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Viral Harris-Walz camo hat injects Midwest glam into US campaign
If campaign hat sales are any predictor of electoral results, the Harris-Walz ticket is in great shape, as their camouflage cap with orange lettering goes viral. In part, the virality of the camo hat can be attributed to Chappell Roan, the wildly popular singer who sells a camo hat with orange lettering that reads "Midwest Princess."
Inflation Reduction Act creates thousands of union jobs in Minnesota — and other labor news
Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on jobs two years on; what to make of the jobs numbers revision; Minnesota is No. 1 state for nurses; Kim’s will shutter shortly after union vote; and Canadian railway workers […]
AOC: Tim Walz’s Non-Weird Masculinity Is Driving Trump, Vance “Nuts”
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told Stephen Colbert on Thursday that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is driving Donald Trump and J.D. Vance “nuts.” “I think that Trump and Vance, they think they have some kind of like, monopoly over masculinity,” Ocasio-Cortez said on The Late Show. The Republican nominees have been freaking out ever since Walz first called them “weird” a few weeks ago, and have responded by desperately attacking the Minnesota governor’s son, wife, military history, and governing record. “Walz has kinda shown up—he’s a football coach, he was the head of the gay-straight alliance as the football coach,” Ocasio-Cortez...
Walz faces criticism for misleading IVF language
Republicans are jumping on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for making misleading statements about the infertility treatment he and his wife used, accusing the vice presidential nominee of lying for political expediency. Earlier this week, would-be second lady Gwen Walz shared that she and her husband opted for intrauterine insemination (IUI) to deal with infertility,…
Festival held for overdose awareness
On Saturday, August 24, the Duluth non-profit Harm Reduction Sisters held a festival in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. The free community event featured music, visual arts, speakers and food. The organization says the festival was meant to help honor those affected by overdoses, offer community support, and rase awareness for overdoses.
Tenants Report Piles Of Trash In Lincoln Park Apartments Bldg.; Owner Responds
DULUTH, Minn. — Tenants of the Lincoln Park Apartments, formerly a middle school, are not happy with growing trash in and outside the building. Photos and video show overflowing garbage shoots and piles of trash in hallways, along with bugs. Click here for video. When FOX 21 reached out...
Lorax-inspired advocate receives award for dedication to local environmental stewardship: 'You can make a difference in your own community'
From leading an initiative that resulted in 40 miles of new trail to teaching kids about recycling and helping fight off invasive species, environmentalist Judy Gibbs has worn many hats over the years. The Duluth News Tribune tells Gibbs' story of activism in Duluth, Minnesota. She's been involved in just...
Fill the Hill brings in over 800 people
The Grand Rapids High School Marching Band debuted its new program for the public on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Noble Hall Field. Fill the Hill is an open rehearsal to show parents and community members this year’s performance. This was the 31st year that Fill the Hill occurred in Grand Rapids, MN. Dale Gunderson, Band Director at Grand Rapids High School, started Fill the Hill 31 years ago when it looked a little different. The name Fill the Hill came from viewers sitting on...
Superior Aero Estates Introduces First Fly-in Community
Saginaw, Minn.–A new aero community is finally ready to take flight!. Superior Aero Estates debuted their runway, which is now open and ready to use. Being a one of a kind in the Duluth area, this space will house aviation enthusiasts with their planes. The area gives residents the freedom to pursue their dream home, all while being next to spacious hangars. Officials say this style of living is similar to another common way of living in Minnesota.
Bluejackets set to shift directions in 2024
HIBBING—It’s time for the Hibbing High School football team to put the past behind them and move ahead. The Bluejackets will be moving in a different direction as the 2024 season kicks off on Friday, Aug. 28, with a home game against Rock Ridge at Cheever Field in Dr. Ben Owens Stadium. Hibbing coach Matt Anderson doesn’t want his players’ minds cluttered with what has happened in the past. ...
Stevenson takes the reins as Tigers chase Rangers
IRON—For the past three seasons, the Cherry High School football team has been chasing Mountain Iron-Buhl for the Section 7 Nine-man crown, and for three straight years, the Rangers have prevailed. With a new season comes a new coach, and hopefully, a different outcome in November. Nick Stevenson takes over for Jason Marsh, and he’s hoping things turn around for the Tigers. ...
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