Dominic Vitiello

Duluth

Multimedia Journalist, Weekend Anchor at KBJR-TV (Duluth, MN)

Weekend Anchor/ MMJ for NBC Montana📹 Sac State Graduate🎓Born and raised in Long Beach California🌊 Feel free to message me if you have any story ideas.

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Animal Allies holds forum to update community

2 weeks ago | northernnewsnow.com | Dominic Vitiello |Jeffrey McClure

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth Animal Allies held a forum on Sunday to speak with community members about the current state of the shelter. The forum held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth allowed staff to speak with community members about how you can get more involved and how to volunteer or help if up to the task. According to the non-profit, this year, they’ve seen a 30% increase in animals surrendered.
Community shows out for annual Spring Fling craft fair

2 weeks ago | northernnewsnow.com | Dominic Vitiello

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The annual Spring Fling Craft Fair set up shop overlooking the Rice Lake Reservoir. The 2025 craft fair featured 26 local vendors and artists selling all their homemade crafts, which included everything from custom Hawaiian shirts, driftwood, metalsmithing, and more. “I think community is really big, especially out here.
Ashland annual School and Community day event adds a twist for teachers

2 weeks ago | northernnewsnow.com | Dominic Vitiello

ASHLAND, Wis. (Northern News Now) - It’s a big day for the Ashland community as they prepare to “Stuff the Bus” with school supplies. The Ashland School District is calling on the community to help donate school supplies, winter gear, hygiene items, snacks, and more to help out for the Fourth Annual School and Community Day event. According to some of the students helping put this event together, they want to help out teachers who, at times, are buying these items out of their own pockets.
Wildlife photographer Jim Brandenburg dies at 79

2 weeks ago | kttc.com | Dominic Vitiello

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - World-renowned wildlife photographer Jim Brandenburg has passed away at the age of 79. The announcement made on Jim’s Facebook page announced his passing this Friday in his Medina home. According to the post, Jim has been battling anaplastic thyroid carcinoma these last seven months while also dealing with additional complications from pneumonia this year.
Wildlife photographer Jim Brandenburg dies at 79

2 weeks ago | northernnewsnow.com | Dominic Vitiello

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - World-renowned wildlife photographer Jim Brandenburg has passed away at the age of 79. The announcement made on Jim’s Facebook page announced his passing this Friday in his Medina home. According to the post, Jim has been battling anaplastic thyroid carcinoma these last seven months while also dealing with additional complications from pneumonia this year.
Essentia Health-Virginia touts $13 million emergency department expansion

2 weeks ago | northernnewsnow.com | Dominic Vitiello

VIRGINIA, Minn. (Northern News Now) - It’s another step in filling the gap in rural health care as Essentia Health-Virginia is set to start a multi-million-dollar renovation project. It is specifically for the emergency department as demand surges. “During COVID, we kind of exploded, more so than what we had room for,” emergency department nurse practitioner Melissa Devries said.
‘They support me’: Lake County Special Olympics athletes hit the track

3 weeks ago | northernnewsnow.com | Dominic Vitiello

LAKE COUNTY, Minn. (Northern News Now) - For almost a dozen athletes in Lake County, Special Olympics Minnesota provides a safe space for them to land and find community. ”They support me, they’re a part of my family and they’re my friends,“ athlete David Kretschmer said. The Lake Superior Lakers are expanding from their already established bowling team and other events, such as chili cookoffs and the Polar Plunge. For the first time, they put together a track and field team this spring.
New Minnesota tenant laws take effect in 2025

Jan 2, 2025 | northernnewsnow.com | Dominic Vitiello

Minnesota tenants in 2025 now have more laws on their side when it comes to dealing with rental issues.
Community Medical Center NICU nurse honored for outstanding care

Nov 27, 2024 | nbcmontana.com | Dominic Vitiello

MISSOULA, MT — Hospitals can be a scary and emotional place for patients and visitors, especially in the NICU. One local NICU nurse at Community Medical Center in Missoula is now being recognized and honored for her amazing work. NICU patient Kayla Clausen and her husband both came from large families, so when they got married it just seemed natural to begin their own family. "We always knew that we wanted to have a family, and so we got started pretty quick," Clausen said.
Missoula pizzeria to be featured on 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives'

Nov 26, 2024 | nbcmontana.com | Dominic Vitiello

MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula’s food scene is garnering some national attention this week. Downtown favorite Biga Pizza is turning Zootown into Flavortown, with an appearance on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.”Food Network host Guy Fieri stopped by the restaurant this summer to showcase their unique take on a popular staple. "It's always been about the food, the local purveyors. It’s about retaining their quality staff of people and keeping an environment that people want to work in.