DULUTH, Minn.- Bob Rients has achieved a lot of accolades during his time as the head coach of the UMD baseball team. And on Thursday, he added another impressive feat to his resume. Following the Bulldogs 14-13 extra inning win over St. Cloud State, Rients reached career win number 400. Rients is just the second Bulldog head coach to get to 400 victories, joining Scott Hanna. He’ll have a bit of work to do if he catches up to the man known as Honey Bear. Hanna finished with 550 career wins as the Bulldogs head coach. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth ..read more

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Last week a truck hit a bridge in Duluth, and Friday union workers held signs outside the offices of the non-union company that owned the truck. Members of Teamsters General Local Union 346 gathered Friday morning at the offices of the Kaski Inc. construction company. It was one of Kaski’s drivers and trucks that hit the bridge crossing the freeway at 40th Avenue West. The incident happened last Thursday, and the bridge has remained closed since then for inspection and a repair plan. Members of the Teamsters say Kaski is non-union, and does not use the same apprenticeship program. “The biggest ..read more

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Following the partial building collapse and gas leak Thursday at the Franklin Apartments in Superior, nearly all tenants have been allowed to return to their apartments. However, a building engineer reported that the collapse may have damaged the support structure under two apartments, and now a third apartment has been added. The collapsed section needs to be cleared of debris so that it can be checked for structural damage. A spokesperson from the City of Superior Building Inspection Department says it may take a week or two to complete that process. At Happy Hearts, the c ..read more

DULUTH, Minn. — The construction hiring season begins at MnDOT with positions available that range from filling potholes to full blown construction projects. Their Public Affairs Coordinator says the push to hire means more projects on the road. And to remember as you drive around town, surrounding areas won’t look the same as work progresses from week to week. She warns to have an increased eye toward safety throughout the summer. “We are really ramping up with our projects so be aware. Give workers the space to do their job…everyone wants to get home safely. So slow down and pay attention t ..read more

DULUTH, Minn. — An annual event including flowers is taking place starting this weekend. It is the Raising of the Roses at the Rose Garden! It’s an open-house style community event. City of Duluth Parks and Rec staff and the Lake Superior Rose Society are inviting anyone to come out to help. Experts will be on hand to teach volunteers about the Minnesota Tip Method, the process that protects roses from harsh winter conditions. Which then will be raised in the spring to bloom and grow. All tools will be provided. The event between 12th and 13th Avenue East on London Road starts 9 a.m. to noon ..read more

DULUTH, Minn — As we get deeper into spring and the last of the snow is melting, people have been putting away their ski boots and getting out their running shoes. For some, it marks another season of training for a marathon, and for others it is going out for a casual jog with friends. Duluth Running Company on Superior Street is one of several shoes stores in Duluth that are seeing an uptick in business now that warmer weather has arrived. They are excited to see people getting active outside again and are eager to help those looking to replace those pairs of shoes that perhaps aren’t in as ..read more

DULUTH, Minn. — A rummage sale is taking place this weekend and it’s all for a good cause. The Gary New Duluth Recreation Center hosting the annual spring sale starting Thursday. The event has a wide variety of items available from different puzzles, books, and lots of clothing. Funds raised go toward ongoing activities at the Rec Center. The biggest activity was raising money for the skatepark. Which will be in the final process of finishing it in May. Community members have been a big part in making the sale successful. “We started really small in the old fire hall, literally begging people ..read more

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ESKO, Minn.- Esko and Hermantown each proved their strength on the diamond on Thursday as they each put their undefeated records on the line. Esko defeated Proctor 7-3, improving to 4-0 in 2024. The defending state champions were scheduled to face Duluth Marshall on Friday, but that game has been postponed. Meanwhile, Proctor (2-1) will be in Maple Grove on Friday to face Rock Ridge. Esko isn’t the only local powerhouse with a spotless record. Hermantown moved to 3-0 as they defeated Duluth Denfeld 8-1 at Wade Stadium. The Hawks will look to follow Esko’s lead with a win against Proctor on Tu ..read more