Construction on the East Superior Street reconditioning project will begin today. The project work area will take place between 45th and 60th Avenue East. Traffic control signs will be placed throughout the work area. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained for most of the project. Construction crews will begin removing concrete at 60th Avenue...
April 20, 2026
Category: Community News
Tractor Supply to open new store in International Falls
By Sylvia Wier International Falls — Tractor Supply Co., the Tennessee-based rural-goods retailer, will open a store in International Falls this fall or winter, a company spokesperson said today. Further details on the location of the store or how many people it will employ weren’t immediately available, said Darias Collins, an outside spokesperson for the...
Effie North Star Stampede draws big crowds
The 66th annual Effie North Star Stampede, Minnesota’s largest rodeo, was held last July 23-25 and drew nice crowds. Held at North Star Ranch, events included Barrel Racing, Bareback Riding, Calf Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Bull Riding, Team Roping, Junior Bull Riding, Wild Cow Milking, Cowgirls Barrel Racing and Novice Saddle Bronc Racing....
U.S. Highway 53 project on budget
By Sylvia Wier Two more phases in the U.S. Highway 53 project to replace and upgrade the road and related infrastructure in International Falls began recently. “Overall, our schedule is going very good considering unforeseen things,†said Travis Hjelle, foreman for KGM Contractors of Angora. Hjelle said adjustments needed to be made to water and...
North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum open for the season
By Rob Perez “We have come to fish for the herring-fish That live in this beautiful sea†V Wynken From Eugene Field in his children’s classic, Wynken, Blynken, and Nod. First opening its doors in 1996 and now old enough to be celebrating its 25th anniversary, the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte is...
City to remove cork trees from 4th Street due to invasive classification
DULUTH — City of Duluth Park Maintenance crews will be removing male Amur Cork trees from 4th Street due to the tree being classified as invasive. A total of 18 trees will be removed in the coming weeks. The majority of the impacted trees were planted during the St. Louis County and City of Duluth...
City crews responding to a water main break on Carlton Street
DULUTH — City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break located on Carlton Street. The break was reported shortly after 8 a.m. and is located in the Denfeld neighborhood. The break is located in an industrial area and not impacting residences. It is not known at this time how long...
Northwood fills critical gap for children formerly treated at The Hills
Northwood Children’s Services, Minnesota’s oldest child-caring agency, is stepping in to fill a critical gap in day treatment for 40 young people that was caused by this week’s closing of The Hills Youth and Family Services in Duluth’s Woodland neighborhood. Until June 25, The Hills had provided programs for youth, ages 12 through 17, who...