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10 Famous People Born in Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth’s famous exports extend well beyond its busy Lake Superior harbor. The Minnesota city is the birthplace of influential musicians, television personalities, and voices heard by millions. Some grew up locally, while others moved away as children. This countdown ranks 10 famous people born in Duluth by public recognition, career reach, and lasting influence.

Duluth, MN · 11d

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City by City: Jacobson, Virginia

JACOBSON, Minn.- The Volunteer Fire and Rescue Team is putting on their Chili Feed Fundriaser. That will kick off at 5p.m. on Friday, November 13 at the Jacobson Fire Hall. The event will host a chili feed, silent auction and a variety of raffles. The feed will be $15 per person. All money raised will go back to the Fire and Rescue team. The Chili Feed Fundraiser will wrap up at 9p.m. that night.

Virginia, MN · 1d

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Watch: First Look at Duluth, Minnesota’s New National TV Show Is Here

Duluth, Minnesota draws millions of visitors every year, and a new national TV show is about to give viewers everywhere a front-row seat. The intro for Lake Superior Living just dropped, and it’s a gorgeous preview of what’s coming.

Duluth, MN · 17h

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Rock Ridge to keep discussing possibility of 4-day week

VIRGINIA/EVELETH—After a lengthy discussion, the Rock Ridge School Board will hold a working session at 5 p.m. Nov. 23 so board members can talk out the parameters of possibly going to a four-day week. While the board has not authorized going to a four-day week, Superintendent Noel Schmidt brought up the idea of studying it as a possible budget reduction. Any possible decision on going to a four-day week would have to be made by April. According to Schmidt’s rough draft timeline, a series of community meetings would be held next month to gather feedback and advice from the public. Meetings (three at each school) would be held at Laurentian, North Star and Parkview elementaries, along with Rock Ridge High School. Schmidt said once all of the information is gathered from the public, it will be “clustered’’ into big themes/big concerns. That is better than deciding what the themes are before the public meetings. He estimated there would be three-five clusters, and committees would be formed to look at them and come up with potential answers and recommendations before bringing it back to the full school board. The different clusters could possibly be on transportation, academics or athletics, he added.

Virginia, MN · 21h

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County Board approves petition allowing portion of Greenwood Township to join Goodwill Township

The County Board approved a petition to allow a portion of Greenwood Township to become part of neighboring Goodwill Township. The involved area includes 435 parcels on the northwestern side of Greenwood Township, of which about 10% are primary residences, a county news release stated. Much of the conversation focused on property tax impacts as well as emergency response services. In voting in favor of the petition, Commissioner Paul McDonald noted that the decision was about more than those issues, “This is about sense of community,” said McDonald, whose district includes both townships. “When people don’t have that sense of community, they lose something. Goodwill Township and Cook align with that end of Lake Vermilion,” Commissioners approved the petition during Tuesday’s meeting, which was held in Gilbert. The vote came following a public hearing, which originally was held in September, but then continued when it was learned that not all affected property owners had received communication. Details on when this change goes into effect will be communicated to the respective townships at a later date.

Gilbert, MN · 1d

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Second Chance home revealed in Chisholm

CHISHOLM—A house located at 214 Second Street Southwest is the first of four former tax-forfeited homes on the Range to be given “a second chance” through a new pilot program. On Tuesday representatives from the partnering entities, along with elected officials from Chisholm and Hibbing, among others, stopped by to get their first look at the newly renovated home along with displays that included before and after photos. Launched in fiscal year 2024, the Second Chance Homes Pilot Program is a partnership among Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR), Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) and St. Louis County to rehabilitate formerly tax-forfeited homes and preserve to help meet a need for housing. Phase 1 includes three other homes, two in Eveleth and one in Aurora that are expected to be completed soon. The approximate $1.2 million investment is Phase 1, according to information provided by the IRRR. The work preserves existing housing, revitalizes neighborhoods and creates homeownership opportunities while helping prevent deterioration that could eventually require demolition. AEOA Executive Director Mark Page said the three bedroom, two bath home in Chisholm took about 12 months to complete. Before and after photos of the project were available for people to view

Chisholm, MN · 22h

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Date for public forum on Essentia purchase announced; Location not revealed

DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s Office has announced the first public forum to discuss the proposed purchase of Essentia Health by HealthPartners. People who wish to attend and speak are asked to register ahead of time. The forum will be on Monday, November 23, 2026,...

Duluth, MN · 1d

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Downtown Duluth takes small steps toward a bigger test

Downtown Duluth has hired someone to help move its revitalization plan forward, organized working groups and reported new storefront openings. Those are legitimate beginnings for a district trying to regain its footing. The harder question, a year after the Imagine Downtown plan was unveiled, is when those beginnings will produce improvements people can consistently see on their way to work, into a business or along a downtown sidewalk.

