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Viral Harris-Walz camo hat injects Midwest glam into US campaign
If campaign hat sales are any predictor of electoral results, the Harris-Walz ticket is in great shape, as their camouflage cap with orange lettering goes viral. In part, the virality of the camo hat can be attributed to Chappell Roan, the wildly popular singer who sells a camo hat with orange lettering that reads "Midwest Princess."
Duluth Drivers Alert, Traffic Lane Closure on Third Street Starting August 26
Drivers in Duluth, brace yourselves for some traffic shifts starting tomorrow. The Third Street Reconditioning Project, which has already seen its share of work, is entering a new phase. On August 26, as reported by the City of Duluth, motorists will find the left lane of Third Street closed off from 12th Avenue E to Mesaba Avenue.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline reaches two years in service
This month marks the two-year anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Grand Rapids, a service utilized right here in Itasca County to help support and screen community members experiencing thoughts of suicide or other mental health symptoms of distress, to First Call for Help 211. Two years ago the 988 Suicide and Crisis line was implemented by SAMSHA and MDH, with First Call for Help 211, an organization in Grand Rapids that provides direct mental health emergency response and crisis intervention to...
The Tribute Fest raising money for veterans with music at Bayfront
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - This weekend the music of Gordon Lightfoot, Alice in Chains, the Beetles, and more was ringing out for a party with a purpose. The Tribute Fest was held Friday and Saturday at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. This marks the 16th year for the...
Festival held for overdose awareness
On Saturday, August 24, the Duluth non-profit Harm Reduction Sisters held a festival in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. The free community event featured music, visual arts, speakers and food. The organization says the festival was meant to help honor those affected by overdoses, offer community support, and rase awareness for overdoses.
Stevenson takes the reins as Tigers chase Rangers
IRON—For the past three seasons, the Cherry High School football team has been chasing Mountain Iron-Buhl for the Section 7 Nine-man crown, and for three straight years, the Rangers have prevailed. With a new season comes a new coach, and hopefully, a different outcome in November. Nick Stevenson takes over for Jason Marsh, and he’s hoping things turn around for the Tigers. ...
Tenants Report Piles Of Trash In Lincoln Park Apartments Bldg.; Owner Responds
DULUTH, Minn. — Tenants of the Lincoln Park Apartments, formerly a middle school, are not happy with growing trash in and outside the building. Photos and video show overflowing garbage shoots and piles of trash in hallways, along with bugs. Click here for video. When FOX 21 reached out...
Lorax-inspired advocate receives award for dedication to local environmental stewardship: 'You can make a difference in your own community'
From leading an initiative that resulted in 40 miles of new trail to teaching kids about recycling and helping fight off invasive species, environmentalist Judy Gibbs has worn many hats over the years. The Duluth News Tribune tells Gibbs' story of activism in Duluth, Minnesota. She's been involved in just...
Superior Aero Estates Introduces First Fly-in Community
Saginaw, Minn.–A new aero community is finally ready to take flight!. Superior Aero Estates debuted their runway, which is now open and ready to use. Being a one of a kind in the Duluth area, this space will house aviation enthusiasts with their planes. The area gives residents the freedom to pursue their dream home, all while being next to spacious hangars. Officials say this style of living is similar to another common way of living in Minnesota.
Lake Superior School Board Looks Toward the Start of a New School Year
As the start of the school year approaches, the Lake Superior School Board has been working to bring added support to address the academic, emotional and social needs of LSSD students. Pam Carlson has taken the position as Literacy Lead and will be working in all district schools to support students and teachers and boost literacy skills under the guidelines of the READ Act. The overarching goal of the READ Act is to give students the support they need to develop the necessary skills that will enable them to read at or above grade level as they navigate through their school years. Carlson will be overseeing training for teachers, as required by the READ Act and will be helping teachers plan instruction and track improvements in student reading abilities at the classroom level.
Thunderhawks Cross Country Season Preview
Brenden Sylvester returns after his state tournament appearance in 2023. Sylvester saved his best for last, when the lights were the brightest, turning in a personal record of 17:05 in the MSHSL AA State Championship 5000 meter race as a sophomore - 65th overall of 159 entries. Katelyn Carlson, an eighth-grade phenom, returns to varsity after a MSHSL AA State Tournament appearance as well - as a seventh-grader. Not to be outdone by Sylvester, Carlson also recorded her personal record time in the 5000 meters last season in the most important race of her life, finishing 58th overall out of 160 runners with a time of 19:59.3. You can expect more championship level running out of this pair once again this year. The Thunderhawks cross country team is coached by Steve Kohorst and Patty CarlinJanssen, and will hit the ground running next Wednesday against Virginia, at Virginia Golf Course.
Fothergill takes the title at Leech Lake
WALKER, Minn. — The major storyline heading into the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Leech Lake presented by SEVIIN was that the global bass-fishing community would get its first look at what’s heralded as one of the sport’s best, yet relatively unknown, fisheries. Everyone watching, meanwhile, already...
St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Leech Lake Brings Professional Anglers to Walker
Summer is coming to an end, but it’s not quite over yet. There is still time for next leg of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open, which kicked off Monday on Leech Lake in Walker. The weekend tournament was off to a great start with some beautiful skies to begin the day. Some sun, some clouds, and warm weather made for great fishing conditions as a crowd formed to watch the boats set off. But Leech Lake wasn’t taken over by any ordinary anglers.
Rochester School District Gets Grant to Help Students Experiencing Homelessness
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester School District (RPS) is among the 22 districts across the state receiving grant dollars to help students experiencing homelessness. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) announced earlier this week that it had received a $1 million federal competitive grant. The money was allocated through...
12th annual Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival returns to Barkers Island
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - An annual festival returned to Superior this weekend for its 12th year. Nicky Wilson and Brittney Johnson are lifelong Superiorites who we’re given the chance this year to help organize the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival as co-chairs of the event. “Getting involved...
Prep soccer: Proctor boys fall in home opener while Esko puts on offensive display
On Saturday, the Proctor boys soccer team fell to Legacy Christian Academy 2-0 in their home opener, while Esko girls beat Proctor 6-1 on their home turf. For the Rails, their offense was out of sync all match, and try as they might with their defense, they allowed a goal in both the first and second half.
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