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Streets, Medical District Top Duluth's 2019 Legislative Priorities

12/18/2018 11:51 AM

Among the City of Duluth's 2019 legislative priorities are streets, approval of medical district plans, seawall restoration and storm cleanup. The Minnesota legislative session begins Jan. 8.

A rendering of the planned market-rate apartment complex.

Council Approves Public Funding for Downtown Apartment Complex

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Thousands of Wreaths Placed in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery

Saturday was National Wreaths Across America Day. 1,037 wreaths were placed at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery to honor our fallen soldiers who paid the ultimate price in protecting our country and freedom.

Saturday was National Wreaths Across America Day. The day is about people across the country�going to veteran cemeteries and participating�in a wreath laying ceremony.

Duluthian's 20 Year Christmas Light Display Coming to an End

For the past 20 years Duluthian Marcia Hales has entertained community members with her beautiful Christmas display on Park Point. This year marks her last of the "Spirit in the Lights" walk-display.

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Last Saltie of Season to Leave Port Saturday

The Federal Rhine is expected to be the last saltie of the season is expected to pull out of port on Saturday.

Duluth Police Department Introduces New Position to Fight Opioid Crisis

Local Brewery Joins California Wildfire Relief Effort

Canal Park Brewing Company is joining thousands of breweries across the globe in an effort to help California residents affected by the wildfires.

Free Enrollment Help Offered Ahead of MNsure Deadline

The deadline to enroll for MNsure is quickly approaching, and you can receive free help with your application. Generations Health Care Initiatives will have navigators at the Duluth Public Library offering free assistance Saturday between 10:30 am and 2 pm ahead of the December 15th deadline.

U of M President Finalist Gabel Visits UMD for Public Forum

Joan Gabel, the front runner to become the next president of the University of Minnesota, visited UMD on Wednesday. Gabel has been visiting all five University of Minnesota campuses around the state this week for public forums.

Ore Shipments Continue Catching Up after Slow Start

The Lake Carriers' Association says Great Lakes ore shipments are catching up after a slow start to the year. As of the end of November, year-to-date shipments are 1.7 percent behind last year but above the five-year average.

Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes are catching up to last year after a slow start to the year.

Special Viewing Hosted of Film Starring Marshall School and Students

Marshall School hosted a special viewing for students and staff of a Christmas movie filmed at the school earlier this year, starring huge Hollywood actors. Many students from Marshall School were part of the festive film as extras for the movie titled, "Christmas Break-In."

Seven new DTA electric buses are temporarily out of service for software updates.

DTA Electric Buses Temporarily Removed from Service for Software Updates

Long-time WDIO news anchor, Dennis Anderson lends his closing line to benefit the WDIO Trees of Hope campaign.

Former WDIO News Anchor Dennis Anderson Shirt is Kind to Trees of Hope

Name of Gary New Duluth Shooting Victim Released

There was live music in Lake Place Park over the summer.

Duluth Park Renamed to Honor Indigenous Heritage

Autonomous vehicle climbing the ramp at the entrance to Voss-Kovach Hall

UMD Engineering Students Test Out Autonomous Vehicles

Cloquet Goodwill Closing Dec. 22

The fall colors should be at peak when the Independent TV Festival comes to Duluth in October 2019.

Independent TV Festival Coming to Duluth

A Hermantown Boy Scout was spreading the holiday cheer for shoppers at Sam's Club in a unique way.�

8-Year-Old Hermantown Boy Scout Spreads Holiday Cheer for Shoppers

CSS students and faculty caroled their way through Tower Hall on Thursday.

CSS Students, Faculty Carol through Tower Hall

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony at the DECC

World War II Veterans Honored for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Road closures and lane changes in Canal Park this summer proved unpopular.

'Imagine Canal Park' Feedback: Many Ideas Popular, But Not Traffic Changes

Joan Gable, the sole finalist for University of Minnesota President, will visit UMD on Wednesday.

U of M President Finalist to Visit UMD Wednesday

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Duluth Police Department Introduces New Position to Fight Opioid Crisis

The Duluth Police Department has introduced a new position that will aid in the fight against the opioid crisis. Jessica McCarthy began as the department's first opioid technician Tuesday.

Ore Shipments Continue Catching Up after Slow Start

Watchdog Finds Systematic Racism in Thunder Bay Police Service

A watchdog agency is recommending that at least nine death investigations be reopened in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Authorities Investigating Cloquet Man's Death in Isabella

The Lake County Sheriff and Minnesota BCA are investigating a 29-year-old's death.

Thunder Bay Officer Off Duty after Video Goes Viral

Central MN Community News

'Like a Vendetta': Staff Reacts to Hill City Facility Losing License

A staff member at Chappy's Golden Shores reacted to the long-term care facility temporarily losing its license, claiming that the state took action with no substantiated evidence.

Minnesota Keeps June 20 Cutoff for Using Weed Killer Dicamba

Minnesota Regulators Reject Latest Attempt to Stop Pipeline

Minnesota regulators have rejected the latest attempt to stop Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline replacement project.

Police: Puppies Weren't Actually Abandoned in Park

Police say a report of puppies being abandoned in Scanlon turned out to be false.

Minnesota Exports Continue Growth Trend in Third quarter

State officials say Minnesota's agricultural, mining and manufacturing exports grew 6� percent to $5.7 billion between July and the end of September.�It marks the seventh consecutive quarter of growth.

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