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Hermantown superfund site to become distribution facility
Hermantown superfund site to become distribution facility.
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Shipment tonnage down in Twin Ports
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- North America's most exceptional inland shipping reach is right here in the Twin Ports, but as summer comes to an end, total shipments are down. Tonnage through the Duluth-Superior port totaled 11.4 million short tons through the end of August, which is down nearly 4 million tons compared to this time last year.
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State fines McGregor gas station over leaky equipment, missed testing
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Google talks to Hermantown about data center improvements at public meeting (St Louis County)
Google representatives shared updates on its proposed data center in Hermantown Monday night including changes after the public raised environmental concerns. A company spokesperson said they’ve acted on the public’s main concerns, hoping to reduce the impact on well water, trout streams, and wetlands. “I want to again...
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Michael Schintz builds a solid reputation and trust through customer-first approach at Kolar Hyundai
HERMANTOWN — Michael Schintz understands that selling a vehicle begins with listening. The 26-year-old Kolar Hyundai sales and leasing consultant has emerged as one of the dealership’s leading young professionals by bringing a direct, informed and low-pressure approach to a business built on trust. His job is not simply to move inventory. It is to help customers make one of their largest financial decisions with a clear understanding of the vehicle, financing terms and long-term ownership costs.
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Google shares labor agreement update on proposed Hermantown Data Center
HERMANTOWN, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- At Monday night's Hermantown City Council meeting, a Google representative shared updates about its proposed Data Center in Hermantown. Google announced that its developer, Mortenson, and the Duluth Building Trades have reached a Labor Memorandum of Understanding. This means the project is committed to local labor. At the City Council meeting, members of Iron Workers Local 512 showed their support for the data center and the jobs it would create for iron workers.
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Wingtip from Richard I. Bong's airplane now on display
SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV) - A recovered World War II wingtip is now officially on display at the Bong Center. The wingtip is a piece of Major Richard “Dick” Bong's legendary P-38 Lightning called "Marge." It was recovered as part of an effort called "Mission Marge" and traveled thousands...
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Community Action Duluth to release 2024 audit showing gains prior to recent financial turmoil
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Caught in months of mounting scrutiny over unpaid bills, abrupt program cancellations, and state-mandated oversight, Community Action Duluth (CAD) say they will make public their independent financial audit for fiscal year 2024. The report overview provided to Northern News Now paints a picture of...
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UPDATE: Power restored to more than 1,800 in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Crews are working to restore power for around 1,800 residents in and near Duluth. It’s affecting residents in Gnesen Township, Normanna Township, Rice Lake, Lakewood Township, and Duluth. According to Minnesota Power, the outage started at 6:30 a.m. Friday. Crews expect the power...
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Minnesota Power seeks Christmas tree for downtown plaza
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Minnesota Power is searching for its next Christmas tree to display outside its Lake Avenue headquarters. This will be the company’s 41st year putting up a tree outside the building. The company is looking for a 25-to-30-foot spruce or pine. The tree needs...
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Local sauna company lays off 14 employees from Superior location
SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV) -- Local sauna manufacturer Cedar and Stone has laid off 14 employees at its Superior location. A Minnesota State Rapid Response Team(SRRT) release states that 14 carpenters at the facility at 1 Banks Ave. have been laid off. The SRRT says they expect the separations to take...
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Businesses, professionals collect awards for DNT's annual Best of the Best
DULUTH, Minn. – Local businesses and professionals were recognized at an awards ceremony Thursday for the 2026 Duluth News Tribune Best of the Best awards. There were dozens of categories the public got to vote on ranging from Best Local Attraction to Best Bakery, Best Bartending and Best Bait Shop.