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With Memorial Day weekend, MnDOT warns drivers of safe driving and traffic concerns.

MnDOT: Plan Ahead for Memorial Day Weekend Commute

05/24/2019 06:30 PM

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is encouraging folks to plan ahead before traveling on Memorial Day weekend and use extra caution while driving through work zones.

The 94th Denfeld High School honors night took place Thursday as they celebrated the academic achievements of their students and the $5.4 million dollars awarded to the senior class in scholarships.

Denfeld Class of 2019 Awarded $5.4 Million in Scholarships

City of Duluth Priorities Included in Tax Bill Under Review

Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Highlights Storytelling in Annual Celebration

Officials Present Possible Solutions for Bayfront Traffic Congestion

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Public to Pick New Flag for Duluth

The City of Duluth is looking for help with creating a new symbol for the city. Nine designs have been chosen for the public to vote on. You can vote in-person at the Duluth Public Libraries to visit WDIO.com.

Proctor High School Seniors Relive Elementary School Days

Proctor High School seniors visited their former elementary schools Wednesday in their cap and gowns to celebrate their last days of high school with elementary kids and former teachers.

Proctor High School seniors made a visit to their former elementary schools to celebrate their graduation.

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Duluth Shoppers React to Dressbarn, Other Stores Closing

Shopko is one of at least six stores in Duluth that either have closed or will be closing.

Northlanders React to the Proposed Minnesota Budget Framework

Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders are in agreement on an overall spending plan, but the budget debates continue. WDIO spoke with Northlanders about their reaction to the proposed framework and how it could affect them.

Ramp Inspections Beginning Monday in Duluth; Closures Expected

According to MnDOT, both ramps on 40th Avenue West and I-35 will be closed for a period of time on Monday for ramp inspections.

Construction on Woodland Ave. Begins May 20th

A two-year construction project on Woodland Avenue begins Monday, May 20th. The project includes installing new water and sewer lines, as well as new sidewalks and bike lanes, improved lighting, and other safety improvements. Total estimated cost of the project is $11.5 million.

A two-year construction project on Woodland Ave. begins Monday and continues this year through October.

9th Annual Duluth Dylan Fest Schedule

9th Annual Duluth Dylan Fest kicked off Sunday at the Cedar Lounge in Superior. Festivities continue through the next week, matching up with Bob Dylan's 78th birthday.

Cowboy Angel Blue plays at the kick-off party for the 9th Annual Duluth Dylan Fest.

Minnesota Leaders Unveil Bipartisan Budget Deal

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and top legislative leaders have reached a bipartisan budget agreement that drops the governor's proposed gasoline tax increase but gives middle-class Minnesotans an income tax cut and preserves most of an expiring tax that funds health care.

UPDATE: Woman Pinned Under a Bus in Duluth Identified

Duluth Police have released the name of the woman who suffered serious injuries after she was pinned under a DTA bus on 3rd Avenue West and Superior Street on Saturday afternoon.

Duluth Police Mary Beth McDade suffered serious injuries after she was hit by a bus on 3rd Avenue West and Superior Street on Saturday afternoon.

The Gnesen Fire Department and the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to a structure fire in Duluth in the early hours of Saturday.

Fire Pit May Have Contributed to Rural Duluth Fire

Parks Day Event Location Changed due to Weather

Extra seat belt enforcement in Minnesota starts May 20.

Police Kicking Off Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign

Proctor students built a car that can get 132 miles per gallon!

Proctor Proud of Participating in Super Mileage Competition

The portion of Superior Street from Fifth Avenue West to Sixth Avenue West is going to be closed for about a month.

Newly-Built Road Has to be Ripped Up

City of Duluth launches canoe and kayak rack rental program on three beaches.

Rack Rental Program Brings Ease to Kayaking & Canoeing

Principal Shermoen said the total of all unpaid lunch accounts came to $2,209. The anonymous donor paid it in full.

Anonymous Donor Pays School Lunch Debt at Piedmont Elementary

Slight Job Gain for Twin Ports in April

Raleigh Academy is one of the schools mentioned in the lawsuit.

Lawsuit Accuses Duluth Edison Charter Schools of Racial Discrimination

Northland Ore Shipments Up

Lakewood Elementary Teacher Receives $5,000 Gold Star Teacher Award

Diocese of Duluth Honors Peace Officers with Blue Mass

North Shore Community News

Cook County residents hosted a forum Saturday regarding concerns of a man who purchased property in Grand Marais who investigators say has a history in a polygamous religious sect that practices exploitation of children.

Cook County Residents Host Forum Regarding Religious Sect Concerns

Cook County residents hosted a forum Saturday regarding concerns of a man who purchased property in Grand Marais who has a history in a polygamous religious sect that investigators say practices exploitation of children.

Police Kicking Off Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign

Driver May Lose License for Recording Crash Scene While Driving

Northland Ore Shipments Up

Grand Marais Cars Vandalized with Possible Drug Use Reference

Central MN Community News

The Goose Creek Rest Stop between the Twin Cities and Duluth has reopened.

Goose Creek Rest Stop Reopens

MnDOT has announced that the Goose Creek rest stop on Interstate 35 has reopened to the public. The rest area between the Twin Cities and Duluth had been under construction since 2017.

Fond du Lac Police Department Hosts Community Dodgeball Tournament

Fond du Lac Police Department officers hosted a community dodgeball tournament on Monday afternoon.

Highway 23 Soo Line Railroad Bridge Removal Project Begins

A bridge removal project is scheduled to begin on Monday on Highway 23 in Carlton County. Highway 23 will be closed to thru traffic between County Road 4 and County Road 1.

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