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Tavern on the Hill restaurant under construction at BlueStone, near UMD
The Tavern on the Hill restaurant is scheduled to open in June at the BlueStone Lofts and Shops at BlueStone development on Woodland Avenue across from the University of Minnesota Duluth campus. Duluth-based New London Corp., which owns and operates the three Black Woods restaurants, Black Water Lounge and Greysolon Ballroom, will own and operate Tavern on the ...
New administrator at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth
James Garvey is now serving as executive vice president of hospital operations and administrator of Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Before joining Essentia Health, he was director of the Healthcare Consulting Practice at Wipfli, LLP. Prior to that, Garvey was vice president of Operation/Specialty Care Services at North Memorial Health ...
St. Louis County News: Public meeting on 2014 budget to be held tonight as scheduled
The St. Louis County Board’s public meeting to receive comments on its 2014 proposed tax levy and operating budget will take place tonight as scheduled. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the County Board Room on the second floor of the Duluth Courthouse. Recognizing that this week’s winter weather may make it difficult for some people to travel to the meeting, ...
Ness: ‘This is one of the largest snow storms in Duluth’s history’
A Facebook post today by Duluth Mayor Don Ness: “A few thoughts for consideration as we begin to dig out after the storm: 1) Thank you to all of the snow plow drivers, emergency personnel, DTA drivers, and so many others who continued to work throughout the storm to keep us safe and continue to deliver services. 2) In terms of length of duration and volume ...
City of Duluth Winter Watch 2013-14
Winter can be a challenge here in the Northland, but life hardly comes to a standstill. The City of Duluth reminds everyone that as we move about in the snow and icy conditions, safety is the #1 priority. Check out this page to stay up-to-date on news, regulations, and tips for a safe and hassle-free winter season. Look for media releases related to specific ...
City crews continue difficult task of clearing streets
City of Duluth Maintenance Operations crews have been clearing snow since 2 a.m. this morning. The main roads and emergency routes in Duluth are clear and driveable. City crews are currently tackling residential streets. Progress with residential streets will determine when crews can start plowing alleys. The city urges people to shovel their sidewalks or help ...
DECC events for December 2013
Today — Allete/MN Power Safety Meeting Dec. 6 — UMD Alumni Break The Ice Reception Dec. 6-8 — Spirit of Duluth Hockey Tournament Dec. 6 — Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. Dec. 6-7 — Bulldogs mens hockey vs. St. Cloud State, 7:07 p.m. Dec. 7 — Harbor City Roller Dames vs. Fargo-Moorhead, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 — Sounds ...
Super One Foods shoppers raise $9,706 for Solvay Hospice House
Super One Foods shoppers raise $9,706 for Solvay Hospice House Throughout the month of November, Super One Foods customers purchased 9,706 $1 ornaments to benefit Solvay Hospice House. Over the past six years, this fundraising campaign, hosted by Super One Foods and the Miller-Dwan Foundation, has raised more than $38,000 for the residential hospice house in ...
Duluth City Council agenda for Monday, Dec. 9
AGENDA FOR THE DULUTH CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 9, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall 411 West First Street, Duluth, Minnesota ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARING — 2014 Budget, Levy and Capital Budget MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Duluth City Council is to develop effective public policy rooted in citizen ...
Zookeeper injures fingertip during routine training of tiger
Lake Superior Zoo press release At approximately 4:30 p.m. on December 2, 2013 an accident occurred at the Lake Superior Zoo. One of the zookeeper’s fingertips was injured while working with an Amur tiger during a routine training session. The injury is not life-threatening and the employee is expected to fully recover. Members of the zoo team responded ...
Help for small businesses to bid on upcoming construction projects
The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA), along with the Duluth Builder’s Exchange, the UMD Center for Economic Development, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the MN Procurement Technical Assistance Center will present an overview of the SBA requirements and provide help for businesses to register in the System for Awards Management (SAM). The workshop ...
Lincoln Park Today: Johnson’s Bakery a business mainstay in Duluth’s Lincoln Park
If you’re looking for some great doughnuts, cakes, breads, holiday specialty foods, etc., then you need to check out Johnson’s Bakery at 2230 West Third Street in Lincoln Park. Bill and Lillian Johnson founded Johnson’s Bakery in 1946 at its present location. Bill was there until the mid 90’s, and Lillian was around until 2005. Scott, their son, has ...
Rotary of Duluth Club 25 awards grants to community organizations
Rotary of Duluth Club 25 press release In the month of November, Rotary of Duluth Club 25 proudly presented four grants to local non-profit organizations. Grants are made possible from fundraising efforts facilitated on behalf of Club 25 members, including the annual Rotary Rose Sale and the Prime Rib Dinner Auction. Erick Hermanson, Executive Director of the ...
DBU Blog: DBU Vet Tech alumni recieve specialized certification
Earlier this month, Anastasia Bamford and Elizabeth Hanson, Alumni from the Veterinary Technology program at DBU, were awarded the Emergency and Critical Care certification through their employer, Affiliated Emergency Veterinary Clinic (AEVS). Passing the 200 point exam earns the title of Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care — ...
Duluth East activities for Monday, Dec. 2-Saturday, Dec. 7
Monday, Dec. 2 1:30pm-2:30pm — University of North Dakota College Visit, Career Center 3:30pm-7:30pm — Basketball practice, EHS Gym All 3:30pm-9:30pm — Talent Show Rehearsal, East Auditorium 6:30pm-8:30pm — DEAA, Mezzanine – 2nd Floor 7:30pm-9:00pm — East Youth Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 3 6:45am-8:00am — Dance Team ...
