Psst: In partnership with the City of Duluth, Essentia Health will be breaking ground on a new parking ramp in January that will provide 350-plus new parking spaces for public use directly across 1st Street from the existing Medical District Ramp, City of Duluth Planning and Economic Development Director Chad Ronchetti wrote in a public email Saturday. Once complete, the new ramp will be owned and maintained by the city, he said.
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Funding secured for new air traffic control tower
Airport officials say the project will enhance safety, improve operations and support economic growth in the region. With full funding, construction could begin as early as next year and is expected to generate hundreds of construction jobs.
Essentia, St. Luke’s nurses reach deals, avert strikes
Late Thursday, after more than 48 hours of marathon bargaining, union leaders emerged with a tentative deal with Essentia. The contract includes a 9.75% wage increase phased over three years, and a one-year freeze on current staffing levels, preventing Essentia from implementing further reductions.
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Mayor Reinert is an experienced and politically skilled communicator. He regularly uses video to promote city projects, explain policy and shape his administration’s message. That makes his reluctance to participate in unscripted questioning during a public-safety scare more conspicuous, not less.
Spirit of Duluth confronts an uncertain arena future
If replacement ice could not be secured at Amsoil Arena or another regional rink, the tournament might have to eliminate teams, reduce divisions or reconsider its four-game guarantee. Any of those outcomes would weaken one of the event’s greatest selling points.
Martin Sleen’s final run could be Hermantown’s greatest
This autumn, northeastern Minnesota won't simply be watching one of the state's best running backs. It may be witnessing the final high school season of the greatest running back Hermantown has ever produced.
Bellisio's earns Wine Spectator award for 27th straight year
Bellisio's, part of the Grandma's Inc. family of restaurants, opened in Canal Park in 1999 and is known for its Italian cuisine and extensive wine list.