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With Cobb Cook Park off the table, Hibbing selects new housing site
HIBBING — The Hibbing City Council approved a purchase agreement with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Hibbing at its Wednesday, July 10, Council meeting. The move was anticipated after positive discussions at the previous Council meeting. The purchase agreement with the HRA is for a 5-acre parcel directly...
Northland nonprofit offers $1,500 grants for flood relief
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Financial assistance is now available to homeowners affected by last month’s flooding. The United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) is offering financial support to households in its service area to help them recover from the flooding. An application is required, and individuals must...
Report: Michigan CPS not up to standards 6 years after a state audit
(The Center Square) – A recent report on Michigan’s Child Protection Agency shows organizational issues that have been going on for at least six years. An audit completed in 2018 revealed a failure to conduct background checks, major delays in abuse investigations, failure to meet with some victims, and a lack of safety plans for identified victims. The updated report, conducted by the nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General, reveals these issues have not been addressed. ...
Local Printing Facility for Brainerd Dispatch to Close
The Brainerd Dispatch newspaper is closing its printing facility in Brainerd, which will result in the layoffs of 21 people. In an article posted on their website today, the Dispatch said the printing operation will move to a sister plant in Detroit Lakes by September 30th. 21 employees working in prepress, inserting, and in the press room will be laid off.
Dubbin Back Behind The Wheel For Brainerd Events
The NHRA Lucas Oil Series returns this weekend for round four of five in the Central Region at Brainerd International Raceway. The Dubbin Motorsports Team looks to improve upon some heartbreaking bad luck they have experienced in the 2024 season. Achieving their best result of the season with a win...
Spinning The State: Baraboo, Fond du Lac, Greenbush, Tomah
Stories you might have missed from across Wisconsin. Baraboo: SSM Health to sell three facilities. Change is inevitable and change is coming to three Wisconsin-based long-term care centers. SSM Health announced that is it selling three centers, located in baraboo, Madison and Waupun to Complete Care. Complete Care owns nine other skilled nursing facilities in Wisconsin that are overseen by a regional leadership team that includes more than 900 team members statewide. SSM employees are being asked to stay on under the new ownership to continue caring for patients. SSM will continue to operate facilities in Fond du lac and Mt. Calvary. Full Story.
Enter Now To Win Tickets To See Smash Mouth In Superior
BowFest, the 'World’s Largest Outdoor Archery & Music Festival' returns to Mont du Lac Resort in Superior July 25 through July 28. BowFest is a four-day 3D archery and outdoor music festival that showcases the latest innovations in archery and hunting, while also providing great concerts from regional and national artists.
Suspect in custody following search at downtown Duluth apartment
7:00 P.M. UPDATE: According to police, an uncooperative 47-year-old man was in the hallway of the apartment building, armed with a box cutter. Attempts to peacefully disarm him were unsuccessful, which led to officers using less lethal options to bring him into custody. The man was taken to a local...
Here’s How Much A Speeding Ticket Now Costs in Minnesota
It's not necessarily a surprise, but the cost of getting a speeding ticket in Minnesota continues to increase. Here's what it'll cost you now if you're cited for exceeding the speed limit in the North Star State. Since the pandemic, speeding has been an increasingly problematic issue here in the...
Nonprofit looking to make Lester Park Golf Course more accessible
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The City of Duluth has received a proposal about changing the Lester Park Golf Course into a more adaptive space. The course was permanently closed after the 2023 golf season due to financial issues. The property is now boarded up and overgrown, but a...
Carlton Schools “More Time for Life” four-day week brings more students and staff to district
CARLTON, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A Northland school district says it is prioritizing mental health for its students and staff with a four-day school week and its new mission is bringing more families to the district. The “More Time for Life” campaign kicks off this month for the Carlton...
Duluth Parks and Rec receives statewide award for mountain biking program
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth’s efforts to make the city a mountain biking destination have earned it a statewide award. The Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association gave its annual Award of Excellence to the team at Duluth Parks and Recreation. The group credits Duluth’s push to get...
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