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Trump to Tout Apprenticeships as a Way to Fill Jobs Gap

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will be touring a technical school in Wisconsin Tuesday as part of his push to boost jobs by increasing apprenticeships. Trump says the learn-and-earn arrangements are going to be "a big, big factor" in…

Business Booming at Beaver Bay Sports

BEAVER BAY, Minn. - Summer is officially here which means business is starting to boom along Lake Superior’s North Shore. Many businesses rely on a summer rush while…

Duluth Council OKs Path For Kwik Trip Near Proctor

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council voted Monday night to rezone property near Proctor from residential to mixed-use, which allows a Kwik Trip development to move forward. The vote came down to a 5-3 vote with councilors Joel Sipress,…

Electric Car Owners In Minnesota To Face $75 Annual Fee

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota owners of vehicles powered exclusively by electricity will face a new fee next year. Minnesota Public Radio reports the annual $75 surcharge approved by state lawmakers takes effect in January. Minnesota joins a growing…

Sprouting Up With Shoreview Natives

DULUTH, Minn. - Many of you may be looking into landscaping projects this summer. One local company is looking to transition outdoor spaces into ecological hubs. Shoreview Natives is stemming from a…

Intro To Kayaking

Island Lake, Minn. With the more than 10 thousand lakes in Minnesota and not even counting Wisconsin there’s always some type of aquatic activity you can get involved in. Apparently going to…

Ascena Group, Owner of Maurices, May Close 250 Stores

DULUTH, Minn.-The Ascena Retail Group, which owns multiple retail outlet including the Duluth-based Maurices, has announced they will be closing 250 stores in the near future. Currently there are 4,850 retail stores owned by Ascena, with a thousand of them…

Ely Municipal Airport Receives Over $80,000 for Improvements

ELY, Minn. - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Rep. Rick Nolan announced a major grant for the Ely Municipal Airport. The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the airport a grant of $82,581 for infrastructure improvements.…

Lake Superior Zoo Names Interim CEO

DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Zoo announced today that it has hired an interim CEO. Dave Benson will serve as interim CEO at the Lake Superior Zoo, following seven years…

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