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Man dies in Carlton County crash
TWIN LAKES TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A man died in a single-vehicle crash in Carlton County Thursday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash happened around 9:05 a.m. on Highway 210 and County Road 5 in Twin Lakes Township. Authorities say a 69-year-old man from Sawyer, Minnesota was driving...
Bong Bridge inspection to result in lane closures on US 2
Drivers can expect delays traveling on the Bong Bridge next week. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), drivers can expect lane closures while bridge engineers from WisDOT inspect the Bong Bridge structure’s arch span. The bridge carries US 2 traffic over the St. Louis River between Superior and Duluth. The public may encouter the delays and should plan accordingly.
Duluth’s New Crisp + Green Review
Yum! In case you didn't know, a brand new salad shop is calling Duluth home and soon you will be able to feast there, too. Crisp & Green is located in the Shops at Bluestone plaza in Duluth, near Waxing The City and Starbucks. It's also near Qdoba as well.
University of Minnesota Duluth implements new policy for using A.I.
Artificial Intelligence is a controversial topic when it comes to college students using it to write their assignments. In just a few weeks, the fall semester at UMD will begin. For the past several months, the university staff created a new policy regarding students who try to use A.I. Some of common generative A.I. college student use are ChatGPT or Grammerly to write assignments.
Landmark Duluth Hotel Has Surprisingly Been Listed For Sale
Whether you live in Duluth or have just spent time visiting, there are certain landmarks you count on seeing. At the top of the list for many is the Aerial Lift Bridge, followed in no particular order by Enger Tower, Lake Superior, the Lakewalk, etc. Another landmark you'll find in...
Traffic Advisory for Spirit Valley Days
The Duluth Police Department is reminding residents and visitors to be extra careful traveling through the Spirit Valley neighborhood this evening and through the weekend. Be alert to detours and no parking areas as Spirit Valley Days continues and the Parade in West Duluth is tonight at 6:00 p.m. Parade...
Companies to Classrooms Receives Generous Support Ahead of School Year
DULUTH, Minn. — An educational supply store in Duluth is getting ready for the upcoming school year. Companies to Classroom is a non-profit free store for teachers. Teachers from Duluth, Superior and 14 surrounding districts can all stop in once a month during the school year. Each of them can grab up to 15 items for free.
EPA waives summer restrictions on gasoline in Michigan
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting an emergency fuel waiver to prioritize fuel access and distribution ahead of the 2024 hurricane season—which is predicted to be severe.
Wisconsin State Fair opens; food, animals draw people out
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - The 174th Wisconsin State Fair opened on Thursday with lots of fun, family, friends. But for thousands of people like Ashley McDaragh, it's the food that draws them out. "This is our seventh annual year coming on the first day, and it’s my best friend's birthday,"...
Does Wisconsin Rank As One Of The Best School Systems?
It's almost time to send the kids back to school. But when they go back, will they be going to one of the best-run school systems in America?. A recent study shows where Wisconsin ranks in the nation. How The School State Rank Was Determined. The Wallethub study used different...
Royal Canadian Air Force puts on free show at Duluth Waterfront for 100-year anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Our neighbors to the north flew down to Duluth Wednesday to put on the Air Spectacular show in the sky. Thousands lined up across Canal Park, Park Point, and many places up on the hill to watch a free air show by the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds.
Duluth homeless service providers react to new ordinances, facing new challenges
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) -- The complex struggles of Duluth’s homeless service providers are being brought to light after an updated outdoor camping ordinance was passed. On Monday, Duluth city councilors narrowly approved an ordinance to make camping on all city property worthy of a fine. Now, Duluth’s...
Wisconsin employers cut 44 jobs in July. It's the lowest monthly job loss this year.
Wisconsin companies cut a total of 44 jobs in July, the lowest monthly number so far this year. Three companies filed WARN notices with the state and in June unemployment rate has held steady at 2.9%, according to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Companies cut a total of 429 jobs in June. More:...