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Economy Airline to Pull All Flights from Minnesota
Minnesota will soon have one less airline providing service to travelers, as one economy airline has made the decision to pull out of the state. Minnesota currently has over a dozen airlines that serve the state, including Delta, United, American, and low-cost carriers like Sun Country, Allegiant, and JetBlue, also service the state, but one of those will no longer fly into or out of Minnesota.
Family child-care providers raise concerns over proposed regulations in St. Peter listening session
At Amy Lee Sellner’s home daycare in Le Center, things can get a little messy. It’s a common sight to find kids with fingers sticky from making crafts and soles coated in sand after sticking their toes in the sandbox out back. During the summer, there’s not a day that a kid doesn’t go home with black feet. But muddy shoes are a point of pride for Sellner, who advertises her home daycare as a place where kids can learn social skills through the power of play. ...
In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules
In the 1800s, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joined other tribes in signing a pair of treaties with the federal government, giving up massive swaths of land in return for the creation of a reservation in eastern Minnesota. The treaties included a guarantee: Tribal members would be able to return in […]
Nashwauk Area Community Fund Donates to N-K Art Department
NASHWAUK—The mission of the Nashwauk Keewatin High School (NKHS) Art Department is to foster student creativity and enhance critical thinking skills. By using a combination of group instruction alongside individual choice projects, students complete their artwork using innovative problem-solving strategies. A $2000 grant from the Nashwauk Area Community Fund (NACF) for adding additional equipment and supplies will allow the Art Department to further challenge students with new and exciting tools and techniques, resulting in a deeper understanding of the Visual Arts. Funds awarded will be used to purchase a ceramic baking kiln, two pottery wheels, two air brush kits, and 22 tabletop easels. The Nashwauk Area Community Fund is a community-based fund providing discretionary grants to projects and initiatives in the Nashwauk area to improve the quality of life for local citizens and provide a way for citizens and businesses to give to their local community. This fund serves nonprofit organizations in Nashwauk, Keewatin, Nashwauk Township, Buck Lake, Pengilly, Goodland and Swan Lake areas. For more information about the Nashwauk Area Community Fund, or to donate, you can go to their website at www.nashwaukfund.org.
World’s first Korean village opens in the U.S. at Concordia Language Villages
- Advertisement - Concordia Language Villages (CLV), one of the world’s largest language immersion education institutions, located near Bemidji, Minnesota, has opened a Korean village after 25 years. Established in 1961, CLV is a nonprofit language education camp that offers immersive experiences in 18 languages, including Korean, German, French,...
Spirit Mountain's alpine coaster offers thrills and beautiful views of Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn. — When people think of Spirit Mountain in Duluth, they think of downhill skiing. But that's not the only downhill thrill you'll find there."We love looking at the different seasons and how we excel in it," said Jon Regenold, Spirit Mountain Recreation Area. "The full name is the Timber Twister, Alpine Coaster." The twister has been on the mountain for nearly 15 years. It's more than a half mile long and it takes about seven minutes to reach the end."In order to go forward you push forward. In order to slow down you pull back, and...
Biwabik's Alpine Bar damaged by fire
BIWABIK—A fire Thursday morning damaged the Alpine Bar in downtown Biwabik and was contained to the first floor by the multiple fire departments that responded, according to the Friends of the Northland FireWire. The fire was reported around 10:15 a.m. by citizens who saw smoke coming from the building and fire alarms sounding, a police department news release said. No one was in the building at the time. No injuries were reported and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. According to the news release, the structure sustained light fire, smoke and water damage overall. Departments on the scene included: City of Biwabik, Lakeland, Gilbert, Hoyt Lakes, Palo, Fayal, and Mountain Iron. The Biwabik Ambulance Service is providing medical standby at the scene.
Popular FOX 21 Broadcaster Announces He Is Leaving Duluth
Regarding television news broadcasts, the Duluth area has a nice variety of choices in the morning, the evening, and later at night. Everyone has their favorite and as you welcome broadcast teams into your home each day, you get to know them pretty well over time. That's why it can...
Artisans bring textile techniques from India to the Northland
Artists from India that came from the Internatinal Folk Art Market to the Northland to demonstrate their textile techniques that have been passed down for generations. We were able to get a glimpse at one of the demonstrations at the Duluth Farmer’s Market on Wednesday, July 24th. More events planned for over that weekend.
Giant Voices adds Grover, Kinziger, Lucio
Giant Voices is adding three new team members, Adrienne Grover as account executive, Madeline Kinziger as director of first impressions and Marlena Lucio as executive assistant. “Adrienne, Madeline and Marlena have been wonderful additions to Giant Voices,” said Jena Mertz, Giant Voices owner and principal. “They each bring fresh energy,...
Funding Secured For Rice Lake Road Corridor Project
RICE LAKE, MN (KDAL) – St. Louis County and the City of Rice Lake announced the receipt of nearly 35 million dollars in state and federal funds for the Rice Lake Road corridor project. The project is expected to open up new areas for housing and other development opportunities...
Around the Circle This Week: July 25, 2024
Minnesota DNR has added No. 11 to its pool of Scientific & Natural Areas (SNA) in Lake Superior's Minnesota neighborhood, it announced this week. "The new 25 acre Icelandite Coastal Fen Scientific and Natural Area was acquired by the DNR with help from Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Reinvest in Minnesota. The site is 11 miles northeast of Grand Marais and is one of only two known fens on coastal wetlands on Minnesota's North Shore." This aerial view by T. Ludwig for the DNR shows the beach and fen while the DNR photo by Kelly Randall shows evening primrose along the beach.
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