DULUTH, Minn. — UMD officials say the goal of removing the Deaf Studies Minor is all about restructuring curriculum with the potential of developing an ASL minor in the future. The Deaf Studies Minor has offered student the chance to learn ASL while gaining cultural knowledge while gaining cultural knowledge to work with or communicate effectively with deaf or hard…
NORTHLAND — Two Chefs from the Northland are competing against dozens of other chefs in their groups for a chance to win $25,000 and to be considered ‘Taste of Home’ magazine’s Colossal’s favorite chef with a chance to cook alongside Chef Carla Hall. Mama T’s Smokin’ Eats and Johnny B’s Food Truck are both competing to bring home the bacon…
DULUTH, Minn. — The recent snowfall may have kept many inside, but two groups are hoping to bring the heat to Canal Park. Cold Water Dolphins and SauNice are opening a pop-up sauna village between Canal Park Lodge and Canal Park Brewery for the Arrowhead Home and Builders Show. The two groups will help people relax by introducing them…
ASHLAND, Wis. — After a failed vote in November, the Ashland School District approved of a referendum which looks to increase funding by $10 million over the next 5 years avoiding looming staff cuts. According to the school district’s superintendent, Rob Prater, the referendum passed unofficially. The referendum will give the school district $2 million per year until the 2030-31…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A new shop on Superior’s Tower Avenue is looking to make a difference in the community. KindredHeart has been open for the last 3 weeks now. The owner Mikinzie Schilling is a registered Holistic Therapist, and has always dreamed of having her own space for others to use. The storefront acts as an art gallery and a…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new business soft launched this week in downtown Duluth that’s offering a taste of New York. It’s called “Rocket Deli” and is next to Blacklist Brewing Company on Superior Street. Right now, the deli is open with a limited menu which features a small selection of Reuben, club, and pastrami sandwiches and salads. But when “Rocket…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Thursday’s meeting, the Duluth’s Planning Commission board approved plans to move forward with the Woodland rezoning project, that have sparked controversary with neighboring residents. The rezoning project looks to build luxury condos in the Woodland neighborhood. There, Titanium Partners planned to build two units across the street from the Hartley Nature Center. Each building will house…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Cereal Challenge is back and Project Joy plans to match up to $40,000 in donations. Last year’s fundraiser collected 800 boxes of cereal and raised more than $50,000. CHUM, Union Gospel Mission, Daminano Center, and the Salvation Army are all partner organizations in this year’s cereal drive. Project Joy eill match up to $10,000 per…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Cody Buus Invitational Courage Ride held a check presentation on Thursday, awarding over $300,000 for local families. This year was the first year of the Cody Buus Invitational Courage Ride. The snowmobile ride took over three days in February and gathered 70 riders, 15 volunteers, and 34 sponsors. On Thursday, the group presented three checks totaling…
HIBBING/VIRGINIA, Minn. — Cleveland-Cliffs, the leading steel producer in North America, is temporarily idling more than 600 steelworkers at Hibbing Taconite and Minorca mine. The layoffs will begin May 20th, or within the two-week period after that. In two letters received by the State Rapid Response Team (SRRT) from Cleveland Cliff Inc., Cliffs expects to lay off 25 salaried employees…
HIBBING, Minn. — Today, Senator Grant Hauschild released an official statement about Cleveland-Cliffs has plans to lay off approximately 600 steelworkers and have the Hibbing Taconite (Hibtac) and Micorca Mine sit temporarily idle. According to Hauschild, Cleveland-Cliffs plan on laying off 340 steelworkers at Minorca and 350 steelworkers at Hibtac. The company also informed Hauschild that these layoffs were necessary…
DULUTH, Minn. — Outside of the Twin Cities, the Duluth International Airport (DLH) is the busiest airport in Minnesota. On Wednesday, the Duluth Airport Authority (DAA) announced several large capital improvement projects that are planned for the next 5 years. The last six months the airport conducted a study with the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University…
HIBBING, Minn. — The Hibbing Police Department announced the name of their newest K9 officer. Meet Gunner, a 1.5 year-old male German Shepard. Gunner will soon be training with Officer Sydney Haugan in various law enforcement duties. The duo will be attending a three-month certification training next week through McDonough K9 before being deployed. The name, Gunner, was picked after…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown Community Schools is slashing next year’s budget by $750,000, and 6 position are being eliminated. On Monday night’s school board meeting, the school board unanimously approved of budget which looks to cut $730,000 for the 2025-26 school year. Cuts include: Two retirements ($60K) Eliminate summer days for media specialists ($3K) High School Social Studies attrition ($131K)…
SANDSTONE, Minn. — Essentia Health and Sandstone Nurses have finished ratifying their new three-year contract. The new contract covers all 28 nurses and includes a cross-facility care model. This model ensures Sandstone nurses have the opportunity to pick-up shifts at other Essentia facilities to help meet patients needs. Nurses from other facilities are also able to fill-in shift needs at…
