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25 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Bellisio’s honored by Wine Spectator for top wine program

Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar has once again been recognized among the world’s best restaurants for wine by Wine Spectator magazine, marking more than 25 consecutive years

25 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Essentia nurses urge progress as contract talks continue

Essentia Health nurses, represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association, met with hospital representatives on Tuesday during the final scheduled bargaining session before their contract expires on June 30. The negotiations

25 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Breaking Events News: Mama Duck on her way back to Duluth

The World's Largest Rubber Duck joins a flotilla of maritime Tall Ships from the golden age of sailing available for onboard tours, USA Diving's Superior High Dive Challenge seventy feet above the Duluth Harbor, and more.

24 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

U.S. Navy bringing Navy Week back to Duluth

A mayoral proclamation is scheduled for 10 a.m. on July 1 at the USS Duluth Anchor on the Lakewalk. Mayor Roger Reinert is expected to honor the Navy’s contributions to Duluth and the region.

24 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

MNA Prez Chris Rubesch: Negotiation dynamics favor Essentia, Aspirus

“In over two decades of nursing, I’ve never witnessed a crisis like this. Patients are arriving sicker than ever, but instead of increasing support, hospital leaders have gutted the frontlines. It’s dangerous.” -- Larissa Hubbartt, an RN at Aspirus St. Luke’s

23 Jun 2025 · 5 min read

Bulldogs banking on sophomore core, emerging players next season

Incoming forward Daniel Shlaine arrives with elite credentials after excelling at Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep and the USHL's Lincoln Stars. The 6-foot, 185-pound lefty from Russia is an elite playmaker with slick puck-handling skills and a quick release.

23 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

More housing coming to northeast Minnesota

20 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Peregrine falcons hatched at Minnesota Power nest sites

“It has been amazing to see the success rate of the nesting and rearing of the peregrine chicks at both Boswell for over 30 years and Hibbard the last 17 years.” -- Josh Skelton, ALLETE vice president and Minnesota Power chief operating officer.

19 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

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19 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Essentia Health advanced practice providers move toward ULP strike vote

“We’re not asking for luxury. We’re asking for the respect and autonomy to care for people properly and the basic right to speak up without risking our jobs.” -- Sara Feldbrugge, an APP at Essentia

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18 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Aspirus walks away from solutions, pushes concessions instead of care

18 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Howie Blog Exclusive: 5 Bulldogs men’s hockey players to watch next season

18 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Patty Salo Downs to retire as executive director of the Alworth Memorial Fund

“Patty worked with enthusiasm and encouragement of the students and alumni. She was proud of them, calling them Alworth Scholars. Patty also felt a kinship with the benefactors. She pored over instructions they had left behind and reconciled their wishes with the changing world of education.”

18 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner prep underway at the DECC

It’s that magical time of year when the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center kitchen revs up to serve hungry marathon runners at the annual Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner.

17 Jun 2025 · 12 min read

Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Board approves grants

17 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Lake Superior College earns re-accreditation for College in the Schools Program

17 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Hortman's children release statement on their parents' deaths

15 Jun 2025 · 7 min read

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