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Melinda Lavine

Melinda Lavine is a former Duluth News Tribune reporter.

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Arts and Entertainment
Twin Ports comedians build successful standup scene
Four open mics and two pro shows a week is unheard of for a community of this size, said Danielle Thralow, Duluth comedy regular.
May 10, 2024
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By  Melinda Lavine
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Arts and Entertainment
Duluth art collective, community space thrives in Lester Park
Spirit of the Lake Community Arts centers all-ages education, public enrichment
May 3, 2024
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By  Melinda Lavine
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Business
Black-led nature retreat develops near Two Harbors
Maji ya Chai Land Sanctuary will offer programming to support healing from trauma and stress with offerings such as sound baths, yoga and movement.
May 1, 2024
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By  Melinda Lavine
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Lifestyle
Duluthians finish walk across US
Jess and Julie Koski completed a 3,400-mile pilgrimage to raise awareness about overdose prevention and harm reduction.
Apr 29, 2024
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By  Melinda Lavine
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Arts and Entertainment
Duluth trans woman forges path in metal music scene
Moriah Skye, aka stage name Robyn Graves, will perform at the Homegrown Music Festival with Campfire Tranarchists and Flip Arkulary.
Apr 25, 2024
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By  Melinda Lavine
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Arts and Entertainment
Luchadors, zombies inspire Homegrown Field Guide cover artist
Annmarie Geniusz joins Sarah Brokke, David Moreira and others who laid their cover designs on the Duluth music festival's omnipresent go-to in print.
Apr 22, 2024
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By  Melinda Lavine
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Lifestyle
West Duluth library branch levels up with new amenities
The facility recently unveiled a new computer center, shelving, chairs and an ergonomic service desk.
Apr 11, 2024
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By  Melinda Lavine
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Health
Duluth school nurses extend care beyond student
Minnesota law requires one full-time licensed school nurse for districts with 1,000 students or more.
Apr 1, 2024
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By  Melinda Lavine
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Lifestyle
Duluthians respond to Cargill dig with Cheerio Challenge food drive
“This effort is not meant to be snarky. We’re being sort of playful with what happened,” said event organizer Chad McKenna.
Mar 27, 2024
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By  Melinda Lavine
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Arts and Entertainment
Duluth movie fest screens Indigenous stories, North Shore locales
The Minnesota Film Festival runs April 3-7 at Zeitgeist.
Mar 27, 2024
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By  Melinda Lavine
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