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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...
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.
New state law seeks to increase wages, competition for workers
Michael Rubke works at the front desk of a Minneapolis condominium building — and he wants to be able to keep working there. Last year, he was surprised to learn that he could be forced to leave, regardless of his job performance. Rubke works for the property management company...
20-year-old Cloquet man kayaks solo around Lake Superior
Cale Prosen has finished a pretty amazing feat. He circumnavigated around Lake Superior in a kayak, alone, returning home on June 22nd. It took him 42 days. The 20-year-old from Cloquet told us he’s feeling good, and it’s a bit of a transition from paddling for so many days to being back at work and with family.
FOR SALE: Minnesota Church has Been Turned Into Beautiful Home
I love checking out different things people have done to their homes to make it theirs. Whether it's a DIY project or a huge remodel, they're all so cool. For this particular Minnesota home, it was a complete overhaul. Church-Turned-Home For Sale in Minnesota. Every once in a while, I...
Duluth Police Share Important Fireworks Information Ahead Of July 4th
Fireworks are very much a part of many Minnesota 4th of July celebrations. Whether it be the large, community displays operated by professionals or the small backyard shows many enjoy putting on, they're a big part of the holiday for many. While that is true, the combination of some Minnesotans...
A Local Strawberry Field Has New Owners This Season
CARLTON, Minn.– One local family has taken over the reins at a strawberry field in Carlton. The owners of Happy Critters Farm purchase a popular berry spot back in April, now named The Berry Field. As the start of picking season is here, the field is full of red...
DNR closes Black River Lake boating access site due to dam leak
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed the boating access site at Black River Lake in Gogebic County indefinitely due to an uncontrolled dam release. Since June 28, the DNR has received reports of extremely low water levels in Black River Lake. The failing dam, about 10 miles southeast of Ironwood, was maintained by a water control structure on the lake’s north side. During an onsite investigation, the DNR determined that one of the lower stoplogs had broken in the control structure, causing the dam to slowly drain. ”Upon further investigation of the downstream area below the dam, sediment was not observed to have washed into the floodplain or caused erosion of the streambanks, indicating that this was not a quick flooding event,” said Jennifer Johnson, DNR fisheries biologist. “During the site visit, I spoke with locals who described the impoundment as being 10-15 feet low over the course of three weeks. It is likely that the stoplog(s) completely failed around June 24 or 25, which coincided with a heavy rainstorm.”
Target Teams Up with Shopify to Offer More
For years, Target has been a favorite for people, not just in Minnesota, but around the country, for quality products. Some will argue that their prices are reasonable, but it’s hard to argue the quality of choices you get at Target. The selection of items they offer isn’t a...
Duluth man injured in UTV rollover
ELLSBURG TOWNSHIP, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A 32-year-old Duluth man was airlifted to Essentia Wednesday night after a UTV rollover near Cotton. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the agency responded at 7:02 p.m. to a report of a UTV rollover. The man driving the UTV...
That's So Minnesota: Get married this summer at one of three county fairs
ST PAUL, Minn. — Planning to get hitched this year? Put your wallet away and call off the caterers because the Minnesota Judicial Branch invites you tie the knot at one of three county fairs this summer. A statement from the branch said judges will be available to join...
Missing Minnesota Teenager Found Safe
Pine City, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension today canceled a statewide missing person alert that was issued earlier this week for missing Minnesota teenager. The BCA says 15-year-old Destiny Rae Matrious has been found safe in Wisconsin. She had been missing since June 16 when...
2 of 5 people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guilty
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two of five people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Said Shafii Farah and Abdulkarim Shafii Farah were arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Tony Leung in Minneapolis. They are each charged with one count of conspiracy to bribe a juror, one count of bribery of a juror and one count of corruptly influencing...
Urdahl says Gov. Walz discussed special session for flooding
(Grove City MN-) Representative Dean Urdahl of Grove City says Governor Tim Walz approached him last week and said the state may need to call a special session to deal with flooding... Your browser does not support the audio element. ...Urdahl is the lead Republican on the House Bonding Committee....
Some Jerk Tossed a Cat from the 12th Floor of Minnesota Building
I can't believe how awful this story is, the fact that someone would throw a cat from the 12th floor of a building with no regard for its life is so sad. Home for Life is a sanctuary for animals in need, especially those overlooked for adoption due to special care requirements, they are based in Stillwater, MN, they were contacted by Minneapolis Animal Control about a cat that desperately needed some help.
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