DULUTH, Minn.– Up at UMD this afternoon, some science students got the chance to show off months of work. Undergraduate Biology and Chemistry students showcased their summer research projects for their summer semester at the Swenson Science Building. Around 20 students took part in one of the two projects. And students there tell us it’s a rewarding feeling to put…
DULUTH, Minn.– Meanwhile, the 7th animal Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival is underway at Spirit Mountain after not bring able to race last year. 600-800 chain-rattling adrenaline junkies raced Friday on the downhill courses. In the past six years this event has raised around $240,000 for local charities and Duluth mountain biking trials. And volunteers and participants couldn’t be happier to…
DULUTH, Minn.– The City on the Hill Christian Music Festival made its way to Bayfront Park. Over 10,000 spectators are expected to show up over the weekend to watch performers such as Matthew West, The Newsboys, and more took the stage Friday and Saturday. The event wasn’t able to take place in 2020 due to the pandemic, and organizers are…
DULUTH, Minn.– Over at the Duluth Public Library, some experts came in to help get people enrolled in health insurance. The Insure Duluth Coalition had staff out at the library for free help jumping through the hoops to get signed up for health insurance. Staff there tell us that having the event in a central location like the library makes…
DULUTH, Minn.– In West Duluth Thursday evening, a little downpour didn’t stop people from getting out to enjoy the Sprit Valley Days Parade. The parade has been a staple in the community for more than four decades. Local businesses and organizations filled up 40 different floats for more than 1500 kids and families who were lined up to watch the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.– The Lake County Fair has begun in Two Harbors. Crews were out this afternoon setting up rides and attractions. But the 4-H building was wide open for judging of rabbits and soon the chickens, horses and pigs. Fair organizers tell us it’s great to have the community out again for the fair after the fun was canceled…
DULUTH, Minn.– Starting on Monday, all Duluth School District buildings will bring back mask mandates for the rest of the summer and possibly into the school year, but no final decision for the fall has been made yet. This comes as masking rules have come up again over concerns of the delta variant. Starting on Monday, all Duluth School District…
DULUTH, Minn.– As employers continue to look for more workers, an assisted living facility in Duluth hosted a hiring event Wednesday. Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living off of Trinity Road is looking for more nurses, CNAs, PCAs, and dietary specialists. Management says it’s important to try to stand out with recruiting efforts. “There’s been struggles and I think we’re seeing that…
DULUTH, Minn.– With summer activities wrapping up here in August, some kids got the opportunity to make a splash on the tennis court. It was the Longview Tennis Club’s annual water fight and pizza party this afternoon to cap off the summer tennis lessons. The Duluth Fire Department was on hand to help kids soak in the last few weeks…
DULUTH, Minn.– Well it was a blast from the past Wednesday night in Spirit Valley for the return of the area’s classic car show. More than 300 classic cars pulled into the Buffalo House for the 7th Annual Smalley-Moen Memorial Car Show. More than a thousand people came by, with some food vendors and live music there too and organizers…
DULUTH, Minn.– Essentia Health and St. Luke’s, two of Duluth’s largest employers, are announcing that all of their workers are now required to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This comes as the more infectious delta variant continues to spread across the country. This new mandate coming down from Essentia Health and St. Luke’s hospitals will impact thousands of people. Across the…
PROCTOR, Minn.– This weekend marks the return of the South St. Louis County Fair here in Proctor. Fair organizers have pulled out all the stops to create a fun and unique experience for the fair’s 100th year. A record turnout greeted the South St. Louis County Fair’s return, organizer say they’re making up for lost time in 2021 after missing…
FARGO, N.D.– The extension of those air quality alerts means those smoky conditions are going to stick around longer in the Northland. Local medical experts say to “use common sense and avoid prolonged exposure outdoors”. Children, the elderly, and people with heart or lung disease are particularly susceptible to ash particles and should take extra precautions over the next few…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s continued to be a busy summer for businesses here in Duluth but establishments are still struggling to find workers. Tacos Tacos Tacos on Superior Street in the HART District downtown has been dealing with worker and supply shortages. The establishment’s owner says that it’s causing prices on certain items to climb and slower wait times along with…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s another busy day along the Lakewalk in Duluth. But as air conditions change due to the wildfires, health officials are urging some extra caution. The smokiest air yet from the Canadian wildfires taking over the Northland Thursday, creating unhealthy air for anybody breathing it. “So you’re breathing that in, and that material can be very irritating to…
DULUTH, Minn.– Minnesota Department of Health officials are recommending that all students and staff in K-12 wear a mask even if they are already vaccinated. State health officials are also recommending that all people age 12 and older get vaccinated against COVID before returning to in-person learning. “Many Minnesotans are unprotected. Including all of those under age 12,” said MDH…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The old vacant Manning Motel on Belknap Street in Superior’s Billings Park neighborhood was torn down today. Crews began demolition on the nine-acre lot near the Bong Bridge, which will be the new home of Kari Toyota. Current building and supply costs are going to slow construction but completion of the building should be done within two years….
