ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT|The city of Duluth has decided to close Lester Park Golf Course. Disturbingly, this seems to follow a pattern for an administration with an apparent penchant for putting costs above community.City administrators are now asking community clubs to pay for utilities when using public buildings. Just a few years ago, they imposed rental fees on the community clubs for community use. The city seems to have lost the original intent of keeping communities together — and that includes the golf community, which, over the years, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars...…ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT|The city of Duluth has decided to close Lester Park Golf Course. Disturbingly, this seems to follow a pattern for an administration with an apparent penchant for putting costs above community.City administrators are now asking community clubs to pay for utilities when using public buildings. Just a few years ago, they imposed rental fees on the community clubs for community use. The city seems to have lost the original intent of keeping communities together — and that includes the golf community, which, over the years, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars...WW…

Trending Articles"The Kindness Podcast," hosted by Forum News Service contributor Nicole Phillips, was ranked by Oprah Magazine as one of the 16 Best Happiness Podcasts That'll Uplift You."The Kindness Podcast," hosted by Forum contributor Nicole Phillips, was ranked by Oprah Magazine as one of the 16 Best Happiness Podcasts that'll Uplift You. Nicole Phillips / Special to InForumFARGO —Sometimes finding happiness is as easy as popping in earbuds and pressing play.And if you need a recommendation, you turn to the lady that has helped millions of folks choose their next great summer read for...…Trending Articles"The Kindness Podcast," hosted by Forum News Service contributor Nicole Phillips, was ranked by Oprah Magazine as one of the 16 Best Happiness Podcasts That'll Uplift You."The Kindness Podcast," hosted by Forum contributor Nicole Phillips, was ranked by Oprah Magazine as one of the 16 Best Happiness Podcasts that'll Uplift You. Nicole Phillips / Special to InForumFARGO —Sometimes finding happiness is as easy as popping in earbuds and pressing play.And if you need a recommendation, you turn to the lady that has helped millions of folks choose their next great summer read for...WW…

ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTTwo video clips filed in State District Court show the moment a Duluth police officer fired through the closed door of a downtown apartment unit, injuring an unarmed man inside.The body camera clips were filed by St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin in response to a defense request to dismiss two felony firearm charges against Tyler Leibfried.The video, as previously described in court documents, shows Leibfried and fellow officer Cory Lindsholm walking up to a third-floor unit at the Kingsley Heights Apartments on the night of Sept. 12, after they received a...…ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTTwo video clips filed in State District Court show the moment a Duluth police officer fired through the closed door of a downtown apartment unit, injuring an unarmed man inside.The body camera clips were filed by St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin in response to a defense request to dismiss two felony firearm charges against Tyler Leibfried.The video, as previously described in court documents, shows Leibfried and fellow officer Cory Lindsholm walking up to a third-floor unit at the Kingsley Heights Apartments on the night of Sept. 12, after they received a...WW…

ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTCOVID-19 case growth increased in the Northland this week after more than two months of decline.Across the 10-county region, which includes three Wisconsin counties, another 355 people have tested positive, according to state health officials. That cumulative number is up by more than 100 from the previous week.Additionally, the Northland recorded 14 new deaths from COVID-19 and its complications this week. That's the most deaths the region has logged since early January. Seven of those people were St. Louis County residents, five lived in Itasca...…ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTCOVID-19 case growth increased in the Northland this week after more than two months of decline.Across the 10-county region, which includes three Wisconsin counties, another 355 people have tested positive, according to state health officials. That cumulative number is up by more than 100 from the previous week.Additionally, the Northland recorded 14 new deaths from COVID-19 and its complications this week. That's the most deaths the region has logged since early January. Seven of those people were St. Louis County residents, five lived in Itasca...WW…

ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTEssentia Health, Wilderness Health, Generations Health Care Initiatives and Stratis Health have partnered with nonprofit network Aunt Bertha to provide a free online platform that allows anyone to easily find and connect with local free and reduced-cost programs.The online program, Resourceful, is funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and UCare. Resourceful helps people facing social needs — and those who help others — to find and make referrals to appropriate programs and services for food, shelter, health care, work, financial assistance and...…ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTEssentia Health, Wilderness Health, Generations Health Care Initiatives and Stratis Health have partnered with nonprofit network Aunt Bertha to provide a free online platform that allows anyone to easily find and connect with local free and reduced-cost programs.The online program, Resourceful, is funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and UCare. Resourceful helps people facing social needs — and those who help others — to find and make referrals to appropriate programs and services for food, shelter, health care, work, financial assistance and...WW…

