Profiles of Leadership: Tom Hanson

Tom Hanson laughs when people describe him as one of the Northland’s most influential business leaders. “I still think I’m just a restaurant guy,” he says with a smile. The statement sounds almost unbelievable coming from the man who transformed a struggling diner into one of Duluth’s best-known restaurants, helped ignite the revitalization of Lincoln […]

TSA Is Hiring at DLH

The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) is currently seeking entry-level officers for part-time positions at Duluth International Airport (DLH). This exciting opportunity offers competitive pay in a fast-paced environment, great benefits and a chance to enter a world of possibilities within the federal government. Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) play a critical role in maintaining the security […]

‘Seeds of Growth’ Event for Small Businesses and Resource Providers Set for Oct. 6

Small business owners, entrepreneurs, those aspiring to start a business, and area organizations that support small business development are invited to Small Business Seeds for Growth on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10 am to 2 pm at the Clyde Iron Works Event Center in Duluth. Lunch is provided. This no-cost opportunity is hosted by the Northland Foundation, Northland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Huntington […]

Candidate Forums to Be Held at Garden Event Center

The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth News Tribune are hosting the 2026 Candidate Forums on Sept. 28 from 5-7:45 pm and Sept. 29 from 5-8:45 pm at The Garden Event Center. These forums will provide a timely opportunity to meet the candidates running for state and local offices this election season. The 2026 […]

Ecolibrium3 Offering Free Technology Classes  

Ecolibrium3 (Eco3) has been selected as a 2026 AARP Community Challenge grantee to address the growing need to help older community members develop and enhance digital skills in today’s technological world. The Community Challenge grant program supports projects that improve public places, housing, transportation, digital connectivity, disaster resilience, and more. These grants are part of […]

3D Robotics Duluth Opens New Space at Tech Village with Public Open House

At its July 2025 Investor-Member meeting, economic development agency APEX showcased regional FIRST Robotics teams and shared the impact this STEM programming can have for our future workforce. Since then, APEX helped 3D Robotics Duluth move into a new space in downtown Duluth, in the Duluth Technology Village, 11 E. Superior St., Suites 145 & 165. The […]

Imagine Downtown Duluth Plan Moves from Vision to Action

Duluth’s Imagine Downtown Plan is moving into its implementation phase, with community leaders focusing on housing, homelessness, business development and improvements to public spaces as priorities for the city’s downtown. The plan, developed through community input and working groups, was laid out at a presentation at Greysolon Ballroom the morning of Thursday, Aug. 27. The […]

Imagine Downtown Community Update

The five-year Imagine Downtown plan was unveiled last year, Since then, working groups have been volunteering time to help move the recommendations forward. Hear a progress report at 9 am Thursday, Aug. 27, at Greysolon Ballroom, 231 E. Superior St. Initiatives that have already been accomplished or are in progress will be highlighted.

New Blatnik Bridge Design Promises Safer Crossing — and Years of Disruption

The new Blatnik Bridge will stretch farther, stand taller and be built to last a century. But getting there will mean years of construction, a closure expected to last up to 56 months, and a fundamental reshaping of how people and freight move between Superior and Duluth. At a public meeting in Superior on Aug. […]