maurice’s. The controlling stake is valued at about $300 million. This is the first U.S. investment for the European company, which also recently purchased a stake in a German clothing retailer….

CCU College of Hair Fire still Under Investigation

DULUTH, Minn. – An investigation continues into the cause of a fire at the Cosmetology Careers Unlimited College of Hair on West Superior Street. Initial damage is estimated to cost $75,000. Authorities responded to a call of smoke coming from a door in an alley behind the school, Saturday afternoon. Upon entry they found a medium size fire burning on…

Ecolibrium3 Hosts a “Sun-Raiser” for Lincoln Park Solar Panels

The solar panels will act as a source of energy for Lincoln Park.

DULUTH, Minn.-  If you ever wanted to take a stab at weather forecasting, Ecolibrium3’s newest “sun”–raiser might be your chance to predict the weather and help the Lincoln Park community. The fundraiser is a way to get the community involved in raising money for the Lincoln Park solar garden. The garden will provide energy to the homeless veteran’s center and…

Essentia Health Offers Free Skin Screenings for Melanoma Monday

Free cancer screenings happened all over the country for Melanoma Monday.

DULUTH, Minn.- May is skin cancer awareness month and skin clinics across the country offered free screenings for ‘Melanoma Monday’ The Essentia Health Skin Clinic was busy for the event. The screenings are a way to promote sun safety moving into the summer months. Screenings are one of many preventative measures people can take to protect themselves from skin cancer. “Skin…

Historic Armory on Track to Lift Demolition Order

Once the Armory Drill Hall floor is complete, the order will be lifted.

DULUTH, Minn.- Construction progress continues at the historic armory in Duluth. Crews are working on the last major project to be completed before the long–standing demolition order on the building can be lifted. The armory broke ground on the drill hall floor back in December. Replacing the 18 hundred square foot space took some time to really get moving but is…

Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Hermantown Identified

Majchrzak was wanted on multiple charges in both Douglas and St. Louis County including domestic assault and drugs.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-A motorcyclist who allegedly fled from police in northern Minnesota was shot and killed by officers who also struck him with a squad car. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office says 37-year-old Timothy Majchrzak was shot multiple times and died at the scene Saturday afternoon. A gun was found near him, but authorities haven’t…

Mental Health Professional Address Teen Suicide and Prevention

Mobile Crisis Hotline 218-623-1800

DULUTH, Minn. – Recent studies show in Minnesota suicide is now the second leading cause of death for  10–24 years old. The collaborative includes mental health professionals from thirty agencies across the region. Throughout the year multiple trainings are held to provide strategies and ideas for teen suicide prevention. Panels of speakers are invited to share personal experiences to continue…

Homegrown 2019 Comes to an End

Another successful Homegrown in Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn.- Homegrown 2019 has finally come to an end after a long but rewarding 8 days. The local music festival held its final shows Sunday afternoon at Canal Park Brewing. This was the first year Homegrown had a night dedicated to craft district venues, something that had a positive response from the community. “This year is just as strong as…

‘Dementia Friendly Duluth’ Holds First Victory Chorus Performance

The Victory Chorus is made up of singers with dementia, caretakers and volunteers.

DULUTH, Minn.- A program three years in the making held its debut performance. Dementia Friendly Duluth was proud to showcase their ‘Victory Chorus’- 40 person ensemble made up of singers with dementia, caretakers and volunteers young and old. The Victory Chorus performance was introduced as a mindful musical journey. These singers were hard at work practicing for 12 weeks and could not…

CHUM Asks Community to “Walk a Mile” in the Shoes of the Homeless

This is CHUM's first Walk a Mile event

DULUTH, Minn.- With a nationwide housing crisis, the homeless population continues to grow. CHUM homeless shelter wants people to experience first–hand what it would be like to walk a mile in their shoes. They’re trying a new way of bridging the gap with the homeless community. “The difference with this event is that you actually have to walk through sort…

Wisconsin DNR Using Controlled Burns to Maintain Prairie Habitat

The Douglas County Wildlife Center uses controlled burns to maintain the land.

GORDON, Wis.- It’s the beginning of burn season for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Pending the right weather conditions, the DNR has just a small window of time to reset some of the state’s prairie lands and make the space livable for certain wildlife. This kind of land is called pine barons. It’s a type of habitat that’s locally common…