FINLAND, Minn.– While it didn’t look exactly like a regular St. Urho’s day, Finland bars and restaurants adapted for the busy celebration. Our Place Bar and Grill on Highway 1, sold beverages outside in a trailer while customers enjoyed the festivities on the nice day. After the pandemic and related shutdowns made 2020 a tough year for smaller bars and…
DULUTH, Minn.– Students looking to start a career in aviation got to learn more about the skies today at Lake Superior College. More than 100 potential students attended LSC’s annual aviation open house at their facility on Airport Road, showcasing their Pilot and Aviation Maintenance Programs. The students got a close-up look at equipment something they couldn’t do last year…
DULUTH, Minn.– A Duluth local labor union met to express their views on an Amazon distribution center in Alabama deciding whether or not to unionize. Voting for or against the union at an amazon facility in Bessemer, Alabama is underway. Demonstrators showed up at the corner of London Road and 21st Avenue Friday to raise awareness for the vote. “These…
DULUTH, Minn.– It was busy year in 2020 for the Duluth Police’s Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force as St. Louis County saw its highest number of fentanyl-related overdoses ever recorded. Officials say a large yearly national grant has played a key role in the department’s drug busts the last few years, some of which set records. For…
DULUTH, Minn.– One local organization is ready to help kids play music again for the first time in nearly a year. The Armory Arts and Music Center on London Road is now offering music lessons again. Students in grades 6-12 can now sign up for virtual personal and group lessons on a variety of instruments and music topics. After receiving…
CLOQUET, Minn.– As the pandemic continues, one of the biggest impacts has been to food access in places around the Northland. But many people and businesses right here in the northland have been trying to help get through this tough time. As the financial impacts from the pandemic continue to be felt one year later, one business in Cloquet has…
DULUTH, Minn.– Longtime Duluth City Councilor Joel Sipress will not be seeking re-election this fall, saying the timing just feels right. Sipress, who serves the second district, has been on the council for two terms. He served as council president in 2017 and currently sits on the public utilities commission and housing and rehabilitation authority. Sipress, who is also a…
DULUTH, Minn.– St. Patrick’s Day 2021 is here, which many bars around the Northland count on for a big boost in businesses. Last St. Patrick’s Day was filled with a lot of uncertainty and uneasiness due to the pandemic, especially for businesses like bars and restaurants. But this year, it’s been a different story. Bars and restaurants across Minnesota were…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The Wisconsin Ethics Commission has completed its opinion about conflict of interest concerns involving the marriage between Superior Mayor Jim Paine and City Councilor Jenny Van Sickle. The commission believes there are conflicts of interest that could pop up particularly when Councilor Van Sickle might act on matters of substantial value or financial gain for Mayor Paine, including…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– The St. Fennessy 4K returned to Hermantown for its 8th year running, inspired by a local man who loved his Irish heritage and supported runners in the Twin Ports. Kellie Luedloff was excited to get back out and run the St. Fennessy 4K on Saturday. Something she’s done every year the race was held. “Well I’m going to…
DULUTH, Minn.– Governor Walz’s easing of restrictions on places gyms and fitness centers will take effect on Monday. It will take them from 25 percent capacity up to 50 percent. Those at the Duluth Indoor Sports Center on Rice Lake Road are excited to welcome more people back inside. Recent restrictions have been tough for their fitness center. Now with…
DULUTH, Minn.– As Grandma’s Marathon plans to return this summer, staff are working to try and keep the event going during the pandemic. Those with the race say doing smaller events through the fall and spring have helped them plan out safety measures. Runners will be sent out in waves to keep distance and no fans will be in attendance….
