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Public invited to learn about Community Development Block Grant funds and opportunity to apply

The St. Louis County Planning and Community Development Department is hosting a virtual open house and public hearing on Thursday, September 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. The session will highlight accomplishments and how funds were distributed in fiscal year 2020, including from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions...

Duluth Police Department mental health unit changes name to CORE Unit

By Mattie Hjelseth The Duluth Police Department mental health unit is changing its name to CORE Unit. The new name integrates the co-responder model that is used in multiple police departments across the country. The unit responds and assists in calls for service ranging from mental health to homelessness, bridging the gap between responding to...

Pine Knot News wins more awards

On top of 34 awards and a trophy for Most Outstanding Weekly Newspaper in the Better Newspaper Contest organized by the Minnesota Newspaper Association, the Pine Knot News recently won two more awards from the Minnesota Society for Professional Journalists for 2020 work. Competing in the category of newspapers with a circulation of under 50,000,...

Plante collects Twin Ports high school boys hockey all-preseason awards

Hermantown junior forward Zam Plante was an unanimous selection for Twin Ports High School Boys Hockey Preseason Player of the Year, as chosen by the duluthtimes.cherryroad.news. The defending Section 7A champion Hawks placed five players on the 10-player First and Second Teams, including Plante and junior defenseman Ty Hanson on the First Team. Hermantown’s Pat...

Man arrested on pending charges

By Mattie Hjelseth On Sunday evening, the Duluth Police Department was dispatched to Speedway on East 4th Strett on a report of a fight happening in the parking lot involving a gun. Upon arrival, all parties involved were gone. Officers spoke to a witness who provided a description of the individuals involved in the altercation....