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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...
FOX 21 Online
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...
FOX 21 Online
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.
KBJR
Energy prices take toll on Northland businesses, homeowners
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Rising Energy prices impact Northland businesses, homeowners
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Energy prices are rising as the war with Iran continues, and the increase is expected to affect home heating costs in the Northland this winter. Amity Creek Landscaping uses skid steers, chainsaws and trucks on a daily basis, and rising fuel price increases are...
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Sonder joins Orthopedic Associates staff
Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth, P.A. announced Dr. Jay W. Sonder, DC, a licensed chiropractor, has joined their team. He is board-certified and fellowship trained with more than 20 years of clinical experience and specialized expertise in comprehensive disability assessments, functional capacity evaluations and injury consultation for patients experiencing chronic back and neck pain, work-related injuries and complex musculoskeletal conditions. His clinical offerings will include thorough diagnostic evaluations and collaboration with orthopaedic physicians and the physical therapy team to establish clear treatment paths, reduce pain and safely guide patients back to work and daily life.
FOX 21 Online
Pumpkins ready for picking at Farmer Doug's
Ummer days are turning to fall, marking the start of the pumpkin-picking season. It's "Pick Your Own Pumpkin" season at Farmer Doug's in Duluth. This year there are 1,000 pumpkins. People can show up and walk through the patch to pick out that perfect pumpkin. There will be toys for kids and hand-pressed apple cider. Farmer Doug says it's an opportunity for kids to learn where food comes from.
climbingbusinessjournal.com
Midwest-Based Vertical Endeavors Changes Hands
Last week, the Midwest climbing gym chain Vertical Endeavors—which operates six gyms across Minnesota and Illinois—announced it had been acquired on Friday, September 4. Previously owned by Nate and Pam Postma, who founded the business 34 years ago, Vertical Endeavors is now owned by Adam Arling and Brent Sugay.
KBJR
Cedar and Stone to lay off 14 workers at Superior facility
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Marketing resource fair in Superior fair networks ahead of Blatnik Bridge closure
SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV)- Small businesses in Superior had a chance to connect with marketing experts and prepare for the upcoming Blatnik Bridge closure. On Monday, A marketing resource fair was held in Superior to connect businesses with marketing and graphic design experts in the area. The goal with the fair...
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Harvest Festival celebrates farmers at Bayfront for 32nd year
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) – Hundreds of people flocked down to Bayfront Festival Park this weekend for a chance to take home some locally grown goods. Saturday marked the 32nd annual Harvest Fest in Duluth. The free, family-oriented event celebrates the harvest from local farmers in the Twin Ports and surrounding areas. This year, about 140 vendors set up shop around Bayfront, ranging from local farmers, food trucks, artisans, and clean energy companies.
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Townline Farms to host 2nd annual Fall Festival in Cloquet
Townline Farms is hosting its second annual Fall Festival in Cloquet on Saturday, September 12. This year all proceeds from the festival will be donated to the organization "Stop the Hermantown Data Center," as the farm resides near the site.
FOX 21 Online
Pumpkins ready for picking at Farmer Doug's in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- Summer days are turning to fall, marking the start of the pumpkin-picking season. It's "Pick Your Own Pumpkin" season at Farmer Doug's in Duluth. This year there are 1,000 pumpkins. People can show up and walk through the patch to pick out that perfect pumpkin. There will be toys for kids and hand-pressed apple cider. Farmer Doug says it's an opportunity for kids to learn where food comes from.
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Howie: Reinert proposes restrained 2027 levy in major break for Duluth taxpayers
Howie's daily column is sponsored by Lyric Kitchen Bar. Duluth property taxpayers are getting some genuinely good news. Mayor Roger Reinert will recommend a 2027 maximum property tax levy tonight that would hold the city’s increase to 2.65%, below the rate of inflation and slightly below last year’s proposal, while keeping Duluth’s levy growth among the lowest of Minnesota’s largest communities and St. Louis County.