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The Duluth Fire Department successfully extinguished a fire in the Central Hillside neighborhood.

UPDATE: Central Hillside Garage Destroyed in Fire

11/17/2019 10:51 PM

The Duluth Fire Department has successfully extinguished a garage fire in the Central Hillside neighborhood, but the garage is said to be a total loss.

The Victory Chorus performed their winter concert on Sunday made up of singers who have dementia or Alzheimer's.

Victory Chorus Performs Winter Concert

Portion of Michigan Street to be Closed this Week

Gold Medalist Fundraises and Skis at Grand Avenue Nordic Center

Over 180 Vendors at the DECC For Festival of Trees

First Annual Elf in Training Workshop at Miller Hill Mall

The first annual Santa's Elf in Training Workshop took place at the Miller Hill Mall on Saturday.

Duluth's Yarn Harbor Warms Up the City

Nearly 500 hats, mittens, scarves and blankets were distributed around town on Saturday on behalf of Yarn Harbor's Warm Up the City event.

Some of many items that were distributed around town on Saturday to keep the city of Duluth warm. Many of these items were knit and bought especially for the cause.

Storm Team Weather Highlights

Holiday Beer Raises Money for Bentleyville

Bent Paddle Brewing Co.'s Christmas Cookie Cream Ale supports Bentleyville Tour of Lights.

LSC Raises Awareness about Cybersecurity Careers

Local Mechanic Shops Weigh in on Prepping Cars for the Winter

4th Street Auto Repair has been busy prepping cars for the winter season.

Cold Temps = Early Open for Ski Hills

Thanks to the cold weather, ski hills in Duluth are opening earlier than usual. Both downhill and Nordic skiers kicked off the season Thursday.

Man Who Started Synagogue Fire Opts for Prison

The man convicted of starting the fire that destroyed the Adas Israel Congregation Synagogue in September has opted to go to prison rather than continue on probation. Matthew James Amiot informed a judge of his decision during a hearing Friday.

Matthew Amiot�has opted to go to prison rather than continue probation.

Third Annual Duluth City Hall Chili Cookoff

Duluth city employees had some friendly competition at their Third Annual Duluth City Hall Chili Cookoff.

Local Homeless Shelters Working to Offer More Warming Center Options

CHUM and Ruth House are working on offering more warming center options to the homeless in our community. As a result, CHUM's drop in center will be operating 24/7 moving forward. Ruth House needs volunteers to help operate a warming center they want to open in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Local organizations like the Damiano Center will get help from the Give to the Max Day.

Give Back to Charitable Causes with Give to the Max Day

Marnie Grondahl named first female chief-level officer in the department's history.

First Female Deputy Chief on Duluth Fire Department

Duluth Golf Courses See Another Year of Financial Loss

Duluth City Council Tables 5-Cent Bag Fee After Legal Predicament

Duluth Veteran Gets New Service Dog Thanks to Community Support

A new Taco Bell opened up in Duluth on Monday nearby the Denfeld High School.

New Taco Bell Opens in Duluth

On November 5th, 2019, Janet Kennedy won District Five of Duluth's City Council�becoming the city's first African American councilor. On Sunday, she celebrated her victory with family, friends and supporters.

Janet Kennedy Celebrates Historic City Council Victory

According to the DNT, the proposed plan would stretch the existing 3.3 mile Western Waterfront Trail another 7 miles southward. It would not interfere with L S & M's railroad tracks.

Plan to Rename & Extend Waterfront Trail Advances

Many dogs found new forever homes at Subaru's

Dogs Adopted at Subaru "Love-A-Pet" Event

Duluth firefighters asked the public to avoid the area of 70th Ave W as they worked to put the fire out. Fortunately, they did so successfully and no one was injured.

West Duluth Home Sustains $35,000 Worth of Damage in Fire

UMD's Planetarium took part in a statewide celebration called the Star Party.

UMD's Planetarium Takes Part in Statewide Star Party

Cats & Dogs Adopted at the Annual "Love-a-Pet" Adoption Event

North Shore Community News

Memorial Remembers Crewmembers Lost in Sinking of Edmund Fitzgerald

A memorial was held on Sunday at Split Rock Lighthouse to remember the 44th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Thunder Bay Bridge Reopens after Five-Year Legal Battle

Longtime Superintendent of Isle Royale National Park Retires

Scares and Science: Engineering a Happy Halloween

Two Harbors home attracts visitors with display of 6th grade science projects

Every Day is Veterans Day at Silver Bay Veterans Home

Joyce Scott talking with a resident at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay during their Wednesday open house.

Central MN Community News

Thomas Allen Micklewright is charged with second-degree murder.

Murder Charge Filed in Brevator Twp. Death

Prosecutors have filed a second-degree murder charge against a man accused of shooting a friend Saturday in his southern St. Louis County home. A criminal complaint alleges that 44-year-old Thomas Allen Mickelwright admitted to a 911 dispatcher that he had shot the victim.

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LSC Raises Awareness about Cybersecurity Careers

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Dogs Adopted at Subaru "Love-A-Pet" Event

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Cats & Dogs Adopted at the Annual "Love-a-Pet" Adoption Event

No Suspect Identified in Overnight Shooting

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Victory Chorus Performs Winter Concert

Portion of Michigan Street to be Closed this Week