Erica Dischino

3 weeks ago | reuters.com | Erica Dischino |Patrick Wingrove |Amanda Stephenson

DULUTH, Minnesota, June 3 (Reuters) - Smoke from wildfires burning in three Canadian provinces is spreading into the U.S. Upper Midwest, stirring memories of the severe pollution that drifted south from Canada two years ago during that country's worst fire season on record. The particulate matter pollution caused by the smoke is already drifting into Minnesota and neighboring states.

Sep 30, 2024 | wfft.com | Erica Dischino

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Jun 24, 2024 | mprnews.org | Erica Dischino |Sam Stroozas

Karter Starling said that if he had a dollar for every time someone said there needed to be a LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in Grand Rapids, he could afford a new car. The wait finally ended on Sunday when hundreds of people flocked to Old Central School in downtown Grand Rapids for “Itasca Pride.” While there have been pride events in Itasca County, Grand Rapids has refrained in the past, even though those at the event said allyship in the community is strong.

Jun 22, 2024 | startribune.com | Erica Dischino

600375364 Grandma's Marathon weekend kicked off races Saturday, including a full marathon, half marathon and 5K. Started in 1977, the northern Minnesota race has become one of the largest in the country. The starting line took off in Two Harbors and ends near Grandma's Restaurant in Duluth.   Gift this Article

Dec 20, 2023 | projectoptimist.us | Erica Dischino

on Working with clay is no easy feat. Desi Murphy understands that better than most. The St. Cloud-based artist recently created and installed a 26-piece public pottery display for Tech High School. Titled “Stepping Up,” the art piece represents striving toward academic excellence and future success, according to her artist statement. Murphy, who is a Tech alum, glazed the clay with orange, white, and black as an ode to the school’s colors.