Claudia Chakamian, Author at Fox21Online

Breakthrough Fitness and Boxing Launches Youth Fitness Camps

The class will run Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon for the entire summer, and is open for kids ages seven to 17.

June 13, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Breakthrough Fitness and Boxing is now holding youth fitness classes to get kids active and moving again. The class will run Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon for the entire summer, and is open for kids ages seven to 17. The camp will focus on different strength exercises, with some yoga added in, and they’ll also spend…

Local Business Helps Damiano Center Fix Broken Windows

Heritage Window and Door, who put the windows in, decided to provide the labor for free to fix the windows that were broken during the recent protest.

June 13, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, a Duluth company launched a fundraiser to help a local community services center that was damaged during last week’s protests. The Damiano Center had rocks thrown into their windows and one of their doors busted during the protest. The center quickly worked to get their door repaired, but is now waiting to get their windows…

Wild State Cider Releases Lemonade Flavored Cider

The lemonade flavored cider is available from the taproom by the growler or glass.

June 12, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Friday, Wild State Cider released a lemonade flavor, which is now available for purchase from the taproom in Lincoln Park. The flavor is made with fresh lemon juice, agave and no added sugar. Wild State said it took them a few months to get the cider right. Now, with their patio open for dine-in service, the…

Ski Hut Sees Increase in Outdoor Equipment

Due to COVID-19 and the nicer weather, many outdoor stores like Ski Hut are struggling to keep up with the high demand of outdoor gear.

June 9, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – As the short Duluth summer approaches, people are getting outside in any way they can. “We’ve got a great outdoor scene, there’s so many trails and forests and lakes and rivers and streams to go explore,” Ski Hut manager Dave Neustel said. “There’s a lot of cabin fever. Now that we have warmer conditions and we’re loosening…

Minnesota Gyms Prepare for Reopening on Wednesday

Gyms will now be able to open at 25 percent capacity.

June 9, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Wednesday, Phase III of the “Stay Safe MN” plan will go into effect, and that means gyms and fitness studios can finally reopen. They can open at 25 percent capacity. Local gyms have spent the past few days deep cleaning and creating enough space for social distancing. Gyms like Personal Best Pilates in Duluth and Breakthrough…

Taste of Duluth Postponed to September

Taste of Duluth was originally scheduled for July 25 and will now take place on September 12 at Bayfront Festival Park.

June 8, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – While things are starting to open back up, many events are still getting postponed or canceled, including this year’s Taste of Duluth at Bayfront Park. Taste of Duluth has been postponed to September 12. The event, which was originally scheduled for July 25, lets people walk around and enjoy food, live music, crafts, beers and other products….

George Floyd Mural Painted at Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial

The community painted a mural of a black power sign, as well as ones of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, an African American woman who was shot and killed while sleeping in her home in Louisville.

June 8, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth community was given the opportunity to heal outside the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial on Monday through the creation of a mural. The community painted a mural of a black power sign, as well as ones of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, an African American woman who was shot and killed while sleeping in her home…

Hayward United SC Looking Forward to Starting 2020 Season

Hayward United SC will open the season on June 28 against Lobos FC.

June 7, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

HAYWARD, Wis. – Two weeks ago, the Wisconsin Primary Amateur Soccer League (WPASL) announced that their season would be kicking off later this month. And that was great news for Hayward United SC, as they’re looking to build momentum for their club in just their second year of existence. “There’s nothing like competitive soccer and that’s why we still all…

IST CrossFit Resumes In-Person Training With Youth Athletes

IST is following the safety guidelines from the state of having no more than nine youth athletes in the gym with one coach leading them through the workouts.

June 6, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After two weeks of virtual workouts, Impact Sports Training (IST CrossFit) is back in the gym. “Now that we can get outside and offer outdoor workouts as well as the indoor sessions, it’s nice to have that face to face contact,” owner and director of Performance Chris Bell said. “It’s less of a mental struggle being back…

Walz Eases Restrictions With Sports Venues, Youth Sports

Outdoor entertainment venues, such as sporting events, may also open at 25 percent capacity, without exceeding 250 people in a single self-contained space.

