Solvay Hospice House reopens after pause for MNA strike
DULUTH, Min. - Essentia Health and the Miller Dwan Foundation is resuming hospice patient care at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. The facility had temporarily suspended services…
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'Force on Fifth Avenue' Close to Opening
DULUTH, Minn. - "Force on Fifth Avenue," the new housing development, is close to opening in downtown Duluth. "I'm proud of this particular project because it's really the gateway to downtown Duluth…
New Housing Data Shows Duluth Has Much More Work To Do
DULUTH, Minn.- If you're having trouble finding somewhere to live in Duluth, you're not alone. And a recent study confirms the problem. The local vacancy rate for rentals is only at 1.8 percent, and…
'Head of the Lakes United Way' Launches Free Babysitting Classes
DULUTH, Minn.-- 'Head of the Lakes United Way' teamed up with the American Red Cross to give kids the opportunity for a valuable childcare class.…
City Charter Commission Recommends Duluth Council Pay Increase
DULUTH, Minn. -- A pay increase is being recommended for Duluth city councilors, which would be the first increase since 2018. The City Charter Commission is proposing councilors be paid $1,425 a month, up from $1,150 per month, bringing a…
'Duluth Whiskey Project' Opens its Doors
DULUTH, Minn.-- Lincoln Park is 'uncorking' its latest addition to the craft district today. Nestled onto superior street near brewery neighbors, 'Duluth Whiskey Project' was undergoing construction since last August. But…
Duluth's Best Bread Speaks on Incline Village Fallout
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The owner of Duluth's Best Bread expressed disappointment after hearing a business fallout involving the proposed Incline Village Development in Duluth. The popular bakery planned…
Governor Walz: Canadians should visit Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Min. - Governor Tim Walz is asking Canadians to visit Minnesota. In a news release he said, "We value that connection and the many ways our cultures overlap…
Founders of Hibbing-based non-profit removed after settlement with Minnesota Attorney General
HIBBING, Minn. & ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Attorney General's Office has worked to remove George and Georgia Andria from the Borealis Art Guild's…
'Coolest Thing in Minnesota' Contest Nominations Open Until Aug. 15th
Minn. -- Time is running out to nominate products for the 'Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota' Contest. The nomination window closes August 15th. The first bracket…
Cannabis Lottery Selects 75 More Applicants for License
MINNESOTA -- The Office of Cannabis Management held a license lottery July 22. 75 candidates were selected from the pool of over 550 retail license applicants. The OCM…
MN Nurses Association To End Strike With Essentia Health
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Nurses Association sent out a news release late Monday that said the remaining striking nurses at Essentia Health in the Twin Ports…
Company working with Incline Village Developer terminates contract; Website removed
DULUTH, Minn. - ICS, a construction and development company, has terminated its contract with Incline Plaza Development. That's according to an e-mail they sent to the…
Grant money for shipyards heading to Twin Ports
WASHINGTON, D.C. & SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded more than $800,000 in a grant to help the Superior Shipyards. A grant of $817,146.23 will…
Essentia says nominations in Washington, D.C. will help with APP strike negotiations
DULUTH, Minn. - President Donald Trump on July 17, 2025 nominated two people to join the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Essentia has been…
Lake Superior Zoo welcomes a new Red Panda
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Zoo is welcoming Wiley, a male red panda. He was born on June 19, 2024, at Michigan's Potter Park Zoo. Wiley arrived…
Cirrus Aircraft and Duluth Pack unveils parachute lined-bag collection
DULUTH, Minn. - Cirrus Aircraft has a new production - but not an airplane. They're launching a collection of handcrafted, aviation-inspired travel bags. Cirrus is utilizing upcycled parachute…
Douglas County Humane Society Celebrates 50 Years of Rescuing and Adopting
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Today's ribbon cutting out in Superior didn't highlight something brand new. But instead, over 50 years of tail wagging, smiles, and connections to furry friends. "We've gone through…
Final "pour" on Twin Ports Interchange project scheduled
DULUTH, Minn. – The final bridge deck "pour" for the Twin Ports Interchange project will take place Thursday evening, July 17, 2025. The newly poured deck will complete…
MNA Accuses Essentia of 'Intimidation' and 'Retaliation' Amid Strike
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) blasted Essentia Health Wednesday by saying the healthcare provider is intimidating and retaliating against some of the union's Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who have chosen to leave the group's strike and go…
