By Zach Schneider A loosening of the state’s public health guidelines, announced last week by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, has paved the way for the return of two traditional and popular pieces of Grandma’s Marathon weekend. Based on the Governor’s expected timeline of eliminating capacity limits and distancing requirements, organizers say they will now be...
April 20, 2026
Author: guyhowiehanson
Lake Superior College offering free Career Exploration Academies and Camps in June
Registration is now open for Lake Superior College’s Career Exploration Academies and Camps 2021, with opportunities for ages 12-18. Students can assemble robots, build computers, weld and more. Participants will learn new skills, explore exciting careers, and have fun. Camps are free and start June 14. Register by June 1 at www.lsc.edu/camps. Please note all...
Essentia Health expands pre-service estimates
By Anthony Matt In an effort to be more transparent about health care costs and help patients make informed decisions, Essentia Health is expanding pre-service estimates for all scheduled surgical services. Essentia will provide an estimate of any deductible and out-of-pocket cost based on a patient’s insurance plan. The program started May 3 and is...
Essentia Health to continue requiring masks for visitors, patients and staff
Despite the easing of mask mandates from federal agencies, state government and municipal leaders, Essentia Health will continue to enforce its mask policy. Universal masking for patients, visitors and staff will remain a requirement in all Essentia facilities across Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent guidelines do...
WLSSD sewer project to close a section of Mall Drive through August
On Monday, May 24, the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District will begin a project to replace a section of its Hermantown Interceptor sewer in the vicinity of Mall Drive, Haines Road and Burning Tree Road. Mall Drive between Haines and Burning Tree roads will be closed through August 2021 to facilitate the project. Additionally, the...
Sunday, June 27
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Wild at Vegas, 9 p.m. Minnesota leads best-of-7 series 1-0. Major League Baseball Chicago White Sox at Twins, 6:40 p.m. Prep Baseball Cook County at McGregor, 4 p.m. Duluth Denfeld at Proctor, 4:30 p.m. Hermantown at Superior, 4:30 p.m. Cloquet at Esko, 4:30 p.m. Duluth Marshall at Grand Rapids,...
NorthlandAlert system used to notify residents of NERCC escapee
When a resident of the Northeast Regional Corrections Center escaped this past weekend, the NorthlandAlert system was used for the first time to notify neighbors and others who’d requested this emergency warning. NorthlandAlert.com is an emergency warning system used to notify people in various emergency situations. It enables public safety authorities to provide essential information...
Quote Me: Patrick Boyle
St. Louis County Commissioner Patrick Boyle on former Duluth City Council colleague Daniel Hartman landing the DECC executive director position: “Dan earned his stripes for his work at Glensheen. I can’t wait to see his creativity with a bigger operation at the DECC. I think the city/county tourism industries are in for a boost over...