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Duluth Street Maintenance Team Making Progress on Potholes
DULUTH, Minn. — Summer in Minnesota means potholes, but this year is a little different. Thanks to a mild winter and low-moisture spring, the Duluth street maintenance team is ahead of their typical schedule. This year, they were able to get a jump start on repairs, beginning in May....
I-35 work through Duluth tunnels to begin July 8
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will be starting a concrete resurfacing project on I-35 July 8 through the Duluth tunnels. MnDOT officials say motorists can expect lane and ramp closures throughout the project. They advise to expect lane closures from 5th Avenue West to 13th Avenue East. The southbound...
Local SANE & Registered Nurse Wins International Award
DULUTH, Minn. — A well-deserved individual received an award for her 17 years of dedication towards helping others. Being named the heart and soul of PAVSA’s SANE, or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program, Alisha Blazevic has left quite the impact over the years. Blazevic is involved with numerous organizations including the Sexual Assault Response Team. Since 2007, she has completed hundreds of medical forensic tests. All of this was recognized Tuesday when she was awarded the International Distinguished Fellow Award. What started off as a normal meeting, turned into something impactful.
Traffic advisory for Duluth’s Fourth Fest Celebration
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Traffic will be affected on Thursday due to Duluth’s annual Fourth Fest Celebration. The City of Duluth will host the free event on Thursday, July 4 in the Bayfront area rain or shine. The celebration features live music throughout the day with gates...
Jury Duty Scam Reported In Duluth
Have you ever been summoned for jury duty? If you haven't, you probably aren't familiar with exactly how it works. I have been summoned and even I do not know everything about it or how it works. Scammers know this fact and are now targeting Minnesotans using jury duty as a ruse.
Fourth of July Activities across the Northland
Fourth of July is the perfect time to get together with family and friends to celebrate our Independence Day. Many towns across the Northland have activities planned. We have put together a short list of options for you. If you would like something added, please email news@wdio.com. DULUTH. Duluth’s festivities...
Coffee Conversation: Annual Gordon Good Neighbor Days 2024
DULUTH, Minn. — Gordon goes big for its annual Gordon Good Neighbor Days on July 5, 6, & 7 of 2024. Gordon Good Neighbor Days Chair Erik Finstad and Committee Member Dave Hodek joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk about the festivities. Huge fireworks display,...
TCB Q&A: Odyssey Resorts CEO Howard Anderson
Uluth-based Odyssey Resorts is the largest operator of independent Minnesota resorts, with nine properties throughout Grand Marais, Lutsen, Two Harbors, Duluth, and Deerwood. From Ruttger’s Bay Lake to Breezy Point, demand for corporate retreats at Odyssey Resorts has increased post-pandemic and continues to grow. It’s an area of focus for Howard Anderson, who joined Odyssey in 2022 as vice president of strategic planning and was promoted to CEO in May.
Local Itknonen completes fourth Grandma’s Marathon
On June 22, Duluth kicked off their summer with Grandma’s Marathon, one of the largest marathons in the country, welcoming 20,000 annual runners and bringing over $21 million dollars to the region. Pengilly native and current Grand Rapids resident Aaron Itkonen was right in the midst of the runners, pacing himself with some of the best runners in the world. To complete a full-marathon, one must endure 26.2 miles to the finish line - nothing new to the veteran-runner Itkonen, who has completed nearly 10...
4th of July rain forecast
From the National Weather Service • Duluth • July 2, 2024. A fair amount of uncertainty regarding potential for rain dampening 4th of July celebrations. The further south you go the higher the chances for higher amounts of rain. The pattern remains active, but temperatures will be pleasant.
Duluth Native Derek Forbort Signs with Vancouver Canucks
DULUTH, Minn.- First day of free agency in the NHL and a number of pro players with local ties we’re looking for a new team. That included a Duluth native. Former Greyhound Derek Forbort is a now a Vancouver Canuck. The defenseman signed a one-year, $1.5 million dollar deal with the team.
Blood Donations Needed in Northland
DULUTH, Minn.– There is a serious need for blood donors in the Northland. The Northland Chapter of the Red Cross tells us, only 3 percent of the nation donates blood. And more often than not, people donate one time and move on. “I would say this is in the...
Huskies’ Home Struggles Continue in Loss to Rox
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies couldn’t kick off the month of July with a victory, falling to the St. Cloud Rox 8-2 Monday at Wade Stadium. St. Cloud scored the game’s first run in the fourth inning before adding three more in the fifth. Duluth’s first run came from MJ Sweeney on a solo home run in the fourth inning. This marks Sweeney’s eighth home run of the season, which is tied for the second most in the Northwoods League.
Music Lineup, Schedule Announced For Duluth Fourth Fest 2024
The annual Independence Day tradition centered around Minnesota's largest fireworks show is ready to make a return to Duluth's Bayfront Festival Park this week!. Just as in years past, a day full of live music performances and family fun, all capped off by a spectacular fireworks show that continues to hold the title of largest in the state is all ready to go for this year's 4th of July week.
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