DULUTH, Minn.– Over at Denfeld High School, the class of 2021 was honored Thursday. The 96th commencement took place this afternoon at the public school stadium. After last year’s ceremony was moved to a virtual format due to the pandemic, this Denfeld graduation was the first one ever held outside. Those with Denfeld high say no matter where the ceremony…
DULUTH, Minn.– This summer, a popular city program is returning to help families keep their kids safe on the road. Starting next Thursday, the Duluth Fire Department will bring back its car seat clinics at different fire stations every third Thursday of the month until November. The free service provides information and resources, including car seat inspection and help installing…
DULUTH, Minn.– The early summer heat, along with the impact of Lake Superior, has been creating some weather phenomena around Duluth. “That marine can influence a lot,” said NOAA Meteorologist Dean Melde. “More early in the season in the summer and then over the winter before we start seeing some ice. If you were anywhere close to the waters of…
DULUTH, Minn.– A father from Superior is dead after drowning in the St. Louis River while trying to help save two children struggling in the water. One of those children was his own. “There was multiple agencies participating in the rescue. Good communication, good coordination. Unfortunately, the outcome is not what we or anyone else wanted,” said Duluth Assistant Fire…
DULUTH, Minn.– It was a special day down at AMSOIL arena for the Duluth East seniors as they received their diplomas tonight. The 71st class of seniors put on their caps and gowns for their graduation. There were two ceremonies were held at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to allow for social distancing. Normally, graduation would take place in Symphony…
DULUTH, Minn.– As the Duluth Pizza Ranch prepares to open at the Miller Hill Mall on June 14, it welcomed a small group of customers in Wednesday. The first small group of guests were welcomed in to the smell of pizza and the sounds of the restaurant’s Fun Zone arcade, which will feature games for kids of all ages. With…
DULUTH, Minn.– As the city of Duluth looks to address housing issues throughout the city, they’re thinking small. At least 14 tiny homes will be coming into the Central Hillside community as a way to tackle housing issues in the area. “So we looked at that site and said, ‘this might be a good area for some tiny homes,’” said…
DULUTH, Minn.– As the stretch of warm weather brings the Northland into summer, outdoor gear shops in the Twin Ports are seeing business heat up as well. The Great Lakes Gear Exchange on Fourth Street has been seeing plenty of outdoor enthusiasts stock up on gear over the last few weeks. Those at the shop say bikes and bike accessories…
DULUTH, Minn.– As part of Central Enterance prepares to be redone in a few years, the Metropolitan Interstate Council spent the weekend trying to get feedback from the community on what they’d like to see done with the street. The two-day event of food trucks, music, and games begins a year-long process to gather community input on the ways people…
DULUTH, Minn.– Hundreds of anglers returned to the waters of Island Lake this morning for the 26th annual Kolar Fishing Tournament. More than 200 anglers were trying to reel in the biggest walleyes and bass of the day in teams or as individuals. All proceeds from the tournament go towards funding ALS research along with resources for those currently battling…
DULUTH, Minn.– Today the Voyageur’s Council of Boy Scouts of America spent some time in the woods near Island Lake building houses for the area’s bat populations. The scouts built and installed 70 bat boxes around the area. Experts from Minnesota Forest Industries say much of the bat species has plummeted 90 percent in recent years due to a fungus…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s been a familiar site down in Canal Park to see fences and guardrails covering up its section of the Lakewalk, but by this time next week, it’s going to look completely different. “A week from now, we will formally reopen this Lakewalk,” said Duluth Mayor Emily Larson. After sitting empty for so long, the path will be…
DULUTH, Minn.– Friday is national donut day and to celebrate, the local Salvation Army was giving some to the area’s frontline healthcare workers. Over 2500 donuts were given out by volunteers at St. Luke’s and Essentia Health this afternoon. It was to recognize the hard work health care workers put in during the pandemic. The sweet treats were all donated…
DULUTH, Minn.– Saturday, the 26th annual Kolar Fishing Tournament will take place on Island Lake in Duluth with proceeds going to help those with ALS. Organizers, along with one Twins legend are excited to see the event return. Saturday morning, boats will be out on the waters of Island Lake for the Kolar Fishing Tournament to help raise money for…
DULUTH, Minn.– In 2020, the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad was put on pause because of the pandemic. And now in 2021, they won’t be saying ‘all aboard’ just yet. The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad will be staying in the station this year due to cleanup work being done on the U.S. Steel Site in Morgan Park that goes…
DULUTH, Minn.– CHUM received a big donation today to help pet owners in the Twin Ports. The organization called Leadership Duluth brought more than 1,200 pounds of dog and cat food, along with cat litter this afternoon to CHUM’s food shelf in downtown Duluth. The donation was part of the group’s service project and chum says pet food is a…
