Great Outdoors: Tall Ships Highlights
A Look Back At Tall Ships Duluth
A collection of the highlights of the Tall Ships Festival in Duluth.
Author: Adam Jagunich
Knowing Your Neighbors: Clover Valley Farms
Local Northland Farm Looks to Continue Tasty Revitalization
It all started nearly 20 years ago. One couple in the Northland, looking to put their minimal knowledge of farming to the test, eventually making mouth watering products while revitalizing the land.
Debris Cleanup Continues A Month After July Storms
Debris Dropoff Sites Remain Open Until Early September
City crews hope to be down with curbside cleanup in another week’s time.
Residents Near Construction Site Tired of Constant Noise
One Woman Has Construction Literally in Her Front Yard
A small section of Kenwood avenue in Duluth will be closed all week, as a construction project continues its progress.
Anti-Drunk Driving Campaign Kicks Off
Campaign Goes On Until Labor Day
Statewide crackdown on drunken driving starts today, with a campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Coast Guard Reminds Us to Stay Safe During Tall Ships
Ports Still Open for Other Watercraft
Tall Ships are in town, but the ports are still open to other boats and water craft
Dayton: No Special Legislative Sessions
Multi Million Dollar Projects On Hold
Governor Mark Dayton announced Thursday that he will not call a special legislative session to pass tax breaks and millions of dollars in statewide construction projects. This means projects in and around Duluth will have to wait at least a year in uncertainty.
Art is Back in Bayfront Park
More Than 180 Artists Show Their Work
Thousands of people walk through Bayfront Park, where more than 100 artists display their work, like Photographs of breathtaking landscapes, intricate beadwork, and elegant sculptures.
126th Annual Carlton County Fair Kicks Off
Rides, Games, Activites, and Fun for All
It’s the 126th Carlton County Fair in Barnum Minnesota.
Rendezvous Days in Grand Portage Remembers Days Gone By
Event celebrates the history of the area through reenactment camps and other displays.
Three hundred reenactors camped near the Grand Portage National Monument for Rendezvous Days, a festival that remembers the significance of the fur trade in the area.
Marina and Veterans Home in Silver Bay Affected in Storm
More Than 6 Inches of Rain Fell in Around 3 Hours
Heavy rainfall, flashes of lightning and booming thunder hit towns on the North shore of Lake Superior Wednesday night.
Mount Royal Library Celebrates Expansion, Reopening
New Room Will Be Used For Gatherings, Events, and Programs
The Mount Royal Library in Duluth is open again – following a major expansion and remodeling project.
Students Bring Gift From Sister City
Youth Return From Trip To Japan
Due to recent political turmoil and terror attacks across the globe, Duluth city leaders say it’s an especially important to time to have a strong relationship with sister cities.
St. Louis County Offers Drop Off Sites For Storm Debris
Servicing Those Affected in Rural Areas
Still picking up after last week’s severe storms, St. Louis County has now opened drop off sites for storm debris.
Sights and Sounds of Downtown Duluth Farmer’s Market
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Available at Farmer's Market
It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy some fresh fruits and vegetables
Sparks Fly at a Welding Class for Girls
Learning the Basics of a New Skill
If you ever needed proof that girls can do whatever boys can do, this is it.
MN Ballet Struggles After Roof Collapses During Storm
100-mile-hour winds during last week’s storm caused major damage to the Board of Trade Building in Downtown Duluth, including costumes for the Minnesota Ballet.
Duluth Parks and Trails Still Closed Since Storm
Hartley Park is Completely Closed, While Trails at Lester are Closed
Trails and parks across the Northland took hard hits from last week’s storm, and some of those parks are completely closed off to the public.
A New Tour Begins at Glensheen
The New Servants Tour Kicks Off at the Mansion
Glensheen is launching the new servants tour.
World Leaders Meet in Duluth to Discuss Domestic Violence
Duluth Model Named the World's Best Policy
The Duluth model for domestic violence has been named the world’s best policy to address violence against women and girls.
Students Attend GenCyber Camp at LSC
Camp Funded by NSA and NSF
The Lake Superior College is hosting Free GenCyber and Advanced GenCyber summer camps.
Hibbing Homicide Victim Remembered
Vigil Held to Honor Jaysen Greenwood
Many who knew Greenwood describe him as kind, always putting others before himself, and striving to put a smile on the face of everyone around him.
Great Outdoors: Positive Energy Outdoors
Program Aims to Put Kids in Touch With Nature
In this week’s Great Outdoors we head out on an adventure with a group that’s aiming to teach kids to appreciate outdoor fun.
Flood Runoff Impacts Lake Superior
Sediment and Runoff Impacts Lake Superior
Several inches of rain and grounds saturated with water have had an impact on Lake Superior.
