Duluth

Mar 4, 2026

(UPDATED) Democratic lawmakers pressure feds to release $1.05B for Blatnik Bridge replacement

Democratic lawmakers called on the U.S. Department of Transportation to release $1.05 billion for the Blatnik Bridge replacement in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Nov 11, 2025

Minnesota, Wisconsin seek contractors for Blatnik Bridge replacement

The Blatnik Bridge $1.8 billion reconstruction project has moved on to the requests for proposal phase, and two contractors have already been shortlisted.

Aug 11, 2022

Wisconsin and Minnesota governors seek federal funds for interstate bridge

Gov. Tony Evers and Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday that their state's departments of transportation will seek federal money to rebuild a major bridge project between Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Jun 9, 2020

Paper company to close Wisconsin, Minnesota mills

A paper-making company announced Tuesday that it plans to close its mills in Minnesota and Wisconsin because the coronavirus pandemic has depressed demand.

Dec 5, 2019

Stuck lift bridge in Duluth impedes shipping

Shipping traffic in Duluth's harbor has been impeded by an aerial lift bridge that has been stuck in the down position because of heavy ice.

Oct 29, 2019

University of Minnesota-Duluth researchers pitch low-cost pothole repairs

Researchers at the University of Minnesota-Duluth want to hit the road running with a patented repair method that could change the way transportation departments repair potholes and other pavement defects.

Sep 17, 2019

Suspect arrested in fire at historic Minnesota synagogue

Authorities say a suspect has been arrested in a fire that destroyed a historic synagogue in northeastern Minnesota.

Aug 5, 2019

Rising Great Lakes erode shorelines, create uncertainty

Rapidly rising water levels in the Great Lakes are damaging shorelines and leading to uncertainty for lakeshore residents.

Jun 4, 2019

Wisconsin, Minnesota ban overweight trucks on bridge between Duluth, Superior

Wisconsin and Minnesota have agreed to ban overweight vehicles from driving on the Blatnik Bridge, which connects Duluth to Superior, to forestall damage until the span is replaced in a decade's time.

Oct 11, 2018

Duluth assesses damage from powerful storm

City crews began assessing damage along the Lake Superior shoreline in Duluth on Thursday after a storm with powerful winds whipped up destructive waves and caused flooding.

Nov 22, 2010

Milwaukee design firm works on Minn. college project

By Brian Johnson Dolan Media Newswires Minneapolis — Milwaukee-based Workshop Architects Inc. is part of the design team for an $8 million student center project at Minneapolis Community and Technical […]

Sep 22, 2010

Duluth program aims to spur development

By Scott Carlson Dolan Media Newswires Minneapolis — With Duluth‘s jobless rate hovering slightly above Minnesota‘s overall unemployment mark, city leaders are creating a temporary program to retain and create […]