June 6, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced phase III of the “Stay Safe MN” Plan, which will begin on June 10. Gyms, personal fitness and yoga studios may open at 25 percent capacity. Outdoor entertainment venues, such as sporting events, may also open at 25 percent capacity, without exceeding 250 people in a single self-contained space. Walz…

Shooting Summer League Season Underway at Old Vermilion Trail

Summer league started on Tuesday, June 2 and goes for 12 weeks.

June 2, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Old Vermilion Trail normally opens the Tuesday after Memorial Day, and now that the hunting preserve is up and running, many people are heading outdoors to take their best shot with their summer league. “Just need to shoot one score a week for 12 weeks. Can be shot on any day of the week or you can…

Superior Street Construction Begins at Congdon Park Drive

This construction stretches from Congdon Park Drive to 40th Avenue East and is expected to take three weeks.

June 1, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Construction began once again on Monday on East Superior Street. This is part of phase 1 and stretches from Congdon Park Drive to 40th Avenue East. This is all part of the reconstruction project where crews will be installing anti-corrosion systems on the water main, and fixing the number of breaks and leaks. This phase is expected…

Superior Businesses Board Up in Preparation of Potential Protests

Some businesses along Tower Avenue have boarded up in case protests happen.

June 1, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Rumors on social media about a possible protest in Superior have some business owners protecting their stores from people who might want to do damage. Goin’ Postal boarded up every window in front of their business. While the owner isn’t sure if a protest will actually happen or even if it would turn destructive, he says he’d…

Douglas County Buildings Reopen to Public

Only two entrances are accessible for the public right now: the east entrance to the courthouse off of Cumming Avenue, and the main door of the Government Center.

June 1, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – On Monday, the Douglas County Government buildings reopened to the general public. Only two entrances are accessible for the public right now: the east entrance to the courthouse off of Cumming Avenue, and the main door of the Government Center. The office is still encouraging people to work from home and for the public to do business…

5K For The Frontlines Makes Way to Northland

5K For The Frontlines is a virtual fitness challenge raising money and awareness for those working on the frontlines fighting COVID-19.

May 31, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – As the coronavirus continues to impact people and communities across the country, people are still doing what they can to help. And now, a national movement has made its way to the Northland. 5K For The Frontlines is a virtual fitness challenge raising money and awareness for those working on the frontlines fighting COVID-19. Participants run, walk…

UWS Athletics to Hold Day of Giving Telethon on Tuesday

UWS athletics will hold a telethon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday to raise money for the athletic program.

May 31, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – On Tuesday, the University of Wisconsin-Superior is having its Superior Day of Giving and this year, they’re having their first ever Yellowjacket Athletics Telethon. The money raised will go to different things for each team. Some of the needs are team apparel, training equipment, team retreats, meals and more. The telethon will be streamed on IFan Sports…

UMD’s Haleigh Reindl Named Women’s Indoor Track All-American

The sophomore was set to compete in her second NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships before they were canceled due to COVID-19.

May 31, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD runner Haleigh Reindl has been named a Women’s Indoor Track All-American by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). This is Reindl’s first All-American honor. Reindl had a strong sophomore season with the Bulldogs and was set to make her second appearance at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships before they…

Cherry’s Kaelynn Kudis Commits to Mesabi Range Volleyball

The middle hitter led the Tigers to an 18-6 record last season.

May 31, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

CHERRY, Minn. – Cherry’s Kaelynn Kudis will be joining Mesabi Range volleyball next season, the team announced on Twitter. The middle hitter led the Tigers to an 18-6 record last season. Kudis was also a standout on the Cherry basketball team, leading the Tigers to a 22-7 record and to the section 7A semifinals. She also leaves as the program’s…

Wilderness Forward Nathan Adrian Commits to St. Scholastica Men’s Hockey

Adrian tallied six goals and seven assists in his first season with the Wilderness.

