Duluth
Man found dead in Wisconsin driveway fell from atop moving vehicle
A woman is jailed on suspicion of being drunk and behind the wheel at the time.
Duluth
A free farmers market in Duluth
A free farmers market was put on by Clyde Iron Works, Bent Paddle and Sysco Minnesota on Tuesday March 31, 2020. Fruit, vegetables, orange juice, coffee, eggs and buttermilk were all available for anyone who needed it. 3400 pounds of food was donated and it was estimated that around 250 people could benefit from it.
Duluth
Duluth's Lake Superior Zoo CEO departs for new job
State Sen. Erik Simonson, DFL-Duluth, took a job with Lake Superior College.
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Duluth lynching centennial commemoration postponed due to COVID-19
A gathering planned for June 15 will now be held in 2021.
Duluth
Free land, loan guarantees, trust fund: Duluth explores ways to tackle housing shortage
A study conducted last year estimated Duluth will need an additional 3,800 affordable units over the next decade.
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Grandma's Marathon canceled due to COVID-19
Race organizers ruled out the idea of postponing the races due to the enormous challenge of planning and preparing for the event.
Duluth
Vehicle incident leaves Wisconsin man dead, suspect in custody
"There was some confusion about what exactly caused the death," the sheriff said.
Duluth
Joe Macor joins race for St. Louis County Board seat
He's the third candidate running for the West Duluth district.
Duluth
Grandma's Marathon cancellation hits hard at Minnesota running legend
The move is especially acute for Dick Beardsley, whose marathon course record set in 1981 stood for 33 years.
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Duluth's Essentia Health cuts 500 employees as revenue dries up
The nonmedical staffers were placed on leave.
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Pandemic pauses a high-flying year at Duluth airport
$10 billion was set aside by federal stimulus bill to aid airports.
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COVID-19 scare prompts Minnesota schools to get creative in feeding kids
With the state's schools closed, districts and other organizations are finding ways to deliver meals to children in need.
Duluth
Costco pulls out of plans to build in Duluth
The retailer's site selector said project bids in the city "far exceeded" those elsewhere in the Midwest.
Duluth
Two rescued after canoe capsizes in Lake Superior
The men had personal flotation devices on board but weren't wearing them, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office said.
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Cirrus Aircraft slows operations, furloughs employees amid coronavirus disruption
The Duluth-based company is offering employees compensation while on leave.
Duluth
Q&A: Meet Duluth's new school superintendent pick
John Magas, currently an associate superintendent in Green Bay, wants to hone in on "opportunity gaps."
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Duluth hospitals begin layoffs and hiring freezes as they prep for future surge
St. Louis County had five confirmed cases as of Thursday.
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Stay home, steelheaders: Wisconsin DNR urges no travel for Brule opener
"We are encouraging anglers to fish water bodies in their communities."
Duluth
Duluth school board picks Green Bay administrator as new superintendent
John Magas beat out two Minnesota candidates for the school district's top job.
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Paying it forward: Duluth residents mobilize to deliver food to health care workers
Judge, food industry folks organize lunch delivery to health care workers.
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Great Lakes shipping season begins in Duluth
Soo Locks open up Lake Superior for shipping on Wednesday.
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Husky Energy halts $750 million project to rebuild Superior refinery
The refinery was damaged in a 2018 explosion and fire.
Local
As Wisconsin orders business closures, confusion, questions remain
Governor's order stirs confusion in border community.
Duluth
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Finding alternatives to road salt as water contamination grows
Researchers look at alternatives to chloride to treat icy roads in effort to protect Lake Superior.
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