Carlton Co. Emergency Management Surveys Flood Damage
Eight Homes in Carlton Co. With Significant Damage
Assessors have been out inspecting the flood damage in Carlton County and have visited 25 homes so far.
Experts Give Flooding Cleanup Tips
Cleanup begins after major flooding
Flooding has hit many families in the Northland and some local businesses have been busy helping cleanup.
Lincoln Park Receives Grant for Improvements
1 of 7 Projects to Receive Grant
The Minnesota Vikings and U.S. Bank are donating 1 Million dollars over 3 years to community based nonprofit organizations and local schools across the state. One park in Duluth was chosen as one of the recipients.
Ten Students are Headed to Washington Hoping to Gain Cultural Experience
Students Prepare for Trip Halfway Across the Country
Ten students from Northern Lights high school have received what is called the Global Learners Grant which is allowing them to go on a trip to Seattle.
Chisholm Fire Department Relocates Temporarily
Fire Trucks And Gear At Chisholm High School's Bus Garage
The Chisholm fire department is working out of the Chisholm High school’s bus garage temporarily. The department moved out of their building upon finding a hole that could pose major safety risks.
Special Report: Squatching in the Northland
Passionate Researchers Head Deep Into the North Woods
Members of the Minnesota Bigfoot Research Team go deep into the forest searching for something big.
Belly Dancers to Raise Money for Domestic Abuse Shelters
Local dancers are creating awareness and raising funds for both women’s and children’s shelters.
Volunteers Needed to Clean-Up Superior
The city of Superior is coming together this weekend to make their town shine.
Skibo Fire is 21% Contained But Still Active
1000 Acres Burned
The fire first started on Friday, strung out across several miles outside of Hoyt Lakes.
Happy Pancake Day!
59th Year Of Celebration For The Lions Club
A long time tradition continues in Duluth. 59 years strong Duluth’s Lion members have hosted the group’s Annual Pancake Day Celebration.
Lake Superior Zoo Says Bye To Trouble
A popular Lake Superior Zoo exhibit has become the bearer of bad news for visitors.
Cold Case: Nancy Daugherty
Nancy Daugherty was raped, beaten and murdered 30 years ago in one of the Northland’s most notorious unsolved murders.
Cold Cases: Leanna Warner
In the quiet town of Chisholm, many questions seem to remain unanswered, and many of those questions revolve around June 14, 2003 — the disappearance of Leanna Warner.
A Mock Car Crash Reminds Students Not To Text And Drive
Checking a text message takes your eyes off the road for 3-4 seconds and traveling at speeds of 55 mph you can cover the distance of a football field. So is it really worth it?
Subway Aims To Feed The Northland
Promotion Gives A Sandwich To Those Who Donate
Subway is giving away sandwiches for a good cause.
Core Learning Center Expands To Second Location
Center Helps People Who Struggle With Learning
An organization that helps those who struggle with learning, opens up a second location.
5th Annual Zenith Marketing Conference In Duluth
Conference Teaches About Digital Marketing and Social Media
Hundreds Of People gathered to learn about digital media and social marketing
Millions Of Dollars May Go To Cleaning the St. Louis River
220 Million Could Go To Water Quality
Governor Mark Dayton made a 220 million dollar proposal before the legislature to invest improving water quality in Minnesota, some which would be applied to cleaning the the St. Louis River Estuary.
Take Off With The Duluth Flying Club
Club Looks For New Members
The Duluth Flying club caters to pilots, and thrill seekers of all levels. The idea of a flying club went from tarmac to take off last summer when a group of five aviation enthusiasts decided it was time to share their love of flying with Duluth .
Inside The New Maurice’s New Headquarters
Maurice’s in Duluth has staff of 450 employees. The move-in to the new building will happen in several phrases. The phrase one took place this past weekend and phase two should be finished up around May 2nd.
UMD Faculty Awards Celebrate School Year Achievements
UMD is celebrating the achievements of their staff and faculty. Tuesday, they handed out awards recognizing staff in different academic categories, including research, teaching and service.
Save Rhubarbara
The Northland’s favorite life-size stalk of rhubarb is starting to wilt and needs a repair before CHUM’S Rhubarb Festival this summer.
Observing Worker’s Memorial Day
Labor unions observe Worker’s Memorial Day as a way to remember workers who have been injured or killed on the job.
Free Screenings for Lead Poisoning Offered
Lead Poisoning, Still a Public Health Problem
Lead poisoning has made national headlines again with the severe public health crisis in areas like Flint, Michigan.
Airport Moving Forward With Plans for Reconsturcting Runway
Construction Begins in June
An agreement has been reached by the Duluth international Airport and its partners, for the reconstruction project of Runway.
2 Dead in Murder Suicide in Kelly Wisconsin
Couple Allegedly Had Marital Problems In The Past
When officers arrived at the scene, they found the bodies of Shelly Johanik and her husband Randy Loppnow in the front yard of the couple’s home.
