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Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea debuts new play, continues work to make stages more accessible

Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea debuts new play, continues work to make stages more accessible

Seven years since winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea has played hundreds of gigs around the world, scored a Broadway play and become an influential advocate for disability awareness.
by Dan Kraker

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What Russia's Black Sea grain blockade could mean for Minnesota

What Russia's Black Sea grain blockade could mean for Minnesota

Russia’s decision to pull out of the agreement to let Ukrainian grain shipments pass through the Black Sea could have ripple effects for Minnesota agribusiness firms such as Cargill, farmers and the East African community.
by Emily Bright and Megan Burks

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Morrison County deputy struck by vehicle is stable, improving

Morrison County deputy struck by vehicle is stable, improving

Deputy Brady Pundsack was directing traffic leaving from the Freedom Fest music festival in Pierz Saturday night when he was struck by an SUV.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Duluth's Chester Bowl builds new bridge, aims for new chalet next

Duluth's Chester Bowl builds new bridge, aims for new chalet next

The club that manages the Chester Bowl ski hill in Duluth is trying to raise $1.3 million to build a new chalet at the iconic park, where generations of Olympic ski jumpers practiced in the mid-1900s.
by Dan Kraker

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Droughts, wildfire smoke clouds outlook for agriculture - and concern for farmers’ health

Droughts, wildfire smoke clouds outlook for agriculture - and concern for farmers’ health

The increasing drought and smoke from Canadian wildfires are adding to Minnesota farmers’ challenges this summer. But there’s a debate over whether the smoke may actually help as it shields already drought-stressed crops.
by Hannah Yang

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Minnesota Republicans thin on money as parties gear up for 2024

Minnesota Republicans thin on money as parties gear up for 2024

Minnesota Republicans have a tiny bank balance and still owe rent for the 2022 state convention. The party chair says the fundraising picture is perking up though.
by Brian Bakst

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St. Luke’s plan to merge with Aspirus Health is the latest for Minnesota health care 

St. Luke’s plan to merge with Aspirus Health is the latest for Minnesota health care 

Duluth-based St. Luke’s plans to merge with Aspirus Health, a nonprofit health system that operates in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The new system will contain 19 hospitals, 130 outpatient locations and nearly 14,000 staff.
by Michelle Wiley

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