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Activists call for Target boycott after the Minneapolis-based retailer rolled back DEI initiatives

Civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong said the boycott against Target began Feb. 1, the first day of Black History Month.

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

Business

Free Air Life Co. reopens store in new Lincoln Park location

The eco-conscious outdoor lifestyle retailer has doubled its floor space inside Zenith Basecamp.

Jan 23

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Business

Indoor sports complex coming to West Duluth

Elite Sports features pickleball courts, batting cages, pitching mounds, a basketball court, and turf for lacrosse, soccer and football. The facility also hosts upper level concessions and retail.

Jan 22

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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

Business

West Duluth CVS, pharmacy to close

The drugstore chain has closed 900 locations from 2022 to 2024.

Jan 8

By Brielle Bredsten

Business

Breakwall Bottle Shoppe opens in Two Harbors

The municipal liquor store relocated near Culver's on Minnesota Highway 61.

Jan 6

By Brielle Bredsten

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Business

Downtown Duluth companies claim hybrid work is 'here to stay'

Activity is slowly increasing as employees return to the office at least some of the time.

Jan 1

By Brielle Bredsten

Sparks fly while a man uses a saw to make adjustments to a steel clock face.

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Business

Iron Pine Crafters offers decor to light up North Shore

The newly launched business operates from a Duluth-based home workshop, distributing nature-inspired lighting in shops along Lake Superior.

Dec 24, 2024

By Brielle Bredsten

Business

Baby Moon & Kids opens in East Hillside

The new children's boutique is across from the Danny Duluth consignment store.

Dec 17, 2024

By Brielle Bredsten

Local

Leaks lead to headaches at Duluth's Miller Hill Mall

Infiltrating water forced one retailer to temporarily close Sunday and prompted a hallway warning.

Dec 9, 2024

By Peter Passi

Business

Sleepy Sparrow nestles into Lincoln Park Craft District

The new gift shop took over the former VFW space, 2022 W. Superior St.

Nov 28, 2024

By Brielle Bredsten

Editorials

Our View: Christmas shopping has changed; being smart about it hasn't

From the editorial: "You can't — cannot, no way no how, huh-uh — buy your way to the perfect Christmas morning. It really is the thought that counts."

Nov 26, 2024

By the News Tribune Editorial Board

Business

Miller Hill Mall welcomes new stores, kiosks ahead of holidays

Along with Chick-fil-A, Kenwood Farms, Chulala, Bombshell Bridal and Juice Pharm recently joined the shopping center, in addition to seasonal kiosks.

Nov 20, 2024

By Brielle Bredsten