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Duluth Public Schools face a 3rd year of millions in budget cuts
6+ hour, 7+ min 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…...
6, 200 homes short: How Duluth is fighting to keep people off the streets
3+ week, 1+ day 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…...
Shawn Savela announces candidacy for Minnesota House District 8 B
3+ week, 1+ day ago (215+ words) Duluth resident and small business owner Shawn Savela announced his candidacy for the Minnesota House of Representatives District 8 B, covering parts of Duluth. His key priorities include advancing safe and responsible mining in Northern Minnesota while protecting the environment. He…...
Lea Zmurko: Sunny, but Stirring up some Storms
3+ week, 2+ day ago (282+ words) Temperatures will rise into the 80s and possibly low 90s on Memorial Day Monday and Tuesday, with Tuesday expected to be the hottest day of the work week. A Marginal Risk, or threat level 1 out of 5, for severe storms is forecast for…...
Local players and new faces gear up for Duluth Huskies' season
3+ week, 3+ day ago (437+ words) The Duluth Huskies kicked off their 2026 collegiate summer baseball team season at Wade Stadium with a free event for local fans. Players and staff welcomed the community, offering a behind-the-scenes look at preparations for the season. Team owner, Mike Rosenzweig,…...
Duluth FC, Siouxland United finish season opener in scoreless draw
3+ week, 4+ day ago (145+ words) To kick off the 2026 NPSL campaign, Duluth FC hosted Siouxland United at Walt Hunting Stadium. Despite chances from both teams throughout, the match ended in a 0-0 draw. To kick off the 2026 National Premier Soccer League campaign, Duluth FC hosted Siouxland…...
Duluth man charged with felonies after stabbing
3+ week, 5+ day ago (201+ words) A Duluth man has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, including for causing substantial bodily harm, for a knife stabbing that occurred this Wednesday. PREVIOUS REPORTING: One person in custody after E 1st Street stabbing…...
Duluth Police Department swears in eight new recruits
3+ week, 6+ day ago (210+ words) Eight new recruits were sworn in to the Duluth Police Department on Thursday, May 21. Each recruit completed multiple interviews and exams as a part of the application process. After being sworn in, the eight recruits will be paired up with…...
One person in custody after E 1st Street stabbing in Duluth
4+ week, 13+ hour ago (217+ words) One person is in custody after the report of a stabbing on the 200 Block of East 1st Street in Duluth. One person is in custody after the report of a stabbing on the 200 Block of East 1st Street in Duluth on Wednesday…...
Duluth man charged with felony fleeing from police
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (187+ words) 19-year-old Bradford Jay Skytta is facing a felony and two misdemeanors after fleeing from police last Wednesday, May 6. While patrolling on Martin Road in Canosia Township, a St. Louis County deputy saw Skytta driving a truck going 113 mph in a…...