They’re walking the road together

By Dana Sanders | June 15, 2018

“Memories light the corners of mind. Misty water-colored memories of...

MNsure tax credits can help lower proposed 2019 premiums

| June 15, 2018

Preliminary health insurance rates proposed by Minnesota health insurance companies...

National Safety Month observed in June

| June 15, 2018

Preventable, accidental injuries are the third leading cause of death...

2018 Land of the Loon Festival exhibitors

| June 15, 2018

001S BIRCH BOTANICALS Herbal remedies and organic skin products 002S...

Land of the Loon: It all starts with a Saturday morning parade

| June 15, 2018

VIRGINIA – The Land of the Loon Ethnic Arts and...

The Honorable Sally Tarnowski to again serve as chief judge

| June 15, 2018

DULUTH – The Honorable Sally L. Tarnowski has been re-elected to serve as chief judge for Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District by her fellow judges in the district. The Honorable Michael...

$1.8 million grant will expand apprenticeship opportunities

| June 15, 2018

The federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s (USDOL) State Apprenticeship Expansion initiative is the second major grant awarded to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). In...

Memorial Blood Centers teams up with Minnesota Lynx

| June 15, 2018

To celebrate World Blood Donor Day, Memorial Blood Centers is partnering with the Minnesota Lynx to offer blood donors two tickets to select upcoming Minnesota Lynx games. World Blood Donor...

Groundbreaking held for new public works facility in Cook

| June 15, 2018

COOK – St. Louis County leaders broke ground Wednesday, June 13, for a new Public Works Maintenance Facility in Cook. The groundbreaking took place at 9558 Ashawa Road, which previously...

Eva Sebesta chosen as Ely chamber’s new executive director

| June 8, 2018

ELY – After a three month search for an executive director, the Ely Chamber of Commerce board of directors announced the position is filled. Nineteen individuals from the Ely area,...

Gov. Dayton signs pension legislation to stabilize benefits

Staff | June 8, 2018

Joined by public servants from across state and local government, Governor Mark Dayton signed bipartisan legislation (H.F. 3053/S.F. 2620) on May 31 to ensure Minnesota’s public employee pension plans remain...

Debra Gunderson named new chaplain at St. Raphael’s Health & Rehabilitation

| June 8, 2018

EVELETH – Debra Gunderson has been named the new chaplain at St. Raphael’s Health & Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth. Gunderson was born and raised on the Iron Range, and was...

Bois Forte, other reservation residents complete Blandin leadership program

| June 8, 2018

GRAND RAPIDS – Twentyeight residents of the Bois Forte, Fond du Lac and Grand Portage reservation communities returned May 11 from a five-day leadership retreat. This was the first segment...

VFW Post 1757 leads Timber Days parade

| June 15, 2018

News from St. Louis County; maps sought, office moving

| June 15, 2018

DULUTH – The St. Louis County Historical Society’s Veterans Memorial Hall Program is asking veterans, their families, or members of the public to donate military...

Memorial Day was special for the Carlson family in Grand Rapids

| June 8, 2018

GRAND RAPIDS – Memorial Day 2018 was an extra special occasion for Brian Carlson of Grand Rapids and his family members. Carlson’s father was Charles...

Veteran history event in Duluth on June 19

| June 8, 2018

– gram of the St. Louis County Historical Society, announces its next event in the local history – sentation entitled “Finding Loren: Preserving the Legacy...

Support Our Troops license plate fund program awards grants

Staff | June 1, 2018

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced the recipients of the competitive Support Our Troops (SOT) license plate fund grant program. : • Community...

New VA MISSION Act expands caregiver assistance to pre-9/11 veterans

Staff | June 1, 2018

Following years of debate, collaboration and finally compromise, on May 23 Congress gave final approval to historic veterans legislation that would expand the eligibility for...

Tips to avoid pesky black flies

By Jo Bjerke | June 15, 2018

Known as gnats, those ferocious biters are bothersome from spring...

Post-graduation gardening tips

By Jo Bjerke | June 8, 2018

Simple ideas for that graduation party include using the class...

Great reasons for gardening

By Jo Bjerke | June 1, 2018

 The ice on the lakes miraculously disappeared for the fishing...

Memorial Day remembrances

By Jo Bjerke | May 25, 2018

 Memorial Day started as Decoration Day back in 1866 to...

Adopt-a-cat Month celebrated in June

| June 15, 2018

American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, celebrates Adopt-A-Cat...

Steps to identify flea bites on dogs

| June 15, 2018

Dogs that are itching themselves are often assumed to have...

Should you include a pet in your wedding?

| June 8, 2018

Pets are full-fledged members of many families and even, apparently,...

Pets can wander and not find their home

| June 8, 2018

Not all pets are good at finding their way back...

K9s receive Paws of Courage awards

| June 1, 2018

 The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog...

Tips for cleaning pet stains on carpeting

By Jen Gabbard | May 25, 2018

 If you have pets, accidents are going to happen. For...