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Talon Metals Corp announced that it will use the Humboldt Mill in Michigan to process material from the Tamarack Project in Minnesota pending a feasibility study finishing in Q4 and upcoming regulator coordination.

Duluth officials welcomed delegates from sister city Ohara during the 40th rededication ceremony of the peace bell at Enger Park.

The Japanese delegation will spend the week exploring local attractions.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Canal Park will celebrate its 25th anniversary from Sept.

15 through 20; festivities kick off on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 4 p.m. with live music from Four Mile Portage + a Caramel Apple Cutting ceremony and an appearance by dancing Truffles the Bear.

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell to 98.7 in August while staying above its 52-year average.

Duluth business owners reported challenges with labor and supply chains and faced inflation pressures, even as labor costs improved.

The Minnesota DNR forecasts peak fall colors from late September to mid-October — drought may delay timing in some regions while the updated Fall Color Finder helps residents track changes.

Detail on the seasonal display was released Thursday.

A study by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management finds that cancer patients using medical cannabis report improvements in nausea, vomiting and appetite issues, with nearly 40% seeing relief within four months.

Program officials say these findings support continued access to the treatment.