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Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Hosted by Corey with the Story, Duluth News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Duluth—from local news and business to weather, culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes.
Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Duluth News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city.
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Flags for Fallen Heroes at Fort Snelling
2d ago00:01:26Tap to summarizeFort Snelling honored fallen veterans with a moving ceremony, preceded by a massive volunteer effort planting nearly 200,000 flags—a tradition since 2015. Rifle Squad Commander Richard Middleton delivered a powerful tribute, while Senator Amy Klobuchar paid a personal visit to her father’s grave, honoring service members like Minnesotan Nicole Amor, lost in Kuwait, and underscoring how every deployment impacts entire families. The event reaffirms the community’s deep respect for those who sacrificed for freedom. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63489479b85d77ca
Transcribe →Duluth Honors Fallen Veterans
2d ago00:01:28Tap to summarizeDuluth’s Gary-New Veterans Memorial honored fallen heroes with a moving Memorial Day ceremony, featuring flag rituals, veteran name readings, and heartfelt speeches from local leaders and a retired general, reminding all that freedom was won by everyday heroes—and their sacrifice lives on through community devotion. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/748b0a4e13408161
Transcribe →Hermantown Honors Fallen Heroes
2d ago00:01:13Tap to summarizeHermantown gathered in solemn tribute at Sunrise Funeral Home for the largest Memorial Day service in the area, honoring fallen U.S. Armed Forces members with speeches from Congressman Pete Stauber and local leaders, heartfelt moments of standing in remembrance for loved ones lost, and ceremonial honors from the Duluth Honor Guard and Civil Air Patrol — a powerful reminder that freedom costs sacrifice, and families like the Goerts, who’ve attended for 25 years, carry that legacy forward every day. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a8b267e3dd2c718
Transcribe →Redistricting, Burns, Conflict, and Foam Homes
2d ago00:01:18Tap to summarizeRedistricting threatens to reshape elections and saddle taxpayers with deeper costs, while prescribed burns blaze across northern forests to protect ecosystems. In the Middle East, Israel escalates strikes against Hezbollah as Netanyahu vows more force. Across the state, Memorial Day ceremonies honored fallen heroes, including a solemn gathering in Gary-New Duluth. And back home, a quirky Duluth “foam home” is trending nationwide — proving oddities often steal the spotlight. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf32dac24f7554ed
Transcribe →Remembering Master Sergeant Nicole Amor
2d ago00:01:52Tap to summarizeIn White Bear Lake, Minnesota, a solemn Memorial Day parade and ceremony honored Army Reserve Master Sergeant Nicole Amor, a local hero killed in Kuwait just days before returning home. Posthumously promoted, her name now joins the community’s list of fallen service members, alongside five others lost in the same attack. The event featured her gear and photos, and her legacy lives on through a renamed highway and planned memorial paver. Her story, fresh and profound, stirs reflection on sacrifice and freedom, as families, officials, and neighbors unite in gratitude and grief. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4898cf84536e33b7
Transcribe →Heat Wave Peaks Then Cool Down
2d ago00:01:24Tap to summarizeHeat’s still sizzling—temps hitting 90s, the longest stretch since October 2025—but storms are brewing ahead of a cold front, bringing hail, 65-mph winds, and heavy rain before midnight. Tuesday’s the peak, then a Canadian high brings cooler air to Lake Superior by Wednesday, while inland stays warm. Sunshine’s the theme next week, but watch out for fire risks. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d05b8ddc3a1211cb
Transcribe →Wisconsin Minnesota War Sacrifices
2d ago00:01:02Tap to summarizeMemorial Day reflection hits close: Wisconsin and Minnesota bore heavy Midwest losses in WWII, with over 7,000 and nearly 6,500 fallen respectively—equivalent to losing entire towns. These weren’t just numbers, but families shattered, communities forever changed. While New York led nationally with over 31,000 casualties, the Midwest’s sacrifice deserves equal remembrance—not just on Memorial Day, but always. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a8659a05be4198f9
Transcribe →Honoring Sacrifice Beyond Memorial Day
2d ago00:01:25Tap to summarizeMemorial Day isn’t just a holiday—it’s a solemn call to honor the fallen, echoing across communities with the sound of “Taps.” From families to veterans to everyday citizens, people gather not just to remember, but to connect with a legacy of sacrifice. Through honor guards, wreaths, and heartfelt speeches, these ceremonies preserve the memory of those who gave everything for freedom. It’s a day of deep gratitude, reminding us that true patriotism lives in remembrance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e713e80dcacc413
Transcribe →Honoring Fallen Heroes at Memorial Day Ceremony
2d ago00:01:14Tap to summarizeA solemn Memorial Day ceremony at the Gary-New Duluth Veterans Memorial honored fallen heroes from Far West communities like Riverside, Smithville, and Morgan Park, featuring flag raising by Boy Scouts and the National Guard, heartfelt speeches from Mayor Roger Reinert and retired General Tim Cossalter, and a powerful rifle salute and TAPS — a moving tribute to the ultimate sacrifice made for freedom. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b83cce6e857ed49
Transcribe →Foam Home, Meth Bust, and Fire Crime
2d ago00:01:09Tap to summarizeA foam home in Duluth is sparking nationwide buzz for its wild, one-of-a-kind design, while law enforcement in Gilbert makes a major meth bust—nearly 1300 grams seized. Meanwhile, a man charged with assaulting a Fire Marshal during the Stewart Trail Fire faces legal consequences, and a woman accused of arson at Greysolon was evicted just hours before the fire. In another case, a hammer-wielding grocery store attacker was found not guilty by reason of mental illness, highlighting the complex intersection of crime and mental health. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dcedc0dba8d63173
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