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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:...
Big 5th Inning Helps Huskies Settle for Split with Border Cats
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies closed out their two-game series with the Thunder Bay Border Cats on Wednesday. After trailing 2-1 in the top of the 2nd, the Huskies erupted for nine straight runs, including six in the bottom of the 5th, to go on to win 11 to 3.
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Lisa Johnson, BioForward Wisconsin
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward Wisconsin. She shares an update on the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub effort, which is getting $49 million in federal funding this fall after being selected as one of 12 final tech hubs. The U.S. Economic Development Administration has told project leaders the funding will likely come in September or October, Johnson said.
City by City: Grand Rapids, Duluth, Cable
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - The Forest History Center is expanding in Grand Rapids. The Minnesota Historical Society has purchased nearly 30 acres of land from the UPM Blandin Paper Company. The site will now be nearly 200 acres in all. Leaders say the new land will be used for new programming, additional grazing land for animals, and to preserve a 19th-century farmstead. The sale was made possible through funding provided by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.