Michael Gendron is a journalist based in Duluth, Minnesota, writing for WDIO/WIRT-TV. With a focus on local news, Michael covers a wide range of topics including fires, local government, crime, community events, and human interest stories. His reporting provides an in-depth look at the happenings in the Duluth area, keeping residents informed and engaged with their community.
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Duluth, Minnesota, United States (Local)
Michael Gendron's reporting primarily focuses on local news, including government and politics, entertainment, family & relationships. His coverage includes a wide range of topics such as local events, accidents, business activities, community organizations, sports and weather-related incidents.
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Structure fire in Midway Township on Friday, April 12. (WDIO)
Minnesota Power is currently in the process of restoring power to customers across Northeastern Minnesota Tuesday evening.
The family of Ricky Cobb II have filed a federal lawsuit against two Minnesota State Troopers. Cobb was shot and killed during a traffic stop in July 2023.
Proposals have been submitted to the Chair of the Board and the President of Northland College following the Board of Trustees declaring financial exigency on April 4 in attempt to see if there were additional avenues to save the school.
Superior Mayor Jim Paine announced that the the city is adding an extra $1 million to their street maintenance fund. Paine said this almost doubles the annual budget.
Many of Duluth’s downtown businesses will be participating in “Get Downtown Week” from Monday, April 22 to Saturday, April 27. More than 30 businesses will be offering special promotions during the week.
The popular late-night bakery chain Insomnia Cookies is opening a location in Duluth. A grand opening celebration will be held on Thursday, April 25 at 1004 Woodland Ave.
Volunteers from across the Northland gathered at locations across Superior Monday, April 22 to help clean the city's parks for Earth Day. Around 50 students from Lake Superior Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School did their part to help beautify Wade Bowl Park.
By: Michael Gendron
A resolution to transfer $3,900,000 of American Rescue Plan funds to the Duluth Housing & Redevelopment Authority for affordable housing failed at the Duluth City Council meeting Monday, April 22. The vote was split evenly 4 to 4, causing the resolution to fail.
Park Point Beach has been named one of the 25 best beaches in America by Travel+Leisure.
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