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2024 FinnFest underway at DECC in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A weekend celebration at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is honoring all things Finnish. FinnFest 2024 kicked off earlier this week and runs until Sunday, July 28. In addition to plenty of live music, the festivities include dances, films, seminars, and more. Attendees have...
Downtown Duluth leader speaks out in support of proposed city ordinances
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A Downtown Duluth leader is speaking out in support of the city’s proposed public safety ordinances. Ahead of Monday’s council meeting, President of the Downtown Duluth organization Kristi Stokes released pictures showing the challenges the city has faced in recent months. A...
What Minnesota’s New ‘Jetsons Law’ is that Takes Effect August 1st
There have been a few notable bills that have taken effect in Minnesota recently or will take effect very soon. One of the new laws is that Minnesota breweries are now allowed to sell THC drinks on tap just like beer. Another new law that takes effect August 1st has...
'So much more than your local lumberyard'
VIRGINIA—Pohaki continues to redefine itself after more than 70 years in business. Nicki Johnson and Jaimie Niska are helping to make that happen with their work in kitchen and bath design and appliance sales. Johnson, a Range native, was hired about 15 months ago to run the kitchen and bath design center, while Niska came on board about three months ago when Pohaki added appliances after buying out Jenia’s Appliance. ...
Two unrelated shootings in Minneapolis within 10 minutes; two suffer life-threatening injures
MINNNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are investigating two different shootings that happened around 7 p.m. Saturday.The first shooting happened near the 2600 block of Third Avenue South. Officers were called to the scene on report of a shooting and found a man with life-threatening injuries. They provided CPR until EMS could arrive. The man was taken to Hennepin Healthcare. The second shooting happened around 10 minutes later near the 2500 block of Cedar Avenue South. A man was found near the 2600 block of Cedar Avenue South with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers provided medical aid before the victim was taken to Hennepin Healthcare. Police say the man was walking on 2500 block of Cedar after meeting a group when he was shot. He then ran a block before he collapsed. Police are investigating both shootings. An arrest has not been made in either shooting. Police say the two shootings do not appear to be related.
School employs a 4-day week, "We have to do something different"
CARLTON, Minn. (WCCO/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A school has enacted a 4-day week for the past year. Here's why they're making the change. "What can we do in Carlton to be so big, so different, so unique, so innovative that Carlton School District would be a school of choice?" asked the superintendent of the Carlton School District, Donita Stepan.
Riding one hundred miles to support those who served
For the fifteenth year in a row, local motor cyclists gathered at the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior for a ride to honor those who have served. Riders began at the Bong Center, rode to Iron River VFW, then R-C’s Decoy Inn in Solon Springs, to Bridge’s Bar and Patty’s Dockside in Lake Nebagamon and then returned to Superior.
Duluth Tropics blast Grand Rapids to win Legion Division 1 substate championship
On Saturday, the Duluth Tropics shut out Grand Rapids in the American Legion Division 1 substate championship game, winning 11-0. It was a complete team effort for the Tropics, as their pitching curated a shutout while their hitting got off to a hot start, putting up two runs in both the top of the first and second innings.
Duluth Mourns the Loss of Young Resident in Tragic N 47th Avenue Structure Fire
The Duluth Fire Department on Thursday disclosed the identity of an individual who perished in a recent structure fire, as reported by the official release from the department. The fire, which engulfed a property located in the 600 block of N 47th Avenue E, claimed the life of 25-year-old Duluth resident Maxton Gudowski, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident. The department extended their condolences to the Gudowski family and friends during this time of mourning.
First Alert: Sunday afternoon thunderstorms likely
WEATHER STORY: As the Maritime Tropical air mass of the Gulf of Mexico migrates into our region, a southerly wind will set up and those two factors will turn up the heat this week. Normal high is 78. We will be warmer than normal for at least seven days. Most of the days will be sunny which helps keep temps up but that heat will also create lift through convection. So, thunderstorms will be possible, too, especially Sunday, Monday and next Thursday. There is a chance some could become severe Sunday afternoon.
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