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Grandma's Marathon at 50: How Duluth's 26.2-mile race became one of nation's most popular
Nearly 24,000 runners are expected in Duluth this weekend for Grandma’s weekend. Sponsored by a then-fledgling restaurant in a rundown part of town, the event has come a long way since its founding, when just 116 runners finished it.
Duluth engineering professor’s fabric recycler keeps old clothes out of landfills
University of Minnesota Duluth engineering professor Abbie Clarke-Sather’s “fiber shredder” breaks clothing down into reusable threads in 90 seconds. The machine may help recycle clothing and keep it out of landfills.
Data centers roil local politics, spark Hermantown residents to reshape government
A plan for a massive data center is roiling local politics in Hermantown. Some residents of the town near Duluth have been fighting the proposed facility for months — and their outrage has some leading an effort to reshape how their local government operates.
Duluth's iconic foam dome 'Flintstone House' hits the market
The foam-shell triple dome home, known locally as the “Flintstone House” or “Mushroom House” is for sale $369,999. Built in 1970, it was last for sale five years ago.