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Duluth Mayor, Fire Chief discuss concerns over proposed public safety ordinances
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Mayor Roger Reinert and Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj joined Northern News Now Today following Monday’s City Council discussion on proposed public safety ordinances. The city leaders sat down with Northern News Today to speak on the new proposals that saw pushback earlier in...
Popular Festival Now Set to Return to Valleyfair This Summer
Valleyfair has been one of Minnesota's top attractions for nearly 50 years and it just announced that a popular festival will also be returning this summer. There are many places of interest for which we're known here in the North Star State, right? The following are all venues and attractions that instantly scream Minnesota whenever you hear them:
Chance of showers/storms today through Saturday
From the National Weather Service • Duluth • July 19, 2024. Portions of north-central MN may see an isolated shower or storm this afternoon. Saturday afternoon and evening, there is a better chance for some showers and storms, though no severe storms are expected.
B2010 and G2012 elite teams win at Lake Superior Open
The B2010 and G2012 elite teams both won the Lake Superior Open in Duluth. Game one – win eight to one, Legacy FC (eight) versus Mankato United (one). Keepers were Donovan Seals and Reid Poser. Goal scorers were Reid Poser (three), Zach Quamen (two), JC Martinez-Vazquez (one), Landon Kirschner (one), and Keagan Randall (one).
10th Annual Operation K-9 set for Aug. 1
The annual summer event showcasing the talent and skills of area law enforcement K-9s is back for its 10th year and will feature more K-9s from more agencies than ever before. Operation K-9 will be Thursday, August 1, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., and will feature nearly 20 K-9 teams from eight different law enforcement agencies. The event is moving to a new location this year—the old UWS track next to Wessman Arena, 2701 Catlin Avenue in Superior. ...
2 dead in listeria outbreak likely linked to sliced deli meats
Two people have died in a listeria outbreak across 12 states in the U.S. that is likely linked to sliced deli meats, according to the CDC. In total, 28 people have been infected and hospitalized with the disease as of Friday in an outbreak that began in May, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
From DNR to DMV, online outages ravage Minnesota government systems
ST. PAUL, Minn. — As a global computer systems outage hit millions across the United States, government agencies in Minnesota are also feeling the impact. Around 12:30 a.m., Hennepin County Emergency Communications Manager Tony Martin says he got the call that the county's 911 services were unable to use crucial computer programs. "The world is our technology now, and there's so much of it. You don't realize how reliant on a program you are to that scope," Martin said Friday. Dispatchers had to resort to using pen and paper to take down call details, then use a radio to...
Popular Festival Now Set to Return to Valleyfair This Summer
Valleyfair has been one of Minnesota's top attractions for nearly 50 years and it just announced that a popular festival will also be returning this summer. There are many places of interest for which we're known here in the North Star State, right? The following are all venues and attractions that instantly scream Minnesota whenever you hear them:
Crawl 4 the Cure celebrates 20th year
GILBERT—Members of the “Crawl 4 the Cure family’’ will be coming from around the country this weekend to help raise funds to fight multiple sclerosis—and to just have fun. More than $1.6 million has been raised in the first 19 years of the event, according to Jeff Ward, one of the founders of the event. The 20th year of the crawl kicks off with registration today and Ward said raising...
10th Annual Duluth Bike Fest brings hundreds of bicyclists to Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - For the tenth year, hundreds of mountain and cross-country bikers from around the world are taking to the trails of Duluth. Friday was the opening day of a weekend of competitive events at Spirit Mountain and around the city. The Duluth Bike Festival showcases...
Marble and Glass Art Hunt Brings Excitement to Duluth Public Library
DULUTH, Minn. — The Annual Marble and Glass Art Hunt was Wednesday morning in Duluth and this year it took on a whole new meaning. Lake Superior Art Glass had a new venue for the hunt this year, the Duluth Public Library’s three branch locations. Hunters of all ages lined up to search for handcrafted marbles, pendants, and little glass statues. Previously, the hunt was held across Duluth’s public parks and enjoy the outdoors. This year, hunters ventured into the shelves to search.
Community comes together for NorthStar Ford Arena groundbreaking ceremony
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Hermantown Community is celebrating a new investment in youth athletics for the city. In the empty field behind the Hermantown Hockey Arena community leaders, coaches and fans gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday. Since 1988 the Hermantown Hockey Arena has been home to...
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