DULUTH, Minn.– As we start turning our clocks back tonight for daylight savings time, the Duluth Fire Department is reminding people to check on some other important household safety devices. Fire officials say it’s important for everyone to check or replace batteries inside smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Batteries need to be changed every 6 months to make sure…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– It’s race day in Hermantown as Grandma’s holds their first race for 2021. “Just to be back and to see some friendly faces is great,” said Marketing and Public Relations Director for Grandma’s Marathon Zach Schneider. It was a sea of green on Saturday as around 500 people participated in the St. Fennessy 4K in Hermantown once again…
DULUTH, Minn.– One Duluth Girl Scout is setting a big goal to try and do some good for her troop. Rosalie is from Girl Scout Troop 4240. She’s trying to sell 5,000 boxes of cookies to help send her troop to horse camp and swim camp. She’s been selling cookies at the end of her driveway along north shore drive…
DULUTH, Minn.– After President Biden’s signature for the latest round of COVID relief, the city of Duluth is set to receive more than $60 million in federal aid to make up for losses during the pandemic. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson said Friday she’s thrilled with the incoming funds coming into Duluth to help the city get through the pandemic. Mayor…
DULUTH, Minn.– With President Biden’s signing of the American Rescue Plan yesterday, many Americans are expecting stimulus payments in the coming weeks. But economists here say there’s more to the bill to serve local economies. Monica Hayes, an economic expert at UMD, says the nearly $2 trillion federal relief package doesn’t just give checks to Americans. It includes funding for…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s International Women’s Month and over in downtown Duluth, one organization held an exhibit aimed at making everyone feel like a queen. The Nordic Center on Lake Avenue held an exhibit on Nordic crowns. Artists from around the Northland made crowns of all shapes and sizes inspired by a variety of cultures. Artists say they wanted the exhibit…
DULUTH, Minn.– President Joe Biden signed the latest round of federal relief called the American Rescue Plan into law on Thursday. Some of the money from the nearly $1.9 trillion relief package will be helping out local governments right here in the Northland. A total of $4.9 billion is coming into Minnesota from this new law. $2.1 billion of that…
DULUTH, Minn.– Some Duluth-based organizations have teamed up to work on bridging the gender gap in certain male-dominated career paths. Through the Fired Up About Welding program, Altec and Lake Superior College are teaming up to offer free welding courses for women in the area. The program’s founder says she hopes this incentive can show women they are welcome in…
DULUTH, Minn.– Duluth city crews have had all their plows out in the past 24 hours cleaning up the snow. Crews expect to have all roads and alleys cleaned up by Friday. The warm temperatures these past few days delivered caused a lot of runoff that washed away the old salt and sand sitting on the roads this winter. “It’s…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– In Superior, a teenager has gotten creative to get free food to people in need during pandemic. Veronica Acurero, a 7th grader from Superior Middle School partnered with food distributors and local organizations like the YMCA to package up dozens of bags of free food featuring a variety of items from different cultures. “Anyone who wants it can…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– After over a year’s worth of preparation, the Bong Veterans Memorial Center in Superior is getting ready to expand beyond world war two exhibits. The museum’s two new exhibits from the Korean and Vietnam wars include six replicas of Northland veterans sharing their experiences and stories from the conflicts. Those at the museum hope that it will give…
DULUTH, Minn.– While some may be getting ready for spring, snow plow drivers know better when it comes to Northland weather. The spring storm here in the northland means that the snowplows are out in full force. All MN-DOT truck stations in the area have been activated for the winter storm. Those with MN-DOT say in this area they always…
DULUTH, Minn.– Who needs to go all the way to Hollywood says one local film production crew as they get ready to begin filming in Duluth. The upstairs of the Caddy Shack Bar on Superior Street in Lincoln Park will soon be one of the the main sets for a movie shot entirely here in Duluth. Filming for the movie…
EVELETH, Minn.– On Friday, U.S. hockey legend Mark Pavelich died at a treatment center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Now the Iron Range hockey community is reflecting on his legacy. Pavelich grew up around Eveleth, played at UMD from 1977-79, and was a key part of the 1980 gold medal “Miracle On Ice Team.” He then played professionally in the ‘80s…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Those who fought to protect our country are now being protected from COVID-19. “Just nice to know that it’s available and that it happened so quick,” said Air Force Veteran James Bragge, who served from 1983-2005. The Twin Ports VA Clinic in Superior held its first ever vaccine event for COVID-19 this weekend, vaccinating 1250 veterans all around…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Duluth police K-9 Luna was shot and killed during a 20 hour police standoff last week. While Luna may be gone, her memory is alive and well for one Northland youth basketball team. “Win for Luna,” the kids exclaimed! While playing at Minnesota state basketball tournament down in the Twin Cities, the Hermantown 4th grade boys’ basketball team…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Some Northlanders decided to spend the nice day taking care of the area environment. The Halbrook family set out to pick up trash on Moccasin Mike Road near the Superior Landfill on Saturday. They cleaned up some of the garbage they saw earlier this week which blew over from the landfill. While they say the city of Superior…
DULUTH, Minn.– In some areas of the Northland, easy access to food can be hard to come by. So, one local organization decided to bring the food to them. “We’re basically a grocery store on wheels,” said Evan Flom, Program Manager for the Seeds of Success Program at Community Action Duluth. Community Action Duluth rolled their new mobile food market…
