After six years, on Fourth of July this lighthouse beacon will again sweep across Lake Superior

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For the first time in six years, the iconic light from the Two Harbors Lighthouse beacon 25 miles northeast of Duluth will once again sweep across Lake Superior. Read the […]

For the first time in six years, the iconic light from the Two Harbors Lighthouse beacon 25 miles northeast of Duluth will once again sweep across Lake Superior. Read the […]

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Lake Superior Day filled with appreciation and education

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On the third Sunday of July, the community in Superior, Wisconsin, shows its appreciation for the great lake with Lake Superior Day. Read the full story by WDIO-TV – Duluth, […]

On the third Sunday of July, the community in Superior, Wisconsin, shows its appreciation for the great lake with Lake Superior Day. Read the full story by WDIO-TV – Duluth, […]

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Lake Superior Day filled with appreciation and education

A black goo was oozing from a ship on the Great Lakes — and teeming with life

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While docked after studying algae blooms in lakes Erie and Superior, the crew of the Great Lakes research vessel Blue Heron noticed a black, tar-like substance oozing from the rudder […]

While docked after studying algae blooms in lakes Erie and Superior, the crew of the Great Lakes research vessel Blue Heron noticed a black, tar-like substance oozing from the rudder […]

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A black goo was oozing from a ship on the Great Lakes — and teeming with life

Coast Guard begins winter ice-breaking operations on the Great Lakes

Coast Guard begins winter ice-breaking operations on the Great Lakes
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The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes began ice-breaking operations in the Great Lakes on Wednesday for the winter shipping season. Currently, the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Spar will […]
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes began ice-breaking operations in the Great Lakes on Wednesday for the winter shipping season. Currently, the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Spar will […]
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Coast Guard begins winter ice-breaking operations on the Great Lakes

Sturgeon may aid in Duluth Aquarium’s resurging popularity

Sturgeon may aid in Duluth Aquarium’s resurging popularity
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The Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, Minnesota, is laying plans to work as a partner in an effort to restore lake sturgeon to the St. Louis River, a waterway that […]
The Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, Minnesota, is laying plans to work as a partner in an effort to restore lake sturgeon to the St. Louis River, a waterway that […]
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Sturgeon may aid in Duluth Aquarium’s resurging popularity

Great Lakes Aquarium wraps 25th season with record attendance, $43M economic impact

Great Lakes Aquarium wraps 25th season with record attendance, $43M economic impact
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After 25 years, the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, Minnesota, is celebrating a standout season that’s benefited the local economy. The year brought record crowds and nearly $43 million for […]
After 25 years, the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, Minnesota, is celebrating a standout season that’s benefited the local economy. The year brought record crowds and nearly $43 million for […]
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Great Lakes iron ore trade ends year down 12.8%

Great Lakes iron ore trade ends year down 12.8%
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According to officials with the Lake Carriers Association, the year-end total for the iron ore trade decreased by 12.8 percent to 43.4 million tons. Read the full story by KQDS-TV […]
According to officials with the Lake Carriers Association, the year-end total for the iron ore trade decreased by 12.8 percent to 43.4 million tons. Read the full story by KQDS-TV […]
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Great Lakes iron ore trade ends year down 12.8%

A tough shipping season ends with Duluth’s Twin Ports facing stiff economic headwinds

A tough shipping season ends with Duluth’s Twin Ports facing stiff economic headwinds
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In Minnesota, Duluth’s Twin Ports are facing economic challenges after a tough shipping season marked by sharply lower iron ore shipments and the announced closures of major grain and coal […]
In Minnesota, Duluth’s Twin Ports are facing economic challenges after a tough shipping season marked by sharply lower iron ore shipments and the announced closures of major grain and coal […]
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Trump’s trade war took a toll on shipments in the Twin Ports last year

Trump’s trade war took a toll on shipments in the Twin Ports last year
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Cargo shipments at the Port of Duluth-Superior slumped last year due to headwinds driven by unfavorable market trends, shifting trade lanes and President Donald Trump’s trade war. Read the full […]
Cargo shipments at the Port of Duluth-Superior slumped last year due to headwinds driven by unfavorable market trends, shifting trade lanes and President Donald Trump’s trade war. Read the full […]
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Trump’s trade war took a toll on shipments in the Twin Ports last year

City of Duluth starting private stormwater management program

City of Duluth starting private stormwater management program
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The City of Duluth’s Engineering division will launch a new Private Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance Program for certain properties starting this spring. These BMPs help control […]
The City of Duluth’s Engineering division will launch a new Private Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance Program for certain properties starting this spring. These BMPs help control […]
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City of Duluth starting private stormwater management program
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