May 30, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Minnesota Wilderness forward Nathan Adrian announced on Twitter that he has committed to the College of St. Scholastica men’s hockey team. In his first season with the Wilderness, Adrian tallied six goals with seven assists. The Roseau native also played two games with the Bismarck Bobcats after finishing a stellar career at Roseau High School, scoring 37…

Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival Exploring Other Options for 2020

The festival is normally held at Spirit Mountain, but with it being closed for the summer, the festival is looking at other options to still hold the event.

May 29, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the news that Spirit Mountain would be closed for the summer season, many events are having to postpone or find other options to hold their event, including the Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival. The annual festival, which raises money for local charities and Duluth mountain biking trails, was set to happen August 7-9 with some of the…

Two Harbors Hangs Banners For Senior Class

The Two Harbors community hung banners of each senior on light posts on Waterfront Dr., First Ave. and 7th St.

May 29, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – As graduation season continues, schools and communities are still doing what they can to honor their seniors. “It didn’t really hit me until the Governor actually closed school for the rest of the year,” Two Harbors senior Emily Carlson said. Like thousands of others across the country, seniors at Two Harbors High School missed out on…

Iron Range Businesses Deal With Coronavirus Impacts

Small businesses on the Iron Range are seeing a more direct hit because a lot of mining activity has also shut down.

May 28, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

IRON RANGE, Minn. – The impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit the state of Minnesota in different ways, including on the Iron Range. “It really means a lot. We just thank them so much for coming in,” co-owner of the Sunrise Deli Mary Forti said. As local businesses continue to adapt to the challenges the coronavirus pandemic has…

Angler Management Charter Preparing to Take People Out on Lake Superior

Angler Management will start taking customers out for trips starting on June 1.

May 26, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Charter fishing in Minnesota is now allowed to operate under Governor Tim Walz “Stay Safe MN” order but under different guidelines. “We’re just ready to open up a little bit and get people outdoors again and enjoy our summer,” charter captain of Angler Management Charter Alex Cuzzo said. When Cuzzo found out he could reopen, he was…

IST CrossFit Holds Virtual Murph Challenge to Honor Fallen Military Members

The Murph was created in honor of Lt. Michael Murphy, a U.S. Navy SEAL who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005. Participants start with a mile run, go into 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats and finish with another mile run.

May 25, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – As a way to honor military members who have fallen while serving our country, gyms across the country, including in Duluth, participate in the Murph Challenge. The Murph was created in honor of Lt. Michael Murphy, a U.S. Navy SEAL who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005. He originally created the workout and called it Body Amour,…

UMD Men’s Basketball Continues Virtual Summer Skills Camps

There are five different camps available for any players grades K-12. Those videos will be available starting June 1.

May 25, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a successful virtual skills camp last month, the UMD men’s basketball team decided to make all of their June camps virtual as well. Over 250 players participated in the first two camps, so the Bulldogs added three more series, ranging from ball handling to practicing with a hoop and more. The UMD coaching staff hopes these…

Northland Girls Lacrosse Teams Hold Virtual Challenge

The Northern Lakes Girls Lacrosse Challenge features players from Grand Rapids/Greenway, Hermantown/Proctor, Duluth and Brainerd.

May 25, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – With no spring sports this season, many teams and athletes are still doing what they can to stay active. They’ll hold their own workouts, do Zoom classes, and now a few local girls lacrosse teams have started the Northern Lakes Girls Lacrosse Challenge. The challenge was started by Grand Rapids/Greenway head coach Mark Surface and features the…

Proctor Family Keeps Racing Tradition Alive

Racing goes way back for the Lillo family. Milo Lillo was well-known in the Northland racing community, and now five members of the family currently race.

May 24, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Sports often brings people together and sometimes, sports help make family bonds stronger. For one family in Proctor, racing is in their blood. “It’s a good family sport. It brings all of our family together at least twice a weekend so it’s a good thing for all of us,” Aaron Lillo said. Racing goes way back for…

WFCA All-Star Game Suspended

Superior's Luke Persons and Jarrett Gronski, Northwestern's Brsyon Mazur and Drew Pearson and Northwoods/Solon Springs' Jeffrey Meling were all selected to play.