DULUTH, Minn.– A business owner in west Duluth is asking for the public’s help after his smoke shop was broken into last night. Owner Mike Wazwaz says security cameras caught a group of people smashing through the store’s front door in the strip mall on the 4600 block of Grand Avenue. The bad guys stole some product but the real…
DULUTH, Minn.– As summer approaches, a Duluth organization is teaching kids how to garden. The American Indian Community Housing Organization or AICHO was at the Duluth Library this afternoon to plant a small garden with its children’s program. They planted strawberries, pole beans, sunflowers, and more along Michigan Street. Those with AICHO say it will teach kids more about indigenous…
PROCTOR, Minn.– For the first time in two years, a classic car show returned to Proctor Wednesday afternoon. Car enthusiasts met up at the Powerhouse Bar in Proctor to show off their classic rides. More than 75 cars were in the lot. Car shows in proctor take place every Wednesday night at new locations, a tradition that was sidelined last…
DULUTH, Minn.– Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar stopped in Duluth Wednesday to let everybody know Duluth is back in business. “The hotels are open, restaurants are open, and it’s really important that people that not just northern Minnesota but across the state that northern Minnesota is a great place to go on vacation or take a weekend to visit.” This comes…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– During Memorial Day weekend, a group of local boy scouts honored fallen veterans. Dozens of flags filled up parts of Hermantown’s Sunrise Cemetery as Boy Scout troop 106 in Hermantown spent their day planting American flags around the grave sights of veterans. Scouts say it’s an honor to pay their respects. “I hope to go through all of…
DULUTH, Minn.– The first red flag warning of the year was issued today for Park Point Beaches in Duluth because of a high risk for rip currents. The dangerous swimming conditions come from strong winds creating bigger waves that can form deadly rip currents up and down the point. There are five red flag alert stations at busier beach entrances,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Superior Mayor Jim Paine did not hold an address in 2020 because of the pandemic. On Thursday, he spoke outside at Earth Rider Brewing, to give an update on the city and plans to move forward. “This is the state of our city,” said Paine. “We have endured a difficult year but through it all we continue to…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Frightening moments at CVS on Tower Avenue in Superior last night after a man allegedly went into the store and robbed it while also shocking a 68 year old woman with a stun gun and robbing her to at the same site. “Officers arrived to conduct an investigation and actually received information from another business about a possible…
DULUTH, Minn.– With the temperatures rising and dropping, a local greenhouse has tips on how to keep your plants healthy. Those with Spring at Last greenhouse say on nights with frost warnings, you should cover up plants with a sheet or blanket. Potted plants should be brought inside to prevent frost damage which can stunt their growth for the rest…
DULUTH, Minn.– The northern Minnesota chapters of the Red Cross every year name an organization around the area that’s been a big boost for blood collection to local hospitals in the Northland. On Wednesday, they awarded this year’s winner. The Red Cross named the DECC its blood services Partner of the Year. “They’re a really important part of the red…
DULUTH, Minn.– You know summer is almost here in Duluth now that the Duluth Yacht Club is back at its Wednesday night regatta out on Lake Superior. Wednesday evening, dozens of sailboats took off from Park Point, crossing underneath the lift bridge and out through 10 miles of the Duluth Shipping Channel. The sight from shore for a couple from…
DULUTH, Minn.– For the first time in two years, the Arena Rummage Sale returns to west Duluth. Taking place at the Heritage Sports Center, the event goes on in the spring to bring together between 50-100 rummage sales all in one place for sale enthusiasts to go check out. Clothes, toys, and a whole lot of other knick-knacks will be…
DULUTH, Minn.– One of Duluth’s biggest tourist attractions is now open for the summer, the William A. Irvin opened Friday for the season. It’s the first full season since 2017 after undergoing repairs and dealing with delays from the reconstruction of the Minnesota slip, along with the pandemic. Tours will initially be Friday, Saturday and Sundays before expanding to more…
DULUTH, Minn.– The jobs numbers from the month of April for the Duluth metro area and statewide have been released. The state unemployment rate fell from 4.2 in March to 4.1 percent in April, adding over 11,000 jobs but the state labor force remains 95,000 jobs less than before the pandemic. 950 jobs were added in Duluth. The largest gains…
DULUTH, Minn.– On Saturday, Duluth FC will play their first game of the season. Not only that but it will be the first game they’ve played since the pandemic after the 2020 season was cancelled. Duluth FC will start the season at home in their first-ever matchup with expansion team Joy St. Louis Park. The club has been trying to…
ST. PAUL, Minn.– UW-Superior and St. Scholastica each won their first round matchups in the 2021 UMAC Baseball Tournament. UWS won their single-elimination game 4-1 against Crown. They will take on no. 1 seed Northwestern Friday at 1 p.m. No. 2 seed CSS beat no. 3 seed Bethany Lutheran 3-2. The Saints will play the winner of UWS/Northwestern Friday….
