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Congressional Delegation Urges Air Force to Maintain C-130 Fleet

A group of bipartisan Minnesota legislators is encouraging the Air Force to keep the current size of their C-130 air fleet.

DULUTH, Minn. – A group of bipartisan Minnesota legislators is encouraging the Air Force to keep the current size of their C-130 air fleet. The Air Force had proposed to reduce the fleet from 300 to 287 for fiscal year 2021 with the cuts coming from the Air National Guard. The group says the smaller size of the fleet could…

Superior Street Reconstruction Project Continues

With the construction season wrapping up, Superior Street reopened to the public today but now the project will continue next year after being expected to be completed in 2020.

DULUTH, Minn. – With the construction season wrapping up, Superior Street reopened to the public today but now the project will continue next year after being expected to be completed in 2020. Businesses are breathing a sigh of relief along portions of Superior Street as it has reopened but the finishing touches of the project are not expected to be…

Red Curtain Days Usher in the Holiday Spirit

The holidays bring in local traditions throughout the Northland and this year is no different.

DULUTH, Minn. – The holidays bring in local traditions throughout the Northland and this year is no different. Red curtains will be going up in 17 business storefronts in Duluth’s downtown waterfront today for the Storefront Window Display & Lighting Contest hosted by the Greater Downtown Council. The businesses will have red curtains hanging throughout the week, building up anticipation…

Delivery Options Available for Elderly and Vulnerable

With the pandemic, elderly and vulnerable populations are in need of extra care, and grocery stores are stepping in to help.

DULUTH, Minn. – With the pandemic, elderly and vulnerable populations are in need of extra care, and grocery stores are stepping in to help. Whole Foods Co-op at both the Denfeld and Hillside locations are providing delivery and curbside pickup options for those who are not comfortable stepping in the stores. Management says the number of people partaking in these…

Bentleyville Gift Shop Opens to the Public

The Bentleyville Gift Shop is open again to the public this year in a different way.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Bentleyville Gift Shop is open again to the public this year in a different way. For the first time, the location changed to Grandma’s Sports Garden in Canal Park due to the need for more social distancing within the store and because the Tour of Lights is drive through this year. The store has a wide…

Duluth Salvation Army In Need of Bell Ringers

'Tis the season for Salvation Army Red Kettle bell ringers who started their work this weekend, and the Duluth Salvation Army is urging people to volunteer as its base is significantly smaller because of the pandemic.

DULUTH, Minn. – ‘Tis the season for Salvation Army Red Kettle bell ringers who started their work this weekend, and the Duluth Salvation Army is urging people to volunteer as its base is significantly smaller because of the pandemic. Organizers say the Duluth Salvation Army has experienced a 60% decrease in volunteers this year because of the pandemic. They say…

Minnesota Sets New High in Hospitalizations as COVID-19 Cases Surge

ST. PAUL, Minn.– The Coronavirus pandemic continues to surge across Minnesota as Governor Tim Walz and health experts in a press conference Friday urged Minnesotans to follow social distancing and health guidelines. Minnesota set the record today with 1,424 people hospitalized with Coronavirus. As case numbers continue to climb during the state’s deadliest week. Minnesota has seen over 12,500 cases…