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Gov. Walz's keynote address at the legislative breakfast Thursday focused on transportation and infrastructure improvements needed in the county.

Walz Discusses Infrastructure Investments at Legislative Breakfast for Duluth Days

02/21/2019 05:55 PM

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz addressed a packed house of St. Louis County leaders on his budget plans to support and grow the county at the 22nd annual legislative breakfast in Saint Paul Thursday. Investing in transportation and infrastructure was the focus during his keynote address at the event.

Dresses hang on racks during the fall 2016 dress drive at the Valley Youth Center.

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Authorities Investigating Fire in Lakewood Township

Authorities are investigating a fire that happened in Lakewood Township Monday night. One person was treated for smoke inhalation, but no other injuries have been reported.

Hermantown Hockey Players Help Shovel at Keystone Bluffs

As the snow falls, the piles get bigger and bigger, and the residents at Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living were having troubles seeing out their windows. So they enlisted the help of Hermantown youth hockey players to bring the vitamin-D back into the seniors' bedrooms. 40 kids in total helped shovel on their Monday off of school.

One of the 40 Hermantown Hawks helping shovel at Keystone Bluffs.

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Local Teens Recognized for Kindness Efforts Through 4th Annual Kindness Campaign

A Northland apparel store owner started the Kindness Campaign four years ago, an effort that recognizes local high school girls who do their part in spreading kindness to others.

Duluthians Brave Ice Cold Water for Annual Polar Plunge

Several hundred folks braved the ice cold water Saturday by plunging into Lake Superior for the 18th annual Duluth Polar Plunge in Canal Park.

UMD Hosts Computer Science Conference for Female Students

Computer Science students presented their research projects at a conference Saturday for women studying computer science.

Coal Train Derailment Near Cloquet Under Investigation; BNSF Responds to Clean Up

A BNSF official says crews remain on the scene of Saturday's coal train derailment along the St. Louis River. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is also on the scene for the second day, after forty cars derailed near Cloquet.

Minnesota Bill Could Boost Farm-to-School Initiatives

Two Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a bill that would reimburse school districts for feeding students healthy, local foods through farm-to-school initiatives.

Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a bill that would reimburse schools for feeding students healthy local foods.

An "Old Fashioned Winter" is Making Snow Removal Tough

The City of Duluth says a February with an unusual amount of snow has made for a tough snow removal season. But some business owners say sidewalk snow removal in business districts should be a priority.

Mounds of snow nearly reach the bus stop sign on 56th and Grand in West Duluth.

Temporary Popup Shop Selling Local Native American Art and Gifts

A new popup store selling art and gifts made by local Native American artists just opened in Lincoln Park Monday but will only be here throughout the week. The shop is run by AICHO and offers jewelry, skincare items, clothing, food, cards, paintings, ceramics and more.

UMD hosted the Orchid Unveiled event in the Planetarium building on Valentine's Day.

Roses, Step Aside: UMD Puts Orchid Collection on Display

Sparking growth in low-income neighborhoods is a goal a new federal government program is working on with the help of the private sector.

Opportunity Zones: Private Sectors Investing in Low-Income Communities

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Pedestrian Slips, Hit by Delivery Truck in Downtown Duluth

I-35 Reopens after Brief Closure

The Duluth Fire Department is authorized to have two deputy chiefs, but they were hoping to add a third.

Council Denies Fire Department Third Deputy Chief

The former Younkers store in the Miller Hill Mall has been purchased by Essentia Health.

Essentia Health Fitness Center to Move into Miller Hill Mall

Duluth Police have made an arrest in a Feb. 1 shooting. The victim was riding in the back of a vehicle that crashed in the East Hillside.

Duluth Police Make Arrest in Feb. 1 Shooting

High water levels on Lake Superior may have contributed to this erosion on Park Point during an October 2017 storm.

High Water Levels Expected in Great Lakes This Summer

The Union Gospel Mission hosted its annual Hungry Hearts food drive Sunday.�

Duluth Union Gospel Mission Hosts Annual Hungry Hearts Food Drive

Dads and daughters danced the night away at the 5th annual Daddy-Daughter Princess Ball.

Dads and Daughters Danced the Night Away at 5th Annual Princess Ball

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Walz Discusses Infrastructure Investments at Legislative Breakfast for Duluth Days

Grand Marais Woman, Pets Evacuated Following Garage Fire

A Grand Marais woman and her three pets were safely evacuated Wednesday afternoon following a garage fire.�

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Lake County Switching to New Emergency Alert System

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Moose Lake Correctional Facility Hoping to Add More Staff Under Gov. Walz's Budget

The Moose Lake Correctional Facility is hoping to add more staff with money from Gov. Walz's�$49 billion state budget request.

Minnesota BCA Searching for Missing Cloquet Man

20 year old Dakotah Jayde Abrmowski has been missing since January 5th. Please call the Cloquet Police Department if you have any information about his whereabouts.

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