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Duluth Man Arrested On Burglary Charges
DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – A man who damaged property and gained access to an apartment building on East 2nd Street in Duluth Tuesday afternoon has been arrested. Duluth Police used a drone to help find the man inside the building. The 47 year old suspect, armed with a box...
Bast, Fischer, Menghini, Perkins and Pionk Land 2023-24 Newcomer NCHC Academic All-Conference Team Honors
Four University of Minnesota Duluth men's hockey freshmen and one first-year transfer were named to the 2023-24 Newcomer National College Hockey Conference Academic All-Conference Team Tuesday for their work in the classroom during the past academic year. Among the 63 total conference athletes named, 38 -- including two Bulldogs -- freshmen forwards Braden Fischer (Winnipeg, Manitoba) and Anthony Menghini-- were also bestowed NCHC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete distinction for exceptional academic achievement following completion of the first year at their current school.
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...
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.
Rep. Dan Wolgamott Secures Police Endorsement, Focuses on Law Enforcement Funding Goals
(KNSI) – A St. Cloud lawmaker has been endorsed by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers’ Association for reelection. State Representative Dan Wolgamott announced the backing of the boys in blue on Monday. The endorsement is one of the state’s most coveted. Wolgamott received the recommendation for helping to increase funding for law enforcement across the state. His next goal is to work on legislation to boost recruitment and retention and achieve first-responder status for 911 dispatchers.
Trail’s flood damage requires a flood of support during the SHTA’s Membership Drive
Image provided: East Branch Baptism River, June 2024. From the Superior Hiking Trail Association - July 15, 2024. Recent heavy rains and flooding along the North Shore impacted the Superior Hiking Trail, causing erosion and damaging bridges, like the East Baptism River Bridge. To repair the damage from this storm and future storms, the trail needs a flood of support from our community.
Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Announces New Board Members
The Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation is happy to welcome three new members to its board of directors. Kirsten Cruikshank, Doug Thompson, and Ed Crawford have each been elected to serve a three-year term with the Foundation. “We are excited to welcome at Kirsten, Doug, and Ed to the Foundation,” stated...
Two Workforce Development Nonprofits Merge Providing Career Building Opportunities
DULUTH, Minn. – True North Goodwill and SOAR Career Solutions announced their plans for a merger. The two nonprofits both focus on workforce development in our region for decades. Through recent conversations between the Executive Director of SOAR, Emily Edison, and President & CEO of True North Goodwill, Dodie Brown, they found their companies visions aligned.
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...
Hermantown Fire Department Opens Community Connect Tool
Hermantown Fire Department Opens Community Connect Tool. New System Allows Businesses and Residents to Create Safer Environments. Hermantown, Minn. – The Hermantown Fire Department has released a new system for both businesses and residents to create safer environments – for their customers, families, and firefighters in case of an emergency.
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.
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