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TOP STORIES . Port Town Trolley shortens route, eliminates service to Fitgers Inn, Greysolon Plaza and the Fond-Du-Luth Casino . Duluth LISC News: 2013 Building Healthy Communities Awards honors key partners DULUTH-SUPERIOR ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE UMD Theatre announces 2013-14 season . Zeitgeist Arts . Glensheen EDUCATION MCCU establishes scholarship fund for FDLTCC ...
Port Town Trolley eliminates service to Fitgers Inn, Greysolon Plaza and the Fond-Du-Luth Casino
The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) will return the Port Town Trolley to the streets of Duluth for the summer on Sunday, June 2. Due to congestion delays last summer, the DTA Board of Directors approved shortening the Trolley route in April. This summer, the Port Town Trolley will not provide service east of Lake Avenue – eliminating service to Fitgers Inn, ...
MCCU establishes scholarship fund for FDLTCC students
Members Cooperative Credit Union (MCCU) announced the establishment of a dedicated scholarship fund through the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Foundation. The fund will provide scholarships to full-time FDLTCC students who are members of MCCU and who have given back to their communities through leadership, volunteerism, or active participation in promoting ...
Duluth LISC News: 2013 Building Healthy Communities Awards honors key partners
2013 Building Healthy Communities Awards honors key partners At first blush, recipients of Duluth LISC’s 2013 Building Healthy Communities Awards appear very different—a private-sector developer that has invested millions of dollars in large-scale Duluth projects and a small nonprofit committed to helping families and small businesses save energy and money. ...
Lincoln Park Business Group president thanks Lincoln Park Clean Sweep participants
On open letter from Bill Berg, president of the Lincoln Park Business Group: “I’d like to thank the City of Duluth, Airpark Products & Services, and all the business owners that took part in our Annual Clean Sweep on Thursday, May 9! It was a GREAT success! The City donated the brooms that swept the streets. We hired Airpark Products & ...
Lincoln Park Walleye Open set for June 22
By JULIA MATTSON The popular Lincoln Park Walleye Open will be held on Saturday, June 22, with almost 400 fishermen and fisherwomen expected to be on the St. Louis River, catching walleye. This is the 13th year of the Walleye Open, and the Lincoln Park Business Group’s fishing committee has been working hard since February putting it together. The event ...
National Hockey League alumni to attend opening night of film festival
The Duluth Superior Film Festival, in conjunction with Kernz & Kompany: Marketing & Special Events, has announced a partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) Alumni Association for the opening night of the film festival on Wednesday, May 29. The opening of the film festival will center on the film “The Last Gladiators,” a true story about ...
Kyle Ernst: Carlson-Anderson win Lester Park EarlyBird by three strokes
Sunday’s weather in Duluth proved difficult for the field in the second and final round of the Lester Park EarlyBird tournament at Lester Park Golf Course. With wind gusts around 30 miles per hour, and chilly conditions, low scores at Lester Park Golf Course were few and far between. In the end, Eddie Carlson, former head golf professional at Ridgeview Country ...
Kyle Ernst: Local golfers kick off the 2013 tournament season
Only six days after Lester Park Golf Course opened for the season, today it hosted the area’s first championship. The 2013 EarlyBird featured a small yet strong field of 72 of the area’s finest golfers, playing a 36-hole, two-man best-ball format. Defending champions Thomas Cox of Hermantown and Nathan Smith of Duluth fired a four-under-par 68, only two shots ...
City of Duluth Press Release: Missing Person Bulletin (Updated)
On Thursday, May 16th, 2013, Duluth Police took a report of a missing child Lyrik James Schmelz, a 12 year old male who was last seen getting on the bus after school at Lincoln Park Elementary school. When Schmelz’ bus arrived at his stop, Schmelz was not on it. Officers and investigators have been checking numerous locations and following up on leads, ...
Duluth East High School makes America’s Best High Schools for 2013 list
Duluth East High School is one of 46 Minnesota schools included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best High Schools for 2013. Compiled by Newsweek and The Daily Beast, the list highlights 2,000 public high schools in the nation that have proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready graduates. Duluth East ranked 21st out of 46 Minnesota ...
Glensheen to offer free standard house tours on May 24
In celebration of the 34th anniversary of opening to the public, Glensheen will offer free standard house tours on Friday, May 24. The complimentary community day begins at 9:30 a.m. and the last tour starts at 4 p.m. Tickets can be picked up in the ticket house, located at the base of Glensheen’s parking lot, beginning at 9 a.m. The standard house tours will ...
Local actress and model stars in independent short film
Hermantown Middle School fourth-grader Sydney Hansen is starring in the independent short film Princess: A Dark Fairy Tale. She plays a girl named Angel who is trapped in an ageless reflection since 1890. The film project has begun — and it has already been an amazing and fun experience for Sydney. The film opportunity came to Sydney through a modeling ...
Student recital, men’s chorale events Sunday
Ben Hanson Music Studio students will present Spring Recital on Spring at 4 p.m. Sunday at Eastridge Community Church in Duluth. Students will be performing music from the Renaissance period through the 21st century. B#, a newly-formed men’s chorale, will also perform.
Volunteers needed for Grandma’s Marathon
If you have always wanted to experience Grandma’s Marathon but running just isn’t for you, then volunteering is the perfect solution. About 1,000 positions remain for next month’s marathon events — scheduled for June 20-22. Join the Grandma’s Marathon volunteer team and help make the race’s 37th annual celebration an event to remember. Volunteer ...