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The Head of the Lakes Fair returned to the Superior Fairgrounds this week in full force. Continuing the tradition that’s lasted for nearly a century. For the first time in two years, the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds came alive again as visitors packed the fair. Bringing in double the amount of people compared to last year, as…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Huskies were squaring off with the Willmar Stingers again Sunday as Duluth snapped their 5-game losing streak with a 9-2 win. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Ambren Voitik comes up with a 2-RBI single to make it 5-1 Huskies. In the bottom of the sixth, Michael Brooks rips a double into left plating 2 more…
DULUTH, Minn.– It was a great weekend for golf in Duluth for the 95th Annual Arrowhead Invitational which crowned another Northland champion Sunday. The tournament featured three previous arrowhead champions from the Northland. Another welcomed sight is that a convoy of carts filled with spectators closely followed the finalists Sunday. But when it was all said and done, it was…
DULUTH, Minn.– After taking some time off for the All-Star break, the Duluth Huskies made their return to Wade Stadium this afternoon to take on the Willmar Stingers and lost 11-4. In the bottom of the first Mike Boeve rips it down the third base line to get the huskies on the board in the first. Peyton Powell hits one…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Lakeview Summer Classic continued on Saturday at Mars Lakeview Arena, where the Hilltoppers fell to St. Cloud Cathedral 5-2 in the semi-final game. Hilltoppers down 2-1 in the second period when the crusaders scored, making it a 2-3 game with 15 minutes to play in the second. It didn’t take long for the Hilltoppers to respond with…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Bulldogs weren’t left out of the NHL Draft day action. UMD Defenseman Connor Kelley was selected in the seventh round Saturday afternoon by the Chicago Blackhawks at pick no. 204. The freshman totaled three goals and two assists. Along with four blocked shots last season for the Bulldogs as they made another Frozen Four appearance. Kelley is…
ST. Paul, Minn.– The NHL draft wrapped up this weekend and it was a special day for Grand Rapids native and 2021 Mr. Hockey winner Jack Peart. The former Thunderhawk heard his name called by the hometown Minnesota Wild in the second round with pick no. 54. “It’s always been a dream of mine to play for the Minnesota Wild…
ST. PAUL, Minn.– Grand Rapids alumni and 2021 Mr. Hockey winner Jack Peart has been selected by the Minnesota Wild with the second round of the NHL Draft at pick no. 54. The defenseman scored 11 goals and recorded 24 assists in his senior campaign helping the Thunderhawks make it to the section title game. Along with winning the USHL…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– It’s this week’s Coaches Corner, we talk to TJ Oakes, the newest head baseball coach for UWS. The new Yellowjackets leader talks about his coaching experience, what led him to Superior, and what he hopes to accomplish as head coach. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.– The UMD Men’s Hockey team announced their team awards from last season. Senior Forward Nick Swaney was the Bulldogs MVP award. Swaney notched a team-high 28 points. Junior forward Noah Cates for the second year in a row was the Bulldogs’ most inspirational player. The captain earned All-NCHC Second Team honors. Koby Bender was UMD’s most improved player,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Former Duluth East Head Coach Mike Randolph will be back on the sidelines again but this time as an assistant coach for the St. Thomas Academy Cadets for the upcoming season. The former Greyhounds Boys Hockey coach recorded 658 career coaching victories ranking third all-time in state history in his 32 seasons as head coach. He was inducted…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The Superior Girl’s Hockey team hosted a hockey jamboree Friday. Superior was joined by Hayward, North Shore, and Moose Lake High Schools at the Superior Ice Arena Friday. Games started at 9 a.m. and are continuing into Friday night. Spartans Head Coach Doug Trentor says that after practicing as a team all week, summer activities like this are…
DULUTH, Minn.– As the hockey world takes a pause for the summer, some former UMD Men’s Hockey players traded in their hockey sticks for some golf clubs Friday afternoon. The UMD Men’s Hockey Alumni Golf Tournament at the Northland Country Club has been going on for over two decades. 90 former Bulldogs were in attendance to see if they still…
Former UMD Bulldogs and gold medal winning team USA goalie Maddie Rooney will be suiting up and representing the red, white, and blue again. She earns a spot on the women’s National Team roster for the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship for the fourth time in her career. Games will take place from August 20-31 in Calgary, Alberta.
