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In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins
When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz strolled onstage to welcome a conference of clean power advocates to Minneapolis in May, he was quick to note that his state is now getting a little over half of its power from renewables. In the next breath, Walz said Minnesota would never get to 100% — a goal he helped set — without changing what he called “outdated” permitting laws.
House GOP shifts firepower from Biden to Harris and Walz
As Democrats enthusiastically turn their attention to the Democratic Party’s new presidential ticket, so have House Republicans, who in recent weeks have launched a series of investigations into Vice President Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. House Republicans, who had spent much of the past 3 1/2 years investigating President Biden, are…
Walz extinguishes Democratic doubts with convention performance
CHICAGO — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has silenced the Democratic doubters. Heading into the Democratic National Convention, there were questions swirling inside the party about the wisdom of Vice President Harris picking the Minnesota governor — a relatively unknown figure from a safely Democratic state — as her running mate. But Walz has stormed…
A blast from the past at the Lakehead Harvest Show
During the Lakehead Harvest Show, eventgoers were given the chance to take a trip back to the past. The event ran from August 23rd through August 25th in Esko and showcased agricultural practices of old. “So, Lakehead Harvest Show are an agricultural nonprofit. So, our mission statement is keeping alive...
Safety officials, non-profits offer response for unhoused
Weeks after Duluth public safety officials cleared out the encampment in Priley Circle, the Duluth City Council is continuing to look for solutions for the city’s unhoused population. After recent meetings with dozens of community members showing up to voice their concerns in the conversation over the unhoused situation...
Hermantown Girls Tennis Picks Up 1st Win in Road Contest Against Duluth Marshall
DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown girls tennis team picked up their first win of the season on Monday, defeating Duluth Marshall 6 to 1. The Hawks won three out of the four singles matches and all three doubles matches. Hermantown will next play at Grand Rapids on Tuesday. As for Duluth...
Plan to expand factory, create jobs, moves through city government.
A plan to expand a Duluth factory and bring new jobs is working its way through city government. On August 26, the Duluth Planning Commission held a special meeting on plans for a new TIF district for the Sofidel paper mill. TIF, which stands for tax increment financing, is a...
Hermantown Senior Aidan Adamski Commits to St. Thomas Football
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A current Hermantown Hawk knows where he’ll be suiting up next year. Senior defensive end and fullback Aidan Adamski announced his commitment to St. Thomas over the weekend. Last season, Adamski suited up for Two Harbors and tallied 54 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, and four sacks....
Groves Learning Organization offers tutoring options to help Northland students succeed
School is already underway for some, and starts next week for many. If you’re worried about the summer slide, there are options like tutoring. Groves Learning Organization offers tutoring at the Marshall School in Duluth. Meghan Miller, Director of Learning Center Individualized Programs for Groves, said it’s important to...
Duluth Public Schools prepares for the new year with excitement
As the 2024-25 school year draws near, faculty and staff in Duluth Public Schools are working hard to promote success for every incoming student. “We’re so excited about this year’s school year. We have really high expectations for our staff and our students and our families. We have a lot of focus on literacy this year. We have focus on attendance, safety, and inclusion. Those are all things that are important to us this year,” said Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas.
A cruel twist of fate
CUMBERLAND, Wis. — Imagine that one minute, you are sitting in the stands, cheering on your 11-year-old daughter’s basketball team. The next, you are in a doctor’s office hearing the unthinkable — your daughter requires a heart transplant. That is the nightmare that Jamie and Tamala...
Wisconsin: DraftKings, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, reach agreement
DraftKings and Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians reached an agreement which grants the operator market access to begin retail sportsbook operations at the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. The agreement, pending licensure and regulatory approvals, begins August 28. Story continues...
Erosion impacting private cemetery in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Erosion along Lake Superior’s shore is unearthing human remains at a private Duluth cemetery. The erosion is occurring on the edge of the Scandia Cemetery, right next to Glensheen Mansion off London Road. A fence is now blocking off the area and St....
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