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Iconic Duluth restaurant Grandma’s turns 50
17+ hour, 7+ min ago (1095+ words) DULUTH " Since its humble beginning as a "cocktail-napkin plan" inspired by a few dime beers among friends a half-century ago, Grandma's Saloon and Grill has played a major role in shaping the tourism industry in Duluth. The historic restaurant founded…...
Duluth couple share outdoor knowledge, create recreation experiences
2+ week, 3+ day ago (419+ words) DULUTH " Joni Cannon and Judas Bardon had a shared dream. The couple wanted to share their passion for outdoor knowledge with people. A few years back, the two decided to put their knowledge to use by starting their own nonprofit…...
Sharon McMahon, 'America's government teacher,' remains rooted in Duluth
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1115+ words) DULUTH " In case you doubted Sharon McMahon's Twin Ports bona fides, she made clear when discussing her place of residence that she knows exactly what it means to live here. "This is a unique place," McMahon said. "I would challenge…...
Minnesota's Lady Liberty is laid out, future uncertain
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1007+ words) DULUTH " She leans forward against a bench, her gaze turned toward the snowy ground. Her crown has lost most of its spikes, but her posture remains proud. "If it's standing upright, it could fall over," said Robert Hurd, construction project…...
Duluth hunter charged with illegally shooting moose
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (423+ words) VIRGINIA, Minn. " A Duluth hunter has been charged with illegally taking a moose, which he told officers he mistook for a deer. Dane Landon Nelson, 38, faces a gross misdemeanor charge after the animal was shot on Nov. 8, the opening day…...
Minnesota reports continued disruptions in SNAP benefits despite federal court orders
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (306+ words) ST. PAUL " Minnesota's Department of Children, Youth and Families Commissioner Tikki Brown reported Tuesday, Nov. 4, that the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is seeing continued disruptions despite federal court orders to fund the program. The USDA issued guidance on Tuesday…...
Minnesota counties won’t OK new food stamp applications as shutdown threatens funds
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (403+ words) ST. PAUL " Minnesota officials are telling local governments to stop approving new applications for food stamps after receiving a warning from the federal government that funding for the program could dry up if the ongoing government shutdown doesn't end by…...
Minnesota politicians focus on fixes to fraud as charges come in for housing stabilization scheme
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (609+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson on Thursday, Sept. 18, said that he's "run out of ways to express what is happening" with fraud in Minnesota, when he announced initial charges for a housing stabilization probe. The new fraud charges came a…...
Funds available to expand biofuel access in Minnesota
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (280+ words) ALEXANDRIA " The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is currently seeking grant applications from gas stations looking to upgrade their infrastructure to offer E15, gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, at the pump. The MDA expects to award approximately $4 million through its Agricultural Growth, Research,…...
Lilacs in trouble? Fungal disease returns to Minnesota gardens
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (465+ words) ALEXANDRIA " If your lilacs are looking rough this summer, you're not alone. At the county fair's Master Gardener booth, the top question wasn't about tomatoes or turf " it was about lilacs that seem to be dying. The likely culprit? Lilac…...