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UPDATE: Traffic moving again after South Lake Avenue reopens in Canal Park

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Multiple Duluth fire crews and police responded to reports of a possible fire at the Red Lobster in Canal Park. The response came around 3:30 pm Monday. The law enforcement response closed South Lake Avenue to traffic for a time. Our crew on scene...

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Referendum result dampens mood in St. Louis County Schools

Bummed. That might be the best way to summarize how teachers, staff and administration are feeling after two St. Louis County Schools referendum questions were voted down in the general election. “I’m sure everybody is kind of bummed out that it didn’t pass, but what do you do,” Lynn Hilde, St. Louis County Schools board chairman said. “I imagine it was about raising taxes.” An operating referendum that would have raised $5.8 million per year for 10 years and a $1.5 million capital project referendum, were aimed at helping the rural school district regain its financial footing. The measures were voted down 5,814 to 3,442. Had both referendum questions been approved, the state would have kicked in about $2.65 million. However, approval would have still increased district residents’ property taxes. Not one of the more than 60 polling places within the district recorded more yes votes than no votes. “For me it was surprising,” Brian Masterson, St. Louis County Schools superintendent said. “I hadn’t heard a lot of negative comments.” Of the more than 9,200 people who voted on the referendums, about 3,000 were parents whose children attend schools in the district, Hilde said. That probably left about 6,000 votes

St Louis County, MN · 1d

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Tax Forfeited Land Auction exceeds $2 million in sales; unsold parcels now available on a first come basis

St. Louis County's most recent tax-forfeited land auction resulted in 47 tracts of state tax-forfeited land sold back into private ownership at a value of more than $2.1 million. The auction, which closed on November 4, included tax-forfeited houses, municipal lots, and larger rural acreage across the County. The land...

St Louis County, MN · 2d

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Remembering Hibbing, Chisholm World War II centenarians

HIBBING/CHISHOLM—On this Veterans Day 2026, thoughts turn to World War II, which ended 81 years ago. About 16.4 million Americans served in the armed forces during World War II. Fewer than 0.2% of those original service members—approximately 30,607 American World War II veterans—are still living. Six years ago, it was my distinct privilege to interview then-99-year-old Joseph Berklich at his home in Hibbing. He lived to age 101, and his Chisholm friend William Loushine lived to age 102. — William “Bill” Loushine was born on February 3, 1921, and died on February 26, 2023, in Chisholm. He was 102. Joseph “Joe” Berklich was born on February 24, 1921, and died on May 31, 2022, at his home in Hibbing. He was 101. — In 2023, someone shared these heartfelt words on the Rupp Funeral Home website: “God bless you, Mr. Loushine! You were a great person.” The words were in tribute to William “Bill” Loushine, age 102, lifelong resident of Chisholm, who died February 26, 2023. Mr. Loushine had lived more than a century, and his mind remained active until God called him home. A year earlier, another shared these words on the Dougherty Funeral Home website in tribute to

Hibbing, MN · 22h

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51st Anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

(ABC 6 News) — Tuesday marks 51 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior. Split Rock Lighthouse in Duluth is getting ready to honor the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald and others lost on the Great Lakes. The lighthouse in two harbors is hosting its annual Great Lakes Memorial starting at 4:15 p.m. […]

Duluth, MN · 1d

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Duluth council approves zoning ordinance for Lester Park Golf Course

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Duluth City Council unanimously approved a zoning ordinance for the former Lester Park Golf Course Monday night, moving the city’s long-running redevelopment process another step forward. The ordinance aligns zoning designations on portions of the property with the land use plan approved...

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Veterans Day 2026: These Northland Businesses Are Giving Veterans Free Food & Huge Discounts

Applebee's, Texas Roadhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings and more are offering free food and Veterans Day deals across our neck of the woods.

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Leech Lake Ambulance Service Moves to New Location in Cass Lake

The Leech Lake Ambulance Service opened up a new bay in Cass Lake earlier this fall, with a broadened focus on serving the community in more ways on top of responding to 911 calls. The reach of Leech Lake’s emergency medical services (EMS) spans more than 500 square miles to...

Cass Lake, MN · 2d

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Gov. Walz authorizes state disaster assistance for northern Minnesota wildfires

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz authorized disaster assistance Wednesday for Lake and Cook counties after wildfires this summer. In July, lightning strikes in northern Minnesota sparked more than 20 wildfires. The fires burned more than 70,000 acres, prompting evacuations and a complete closure of the...

Minnesota · 19h

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