May 24, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

WHITEWATER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association announced that they have suspended the all-star games that were scheduled to take place this summer. Superior’s Luke Persons and Jarrett Gronski, Northwestern’s Brsyon Mazur and Drew Pearson and Northwoods/Solon Springs’ Jeffrey Meling were all selected to play. The games were scheduled to take place on July 18 at UW-Oshkosh and UW-Whitewater,…

Saints Athletics Director Franco Bari Hopeful Fall Sports Will Resume

The College of St. Scholastica announced that campus would reopen for the fall semester, and the Saints hope they'll be able to get back to practicing and playing.

May 23, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Friday, the College of St. Scholastica announced that its Duluth campus would be reopening for the fall semester. And that’s giving athletes and sports fans a little bit of home for fall sports for the Saints. Spring sports were canceled in the middle of March when the UMAC canceled the remainder of the seasons and upcoming…

Proctor’s Solberg, Parendo Named Section 7AA Girls Basketball Coaches of the Year

The duo led the Rails to a 23-4 record and a perfect 9-0 section record during the regular season.

May 23, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Proctor girls basketball’s Matt Solberg was named section 7AA coach of the year while Derek Parendo was named section 7AA assistant coach of the year by the Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association. The duo led the Rails to a 23-4 record and a perfect 9-0 section record during the regular season as they went on to win…

Gondik Law Speedway Ensuring Public Safety at Races

Douglas County Health Officials said they strongly recommended the speedway postpone the event but the speedway made sure to have multiple safety measures in place.

May 22, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Gondik Law Speedway in Superior drew big crowds at the Minnesota Modified Nationals this weekend. But on Friday, Douglas County Health officials say they strongly recommended the speedway postpone the event. They also encourage people planning to attend the races to avoid large gatherings until they learn how the reopening may impact the community. The Gondik…

Minnesota Campgrounds Frustrated Not Being Open for Memorial Day Weekend

Campgrounds in Minnesota were hoping to open for Memorial Day weekend, but they will not be able to open until at least June 1 under the new "Stay Safe" mandate.

May 19, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the new “Stay Safe” mandate from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, private and public campgrounds in the state will remain closed to recreational campers until at least June 1. For now, only remote camping or long-term camping is allowed. With Memorial Day weekend just a few days away, many campground workers are frustrated that they are still…

Knowing Your Neightboors: BoomTown Woodfire Drive Thru BBQ

The drive thru BBQ is available on Tuesdays in Hibbing and Wednesdays in Eveleth. Customers can order a pre-packaged meal for $55 and pick it up from 4-7 p.m.

May 18, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

HIBBING, Minn. – When the coronavirus pandemic first caused restaurants to close inside dinning, BoomTown Woodfire on the Iron Range closed its doors. “We wanted to make sure we could employ everyone and have something that maybe be brought to the community later that we could open up with that wasn’t offered and that’s why we decided to come up…

Superior Gyms Increase Cleaning Procedures During Re-Opening

Doc's Gym opened on Friday while Anytime Fitness opened on Monday morning, and both gyms are doing everything they can to keep their members safe and active.

May 18, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – “Lots of smiling faces today, everyone’s super excited for this,” regional manager of Anytime Fitness Lewie Welch said. When business owners found out that they could immediately open their businesses last week in Wisconsin, gyms in Superior quickly got to work. “We just wanted to get it ready and then we had 24 hours and we did…

Special Olympics Minnesota Holding Virtual Summer Games

There are 19 different events in this year's virtual summer games. Athletes can complete the event from home and submit their times online.

May 17, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

ITASCA, Minn. – “It was a little difficult to reach out to my athletes and tell them that we weren’t going to have our traditional summer games,” Team Itasca head coach Dani Druse said. Every year, the Special Olympics Minnesota Summer Games are normally held at the University of St. Thomas, bringing athletes together from across the state. But like…

Former UMD Captain Sidney Morin Signs Contract Extension with SDHL

Morin tallied 49 points in her first season with the HV-71.

