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One person burned in Virginia structure fire Friday
VIRGINIA, Minn. (Northern News Now) - According to Friends of the Northland FireWire, one person sustained several burns in a structure fire Friday night north of Virginia. According to a social media post from FireWire, firefighters from Cook, Kinney-Great Scott, and Pike-Sandy-Britt battled the structure fire in the 7800 block of Lake 14 Road.
New Native Theatre to Present FALLENSTAR: THE WATCHOVERERS at The NorShor
In collaboration with Duluth Playhouse, New Native Theatre will present Fallenstar: The Watchoverers, an exciting new superhero play by Ramón Esquivel. Running October 11 - 13, 2024 at the NorShor Theatre, this Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) play has been commissioned by the BIPOC Superhero Project. Led by playwright and educator José Casas, this new initiative is designed to give playwrights of color more access to regional theaters and create BIPOC characters in the TYA canon that are heroic and strong role models for all children.
‘Birds and Blooms’ set July 27
The public is invited to Eveleth-Fayal Garden Club’s “Birds and Blooms” Flower Show on Saturday, July 27, at the Fayal Town Hall, 4375 Shady Lane, Eveleth. Entries will be accepted on Friday, July 26, 4-6:30 p.m. and Saturday morning 9:30-10:30 a.m. Exhibitors do not have to be garden club members. There will be a special category for young gardeners. Contact Alice at 218-749-5516, Nancy at 218-744-2941 or Jan at 218-865-6018 for a list of possible entries and rules. Viewing of the exhibits is 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday. Prize drawings, a plant/gardening items sale and refreshments will be available. Pictured are winners from the show last summer.
Lake Superior Water Temperature July Update
From the National Weather Service - Duluth - July 20, 2024. Surface water has been warming quickly on Lake Superior the last couple of weeks, now in the 60s to low 70s across much of Western Lake Superior, except portions of the North Shore which are in the mid to upper 50s. Cold water in the 40s lurks below the warm surface water, and could mix in with a strong upwelling event should it occur.
Coach Bill King honored as outstanding citizen
VIRGINIA—Bill King, known to many for his years of coaching winning basketball teams at Orr High School, is now reflecting on his being selected as Outstanding Citizen of St. Louis County. “It’s a distinct honor to get the award because I dedicated my whole life to betterment of the Nett Lake reservation and all the people of the reservation. I feel it’s just a distinct honor to represent the Bois Forte tribe,” he said in a recent interview at Virginia’s Washington Manor where he resides. ...
Duluth Man Sells Architectural Salvage He Gathers From Churches and Schools
DULUTH, Minn. — One local man has made quite the collection of unique pieces over the years and this weekend he’s hosting a sale. For over 30 years Bob Swanson has been collecting architectural stone. He will go into churches or schools to disassemble the buildings. All to...
10th Annual Duluth Bike Fest brings hundreds of bicyclists to Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - For the tenth year, hundreds of mountain and cross-country bikers from around the world are taking to the trails of Duluth. Friday was the opening day of a weekend of competitive events at Spirit Mountain and around the city. The Duluth Bike Festival showcases...
Duluth Huskies split series with Fond du Lac, win game two 3-2
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Duluth Huskies reclaimed a winning record in the second half of the Northwoods League season on Friday night, taking game two and splitting the series with the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders after a 3-2 come-from-behind victory. The Huskies found themselves down by...
UMD Women’s Basketball Names Ashley Gustavson as Intern Assistant Coach
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team has added to their coaching staff. And it’s a former NSIC rival. Former MSU-Moorhead and Wayne State student-athlete Ashley Gustavson has joined the team as an intern assistant coach. Just this past year, she averaged four and a half points in...
NPSL Midwest Region Final Preview: With a hunger for more, Steel City FC hosts Duluth FC with spot in National Semifinals on the line
(9-3-0 – Great Lakes Conference Champs) (10-4-1 – North Conference Champs) UPMC Graham Field | 7 p.m. Last year, Steel City FC had a breakthrough campaign, winning the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL)’s Great Lakes Conference for the first time in club history, then advancing to the Midwest Region playoffs, where they had to go on the road, traveling all the way to Iowa, competing on back-to-back nights, pulling out a regional semifinal win vs Med City FC in a match that went to penalties, then fell to eventual champions, Tulsa Athletic FC, 2-1, in extra time.
St. Scholastica men’s basketball coach David Staniger resigns after 24 seasons
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - After 24 seasons as head coach of the College of St. Scholastica men’s basketball team, David Staniger’s time with the Saints has come to an end. After joining St. Scholastica as head coach in the 2000-2001 season, Staniger went on to record...
Duluth man charged for Tuesday apartment break-in, burglary
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The man accused of breaking into a Duluth apartment building earlier this week has been charged. Leland Lewis, 47, of Duluth was charged with first-degree burglary, obstruction of justice, and failing to fulfill registration requirements as a predatory offender. According to the criminal complaint,...
New Minnesota Wilderness front office staff settling in
The Minnesota Wilderness had quite the overhaul in their front office this offseason. This week all the new faces came together for their first camp, the main tryouts, at Northwoods Credit Union Arena in Cloquet. New General Manager Brandon Ferns, Assistant GM Steve Williams, and Assistant Coach Evan Alexius helped...
John Force’s Camaro to Return This Season Sans Him, Replacement Driver for NHRA Countdown
John Force's Camaro is expected to return to racing without him this season, with the possibility of making an appearance at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minn., marking the first of eight events left in the season. John Force's car hasn't raced due to the NHRA's eight-event maximum...
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