Episodes
COVID Study, Duluth Library Vision, Fireworks Safety Episode 1 | July 1, 2023 We’ll learn about St. Luke’s Hospital’s participation in a nationwide COVID-19 study. There’s a new vision for the future of the downtown Duluth Library. Heidi Holtan is our guest on “Voices of the Region.” And learn some tips to keep you and your family safe around fireworks. NLX Passenger Train, Lakewalk Funding, Adaptive Recreation | Episode 2 | July 8, 2023 After years of planning, funding for the Northern Lights Express passenger train is now in place. A federal grant will help bolster Duluth’s popular Lakewalk against the fury of Lake Superior. The former Courage Kenny Rehab Institute has a new name and sponsor, but will continue its important mission. And Marshall Helmberger of the Timberjay News in Tower is our guest for Voices of the Region. FinnFest, Throwback Baseball, Lake Superior Day | Episode 3 | July 15, 2023 A major annual festival is making Duluth its long-term home, we’ll have more on this month’s “FinnFest 2023.” We take you to a throwback baseball game that raised money for Superior’s Bong Veterans Historical Center. The annual “Lake Superior Day” celebration on Barker’s Island has something for everyone, and Aaron Brown is our guest on “Voices of the Region.” Marijuana Laws, Essentia Hospital, Summer Fun | Episode 4 | July 22, 2023 With recreational marijuana set to become legal in Minnesota on August 1, some Duluth city councilors want to regulate where it can be used in the city. Essentia Health’s new $900-million hospital had a grand opening this week; we will take you inside the facility. We’ll have some inspiration for you to take advantage of warm summer weather. And Danielle Kaeding from Wisconsin Public Radio.
Duluth Art Institute, FinnFest, Hospital Mergers Episode 5 | July 29, 2023 After 50-years as a tenant at the Duluth Depot, the Duluth Art Institute’s proposal to continue using exhibit space in the historic facility has been rejected by St. Louis County. Folks from around the country are gathering at FinnFest in Duluth. With more hospital mergers in the works, we’ll talk with an expert about what this could mean for patients. And Heidi Holtan from KAXE Radio in Grand Rapids. Duluth School Board Referendums, NATO, UPS Strike Episode 6 | August 5, 2023 Two referendums from the Duluth School Board will be on this year’s ballot; we speak with a school board member and Duluth Public School’s superintendent. Hear from Sen. Amy Klobuchar and the Finnish ambassador about Finland joining NATO. UPS workers narrowly avoid a strike thanks to an agreement sponsored by the Teamsters Union. Marshall Helmberger from the Timberjay joins us for Voices of the Region.
Second Annual Mino Bimaadizi, Storm Water Episode 7 | August 12, 2023
The second annual Mino Bimaadizi Community Science & Medicine Fair returns to Park Point; we spoke with members from AICHO & The Center of American Indian Minority Health about the importance of health and science events in the community. We learn more about Wisconsin’s storm water week with a special report. The Dragon Boat festival returns to Superior, we hear from the Superior Rotary Club.
The Forge, Solar Car, St. Louis River Allia Episode 8 | August 19, 2023
The Itasca Economic Development Corporation held a grand opening this week for The Forge, its new collaborative incubator to get new businesses and products off the ground. Two local students attending the University of Minnesota will head to Australia soon with the solar car they helped design and build. The St. Louis River Alliance is living its mission of protecting and preserving.
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