May 17, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD women’s hockey defenseman Sidney Morin signed a one-year contract extension with the HV-71 of the Swedish Women’s Hockey League (SDHL). Morin tallied 49 points in her first season with the HV-71 and her third season in the league. The HV-71 is the top team in the league. Morin served as team captain her final season…

Former Greyhound Ricky Lyle Jr. Ready for New Challenges at Army West Point

Lyle will represent his school as a student-athlete but will also have the chance to represent the country as a future member of the military.

May 16, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a year of junior hockey with the Madison Capitols, former Duluth East standout Ricky Lyle Jr. committed to Army West Point. “When you’re there and trying to see yourself in the spot, it kind of had that Harry Potter feel so I was kind of in awe and I knew in my head that this is…

Gondik Law Speedway Holds First Practice of Season

Speedway workers got to work quickly on Wednesday night after the Safer at Home order was lifted to get the track ready for this weekend.

May 16, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Gondik Law Speedway held its first practice of the year, allowing racers to return to the track, and fans could come and watch. Racers said they weren’t quite sure when they would finally be able to hit the track, so for one local racing family, they were pretty surprised to hear that they could get back out…

Squad Car Procession to be Held Friday Night for National Peace Officer Memorial Day

Starting at 9:30 p.m., around 100 squad cars from Duluth and other law enforcement agencies across the state will drive across the Ariel Lift Bridge to honor those who were killed in the line of duty.

May 15, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday night in Duluth, a police procession will take place to honor those who were killed in the line of duty. Flags have already been flying at half staff all day throughout the state, and starting at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, around 100 squad cars from Duluth and other law enforcement agencies across the state will drive…

BoomTown Woodfire Starts Drive Thru BBQ

Drive-thru BBQ is available on Tuesdays in Hibbing and Wednesdays in Eveleth from 4 to 7 p.m.

May 15, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

HIBBING, Minn. – As restaurants wait for inside dinning to b allowed in Minnesota, local restaurants continue to get creative to adapt to the rules in place. After being shut down for nearly a month, the BoomTown Woodfire Bar and Grill on the Iron Range started drive-thru BBQ. Customers can call (763) 334-2830 to pre-order a barbecue feat for $55…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Oasis Del Norte

The food struck started as family recipes that are now feeding the Northland.

May 11, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Oasis Del Norte has become a popular spot since its opening, bringing authentic Mexican food and culture to the area. “We’re here to share our food with everybody,” Oasis Del Norte owner Eduardo Sandoval Luna said. Oasis Del Norte started by serving family recipes that are now feeding the Northland. “This is all my mom’s recipes I…

Saints Golfer Hannah Johnson Ready to Start Nursing Career

The Two Harbors native and nursing student would normally be preparing for the NCAA Championships during this time, but is instead watching from the outside how medical workers battle the coronavirus pandemic.

May 10, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Normally during this time of the year, St. Scholastica junior golfer Hannah Johnson would be preparing for the NCAA Championships. “When coach told us that we weren’t going to nationals, it was pretty heartbreaking for all of us. I saw the work that all of the girls put in and how hard all of us worked to…

Quarry Park Creates Joke Trail

The jokes will be up in the park through Thursday.

May 10, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – As more people are getting outside to enjoy some fresh air during the coronavirus pandemic, one park has added some extra fun to their adventure. Quarry Park now has a joke trail featuring jokes submitted from the public. Hikes can follow the Quarry floor clockwise to read the jokes, and find the answers on the back of…

Hilltoppers Girls Basketball to Receive State Finalists Medals, Plaque from MSHSL

The MSHSL is sending "finalist" medals and plaques to all girls and boys basketball teams that were still playing when the coronavirus canceled winter tournaments, including the Cromwell-Wright girls and Esko boys.

