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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...
Warning: Avoid Swimming In This Toxic Minnesota Lake
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but right now, only 9,999 are fit to swim in after a warning was just posted about staying out of this toxic lake. The hot, humid summer weather that's been prevalent across the North Star State this July might make you want to take a dip on one of our 10,000 lakes to cool off, right? But local officials in this Minnesota city are urging you to avoid any contact with this lake that's now unsafe.
Minnesota National Guard providing support at Republican National Convention
MINNESOTA (Valley News Live) - Governor Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide public safety support for the 2024 Republican National Convention. The convention, which is being held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 15 through July 18, has been designated as a national special security event by the United States Department of Homeland Security due to the scale of security operations required.
Duluth City Council approves changes to West Skyline Parkway
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - After safety concerns, change is coming to Duluth’s West Skyline Parkway. Duluth City Councilors approved the changes during a council meeting Monday night. The first will temporarily close the intersections at West 5th and West 6th Streets. The second change will establish a...
Disability advocacy group visits Superior Monday
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - An organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity made a stop in Superior Monday. The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice visited Center City Park. Their goal is to interact with thousands of people as they tour the country, spreading the message about accessibility, especially when...
Donations needed for Head of the Lakes United Way’s Stuff the Bus campaign
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Head of the Lakes United Way is kicking off its Stuff the Bus campaign to collect school supplies for the upcoming school year. Stuff the Bus is a community-wide initiative aimed at collecting school supplies for students in need. The goal is to...
Holding On To History: The wreck of the Thomas Wilson still sparks interest after 122 years
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Lake Superior is littered with shipwrecks and some of them are within a stone’s throw from the twin ports including one such vessel, Thomas Wilson, that went down just outside of the harbor. It’s been resting in its watery grave for more than...
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