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Did gas prices hit bottom in the Northland? Some drivers in the Duluth area may have wondered that this week as prices ticked up, slightly, at some stations; $1.81 to $1.85 was an increase we saw in a few locations. But it appears that may just be a momentary blip. The national...

From the News Tribune on Jan. 22, 2005: "Warner Brothers has issued its first open casting call for the movie it plans to shoot on the Iron Range. People of all ages are invited to try out as extras (today) at the Thunderbird Mall in Virginia. "The $20 million film -- starring...

Two days before the start of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, the annual Mini Sled Dog Races will return to Duluth's Canal Park on Friday morning. The event, sponsored by radio station 95 KQDS, will begin at 7:15 a.m. in the parking lot of Grandma's Saloon and Grill. There...

The Benedictine Health Center Auxiliary is seeking donations of pre-owned jewelry and new or gently used purses for the center’s annual jewelry sale in May. Proceeds will go toward a major building and renovation project that is in progress at BHC. Donations may be dropped...

Do you create art? Send us a photo of your latest or greatest piece and tell us a little about it. Email it to features@duluthnews.com or mail to Art Gallery, DNT, 424 W. First St., Duluth MN 55802. Be sure to include your name, town and a daytime phone number in case we have any...

The West Duluth Branch Library, 5830 Grand Ave., will be offering an adult self-improvement discussion called “Living on Purpose” at 6 p.m. Jan. 22. Life coach Paula Williams will help attendees discover what really matters to them and how they can work toward making those choices...

Superior Environmental Services is inviting the public to make ice orbs from balloons filled with water and placed outside to let nature do the freezing. The spheres will be needed on Friday for Orb365 and will be part of the representational sculpture at Center City Park, 1502 Tower...

The Duluth Salvation Army fell a little short of its goal in the 2014 Red Kettle campaign. At the end of the campaign on Christmas Eve, the kettles had brought in $273,214.98, the Salvation Army’s Gordon Mesedahl tells us. That was 98.2 percent of its $278,400 goal and almost $3,000...

Do you have a great recipe you’d like to share with our readers? Or are you looking for a specific recipe? Please send your recipes and/or requests to taste@duluth news.com. Be sure to include all the directions for the recipe, your name, town and a daytime phone number in...

Looking for something to do during cold winter days? Try the Duluth Public Library’s Cabin Fever Reliever winter reading program, which begins Monday and runs through February. It features reading programs with prizes and events for all ages. A kickoff Library Beach Party event...

A new youth running event will take place at the University of Minnesota Duluth on Saturday. The Young Athletes Foundation, Grandma’s Marathon and UMD athletics are inviting children age 14 and younger to take part in the free Morning at the Races, which will be similar to the...

If you need another reminder that the winter season is in full swing then add Ely’s annual Winter Festival, Snow Carving Symposium and Art Walk to your calendar. The festival runs Feb. 5-15. The festival celebrates all things connected with winter in the north, from snow sculptures...

Do you have a winter space? Is it a window where you can get some sun? Or a nook where you put together that puzzle? A fireplace nest? We’re looking for those singular spaces in your home that make winter bearable, taking the edge off that cabin fever. Let us know your space so...

Do you have neck or back pain attributed to use of cellphones or other electronic devices? We’d be interested in hearing from you for a story we’re working on. Email reporter John Lundy at jlundy@duluthnews.com or call him at (218) 720-4103. We welcome your submissions and...