May 9, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The MSHSL is sending out finalists plaques and medals to all teams that were still playing in the girls state basketball and boys section tournaments. For the Duluth Marshall girls, they had just won their first state tournament game in program history and were ready for the state semifinals when the tournament was canceled. Although they couldn’t…

American Legion Baseball Canceled in Minnesota, Wisconsin

Minnesota American Legion Baseball had played every year since 1923, and Wisconsin American Legion Baseball had played every year since 1927.

May 9, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – American Legion Baseball in both Minnesota and Wisconsin has been canceled for this season due to the coronavirus pandemic, both states announced on Saturday. This is the first year ever that legion baseball will not be played in either state, with Wisconsin going back to 1927 and Minnesota being played every year since 1923. Minnesota is…

Experience Munger Trail to Host Virtual Event on Mother’s Day

The event is typically held to celebrate the inline skating grounds of Munger Trail.

May 9, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – NorthShore Inline Mararthon is holding a virtual experience to their annual Experience Munger Train Event. The event started in 2018 and is held every Mother’s Day to celebrate the inline skating grounds of Munger Tail, which starts in Duluth and goes 75 miles to Hinckley. The Facebook event says to track your own workout, take a photo…

Laura MacArthur Elementary Teachers Hold Parade for Students

Teachers and staff decorated their cars and paraded through West Duluth to wave and say hi to their students.

May 8, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Teachers and staff at Laura MacArthur Elementary school drove through West Duluth on Friday afternoon to wave and say hi to their students. Teachers decorated their cars and got dressed up to parade through town. As distance learning continues, the parade was a way to get the students and staff to connect again. “It is our nature…

Bayfield Small Businesses Deal With Coronavirus Impact

As Bayfield's busy season gets closer, the town is already seeing a big hit from the coroanvirus pandemic.

May 6, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

BAYFIELD, Wis. – “It’s certainly been really slow and quiet downtown, kind of eerie, there’s no cars on the street, just much more quiet than usual,” co-owner of Howl Adventure Center Mary Thiel said. Bayfield’s busy season is getting closer, and the town is already seeing a big hit from the coronavirus pandemic. “So much of our economy is based…

Great Outdoors: Trout Fishing

With the nicer weather and many businesses shut down, many people are using their free time to fish on Knife River.

May 5, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – With school classes virtual and many businesses shut down, many people are using their free time to fish on Knife River. “I don’t want to sit at home on the couch all day, I want to get out and do stuff because I’m getting bored with schoolwork and just sitting and watching Netflix,” said Justin, who was…

Grandma’s Marathon Kicks Off Virtual Races

More than 200 people have already submitted their race times.

May 5, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Grandma’s Marathon weekend may be canceled this year, but runners are still hitting the pavement to clock in their times. Beginning Monday, registered runners could run their races, including the William A. Irvin 5K, the Garry Bjorklund half marathon or the full marathon. Each participant can print out their own race bib and then submit their times…

Author: Claudia Chakamian

The class will run Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon for the entire summer, and is open for kids ages seven to 17.

Heritage Window and Door, who put the windows in, decided to provide the labor for free to fix the windows that were broken during the recent protest.

The lemonade flavored cider is available from the taproom by the growler or glass.

Due to COVID-19 and the nicer weather, many outdoor stores like Ski Hut are struggling to keep up with the high demand of outdoor gear.

Gyms will now be able to open at 25 percent capacity.

Taste of Duluth was originally scheduled for July 25 and will now take place on September 12 at Bayfront Festival Park.

The community painted a mural of a black power sign, as well as ones of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, an African American woman who was shot and killed while sleeping in her home in Louisville.

Hayward United SC will open the season on June 28 against Lobos FC.

IST is following the safety guidelines from the state of having no more than nine youth athletes in the gym with one coach leading them through the workouts.

Outdoor entertainment venues, such as sporting events, may also open at 25 percent capacity, without exceeding 250 people in a single self-contained space.

Summer league started on Tuesday, June 2 and goes for 12 weeks.

This construction stretches from Congdon Park Drive to 40th Avenue East and is expected to take three weeks.

Some businesses along Tower Avenue have boarded up in case protests happen.

