At approximately 11:37 a.m. today, the Duluth Police Department responded to a hold-up alarm at Sadi’s Smoke Shop. Sadi’s is located on the 1600 block of London Road. Police learned through the alarm company that there was a robbery in progress. Once on scene, the suspect had fled north of the business on foot. The...
April 20, 2026
Category: Breaking News
XANADU opens July 15 at NorShor Theatre
The Duluth Playhouse will present the award-winning hit Broadway musical XANADU at NorShor Theatre on July 15 through August 1. This zany satire, based on the 1980 cult film starring Olivia Newton-John, features all the chart-topping songs from the film’s soundtrack including “Magic,†“I’m Alive,†and “Xanadu.” Opening on Broadway July 10, 2007, this hysterical...
New UMD college name announced
A year ago two colleges at UMD (College of Liberal Arts and School of Fine Arts) merged to become one college within the College of Liberal Arts, beginning numerous reforms that led to the decision to create a new name. With the new name these reforms set in motion the establishment of a new constitution,...
Essentia Health Fitness Expo kicks off Grandma’s Marathon weekend
More than 50 vendors will be on hand this week as the Essentia Health Fitness Expo officially kicks off the 45th annual Grandma’s Marathon weekend in Duluth. Free and open to the public, this year’s expo shifts to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center’s (DECC) Pioneer Hall and will have a slightly different layout than in...
Portion of Superior Street reopening to vehicular traffic today
Superior Street between 1st Avenue West and 3rd Avenue West, beginning at 5:00 p.m. today, June 16, will reopen to vehicular traffic. This portion of Superior Street has been closed to traffic since April 12, 2021, when the project began. Late next week, 2nd Avenue West will be closed between Superior Street and 1st Street...
ASICS, Grandma’s Marathon offer live runner tracking
For anyone hoping to keep close track of particular participants at the 45th annual Grandma’s Marathon weekend, ASICS has the perfect solution. Through the Grandma’s Marathon app, available on Apple and Android devices, family and friends can follow their favorite runners from the start to the finish on race day with the simple click of...
Multiple traffic advisories issued ahead of Grandma’s Marathon weekend
Motorists can expect a number of road closures and heavier-than-normal traffic as thousands of runners and visitors descend on Duluth and the surrounding area for the 45th annual Grandma’s Marathon this weekend. The most significant delays will likely be related to the ongoing Twin Ports Interchange project, which reduces Interstate-35 into and out of Duluth...
Duluth East releases 2021 football schedule
Thursday, Sept. 2 — Hibbing, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10 — at North Branch, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 — Hermantown, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 — at Cloquet, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 — Rock Ridge, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8 — Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 — at Duluth Denfeld, 6...