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A free farmers market in Duluth
A free farmers market was put on by Clyde Iron Works, Bent Paddle and Sysco Minnesota on Tuesday March 31, 2020. Fruit, vegetables, orange juice, coffee, eggs and buttermilk were all available for anyone who needed it. 3400 pounds of food was donated and it was estimated that around 250 people could benefit from it.
Grandma's Marathon canceled due to COVID-19
Race organizers ruled out the idea of postponing the races due to the enormous challenge of planning and preparing for the event.
Grandma's Marathon cancellation hits hard at Minnesota running legend
The move is especially acute for Dick Beardsley, whose marathon course record set in 1981 stood for 33 years.
Duluth's Essentia Health cuts 500 employees as revenue dries up
The nonmedical staffers were placed on leave.
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A study conducted last year estimated Duluth will need an additional 3,800 affordable units over the next decade.
Duluth lynching centennial commemoration postponed due to COVID-19
A gathering planned for June 15 will now be held in 2021.
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Man found dead in Wisconsin driveway fell from atop moving vehicle
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Duluth's Lake Superior Zoo CEO departs for new job
State Sen. Erik Simonson, DFL-Duluth, took a job with Lake Superior College.
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$10 billion was set aside by federal stimulus bill to aid airports.
Joe Macor joins race for St. Louis County Board seat
He's the third candidate running for the West Duluth district.
Duluth hospitals begin layoffs and hiring freezes as they prep for future surge
St. Louis County had five confirmed cases as of Thursday.
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A free farmers market in Duluth
Grandma's Marathon canceled due to COVID-19
Grandma's Marathon cancellation hits hard at Minnesota running legend
Duluth's Essentia Health cuts 500 employees as revenue dries up
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"There was some confusion about what exactly caused the death," the sheriff said.
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Costco pulls out of plans to build in Duluth
The retailer's site selector said project bids in the city "far exceeded" those elsewhere in the Midwest.
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Cirrus Aircraft slows operations, furloughs employees amid coronavirus disruption
The Duluth-based company is offering employees compensation while on leave.