DULUTH, Minn.– As the Glensheen Mansion continues to leave their Christmas decorations up into March, they’ve also brought back another Christmastime tradition. The mansion’s self-guided Christmas candlelight tours and the outdoor light display spirit of the lights on Friday. “The never ending Christmas experience continues with these new night time experiences,” said Jane Pederson Jandl, marketing manager for the Glensheen…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s starting to feel a little more like spring here, and that means a long-time west Duluth establishment is opening their windows. The Dairy Queen on Grand Avenue next to Denfeld High School reopened for the season on Wednesday. People wasted no time getting their hands on some sweet treats. The location is the last of the original…
DULUTH, Minn.– Financial impacts from the pandemic have made it hard for some Northlanders to put food on the table. But help is coming in from all over the place, including from those who work at Duluth’s iconic bridge. The lift bridge operators donated around $170 to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. Operators say that while they’ve been working,…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– Wednesday marked the 30th anniversary of the largest inland oil spill in U.S. history that happened right here in the Northland. Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline ruptured on March 3rd, 1991 near Grand Rapids. 1.7 million gallons of crude oil got loose, including into the Prairie River, which leads into the Mississippi River. On Wednesday, more than 75…
DULUTH, Minn.– Late last week, the FDA approved the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Giving the United States a third kind of vaccine as doses continue to be given out across the country. Governor Tim Walz said vaccines were shipped off earlier this week and thousands of Minnesotans will be getting a shot of the new vaccine as soon as…
DULUTH, Minn.– On Saturday, the Duluth Police Department, along with the rest of the Northland said they’re final goodbye to K-9 Luna in a special way. Luna was honored in a police procession Saturday that started in Duluth and ended at Fur Ever Loved Pet Cremation Services in Scanlon where a memorial service was held for the K-9. “Everything that…
DULUTH, Minn.– Sunday is the last day that ice shanties can be out on northern Minnesota lakes. According to the Minnesota DNR, houses need to be off before midnight Sunday night. While ice fishing season is winding down, one local bait shop says it’s still been busy at their store. They say the cold snap from a couple weeks ago…
DULUTH, Minn.–On Friday, Duluth Police K-9 Luna was shot and killed in the line of duty in a 20-hour standoff between police and a suspect. And now as the dust settles, Duluth citizens and the police department are honoring their fallen K-9. It was a quiet and somber feeling late Saturday morning as a funeral procession was held for the…
DULUTH, Minn.– This coming week, some areas around Duluth will be the location for some action packed snowmobile videos. The city of Duluth and professional snowmobiler Levi LaVallee partnered up for a project to film LaVallee doing winter stunts around the Duluth area. It will be similar to a project he did around St. Paul in 2016. Mayor Emily Larson…
DULUTH, Minn.– After holding Duluth police in a standoff since Thursday night, the suspect who shot and killed police K-9 Luna is dead tonight, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Law enforcement officials were still on scene hours after the incident ended at the 2300 block of West 4th Street in Duluth, where a standoff lasted over 20…
DULUTH, Minn.– Over in the Hillside community today, some Black-owned businesses got a chance to showcase their products. The Northland Black Business Showcase featured over 20 shops and establishments across the Twin Ports. The event was hosted by Neighborhood Youth Services and took place at the Washington Center Gym where area Black business owners were able showcase their skills to…
ST. PAUL, Minn.– One year ago on February 25, the first Minnesotan was officially diagnosed with COVID-19. Now fast forward to Thursday and Governor Tim Walz is putting out the framework for every Minnesotan to get the vaccine within months. “This has never been attempted in this country. To vaccinate this number of people at this rate of speed, it’s…
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DULUTH, Minn.– While the calendar may say February, it looks like Christmas time out here at the Glensheen Mansion. The warmer weather and a fresh coat of snow turned the mansion into a winter wonderland on Sunday. The weather led to one of their busiest weekends since reopening one month ago. “What do you know, once it warms up here…
NORTHLAND– As vaccine rollout continues, storage and handling of doses remains crucial to avoid batches from being wasted. St. Louis County Public Health and other health care organizations receive a new shipment of vaccines every Tuesday from the Minnesota Department of Health and the CDC. Doses are kept in specialized coolers with temperature gauges and data loggers to constantly track…
FISH LAKE, Minn.– Out here on Fish Lake some snowmobilers are breaking out their classic rides. “Just a great day to be outside actually, the sun’s out, it’s warming up, weather should be good,” said organizer Chris Chesney. “Couldn’t ask for a nicer day for the ride.” Saturday’s 23rd annual Fish Lake Classic Snowmobile Challenge featured hundreds of snowmobiles from…
DULUTH, Minn.– It was a perfect day for families in Duluth to head to city parks to hunt for some yeti’s as part of this year’s Cold Front activities. A cardboard cut-out yeti was hidden in one Duluth park for families to find clues to find him were put out on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page leading participants to…
DULUTH, Minn.– One fan walked from Denfeld versus International Falls boy’s hockey game this afternoon with a new car. The Duluth Amateur Hockey Association held their third 3rd annual raffle during the 2nd intermission. The grand prize drawing a 2020 Ford Escape donated by North Star Ford. It goes to the winner who is all the way out in Colorado….
DULUTH, Minn.– Lent is here in the Northland and on the season’s first Friday, local restaurants around the area are preparing for their seasonal menus. For Northlanders looking at the seafood side of their menus, Bridgeman’s fish fry special runs every Wednesday and Friday all year long. Staff now expects an extra boost during Lent. “We always definitely see busier…
DULUTH, Minn.– Over in the Hillside Community, the American Indian Community Housing Organization or AICHO was out helping give food to anyone who needed it. AICHO gave out around 400 bags of free food along 4th street Friday afternoon. Bags were full of grocery items like frozen and canned foods, bread, meat and even some indigenous focused foods like jelly…
