1+ week, 3+ day ago   (381+ words) As students return to campus this fall, Minnesota colleges are continuing to battle a growing problem known as “ghost students,” fraudulent applicants who use stolen or fake identities to enroll in courses and potentially obtain financial aid. Minnesota State officials…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (149+ words) 50 years ago, a group retraced a voyageur fur trade route from Montreal to Duluth. On Monday, August 24th that group reunited at Park Point to celebrate their journey. The 1976 Bicentennial Canoe Expedition was sponsored by the city of Duluth to mark…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (256+ words) Spirit Valley Days returns to West Duluth through Sunday, August 9, bringing a week packed with family-friendly fun, community traditions and local pride, according to event organizers. Residents and visitors can enjoy live entertainment, classic cars, food, a parade, fireworks, KidFest…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (474+ words) Learning to ride a bike is a classic milestone, but not every kid gets to hit the trails. Since 2013, Duluth DEVO has been helping kids from second to 12th grade learn mountain biking. The program is all about fun and letting…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (248+ words) Nominations are now open for the “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” contest, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce announced Monday, July 6. Doug Loon, president and CEO of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, said, “Every product made in Minnesota has a story.” “Behind…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (871+ words) For one Duluth veteran, service is more than a career. For Joseph Fischer, it’s a family legacy spanning generations and a mission that continues both locally and around the world. “I come from a long line of public service, and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (210+ words) A slow-moving weather maker is making it possible for storms to continue to develop through the early evening. A few strong storms are possible with hail up to ping pong ball size and wind gusts to 60 mph as the main…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (302+ words) This year’s All Pints North craft beer festival will be the last one held in Duluth, according to an announcement Monday from the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. Guild officials said the festival will continue in 2027 at a new, yet-to-be-announced location,…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (193+ words) Duluth Public Schools approved a new budget with more than $4.2 million in cuts for the 2026-2027 school year. The budget includes a 16% cut from the district office and a 5% cut from school sites. This has resulted in about 48 displaced positions. School…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (286+ words) With a shortage of housing, keeping homeless off the streets is a challenge. On Tuesday, Minnesota Senator Tina Smith visited Duluth to talk with local nonprofits on how the city’s housing crisis is impacting homelessness efforts. Duluth has the second…...