VIRGINIA, Minn. – Last fall, work began on the Highway 53 relocation project near Virginia. Plans call for the new roadway to be open to traffic this November. But so far, the work is moving along. The colossal new Highway 53 bridge towers above Rouchleau Pit near Virginia. “You’re looking at the completed span of the bridge now. We got…
DULUTH, Minn. – The new Lucky’s 13 Restaurant is close to opening at the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth. This will be the seventh Lucky’s 13 location, and the second one outside of the Twin Cities area. The menu is described as feel–good cooking, is all made from scratch, and will feature some local food and beer choices. “We’re glad…
DULUTH, Minn. – There are new developments tonight involving the sale of the vacant Nettleton Elementary School. The Duluth School District has entered into an agreement with a property developer. Meanwhile, Many Rivers Montessori School sits on the sideline with an offer on Nettleton as well. The Duluth School District now says it intends to move forward with the sale…
DULUTH, Minn. -Snowfall across the Northland over the last couple days means a lot of people are busy shoveling today. In Duluth, sidewalks have to be shoveled in front of homes and businesses within 24 hours of snowfall. But not all Duluthians dread going into the cold to shovel as it gives them a chance to be outside and get…
DULUTH, Minn. – January is human trafficking awareness month, when organizations across the country shine a light on causes and effects of the sex trafficking epidemic. It is estimated that more than 20 million adults and about 2 million children are trafficked worldwide. Sex trafficking is happening in the Twin Ports region, not just in far away places. Because of…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Banff Mountain Film Festival world tour came to the DECC this weekend. The touring film festival features over 30 outdoors-themed films about a wide variety of outdoor subjects like climbing, biking, skiing and the environment. This is the 12th year the Duluth Cross Country Ski Club has brought the festival to Duluth. “We enjoy bring this…
DULUTH, Minn. – Despite the cold weather, delivery drivers are outside delivering food across the Northland. Tanner Carlson wears four layers of clothes as he makes his Pizza Luce deliveries in sub–zero temperatures. He says the worst part of the cold is waiting at doors hoping the customers answer, but he stays positive about doing his job in the freezing…
DULUTH, Minn. – Yesterday a federal appeals court tossed out an earlier ruling that the Minnesota sex offender program is unconstitutional. The program keeps sex offenders confined indefinitely after their release from prison. Over 700 people are currently in sex offender program. Only a handful of offenders have been released from the program over its 20 year history. Governor Mark…
DULUTH, Minn – The burrito is full of Minnesota comfort foods like beef, corn, green beans, cheese and of course, tater tots. Anyone who grew up on hot dish will soon recognize the burrito’s unmistakable flavors. “The college kids come in and have a taste of going back to their mom and dad’s house, and just something that’s comforting and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – O’Neill’s Pub and Liquor in Superior has closed its doors for good. The bar had been open for 23 years and was the only drive–through liquor store in Superior since moving to its new location on Tower Avenue about 10 years ago. Owners Tom and Nancy O’Neill thanked patrons in a Facebook post and closed the bar…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Board held its annual organizational meeting this morning in Duluth. Commissioner Frank Jewell was elected Board Chair for 2017 and commissioner Keith Nelson was elected Vice Chair. The board introduced newly–elected commissioners Beth Olson and Mike Jugovich. They also appointed committee members and approved their 2017 meeting schedule. Categories: Business, Community, News, News…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Over the last five years, the University of Wisconsin System has faced $362 million in funding cuts from the state government. Because of that decrease, the University of Wisconsin-Superior has had to make significant cuts of its own. But this year, UWS is hoping to see an increase in state funding. Earlier this year, the University of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thanksgiving and Christmas have well known meal traditions, but New Year’s is also a big food holiday. Grocery stores across the Northland are busy with people stocking up on their new year’s food, and unlike other holidays, people consume a wide variety of food to kick off the new year. “After the Christmas holiday, we have a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Snow and ice have taken over most of the northland….and that means it’s shovel season. All over the region, people are shoveling and sprinkling salt to keep their sidewalks snow and ice free. “Year after year it always comes around and we know it’s coming,” says a Duluth shoveler. Sidewalks all over Duluth are covered with ice…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – While you’re out shoveling snow this winter, make sure to do it safely so you don’t end up in a doctor’s or chiropractor’s office. As people work to break apart ice and lift and throw snow, it puts a lot of pressure on their backs. That’s why, after winter storms, local chiropractic offices are packed with people…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Duluth Fire Department aren’t the only ones ready to help those in need this holiday season. The Superior Salvation Army is too, as they topped their fund–raising goal this year. The salvation army raised almost $63,000 through their red kettle campaign, shattering their goal of $50,000 for this season. They think good weather was a factor…
