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Minnesota Awesome celebrates state pride, Olympian Suni Lee
EDINA, Minnesota — There are so many things that make Minnesota great — or better yet — awesome. "Things are nice here, and scenic, and lots of lakes," said Dan Gordon, who grew up in Bismarck but moved to Minnesota in his early twenties. Dan and his...
Billboards hope to shine light on missing Indigenous people in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety unveiled a new series of billboards meant to raise awareness about missing Indigenous relatives in the state.Eight billboards feature eight missing Indigenous people from Minnesota: Leo Coleman Cortez, Kateri Mishow, Mato Dow, Nevaeh Kingbird, Melissa Eagle Shield, Melissa Burt, Jeremy Jourdain and April Geyer.The DPS says the billboards can be seen in Minneapolis, Burnsville, Shoreview, Mounds View, Maplewood and Columbus Township.The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) office worked with Missing Children Minnesota and Clear Channel Communication on the billboards. Clear Channel Communication leased the billboard space for a $1 contract, according...
Meet the candidates: Minnesota House District 8B Republican Primary contenders make their case
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) -- Minnesota voters can expect to see two names on their ballots vying to represent east Duluth, come the August primary. Tim Meyer and Shawn Savela are the two candidates running to become the Republican candidate for the Minnesota House District 8B seat. “I just...
Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre to present Godspell Jr. and Mean Girls High School Version
This summer, the Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre is set to present two exceptional productions at the NorShor Theatre. Showcasing the extraordinary talents of over 60 young performers from the Twin Ports area, these performances are the result of a four-week intensive training in acting, singing and dancing. From August 9-11,...
The Story Behind This Never-Before-Seen Ship Anchored Near Duluth On Lake Superior
People who live in the Twin Ports area are used to seeing ships anchored out on Lake Superior, either waiting to come into port or preparing to head off to their next port from either Duluth or Superior. This particular ship (the one seen in the photo above) has been...
NCHC announces expanded playoff format
In three years time the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) will expand their postseason tournament. The NCHC announced Thursday that a 10 team tournament format has been approved for 2027. That is the year that St. Thomas University will officially join the conference as its 10th member. Teams will be...
Families cheer on participants at Bike Duluth Fest
Bike Duluth Fest was back for the tenth year this past weekend, with spectators of all ages. Races began Friday and lasted through the weekend. Ryder, 13, participated in the Enduro on Saturday and the Advanced Downhill race on Sunday. This is only his second Bike Duluth Fest, but Ryder said he has been biking since an early age.
Virginia seeks gap funding for new hotel
VIRGINIA—A new hotel project in Virginia is inching toward construction after the City Council agreed Tuesday to apply for Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Grant Program funding. There was always a gap in funding the $23.4 million project and the grant will help make the bridge, said Mayor Larry Cuffe Jr. The city will also make an adjustment to the already approved partial Tax Increment Financing for the...
Rice Lake Road Corridor Project Begins in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — After a decade of planning nearly $35 million has been secured for the Rice Lake Road Corridor Project. The money is coming from federal and state governments. The Rice Lake Road Corridor acts as a key commuter, and trucking route for the Duluth metro area. Crews will be reconstructing Rice Lake, Martin and Calvary roads.
Meet Ricardo Perez, Chair of METRO Blue Line Extension’s new Anti-Displacement Working Group
Ricardo Perez, organizer for the Blue Line Coalition, has been chosen as chair of the next iteration of the Blue Line Anti-Displacement Work Group, a new 26-member board. Sheletta on what that means.
This Airline Is Now Leaving Minnesota For Good
It wasn't too long ago this airline added non-stop service to Minnesota, but it's now leaving our fair state for good. Outside of perhaps death and taxes, there is one other constant in the world: change. And in the complicated world of commercial airlines, it seems that change IS pretty constant, including the new announcement that this airline will soon be ending service to the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
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