Sponsored BySponsored ByAn organization or individual has paid for the creation of this work but did not approve or review it.SportsNorthland OutdoorsShareShare this articleNews reportingNews reportingBased on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.The Trust ProjectWhat is this?ST. PAUL — Minnesota will get its share of federal sporting goods tax dollars after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service accepted changes in how the state plans and documents timber sales in state wildlife management areas.In an Oct. 3 letter,...…Sponsored BySponsored ByAn organization or individual has paid for the creation of this work but did not approve or review it.SportsNorthland OutdoorsShareShare this articleNews reportingNews reportingBased on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.The Trust ProjectWhat is this?ST. PAUL — Minnesota will get its share of federal sporting goods tax dollars after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service accepted changes in how the state plans and documents timber sales in state wildlife management areas.In an Oct. 3 letter,...WW…

Sponsored BySponsored ByAn organization or individual has paid for the creation of this work but did not approve or review it.Subscribers OnlySportsNorthland OutdoorsShareShare this articleNews reportingNews reportingBased on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.The Trust ProjectWhat is this?DULUTH — A billboard claiming wolves kill and eat 54,000 deer fawns every year in northern Minnesota has rekindled the debate over the big predator’s role in the state and whether hunting and trapping is needed to keep wolf...…Sponsored BySponsored ByAn organization or individual has paid for the creation of this work but did not approve or review it.Subscribers OnlySportsNorthland OutdoorsShareShare this articleNews reportingNews reportingBased on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.The Trust ProjectWhat is this?DULUTH — A billboard claiming wolves kill and eat 54,000 deer fawns every year in northern Minnesota has rekindled the debate over the big predator’s role in the state and whether hunting and trapping is needed to keep wolf...WW…

SportsPrepShareShare this articleNews reportingNews reportingBased on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.The Trust ProjectWhat is this?MAPLE — The No. 1-ranked volleyball team in Wisconsin was a tough assignment for an young Northwestern team on Thursday, Oct. 5.The visiting Saints cruised past the Tigers 3-0 (25-11, 25-7, 25-10).Shelby Hessel had seven kills and five digs for Northwestern. Addie Hanson added seven digs and Riley Eberhardt posted 12 assists.It was a big night for setter Carly Johnson, who...…SportsPrepShareShare this articleNews reportingNews reportingBased on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.The Trust ProjectWhat is this?MAPLE — The No. 1-ranked volleyball team in Wisconsin was a tough assignment for an young Northwestern team on Thursday, Oct. 5.The visiting Saints cruised past the Tigers 3-0 (25-11, 25-7, 25-10).Shelby Hessel had seven kills and five digs for Northwestern. Addie Hanson added seven digs and Riley Eberhardt posted 12 assists.It was a big night for setter Carly Johnson, who...WW…

SportsProShareShare this articleNews reportingNews reportingBased on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.The Trust ProjectWhat is this?Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers hope for better results in their second straight prime-time matchup when they visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night.Green Bay (2-2) is coming off a 34-20 loss to the Detroit Lions in front of a national audience on Thursday, Sept. 28. The Packers fell behind 27-3 before halftime and never recovered in what proved to be their most...…SportsProShareShare this articleNews reportingNews reportingBased on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.The Trust ProjectWhat is this?Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers hope for better results in their second straight prime-time matchup when they visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night.Green Bay (2-2) is coming off a 34-20 loss to the Detroit Lions in front of a national audience on Thursday, Sept. 28. The Packers fell behind 27-3 before halftime and never recovered in what proved to be their most...WW…

WeatherShareShare this articleNews reportingNews reportingBased on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.The Trust ProjectWhat is this?Highs will stay in the 40s for nearly all of the Northland Friday. Our best shot at seeing rain showers will be the first part of the day, with only a few sprinkles or brief light showers possible in the afternoon. Winds will be strong again with northwest winds gusting into the 20s. Friday night looks cold and breezy. Winds will still blow out of the northwest with overnight lows...…WeatherShareShare this articleNews reportingNews reportingBased on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.The Trust ProjectWhat is this?Highs will stay in the 40s for nearly all of the Northland Friday. Our best shot at seeing rain showers will be the first part of the day, with only a few sprinkles or brief light showers possible in the afternoon. Winds will be strong again with northwest winds gusting into the 20s. Friday night looks cold and breezy. Winds will still blow out of the northwest with overnight lows...WW…