Only two entrances are accessible for the public right now: the east entrance to the courthouse off of Cumming Avenue, and the main door of the Government Center.

5K For The Frontlines is a virtual fitness challenge raising money and awareness for those working on the frontlines fighting COVID-19.

UWS athletics will hold a telethon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday to raise money for the athletic program.

The sophomore was set to compete in her second NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships before they were canceled due to COVID-19.

The middle hitter led the Tigers to an 18-6 record last season.

Adrian tallied six goals and seven assists in his first season with the Wilderness.

The festival is normally held at Spirit Mountain, but with it being closed for the summer, the festival is looking at other options to still hold the event.

The Two Harbors community hung banners of each senior on light posts on Waterfront Dr., First Ave. and 7th St.

Small businesses on the Iron Range are seeing a more direct hit because a lot of mining activity has also shut down.

Angler Management will start taking customers out for trips starting on June 1.

The Murph was created in honor of Lt. Michael Murphy, a U.S. Navy SEAL who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005. Participants start with a mile run, go into 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats and finish with another mile run.

There are five different camps available for any players grades K-12. Those videos will be available starting June 1.

The Northern Lakes Girls Lacrosse Challenge features players from Grand Rapids/Greenway, Hermantown/Proctor, Duluth and Brainerd.

Racing goes way back for the Lillo family. Milo Lillo was well-known in the Northland racing community, and now five members of the family currently race.

Superior's Luke Persons and Jarrett Gronski, Northwestern's Brsyon Mazur and Drew Pearson and Northwoods/Solon Springs' Jeffrey Meling were all selected to play.

The College of St. Scholastica announced that campus would reopen for the fall semester, and the Saints hope they'll be able to get back to practicing and playing.

The duo led the Rails to a 23-4 record and a perfect 9-0 section record during the regular season.

Douglas County Health Officials said they strongly recommended the speedway postpone the event but the speedway made sure to have multiple safety measures in place.

Campgrounds in Minnesota were hoping to open for Memorial Day weekend, but they will not be able to open until at least June 1 under the new "Stay Safe" mandate.

The drive thru BBQ is available on Tuesdays in Hibbing and Wednesdays in Eveleth. Customers can order a pre-packaged meal for $55 and pick it up from 4-7 p.m.

Doc's Gym opened on Friday while Anytime Fitness opened on Monday morning, and both gyms are doing everything they can to keep their members safe and active.

There are 19 different events in this year's virtual summer games. Athletes can complete the event from home and submit their times online.

Morin tallied 49 points in her first season with the HV-71.

Lyle will represent his school as a student-athlete but will also have the chance to represent the country as a future member of the military.

Speedway workers got to work quickly on Wednesday night after the Safer at Home order was lifted to get the track ready for this weekend.

Starting at 9:30 p.m., around 100 squad cars from Duluth and other law enforcement agencies across the state will drive across the Ariel Lift Bridge to honor those who were killed in the line of duty.

Drive-thru BBQ is available on Tuesdays in Hibbing and Wednesdays in Eveleth from 4 to 7 p.m.

The food struck started as family recipes that are now feeding the Northland.

The Two Harbors native and nursing student would normally be preparing for the NCAA Championships during this time, but is instead watching from the outside how medical workers battle the coronavirus pandemic.

The jokes will be up in the park through Thursday.

The MSHSL is sending "finalist" medals and plaques to all girls and boys basketball teams that were still playing when the coronavirus canceled winter tournaments, including the Cromwell-Wright girls and Esko boys.

Minnesota American Legion Baseball had played every year since 1923, and Wisconsin American Legion Baseball had played every year since 1927.

The event is typically held to celebrate the inline skating grounds of Munger Trail.

Teachers and staff decorated their cars and paraded through West Duluth to wave and say hi to their students.

As Bayfield's busy season gets closer, the town is already seeing a big hit from the coroanvirus pandemic.

With the nicer weather and many businesses shut down, many people are using their free time to fish on Knife River.

More than 200 people have already submitted their race times.

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