DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth residents now have more opportunities to park downtown with a brand new ramp on the Hillside.

Essentia partnered with the City of Duluth to open up the new ‘Hillside Public Parking Ramp’ along the corner of East First Street and North Fourth Avenue East.

City leaders joined Essentia for a ribbon-cutting on Monday to celebrate the addition.

The new public parking area is near Essentia St. Mary’s First Street building, meant for Essentia visitors, patients, and staff.

“A hospital is always the cornerstone of the community, and access to that hospital matters. With this ramp, we are removing barriers, improving safety, and creating a smoother, more welcoming experience for everyone that walk through those doors,” said Terese Tomanek.

The new ram

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