Good morning, Duluth.

UW-Superior now offers a B.F.A. in graphic design with enrollment for Fall 2027 on campus (featuring hands-on projects, industry tools, and personalized mentorship) to help students build professional portfolios.

University of Minnesota Duluth earned strong rankings from U.S. News and World Report for 2027 by placing fourth among regional public universities in the Midwest and earning high marks in value, veterans and engineering.

Chancellor Charles Nies credited the results (highlighting the school's quality programs) with boosting its reputation.

St. Louis County Recorder's department has introduced Property Watch, a free service that sends email alerts to property owners when records are filed against their property.

Owners can register online or at local offices in Duluth (and in Virginia, Hibbing, Ely, or Cook).

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will start concrete grinding in Duluth’s I-35 tunnels on Monday, Sept.

28, causing single lane traffic and a full-day closure of I-35 northbound on-ramps and southbound off-ramps at Lake Avenue mid next week (MnDOT urges caution).