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Gitch Gear Devoted to Lakewalk Reconstruction

100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of special t-shirts will go to the city and its efforts to restore the lakewalk.

DULUTH, Minn. – Gitch Gear, a Lake Superior devoted retailer has launched a fundraiser called Lakewalk With Me. 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of special t-shirts will go to the city and its efforts to restore the lakewalk. “The Gitch Gear team we just have a passion for the lake, we love being down there. When I…

Union Miners and Construction Workers Show Support for Mining Project Near Ely

The project was not on the agenda for discussion

DULUTH, Minn. – A group of building trades union workers voiced their support for the twin metals project during a Saint Louis County board meeting. those workers say the proposed copper nickel mine near Ely would allow for a different form of mining while being environmentally responsible. According to Twin Metals Mining, if the project is approved by regulators it…

Rehabilitation Construction Resumes between Eight and Ninth Street

"It gets 6,000 to 7,000 cars a day,"

DULUTH, Minn. – A nearly $2 million construction project to improve intersections and the public right of way is now resuming between Eighth and Ninth Street near Woodland Avenue The federally funded project, which began in 20–18, will include new street striping and sidewalk repairs. During the construction, there will be no parking in selected areas while crews are working…

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…