Logging truckers plan protest in Duluth

Roughly 50 logging trucks are expected to travel from across northern Minnesota and converge in Duluth on Thursday for a caravan downtown to protest federal weight restrictions on the Interstate highway system, the Duluth News Tribune reports.
Author:
Updated:
Original:

Roughly 50 logging trucks are expected to travel from across northern Minnesota and converge in Duluth on Thursday for a caravan downtown to protest federal weight restrictions on the Interstate highway system, the Duluth News Tribune reports.

Next Up

milk bar cake crop
MN Food & Drink

Famous Milk Bar bakery hosts pop-up in Twin Cities

The virtual event only lasts for a few days, with limited quantities available.

People’s Organic Coffee and Wine Cafe at the Galleria
MN Food & Drink

People’s Organic Coffee and Wine Cafe to open Southdale location

It will be the company's sixth in the Twin Cities.

Anthony Edwards / Minnesota Timberwolves
MN Timberwolves

Report: Anthony Edwards gets snubbed for NBA Rookie of the Year Award

"lol" - The Timberwolves

Flickr - police barricades dismantle uptown - Chad Davis
MN News

MN National Guard soldiers 'standing by' to respond in Minneapolis

Mayor Jacob Frey asked Gov. Tim Walz for National Guard support Wednesday.

Screen Shot 2021-06-13 at 5.56.00 PM
MN News

Charges: Man with mental health issues ran over neighbor in Brooklyn Park

The suspect was civilly committed in 2019.

tom burke
MN News

Charges: Wisconsin star, former NFL player sexually assaulted a child

The child told her mother about the assaults in February, charges say.

Screen Shot 2021-06-14 at 8.45.06 AM
MN News

Charges: Drunk driver accelerated 'to jump barricade' in crash that killed protester

Prosecutors say it was "an extreme and violent intentional act."

Screen Shot 2021-06-16 at 9.29.50 AM
MN Food & Drink

Through little fault of its own, Minnesota BBQ joint goes viral

A picture of its ribs was enough to attract the attention of the culinary world.

Flickr - COVID vaccine Joint Base San Antonio
MN Coronavirus

More than 3 million Minnesotans have had at least 1 vaccine dose

The milestone comes almost 6 months to the day since the first vaccine was given in the state.

30470_1000x600BMTNImage
Sponsored Story

The College of St. Scholastica offers flexible degree options for aspiring nurses

Demand for nurses is expected to grow in the coming decade.

Park Point beach, Duluth
Minnesota Life

Study ranks the best lakeside beach towns, wrongly finds just 2 in MN

Can someone check the math on this?

vaccine, covid, moderna
MN Coronavirus

Here is Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Wednesday, June 16

The latest figures from MDH.

Related

MN News

Protesters get approval to rally in Duluth plaza

Occupy Duluth is the latest group preparing for a long-term demonstration. The Duluth News Tribune reports the city has give protesters their approval to converge at Lake Superior Plaza.

MN News

Congress bill will take heavy logging trucks off Duluth's city streets

MN News

'White Pride' website publicizes rally in Duluth to protest 'Un-Fair' campaign

Members of Stormfront.org say there will be a rally in Duluth on the morning of March 3rd to protest a controversial advertising campaign meant to draw attention to racial inequalities.

MN News

Duluth activists plan to actively ignore 'white pride' rally

A group called the Supreme White Alliance is planning a rally in Duluth to protest an ad campaign with the slogan "It’s hard to see racism when you’re white." Activists on the other side are encouraging people to stay away and not engage with a group that they say is seeking attention and trying to recruit new members.

MN News

Pipeline protesters arrested at Enbridge offices in Duluth

MN News

White nationalists confirm plans for Duluth rally

A member of the Supreme White Alliance says people from around the country will come to Duluth for the rally. It's in response to the city's anti-racism campaign that focuses on white privilege.

MN News

Duluth protest group staying all day

Duluth protesters supporting the Occupy Wall Street movement plan to stay at Lake Superior Plaza all day Saturday. Statewide demonstrations have been organized in other cities, including Minneapolis, St. Paul and Rochester. Protests are in response to perceived social inequality and corporate greed.

MN News

Deluge in Duluth: boy rescued, zoo animals drown

Torrential rain caused major flooding in Duluth Wednesday. A state of emergency was declared. Police told residents to stay home. At least one neighborhood was evacuated and roads and highways were closed, including Interstate 35 at several points. The Lake Superior Zoo was badly flooded and a number of animals drowned.