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Gragson named Lakes Area United Way Executive Director
The Lakes Area United Way (LAUW) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Gragson as the new executive director, effective July 8. Gragson brings a wealth of experience in leadership within both the nonprofit and private sectors. According to Kim Blank, Board Chair, “Bob brings a wealth of experience, working with United Ways, both larger and smaller, in his career. We are excited to have his expertise to support the continued stability and growth of Lakes Area United Way.” ...
Bellisio’s Recognized for Superb Wine Selection for Last 25 Years
DULUTH, Minn. — Since opening 25-years ago, Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant has been selected “Best of Award of Excellence” for their superb dining experience by Wine Spectator. Every year Wine Spectator carefully selects the best of the best when it comes to a fine wine and dining...
World’s first Korean village opens in the U.S. at Concordia Language Villages
- Advertisement - Concordia Language Villages (CLV), one of the world’s largest language immersion education institutions, located near Bemidji, Minnesota, has opened a Korean village after 25 years. Established in 1961, CLV is a nonprofit language education camp that offers immersive experiences in 18 languages, including Korean, German, French,...
Around the Circle This Week: July 25, 2024
Minnesota DNR has added No. 11 to its pool of Scientific & Natural Areas (SNA) in Lake Superior's Minnesota neighborhood, it announced this week. "The new 25 acre Icelandite Coastal Fen Scientific and Natural Area was acquired by the DNR with help from Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Reinvest in Minnesota. The site is 11 miles northeast of Grand Marais and is one of only two known fens on coastal wetlands on Minnesota's North Shore." This aerial view by T. Ludwig for the DNR shows the beach and fen while the DNR photo by Kelly Randall shows evening primrose along the beach.
Changes To 401K’s That Minnesotans Should Know About
I don't know about you, but as a society, we tend to NOT talk about financial difficulties. I'm not that person. If I'm struggling, I have to talk about it, or it eats me alive. Whether you can talk about your financial struggles or not, they are real. There is...
$1,300 Stimulus Checks: 2.1 Million Minnesotans to Receive Reissued Payments
This month, Americans will receive a $1,300 stimulus check, with Minnesota reissuing funds to those who had issues with previous payments, and the amount varies based on 2021 tax details. New $1,300 Stimulus Checks to Be Sent Out – Minnesota Reissues Payments for Unclaimed Funds According to the report of La Grada Online, this month, […]
Giant Voices adds Grover, Kinziger, Lucio
Giant Voices is adding three new team members, Adrienne Grover as account executive, Madeline Kinziger as director of first impressions and Marlena Lucio as executive assistant. “Adrienne, Madeline and Marlena have been wonderful additions to Giant Voices,” said Jena Mertz, Giant Voices owner and principal. “They each bring fresh energy,...
DNR reports wolf attacks on Spanish mustangs in Bayfield County
Several Spanish mustangs have been attacked by wolves in Bayfield County over the past couple months, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Reports obtained by the Daily Press indicate a Spanish mustang mare was attacked on June 16 and a Spanish mustang foal was attacked on July 14. Both incidences occurred “on a farm located in the town of Bell.” Wolves in Bayfield County have recently targeted several more...
Warmer: Storm chances return this weekend
From the National Weather Service • Duluth • July 25, 2024. Warmer temperatures expected and gradually becoming humid. Hazy sunshine expected today with patchy clouds. Highs 73 to 82 °F. Clearing tonight. Patchy fog. Lows 52 to 64 degrees °F. A little warmer with hazy sunshine Friday. Highs 73 to 88 °F. Lows 58 to 70 °F.
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