An existing member of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority staff has been named executive director. Deb DeLuca, the authority’s government and environmental affairs director since 2014, will begin the position on Thursday following a unanimous vote of the Authority’s board Monday afternoon.
A judge has prohibited Tom Clarke from claiming to be a leader of Chippewa Capital Partners or representing the company in any way.
Superior Fuel and Harbor City Oil and Propane announce their companies’ merged on Friday. The two companies will now be operating as Superior Fuel.
PolyMet Mining Corp. (NYSE: PLM), which is awaiting permits to begin nonferrous mineral mining, released its second quarter report Thursday.
Workplaces today are comprised of multiple generations in positions throughout every level of the organization. And the mix will only increase in the upcoming years. What attracts Millennials and Gen Z to workplaces? What motivates them and what should organizations be doing to attract them?…
There’s a show currently hanging at Blacklist, photography all shot on film by area photographers. The pieces come from members of the Duluth and Northern Minnesota Film Photographers, a group that meets monthly to discuss the process, challenges and variations of shooting on film. The eveni…
Program identifies ‘opportunity zones’ with goal to relieve uneven development
The availability of affordable childcare in the region is gaining traction among key stakeholders as a major economic development issue and several regional organizations are pooling resources to address the problem.
A boatload of bad news emerged in recent weeks for ERP Iron Ore LLC (ERPI) and Chippewa Capital Partners (sometimes referred to as Mesabi Metallics).
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) (LPX) reported net sales for the second quarter were $811 million, a 17 percent increase compared with the year ago quarter. Income from continuing operations was $163 million, $1.11 per diluted share.
United States Steel Corp. reported lower net earnings for the quarter but higher net earnings for the half year. Net earnings were $214 million compared with $261 million during Q2 of 2017. Year to date, the net was $232 million versus $81 million during the first six months of 2017.
Enbridge Inc. reported adjusted earnings were $1.1 billion or 65 cents per common share for the second quarter, compared with $662 million or 41 cents per common share in the second quarter of 2017.
President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for six northern Wisconsin counties affected by flash flooding in June.
Commercial fishing operations near the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior are reporting record numbers of whitefish and a strong recovery of lake trout from a low in the early 2000s.
Jordan D. Urshan, CFP, Investment Advisor Representative and partner at Urshan Retirement Group, Inc. in Hermantown, has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the Certified Financial Planner and CFP certification marks in accordance with CFP…
Essentia Health announced the appointment of Brad Beard as chief operating officer for its facilities in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Beard joins Essentia from Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, where he served most recently as a regional president overseeing Fai…
Hanft Fride of Duluth announced the recognition of attorneys Charles “Huck” Andresen, Bill Burns, John Kelly, Jennifer Carey, Cheryl Prince, Tom Torgerson and Jacob Baker as Minnesota Super Lawyers for 2018. Attorney Scott Witty was named a 2018 Minnesota Rising Star.
Dr. Lee Stokes, an anesthesiologist, has joined Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Dr. Stokes earned a medical degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines and completed a residency in anesthesia at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
Bands, Brews, & BBQ
This week you will find: Locally grown blueberries, raspberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, carrots, beets, peas, lettuce, kale, swiss chard, cabbage, beets, onions, potatoes and many kinds of beans. Fresh herbs will be tarragon, peppermint, sage, oregano, cilantro, basil and parsley. …
On Tuesday, August 14th, the Downtown Farmer's Market returns. There will be vendor booths, food, drinks, and live entertainment. Stop down to shop, socialize, eat, and stroll through the fun!