DULUTH, Minn.– The University of Minnesota-Duluth announced this afternoon that Athletic Director Josh Berlo will be staying in Bulldog Country after signing a three-year contract extension Thursday. Berlo’s new contract will keep the Bulldog AD in Duluth until 2026. He first came to UMD in 2013 from Notre Dame and was named the NCAA Division II under Armour Athletic Director…
CLOQUET, Minn.– With the regular season wrapped up, the Minnesota Wilderness have their sights set on a first round playoff matchup against a familiar foe. The Wilderness finished the season 25-27 and will now take on the Bismarck Bobcats in the Robertson Cup Playoffs. Both teams faced off against each other just last weekend in Cloquet where the Wilderness swept…
DULUTH, Minn.– Superior and Duluth East baseball teams met at Ordean Field for a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon. The Spartans would score first thanks to a wild pitch that scores senior Tucker Johnson. Another passed ball made it 2-0 Superior. The Greyhounds would plate their run thanks to a passed ball to make it 2-1 but the Spartans would win game…
DULUTH, Minn.– Duluth businesses adjust their masking policies since the mask mandate has been repealed. “I want my customers to feel safe and comfortable when they’re here,” said Bill Miller, Owner Of Two & Co. in Canal Park’s Dewitt Seitz Building. “If people are coming in without a mask, I’m not going to be the ‘mask police.’ I think everybody…
DULUTH, Minn.– As the school year winds down and temperatures go up, beach enthusiasts are out enjoying the nice weather. The Park Point Beach was packed Monday afternoon on one of the warmest days of the spring so far. “The weather was nice so we said, ‘Yeah why not?’ and it’s amazing to see all of these people outside,” said…
DULUTH, Minn.– Police accountability was the subject of a gathering Monday with the Duluth Community Safety Initiative. The group says racial disparities in areas like use of force need to change. They’re calling for a racial bias audit of the Duluth Police Department, the launch of a community led oversight commission, and a budget freeze for the department until part…
PROCTOR, Minn.– For the first time in nearly two years, it’s race day once again over at the speedway in Proctor. Now with COVID restrictions on big events loosening up considerably, it’s an encouraging sign for the racetrack after hitting some speedbumps during the pandemic. The sound of revving of engines filled the air in Proctor, where the Halvor Lines…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– As the rebuild continues for the Husky Refinery in Superior after an explosion two years ago, they’re looking to hire additional staff. A spokesperson for the Superior refinery says that they are looking for over a dozen operators to help get the facility get back to 100 percent operations. All positions are entry-level and those with Husky say…
DULUTH, Minn.– As Minnesota continues to try and reach the 70 percent vaccinated mark needed for herd immunity, the jabs in the arms continued over at the DECC on Sunday afternoon. The DECC was anticipating about 700 people to stop by for either their first or second dose of Moderna. While some people made appointments to come in, anyone is…
DULUTH, Minn.– On Saturday, 5 Duluth East baseball players signed their national letters of intent. Utility player Bo Brown along with first baseman and pitcher Garret Johnson won’t be going far as both have signed on to play at St. Scholastica next season. Pitcher Ethan Cole will be staying in Duluth as well but he’ll be playing for the UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.– Fishing season is now underway in Minnesota. The fishing opener here in Minnesota is a day many in the Northland have had circled on their calendars. And those here in Duluth talk about how they’re going to spend the weekend. “We’re looking forward to a nice outing and catching some fish,” said Jarrid Houston of Houston’s Guide Service….
TWIN PORTS– St. Scholastica and UW-Superior graduates took the stage in a unique way this afternoon for their commencement. 544 CSS graduates put on their caps and gowns and walked through Amsoil arena this afternoon to receive their degrees. Including over 100 graduates from 2020, who were invited to walk this year after last year’s ceremony was cut short due…
DULUTH, Minn.– The smell of a cookout at a handful of SuperOne parking lots in the Twin Ports doesn’t just smell good — it’s also doing some good in the area. Area Shriners held their 23rd Hot Dog and Brat Fundraiser to help raise money for an outpatient clinic in Woodbury, Minnesota along with helping children with medical issues in…
DULUTH, Minn.– The UWS Softball team beat Bethany Lutheran by a score of 6-4, the reward for the Yellowjackets was a matchup with the University of Northwestern Eagles. They beat the Eagles twice to earn their second ever UMAC Softball Championship. UWS freshman Tayler Kraemer would go be named the MVP of the tournament. It’s their first championship since 2016….
DULUTH, Minn.– A buyer for the site of the former Verso Paper Mill in Duluth is one step further to a sale on Friday. ST Paper announced Friday that it is moving forward to be the new owners of the Verso Paper Mill in Duluth. This comes as they await approval for different areas of funding. The mill shut down…
DULUTH, Minn.– The latest guidance from the CDC will be a big boost for local spots around Duluth for tourism and events this summer where local businesses are preparing for a full season, especially as COVID-19 restrictions begin to loosen. With state restrictions regarding masking and capacity limits on their way out the door, the William A. Irvin is looking…
DULUTH, Minn.– The blessing of the port took place Thursday in Canal Park. Fittingly outside the maritime museum, the Twin Ports Ministry of Seafarers held a small worship service to say a blessing for those working in the shipping industry, praying for a safe and prosperous season. The blessing of the port has taken place every year since 2007 but…
DULUTH, Minn.– During Nurse Appreciation Week, one canal park business wants to show its support to the frontline workers. Vitta Pizza offered their Margherita Pizzas for just $6 to local nurses today. All they needed to do was show their hospital ID badge to get the special. After offering a special for teachers earlier this month, those at Vitta Pizza…