Duluth Denfeld activities for Monday, Dec. 2-Saturday, Dec. 7
Monday, Dec. 2 6:30am-8:00am — Staff Basketball, Denfeld Main Gym 7:00am-8:00am — Weight Training, Weight Room 3:30pm-5:30pm — Boys Basketball Practice, Denfeld Main Gym 3:30pm-4:30pm — Weight Training, Weight Room 5:30pm-7:30pm — Dance Team Practice, Denfeld Main Gym 7:30pm-9:30pm — Girls Basketball Practice, Denfeld Main ...
Naas, BSM rally to defeat Hunters
Senior center Spencer Naas scored four goals to power Benilde-St. Margaret’s to an 8-3 victory over Duluth Denfeld in a nonconference high school boys hockey game Friday night at Duluth Heritage Sports Center. Evan Lafontaine, Nick Thompson and Wyatt Wutz scored goals and River Alander had 25 saves for Denfeld (0-2).
Friday Sports Notebook
High school boys hockey today: 5 p.m. — Superior at Notre Dame Academy 7 p.m. — Benilde-St. Margaret’s at Duluth Denfeld, Duluth Heritage Sports Center 7 p.m. — Minnesota Class 2A No. 1-ranked Wayzata at Class 1A No. 1 Hermantown High school girls hockey today: 7:30 p.m. — Duluth Northern Stars at Andover 7:30 p.m. — Proctor-Hermantown ...
Miller Hill Mall Notebook
. Miller Hill Mall doors open at 8 p.m. today, for Black Friday shopping. . Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, a new store at Miller Hill Mall, opens at 8 p.m. today. . Visit and like the Miller Hill Mall Facebook page, here. 5,272 likes.
Ness’s published thoughts on the Duluth City Council-approved pay increase he rejected
A final Facebook post from Duluth Mayor Don Ness, on the city council-approved pay increase he turned down Tuesday morning: “I promised additional rationale for declining the salary increase, but I’ve found it difficult to find the right words. I also really want to stress that in the broader scope of things, this is completely unimportant — it’s ...
Wednesday Sports Notebook
Tonight on TV 7 p.m. — Pro Hockey: Phoenix at Minnesota Wild, Fox Sports North 7 p.m. — Pro Basketball: Washington at Milwaukee Bucks, Fox Sports Wisconsin 7:30 p.m. — Pro Basketball: Denver at Minnesota Timberwolves, Fox Sports North Plus . . . Tuesday Night Scoreboard Boys Hockey Duluth Marshall 2, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 1 — Alex Murray ...
Lake Superior College student artists host 14th annual Throw-a-thon
Throw a bowl, feed a hungry human. Students with Lake Superior College’s Art Club along with area artists will use their creativity to fight hunger throughout the region during an upcoming Throw-a-thon to be held Dec. 6-7. This fund-raising activity will support Duluth’s “Empty Bowl” project, an annual event to raise money for Second Harvest Northern ...
Ness rejects pay increase
A Duluth Mayor Don Ness post on Facebook today: “After a long and prayerful night, Laura and I have decided not to accept the raise passed by the city council last night. I will explain my rationale later today, but I am absolutely convinced this is the right thing to do. Thanks for all the support out there on this uncomfortable discussion. Please know ...
U.S. Navy Blue Angels returning to Duluth Airshow in August
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to Duluth on August 23-24, 2014, Duluth Airshow President Ryan Kern announced today. This will mark the first time in six years that the Navy’s Blue Angels have flown in Duluth and four years since the team has been in Minnesota. “We are very excited to have Blue Angels return to Duluth and Minnesota,” said Kern. “In ...
Maurices spreads joy this holiday season with new holiday necklace in support of American Cancer Society
The holidays are officially upon us and women’s fashion retailer Maurices is getting into the spirit and asking its shoppers to join in helping to spread hope all year long. Dedicated to being simply the best hometown retailer, this year Maurices continues to support the charitable efforts of the American Cancer Society in style with the introduction of their ...
Duluth Public Schools’ FY 2015 budget planning focuses on class size, achievement
Duluth Public Schools Superintendent Bill Gronseth says planning for the 2015 fiscal year budget will include strategies to reduce class size, raise student achievement, decrease the achievement gap and update curricular materials. “We’re in a different place compared to the past almost 20 years,” said Gronseth. “Instead of starting the ...
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Tavern on the Hill restaurant under construction at BlueStone, near UMD
New administrator at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth
St. Louis County News: Public meeting on 2014 budget to be held tonight as scheduled
Ness: ‘This is one of the largest snow storms in Duluth’s history’
City of Duluth Winter Watch 2013-14
Minnesota’s growing economy pays back school debt in full
City crews continue difficult task of clearing streets
Thursday Community News Notebook: St. Scholastica opens at 10 a.m. today
DECC events for December 2013
Kathy Heltzer’s Live in Duluth
DTA operates Emergency Mainline Service from 5 p.m.-midnight
Wednesday Community News Notebook: Watch for falling ice off Aerial Lift Bridge
Super One Foods shoppers raise $9,706 for Solvay Hospice House
Duluth City Council agenda for Monday, Dec. 9
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