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Business

Nonprofit that highlights historical assets expands to Duluth

The St. Paul-based Rethos Places Reimagined has been involved with community projects in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Siera Romine from Carver wins first place with a 5.85-pound walleye on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, during the Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza on Gull Lake's Hole-in-the-Day Bay.

Northland Outdoors

Woman wins truck at Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza

Siera Romine took home the top prize of a brand new truck on Saturday, Feb. 1, with her 5.85-pound walleye.

2d ago

Sun rises over Lake Superior, with color fading from white to a purplish blue, in an aerial photo. Tree-lined shoreline with lighthouse seen in foreground.

Arts and Entertainment

Front Row Seat: Destination Duluth gets glow-up

The nonprofit, which aims to "grow Duluth," has rebranded with a focus on "life up north." Its images have earned hundreds of millions of views.

5d ago

Cafeteria-size room is filled with shelves of used books, lit by long ceiling fixtures. Hanging signs indicate sections such as "Travel" and "Biography."

Local

Lakeside Professional Building destined for demolition

The structure, over a century old, has long been home to Gabriel’s Used Bookstore and the Sami Cultural Center of North America.

Jan 27

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Finalists from the 2024 Great American Think-Off debate take the stage in New York Mills.

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Arts and Entertainment

What’s true? New York Mills Cultural Center would like to know

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center's 32nd annual Great American Think-Off question asks “Is there only one truth, or are there many truths?” Finalists in the essay contest will debate views.

Jan 23

By Frank Lee

The exterior of a thrift store in the winter.

Business

Duluth church opens Renew Thrift Store

Items are offered at an affordable cost to serve residents in need in the Morgan Park and Gary-New Duluth neighborhoods.

Jan 18

By Brielle Bredsten

A man and four women standing in front of an audience at an indoor event.

Local

Friends group launches 'Year of the Fitz'

Community gathers to share ideas, memories. Donations for a historical marker in Superior will be matched for 90 days.

Jan 13

By Maria Lockwood

Lifestyle

Northlanders featured in art display for National Mentoring Month

The work can be viewed Jan. 7-31 at the St. Louis County Depot.

Jan 6

By Teri Cadeau

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Minnesota

What is Avivo? More on the nonprofit opening a tiny home shelter in St. Cloud in 2026

The organization has served the area since 1989, providing employment and other services for people living in poverty, including people experiencing homelessness.

Jan 1

By Stephanie Dickrell

Lisa Streich knew that joining the Granite Falls Kiwanis would put her in the club's iconic popcorn stand, but never in her wildest dream did she expect her membership to put her on a float in the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. She was one of seven chosen to ride on the Kiwanis International float in the parade in recognition of the membership growth of the Granite Falls chapter.

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Minnesota

Granite Falls, Minnesota, service club member earns ride on Tournament of Roses float

Kiwanis International offered a seat on its float to Granite Falls Kiwanis for its membership growth. The honors fell to one of the local club's leaders in welcoming new members.

Jan 1

By Tom Cherveny