Taryn Simmons

Multimedia Journalist

Taryn graduated in the Spring of 2023 from Southern Connecticut State University and earned her bachelor’s in communications with a focus in Television, Film, and Media. During her time at college, she starred in her school’s weekly YouTube series titled, “Owl’s World,” as a co-anchor.

When she’s not working Taryn enjoys writing romance novels, cooking, and scouting for her next Coach bag to purchase. A lover of Hello Kitty and fashion, Taryn tries to incorporate her love of clothing into her work life. Taryn speaks a bit of Mandarin Chinese which she learned back in high school.

Taryn is excited to meet new people and try out new things to enrich her life in Duluth!

News

Local Goodwill rebranding as Ture North Goodwill

True North Goodwill celebrates opening of its outlet store

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 7:01 PM CDT

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By Taryn Simmons

The Goodwill outlet store will offer items for sale by the pound to customers.

News

Contestants readying their dogs for the show

Head of Lakes Kennel Club holds annual dog show this week

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 5:13 PM CDT

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By Taryn Simmons

The Lake Minnetonka Kennel Club was formed in 1960 and offered most of their events and activities in the Twin Cities up until the pandemic.

News

City Hall opens up early in-person voting

Early voting begins in Duluth

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:07 PM CDT

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By Taryn Simmons

City Hall begins allowing Duluthians to vote in person.

Community

The new exhibit helps to celebrate First Witnesses’ plans for a new building in the East...

New Duluth art exhibit brings attention to the prevalence of child abuse

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT

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By Taryn Simmons

The new exhibit helps to celebrate First Witnesses’ plans for a new building in the East Hillside neighborhood.

Community

Perch lake under habitat restoration

DNR revitalizing Duluth’s Perch Lake for wildlife and recreation

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT

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By Taryn Simmons

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources currently working on a huge project.

News

Car with Cruise For Cancer sticker.

Cruise For Cancer fundraises for local family

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 4:01 PM CDT

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By Taryn Simmons

Local fundraising cruin' for a change.

News

Skyridge Flats coming to Duluth in 2024.

Affordable housing for senior citizens and homeless veterans in the works

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 8:21 PM CDT

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By Taryn Simmons

Affordable housing for senior citizens and homeless veterans coming to Duluth in October of 2024.

Community

Second Harvest gives tours for Hunger Action Month

Second Harvest gives tours, seeking volunteers during Hunger Action Month

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:41 PM CDT

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By Taryn Simmons

Second Harvest began 14 years ago.

Twin Ports

Duluth hold 29th annual Harvest Festival

Duluth holds the 29th annual Lake Superior Harvest Festival

Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 8:20 PM CDT

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By Taryn Simmons

“The tagline of Harvest Fest is celebrating food, farmers, and community, and we appreciate everyone coming out today,”