DULUTH, Minn.– Longtime St. Scholastica Women’s Basketball Head Coach Stacy Deadrick will step down from her coaching position after 27 seasons with the Saints. Deadrick recorded 324 victories and took home UMAC Coach of the Year honors in the 2013-14 season. During her time on the sidelines, Deadrick has been involved with Saints athletics as a player and coach but…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s shaping up to be a fun weekend at the Ridgeview Golf Course as over 130 golfers compete in its longtime tradition and showcase some local golf talent. The 95th Annual Arrowhead Invitational is underway at the golf course with the qualifying round Thursday. 32 golfers will advance to the championship flight to take home the title which…
DULUTH, Minn.– As the Duluth Amateur Hockey Association starts to look towards next season, they’re looking for people to run the bench to help make that happen. The league is looking for coaches for teams of any age from mites up to 15U for both the boys and girls teams. Anyone is welcome to help out, they say, no matter…
DULUTH, Minn.– A group of kids were finding a way to make a “splash” at the Duluth Public Library Wednesday afternoon. Around a dozen teens and over 350 water balloons were out at the plaza on Michigan Street for Water Balloon Mania. Different water balloon games were played through the afternoon and ended with an all-out water balloon war. This…
DULUTH, Minn.– As the DECC continues to reopen following the pandemic, it’s getting more than three-quarters of a million dollars in federal aid to do just that. Relief aid from the American Rescue Plan that passed back in march is being distributed to organizations across the country, including right here in Duluth. Now the DECC is getting a big boost…
DULUTH, Minn.– Breweries and community markets were limited in what they could do last year due to the pandemic. Now, a new event this summer is bringing the two together at Wild State Cider in Lincoln Park. The Wild State Sunday Market made its way back into Lincoln Park for just the second time this summer. Bringing together live music,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– A barbeque fundraiser for an Iron Range woman battling breast cancer raised nearly $10,000 this weekend. The food truck Tig’s Smok’n Pig BBQ held an event Saturday at Harley-Davidson in Hermantown with a raffle and 100 percent of proceeds sold from his truck going to 31-year-old Elizabeth Johnson and her family, who live up in Goodland on the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– A multiracial salon in Superior is now open at its new location, offering a new variety of hair stylings. The salon was open for a year on 18th Street in Superior and opened up this weekend along Tower Avenue in downtown Superior. Stylings are for all types of hair including more natural sculpting and styling. Black Fox Owner…
DULUTH, Minn.– A youth hockey tournament is put on pause for now at the St. Luke’s Sports and Event Center in Proctor as an ammonia leak was detected inside the facility. The second ammonia leak in the Northland this week. Proctor Fire, along with the Duluth Fire Department’s Hazmat crews responded to a call just before 6 p.m. Saturday of…
DULUTH, Minn.– History was made in the Northland as the first Black judge for Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District was sworn in Friday afternoon. The Sixth Judicial District includes Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties. Now Judge Shawn Pearson fills the bench as the first person of color assuming the role and replacing Judge Shaun Floerke, who filled the seat…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– A project aimed at improving healthcare access in Superior got underway Friday. The Lake Superior Community Health Center broke ground Friday afternoon on their new 25,000 square ft. facility off of East 5th Street in Superior. It will feature medical, dental, chiropractic, substance abuse and other health care services in one location rather than the two separate ones…
ST. PAUL, Minn.– The US-Canadian border will be reopen for the first time in 16 months. Canada announces its easing restrictions after 80 percent of the population became vaccinated with at least one dose of the COVID shot. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel. U.S. Senator…
DULUTH, Minn.– As the Northland gears up for some more days of extreme heat, Duluth firefighters are giving some tips on how to stay safe while enjoying outdoor activities. The DFD says to important stay hydrated and cut down on alcohol and caffeinated drinks while outside. Firefighters saw an increase in heat calls during Bayfront Festivities during the 4th of…
DULUTH, Minn.– Rummage sales are back in full force this summer in Duluth. With many popping up in one neighborhood. More than 30 rummage sales popped up in the Woodland area as the event returned bigger than ever. It’s been a steady day for one yard along Wabasha Street that’s selling clothes, shoes, and sports collectibles. Those organizing the neighborhood-wide…
DULUTH, Minn.– As a Goodland woman is battling breast cancer again, one food truck owner in Duluth is looking to help the Iron Range family any way they can and they’re inviting the Twin Ports community to do the same this Saturday. Up on the Iron Range, 31 year old Elizabeth Johnson has been battling Triple-Positive Breast Cancer over the…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Firefighters’ Local 101 is finding a new way to raise money for those with muscular dystrophy. From July 17-24, the union will be hosting Miles for Muscles to try and raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The goal is to raise at least $2,000 with participants donating $1 for every mile they tackle that week…
DULUTH, Minn.– The sun was out today, shining on a new solar array that is debuting just outside of Duluth. Wescom held a ribbon cutting with the Duluth Chamber of Commerce to welcome in their new solar division and array just off of Jean Duluth Road. The panels took a week to install and have been powered up over the…
DULUTH, Minn.– Organizations continue to look for new and creative ways to encourage people to take the COVID-19 vaccine. How about some free local beer? The ‘Poke for a Pint’ event at Ursa Minor Brewing in Lincoln Park brings COVID-19 vaccines to their taproom. Where doses of the Moderna vaccine were given out Wednesday for anyone 18 and older who…
DULUTH, Minn.– Duluth Superintendent John Magas speaks on the sale of Central High School as the purchase takes the next step. The Duluth School Board approved the sale of central high school to saturday central heights LLC on Tuesday for $7.4 million. The school district has been trying to sell the property for the past 11 years after the school…
