MnDOT contractors are currently working on drainage structure repairs on I-35 in Duluth. A daytime on-ramp closure at 5th Avenue West to northbound I-35 will be needed on September 8 and 9 and September 13 – 15. Motorists should expect the closure between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Traffic will be detoured to the Lake...
April 19, 2026
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September 8, 2021September 8, 2021Breaking News, Business
Updated study reveals increasing benefits from industrial sector
By Jayson Hron Building on a 2018 study by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City, the Duluth Seaway Port Authority today released updated information compiled by Northspan highlighting the economic value and social significance of Duluth’s industrial sector. The 2019 data, representing the most recent available, not only support the previous findings (which were...
September 8, 2021September 8, 2021Breaking News, Duluth, Duluth Public Schools
Duluth School Board authorizes lease agreement with A&L Properties
By Kathleen Kaufman The Duluth School Board voted tonight to authorize district administration to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with A&L Properties for space to be used by ISD 709’s Area Learning Center. Upon execution of the lease, the ALC program will be located in the Duluth Technology Center, located at 11 E. Superior...
September 8, 2021September 8, 2021Breaking News, Family Health
Sober ride program operated by Essentia Health expanding services
A sober ride program called Northeastern Minnesota Joyride, operated by Essentia Health and the Driving 4 Safe Communities coalition, is expanding its service to include events at Bayfront Festival Park, as well as Duluth’s Oktoberfestival. “The Twin Ports is a fun place, and we want people to be able to enjoy all that the area...
September 8, 2021September 8, 2021Breaking News, Duluth
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center raises parking rates
By Lucie Amundsen The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center will raise general parking rates at its parking structure to $10 starting Wednesday, with exceptions for some events that will remain at the $5 fee. The increase is the first since 2009 and puts the DECC below or on par with other convention centers around the state....
September 8, 2021September 8, 2021Breaking News, St. Louis County
St. Louis County Board considers 2022 preliminary levy
By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Board has given initial approval for the 2022 maximum property tax levy in the amount of $156,496,531. Factoring in the 4.25% growth in the property tax base, St. Louis County property owners will see an average increase of 1.69% on the county portion of their property tax bill....
September 8, 2021September 8, 2021Breaking News, St. Louis County
St. Louis County Board recommends Kim Maki as County Attorney
By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Board has given preliminary approval to appoint Kim Maki as St. Louis County Attorney. Current County Attorney Mark Rubin has announced his retirement effective September 30. Maki’s appointment would be for the remainder of Rubin’s term, which runs through the end of 2022. An Iron Range native, Maki...
September 6, 2021September 6, 2021Breaking News, Duluth
House fire in Duluth today
By Brent Consie This morning, the Duluth Fire Department responded for the report of a fire and explosion in the 1100 Block of W 5th St. Fire units were given a report from the Duluth Police on scene of fire coming from a window in the alley. The address was updated to the 900 block...