Minnesota

UMD Students get Networking Opportunity

UMD students applying for jobs and internships met leaders in the field they're pursuing.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD students applying for jobs and internships met leaders in the field they’re pursuing. Some students tell us they’re interested in working in music industry, with another saying they want to start their own biochemistry company. Networking with professionals to prepare for post-college careers can help students launch into the next chapter of their lives. “Networking is so…

Emily Larson Re-Elected Mayor of Duluth

Larson defeated challenger Dave Nolle

DULUTH, Minn. – Emily Larson has been re-elected Mayor of Duluth. Larson was first elected mayor in 2015 and was re-elected Tuesday night to another four-year term. Larson finished her re-election bid with 13,071 votes, or 63.33 percent to challenger Dave Nolle’s 7,465 votes or 36.17 percent. Emily Larson spoke with Fox 21 during her election party at the Duluth…

GO: Community Christmas Tree Arrives in Downtown Duluth

"This White Spruce is one of the tallest Christmas tree we have ever had on display," said Rutledge.

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas now that the annual Community Christmas tree has returned to the Minnesota Power Plaza in downtown Duluth. “We want to give back to the community this is one of our time honored traditions that we are proud to be a part of ,” said Communications Manager Amy Rutledge. Standing…

St. Luke’s Hosts Fifth Annual Mental Health Conference

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s Hospital hosted its annual mental health conference at the holiday inn in downtown Duluth. More than 100 mental health professionals got the chance to hear from speakers. they learned about different alternative therapies to help patients with mental illness. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by 2025, there…

Duluth Police Rolling Out Program To Offer Vouchers Instead of Citations for Car Light Violations

The department is among more than 30 law enforcement agencies in Minnesota partnering with the Minneapolis-based non-profit called Microgrants.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department makes more than 20,000 traffic stops a year. According to authorities most of these stops are for broken headlight or tail light violations. The DPD is planning to roll out a new program to help drivers get those lights fixed for free. The department is among more than 30 law enforcement agencies in…

Landline And Sun Country Airlines Partner To Offer More Convenience For Duluth Travelers

Sun Country travels to more than 50 destinations.

DULUTH, Minn. – The landline bus service that connects Duluth travelers to the Minneapolis–St. Paul airport is now partnering with Sun Country Airlines. Travelers can now book bus rides to MSP as part of their airfare with sun country all for one affordable price. Passengers can also check their bags with the bus and then retrieve them at their final…

LSC Partners With MSU Mankato To Tackle Need For Commercial Airline Pilots

MSU Mankato has almost a 100% job placement rate among students who graduate from their aviation program.

DULUTH, Minn. – To help address the need for commercial airline pilots in the United States Lake Superior College announced they will be partnering with Minnesota State University Mankato. It is a chance for LSC students to transfer to the university to expand their education. Currently LSC offers a two-year professional pilot program, where students can gain their professional license….

Storm Damage Does Not Meet Threshold for State Disaster Declaration

DULUTH, Minn. – According to the City of Duluth, damage from last month’s storm was not enough to qualify for state aid. Duluth Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj said in a press conference Friday that city and county damage totaled around $300,000 which does not meet the state disaster declaration threshold of $385,000. According to Chief Krizaj, most of the damage…

The Duluth Junk Hunt Is The Place To Find One-Of-A-Kind Treasures

The event is held in the spring and fall.

DULUTH, Minn. – One person’s junk can be another person’s treasure. Hundreds of people stopped by the DECC for the semi-annual Duluth Junk Hunt in search of those treasures. The event features nearly 150 vendors from around the region. Attendees can check out one-of-a-kind “junk” like antique furniture and vintage clothing, which are up for sale. The founders say each…

Bayfront Festival Park Breaks Records

Also about 150,000 people visited the park this season.

DULUTH, Minn. – 2019 was Bayfront Festival Park’s busiest year yet. This year Bayfront held more than 30 events such as concerts by bands like Trampled by Turtles. That’s nearly triple the number of events compared to 2012 when the DECC took over the park. Also about 150,000 people visited the park this season. “To give some perspective and context…