Maurices announces inaugural Emerging Leadership team graduates
Maurices graduated its inaugural Emerging Leadership class on May 2 with a ceremony and dinner at the Sheraton Duluth. The Emerging Leadership Program is a year-long program designed to grow associates who are developing in their career, have the desire and ability to take on more responsibility within the organization, and have a demonstrated desire to learn ...
Hartman new interim director at Glensheen Historic Estate
William Payne, Dean of UMD School of Fine Arts, has announced the appointment of Daniel Hartman as interim director of Glensheen Historic Estate, effective Monday, May 13. “I’m thrilled at the addition of Dan Hartman,” said Dean Payne. “His experience with historic preservation and work at the City, combined with his passion for Glensheen, presents ...
Duluth Kick Ball spring league results, next Sunday games, updated standings
Last Sunday Results West End Ball Stars 24, TKDA 8 Recess All-Stars 11, Sir Ben’s 4 Just One More 13, Sir Ben’s 0 TKDA 5, J.S. Realty 1 West End Ball Stars 7, Duluth Grill 5 U.S. Nationals 9, Westmoreland 7 Just One More 7, Complete Media 6 Minnesota Power 12, City of Duluth 2 Chaperone Records 7, Kickin’ It Old School 6 Twin Ports Nightlife 7, Clyde Iron ...
Visit Duluth announces annual volunteer award winner
At its annual membership meeting on May 7, Visit Duluth recognized the recipient of its annual “Monnie and Erwin Goldfine Volunteer of the Year” award. This year’s award was presented to Ken Aparicio, owner of the Cotton Mansion Bed & Breakfast for his extraordinary volunteer efforts. Ken is a former Visit Duluth board member serving 10 years from ...
Architect selected to design new corporate office tower in Duluth
The 425 Project Partners have selected RSP Architects to design the new corporate office tower in downtown Duluth. The Minneapolis-based architectural firm will be partnering with a local architectural firm, along with several local engineering firms. AtWater Group, maurices and the City of Duluth worked together on a formal selection process, which led to the ...
Basaraba, Krause named Bulldogs captains in 2013-14
By CORY BELLAMY The University of Minnesota Duluth has announced its captains for the 2013-14 season, and a pair of right wingers are set to share the honor. Senior Joe Basaraba and junior Adam Krause will have the privilege of taking the reigns from Cody Danberg when the Bulldogs begin a quest for a second national title next winter. Basaraba, a native of Fort ...
Lester Park Elementary teacher receives $5,000 Goldfine Gold Star Teacher Award
By KATIE KAUFMAN Carol Hubert of Lester Park Elementary School is the recipient of the 2013 Goldfine Gold Star Teacher Award. Andy Goldfine, son of Manley and Lillian Goldfine, made the announcement at a reception Wednesday evening during which he presented Ms. Hubert with a trophy and a $5,000 check. Ms. Hubert has been with ISD 709 for about 27 years and ...
Labovitz painting exhibition opens June 4 at Tweed
The Tweed Museum of Art today announced an exhibition of new paintings by Anne Labovitz. The exhibition features a free, public gallery showing, an artist reception, a family day and an artist’s talk. Key dates: Exhibition: Runs June 4-August 11 Reception: Thursday, June 6, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Family Day: Friday, June 7, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Artist Talk: Saturday, August ...
Airpark Products & Services Grounds Clean-Up Crew assists Lincoln Park Business District spring cleaning effort
By JULIA MATTSON The Lincoln Park business district had help from the Airpark Products & Services Grounds Clean-Up Crew today. The Lincoln Park Business Group has hired this crew in the past, and they do an excellent job sweeping the sidewalks and picking up garbage. They really enjoy working in Lincoln Park, because so many people say “Hi” and “thank ...
LSC Car Show is May 18
The Lake Superior College Auto Club will hold its annual Dennis Godfrey Memorial Car Show from 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. This event will take place in the lower west parking lot of the college’s Trinity Road campus and in the Automotive Program area. The car show is named after the late Dennis Godfrey, a well-loved and respected LSC automotive ...
Duluth March for Babies raises more than $85,000
Warm and sunny weather welcomed 500 people for walking together for stronger, healthier babies at the Duluth March for Babies last Saturday. The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and Lakewalk were host to strollers, families and corporate teams who raised more than $85,000 to help babies be born healthy. Special guests included the 2013 Duluth Ambassador ...
Tim Bouvine: Does it really matter if Boston’s Buchholz cheated in baseball?
It’s a good thing the favorite baseball team was scheduled to face the Boston Red Sox and their suddenly controversial starting pitcher Clay Buchholz Monday night at Fenway Park. It was time to see if Buchholz was doctoring the baseball “illegally” as Toronto Blue Jays announcer and former Minnesota Twin Jack Morris alleged after the Sox shut down the Jays. Curiosity ...
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Tuesday, May 21 Howie Blog Headlines
Port Town Trolley eliminates service to Fitgers Inn, Greysolon Plaza and the Fond-Du-Luth Casino
MCCU establishes scholarship fund for FDLTCC students
Duluth LISC News: 2013 Building Healthy Communities Awards honors key partners
Lincoln Park Business Group president thanks Lincoln Park Clean Sweep participants
Lincoln Park Walleye Open set for June 22
National Hockey League alumni to attend opening night of film festival
East, Denfeld activities for Tuesday, May 21
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