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Some attendees brought signs to the meeting, and cheered or booed during the proceedings. Credit Jen Wright The vote was 3 to 1, with Directors Pete Morse, Roger Nyquist and Brad Wilson voting to fire Goff, and Director Michael Thomson voting no. Chairman Eric Aguinaga abstained. Goff was not present at the meeting, at the request of the board. Oregon State Senator Sara Gelser wrote a letter to the board in support of Goff, which Thomson wanted to read out loud. His request was denied. In the l...

Fox21Online February 12, 2021 DULUTH, Minn.– Local bars and restaurants in the Northland say Governor Walz’s announcement scaling back restrictions is good news. It was just about a month ago when Minnesota bars and restaurants were able to let no more than 150 people inside. Now, they say not only is the additional hundred allowed in helpful but so is the extra hour they can be open for business. At 7 West Taphouse along Maple Grove Road in Duluth, restaurant staff was excited to welcome c...

Climate Group Urges South Carolina Towns to Tackle Climate Change By Chloe Johnson | February 4, 2021 A new group in Charleston is committed to lowering the area’s carbon footprint, and they’ve notched a recent success on James Island. The Charleston Climate Coalition, an all-volunteer group, was a driving force behind a resolution in the small town to consider climate change when making purchasing decisions. The group, with between 30 and 40 members, sta...

They come in a bottle, a can or even a box. But should you be stocking up? Xhulio Sina used to manage the bars at Sketch, the Royal Opera House and the South Bank Centre. He now makes his own passion fruit daiquiri and other classic cocktails from his Catford-based “Bottle Shop and Bar”.  They are far from alone – takeaway alcohol sales have risen by a third during Covid and the home delivery subscription industry has sky-rocketed. In the UK, Porn Stars now come bottled and batched court...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new group in Charleston is committed to lowering the area’s...

Duluth Restaurants Are Getting Creative With Outdoor Dining FACEBOOK From what I hear, it was a request to the governor from Minnesota breweries. Evidently, a cold beer outside is quite palatable to some brew guzzlers. I guess the beer stays nice and cold, right?  Not so much for those that order dinner outside. I doubt the food will stay hot for very long. Some eateries in Duluth have been getting pretty creative with the new "only outdoor dining allowed". Enter your number to get our free mo...

Fox21Online December 19, 2020 DULUTH, Minn.– Bars and restaurants are now able to serve people on site again. It just has to be outdoors in December. And even though the circumstances might not be ideal, local businesses are doing their best to make it work. On a chilly Saturday in Duluth, bars and restaurants were able to host customers outside for the first time in almost a month. “I feel like it hasn’t been as needed as it has this year. I think people are more willing to brave the col...

Innovative Educator: Notus principal sets steady course for her young Pirates In the town of Notus the school mascot is the Pirates. This weeks Innovative Educator has proven herself to be a real pirates treasure. Author: Doug Petcash Updated: 10:54 AM MST December 17, 2020 NOTUS, Idaho — In the town of Notus the school mascot is the Pirates. This weeks Innovative Educator has proven herself to be a real pirates treasure. Principal Jen Wright has been at the he...