Good morning, Duluth.

More than 70 cyclists took part in the 5th annual Bell Bank Ride for Duluth Devo on Wednesday.

Riders chose one of three routes and had lunch at Enger Tower as Bell Bank and local sponsors supported youth mountain biking programs in the community.

UMD Bulldogs kicked off Welcome Week as nearly 3000 new students moved into dorms ahead of classes starting Monday, Aug.

31. University staff prepared to ease the transition, and Chancellor Charles Nies noted that even Mascot Champ is set to welcome students (ensuring everyone feels supported).

Denfeld High School will celebrate 100 years in its building on Sept.

25 with a ceremony that includes a time capsule opening and presentation on its historic design - a milestone event for the school community.

A nesting pair of endangered piping plovers has been spotted on Wisconsin Point — the first time in nearly 50 years — as the Wisconsin DNR and St. Louis River Alliance monitor the habitat and prepare for a potential increase in birds next nesting season.

A study by Voyageurs Wolf Project published Tuesday found that blueberries passed through wolves germinated 22-27% faster and showed up to 27% greater success, as wolf scat (often holding about 20,000 seeds) helps spread the berry plants across northern Minnesota.