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Target stores to stop accepting personal checks
MINNEAPOLIS — One of America's largest retailers will stop accepting personal checks for payment later this month. Minnesota-based Target said it will "no longer accept personal checks starting July 15" citing "extremely low volumes." "Target is committed to creating an easy and convenient checkout experience, and that includes providing...
New Sports Retail Chain Coming To Three Minnesota Cities!
A 'new' sports retailer is coming to Minnesota for the first time, and the retailer is not just opening one store, but rather three stores are being planned for the #BoldNorth. The sports retail store that is coming is based in Kansas and is called Rally House. The sports retailer...
FDA approval of latest Alzheimer's drug gives MN families hope
MINNEAPOLIS — An announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week is creating its own form of fireworks for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. On Tuesday, the FDA announced its long-awaited approval of the Eli Lilly drug, donanemab. Trials have shown the drug – which will be sold under the brand name Kisunla – slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by 35% by attacking what’s considered a hallmark of the disease: protein in the brain called amyloid plaque.
19-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed Near Nashwauk
LONE PINE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A pedestrian was killed after being struck walking in the traffic lane near Nashwauk. According to the report, a 2005 GMC Yukon was heading southbound on US Hwy 169 when it struck a pedestrian walking in the traffic lane. The incident happen right after...
New weather pattern begins today
From the National Weather Service • Duluth • July 5, 2024. Break from the large, organized systems. Jet stream largely avoids getting close to the Northland keeping the energy that causes widespread rain away. Typical daytime heating will destabilize the atmosphere in the afternoon spawning a shower and/or thunderstorm here and there almost every day.
Duluth Police Need Help Identifying Suspected Vandals
As we get into the 4th of July weekend, and then summer is officially in full swing, there is some business for the Duluth community to take care of as the Duluth Police Department has reached out to catch a group of young people. Apparently, late last month vandals damaged...
New walkway at Brighton Beach, but still more reconstruction
The City of Duluth crews have made significant progress with the Brighton Beach Restoration project. After several weeks of severe storms and flooding in the Northland, Brighton Beach has a new walkway extending the Duluth Lakewalk. Jim Topie the president with the Friends of the Lakewalk organization says Brighton Beach...
MPCA fines Cleveland-Cliffs $16750 for wetland pollution at Virginia mine
VIRGINIA — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency fined Cleveland-Cliffs $16,750 for polluting a nearby wetland at its Minorca Mine in Virginia last spring. In a Wednesday, July 3, news release, the MPCA reported the mine leaked wastewater, construction runoff and tailings materials across nearly a half-acre, including the wetland. The Minorca Mine is a complex of large, operating, open-pit iron mines and a facility producing pellets from taconite.
Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge and Minnesota Slip Bridge Adjust for Fourth of July Celebrations
As Duluth gears up for the annual Fourth of July celebrations, the city's iconic Aerial Lift Bridge and the Minnesota Slip Pedestrian Bridge are adjusting their operations to accommodate the festivities. Visitors and residents planning to view the fireworks display should note that the Aerial Lift Bridge will not lift for ship traffic from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm on Tuesday, July 4, as detailed by the City of Duluth, MN Government. The structure, a historical beacon and a symbol of the region’s nautical roots will allow uninterrupted pedestrian and vehicle passage during these hours.
How fireworks shows can impact veterans struggling with PTSD
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Many Minnesotans and Iowans are gearing up for fireworks shows on Independence Day, but for some groups of people, the celebratory act is not as happy an occasion. According to Zumbro Valley Health Center, the 4th of July can be a tough day for many...
Minnesota’s Largest Fireworks Display to Proceed Rain or Shine
Final preparations for Minnesota's largest fireworks display are underway. Organizers say the event will happen rain or shine and will feature delicious food trucks and live music, and best of all, it's completely free to attend!
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