Cities, Wars, Trains, and Wildfires | Duluth News

American cities are pouring millions into securing Michelin stars, sparking debate over who pays for culinary prestige. In Ukraine, protests erupt after President Zelenskyy fires a popular defense minister amid ongoing conflict. Despite faster, cheaper flights, travelers are increasingly choosing trains — reshaping global mobility. An Italian ex-CEO faces a 12-year sentence tied to a deadly 2018 bridge collapse, highlighting accountability in infrastructure. Meanwhile, wildfires near Ely are expanding, with evacuations ramping up and air quality alerts issued for Duluth and Hibbing as smoke lingers until snow arrives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c50097757e365d8