DULUTH, Minn. Carolers in downtown Duluth were helping people get in the holiday spirit today. The Duluth East High School Choralaires sang Christmas carols in the skywalk during the lunch hour. They performed holiday favorites in the Holiday Center and the lobbies of three downtown banks. “It’s just really fun to to. It’s fun to go around and make people…
DULUTH, Minn. Ice rinks are being flooded across the city of Duluth. Crews are now working to flood outdoor rinks At Lafayette, Merritt, And Norton Parks. Rinks will continue to be flooded throughout the week and the city hopes to have skating ice at some parks by the weekend. Work will begin next week to flood the rink at Bayfront…
DULUTH, Minn. Four years ago, 20 children and six staff members lost their lives at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Here in Duluth, people gathered to honor the victims of the shooting. it’s been 4 years since the sandy hook massacre. The victims are being remembered all over the country, including at the First Lutheran Church in Duluth….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – With finals week on the way, students at the University of Wisconsin–Superior had a chance to de-stress today with a visit from a dog. Naddy is a therapy dog in training. She is 9–years–old and this is her fifth time interacting with students at UWS. The University hopes having a dog can help reduce student’s stress while…
Iron ore and grain shipping have increased over last year’s rates
Much of the fuel in the Northland arrives through oil and gas pipelines.
Students get a chance to get some peace of mind before finals week begins on Monday at UMD.
The 148th honored many of their airmen and officers today in a ceremony at the DECC.
Volunteers counted 170 visitors at Keene Creek Dog Park and Jean Duluth Dog Park on September 20th.
Local grocery stores are about twice as busy as normal with last minute Thanksgiving shoppers
This is the busiest Thanksgiving ever at Betty’s Pies. More than 4,500 pies have been sold over the last two weeks.
Before the races this weekend, the Amsoil U.S. Air Force Snocross team visited with students in Two Harbors.
Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light, and Northland Community solar coalition held an event “Here Comes the Sun” to exchange ideas and information about community solar.
Mice are infesting homes across the Northland and residents want to know how to stop the problem.
One Voice, the biggest LGBTA chorus in the United States made a stop in the Twin Ports for a free concert at the Duluth Congregational Church.
National day celebrated to kick off holiday season with giving and community service
Santa pictures with pets, micro-chipping and animal registration, and discounted adoption rates were all available
The 6th annual wedding show at Greysolon allowed couples to meet with vendors
Around a hundred citizens marched against hate through the streets of Duluth.
If temperatures don’t drop in time to make snow, contingency plans will have to be made.
Several Minnesota voters told us their feelings on yesterday’s presidential election
Police Chief Mike Tusken, Mayor Emily Larson and others meet with UMD students
With so much candy going around, it’s important to monitor how much candy the little ones are eating.
As children knock door to door to fill their bags with candy, it’s important to remember over all the fun,  that safety should come first.
The Justice Together Club at CSS led a panel discussion on race relations and policing
Volunteers helped tip roses at the Leif Erickson Park rose garden
Kids trick or treated through UMD tonight at the annual haunted halls program.UMD residence life has put on the event for more than two decades.In addition to trick or treating, the thousands of attendees could play games and make arts and crafts.
The Oliver Bridge is still undergoing construction, but that will be completed soon
Progress continues to be made in renovating the Gary-New Duluth recreation area
The 15th annual fur ball gala took place tonight to raise money for Animal Allies
Annual open house allowed community members to learn about the Superior Fire Department
Rick Nolan and Al Franken made a stop in Duluth to visit the port and discuss mental health care
For a 24 hour span, volunteers in Superior are feeding homeless community members.
The Homecoming Parade at the University of Minnesota-Duluth marched through campus to Malosky Stadium.
