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Slow but steady voter turnout at Superior and Duluth polls for primary election

08/11/2020 06:28 PM

In-person voter turnout for the primary election has been slow but steady at polls in Duluth and Superior due to the high number of absentee ballots.

Labor Day weekend fireworks canceled in Duluth

Early voting on the rise ahead of primary election

United Presbyterian Church hosts unique hot dish giveaway

"Schooner Huron Jewel" arrives in Duluth

Insider, Commissioner weigh in on future of MN's Challenge Incarcerated Programs

Due to a profound budget deficit brought on by the pandemic, both Togo and Willow River Correctional Facilities are expected to close. We spoke to a former employee and the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections about their thoughts and feelings on the matter.

Closures expected on Duluth bridges this week

Drivers are expected to encounter temporary closures and detours while crews conduct routine bridge inspections this week in Duluth.

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Duluth I-35 tunnels reopened after closing due to flooding

Boy Scouts assemble nearly 100 bat houses

Classic cars drive-by thanks police & firefighters for their service

Two more Northland assisted living care facilities show cases of COVID-19

North Shore Estates LLC nursing home in Duluth and Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Proctor have been added to the Minnesota Department of Health's list of congregate care facilities with at least one case of COVID-19.

"Black is Beautiful" beer raises awareness & money

Bent Paddle debuted their take on a beer called “Black is Beautiful” Friday as part of an nationwide initiative by breweries to raise awareness about racial injustice.

Rally for freedom from COVID-19 restrictions held on Iron Range

A rally was held on the Iron Range Friday night by a group who said they were fed up with COVID-19 restrictions.

City of Duluth shares reminders ahead of primary election

Ahead of the primary election next Tuesday, the City of Duluth wants to share some important tips related to absentee ballots and in-person voting.

Shoot For Fun fundraiser goes virtual

Duluth school district votes 6-1 in favor of hybrid learning model

Big Fork/Grand Rapids school board approves fall plans to return in person

Families weigh in on Back to School plans

BLM protest held at Clayton, Jackson, McGhie memorial

St. Louis County seeking proposals to address mental health, youth substance abuse and food insecurity

Walk to End Alzheimer's being done individually this year to avoid large gatherings

Duluth private schools offering onsite and distance learning for upcoming school year

Hermantown Police locate missing man

Small bridge in Hermantown set to close

Church hosts Diaper Drive for Duluth Harbor Mission

New daycare facility to open in Downtown Duluth Monday

North Shore Community News

Numerous agencies responded to Gooseberry Falls State Park on Saturday afternoon.

Children rescued at Gooseberry Falls

Two young children were rescued after falling from a cliff at Gooseberry Falls State Park on Saturday afternoon, the Lake County Sheriff's Office says. The two children were were airlifted to a Duluth hospital.

Real Living Messina & Associates donates $5,500 to local organizations

Donation check presented to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank

Iron Range schools addressing internet connection issues for possibility of distance learning

Aurora Woman writes children's book on coronavirus

UMD researchers identify factors causing algae blooms on Lake Superior

Central MN Community News

DOC to close prisons in Togo, Willow River to address budget deficit

The Minnesota Department of Corrections plans to close the state prisons in Willow River and Togo to address a budget deficit.

Aurora Woman writes children's book on coronavirus

Heads of Minnesota political parties weigh in on importance of upcoming election

Area of severe drought in Northland shrinks

Cloquet becomes next city to pass mask ordinance

Cloquet's mask ordinance takes effect Aug. 1.

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