DULUTH, Minn. — Last week was the first Friday of lent, and while many adjust their diets for the next six Fridays, local restaurants are hoping to reel in customers with meat alternatives. Green Mill in Canal Park will be featuring fresh walleye dishes for a limited time through Easter. Kitchen staff have been preparing for the last few weeks to make sure…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — One of LP Building Solutions’ longest-running mills just celebrated their 40-year anniversary. The LP Mill in Two Harbors has been the company’s birthplace for their SmartSide Trim & Siding product line. Since the product line’s start, seven other siding and trim mills have been established across the U.S. The mill also allows the public to tour…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A three-day summit looks to celebrate and educate the progress and history of the St. Louis River. The St. Louis River has been a major area of concern after parts of the tributary were contaminated by a former US Steel Superfund site. At this year’s summit, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency was proud to announce some success. Last…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The city of Hermantown is planning forward into the next 20 years. City officials are wrapping up the final stages of the city’s comprehensive plan. The last time the city made a comprehensive plan was back in 2001. This new plan will look outwards to 2045. The comprehensive plan looks to address a growing population, plan out…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The late-February thaw has left ice unstable on many lakes and rivers in the Northland. Especially with the winter weather this season fluctuating, the quality of ice can weaken and be hard to predict how much weight it can support. Ice that is over 4 inches thick is strong enough to support one person on foot. However,…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — The Lake County Historical Society was gearing for an 100th year anniversary, but recent events has shifted their focus to emergency repairs. Busted frozen pipes, flooding, and two failed boilers has costed over $100,000 in damages. This happened between two different sites, the 3M Museum and the historic Two Harbor’s Lighthouse. At the end of December…
HIBBING, Minn. — The Hibbing Police Department is training a new K9. K9 handler Officer Sydney Haugan will be attending a three-month certification training with a one-year-old German Sheppard. Together the new K9 team will be training in criminal apprehension and firearms/ammunition detection. The police department will be having a naming contest for their new K9. They’re asking for any…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Coming up in March, Earth Rider Brewery will be unveiling a new brew that looks to support local domestic violence shelters in the Twin Ports. It’s being called the ‘One in Four’ beer. The new brew is a collaboration between Earther Rider Brewery, Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center, and CASDA. According to the National Domestic Violence…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — In the land of 10,000 lakes a good fishing lure is the most important thing for any angler. But for one Grand Rapids man, it’s not about the catch… it’s about the looks of his hand-crafted lures and decoys. “I think it was two years ago. I counted them, and there’s over 600 and I though…
NORTHLAND — A Northland icon of public radio and supporter of local news Paul Damberg has passed away last on Friday, February 21. Damberg spent 34 years of his career working in public radio and nonprofit fundraising. He graduated from Macalester College back in the late 80’s with a degree in sociology, but it was his college job of public…
*This article was updated with the names of those charged.* INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — A drug bust in Koochiching County lead to the arrest of 6 people and the recovery of approximately 9.5 ounces of suspected methamphetamine. On February 18, the Koochiching County Deputies executed a search warrant on a vehicle and their occupants on the 1500 block of 1st…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A newer women’s boutique clothing store in Superior is looking to bring high-end women’s fashion to the Northland. Tiny Riot Boutique opened last year as an online retailer, before opening their storefront in September. Most dresses range in women’s small through three XL. They specialize in inclusive, affordable women’s fashion like ruffled tear skirts and corset lace-up…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Police Officer just earned a new stripe being appointed to patrol captain. Captain Michelle Pope has been onboard with the Superior Police Department for the last 23 years. Pope has been a life-long resident of Superior and even graduated from UWS. Captain Pope joined the department back in 2002. Since then she worked in narcotics…
ASHLAND, Wis. — Northland College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday to permanently close the college at the end of the 2024-25 academic school year. The college was founded in 1892, being the first to fully integrate an environmental focus with its liberal arts curriculum. But after it’s 133-year run, officials say the college is closing due to declining…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Pack announced on Wednesday that over-century old business has been purchased by Kevin Hall and another business partner effective immediately. The new business pair plan on carrying on Duluth Pack’s core values and traditions. The new owners say they plan to continue to manufacture their products here in Duluth with a lifetime guarantee. The new owners…
DULUTH, Minn. — This weekend, a family-owned Superior-based company is supporting one of their employees, who has recently been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Jesse Porter started in the engineering department at Arctic Compression LLC last year. The company manufactures breathing air tanks for fire and rescue teams. Since his start Porter has helped the company launch their new ALL POWER…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth’s Skywalk has changed how people commute in Duluth’s downtown space since it originally started in the 1970s. In recent years, the skywalk has been a focus of safety concerns. “We want a vibrant, safe downtown for everybody, including our skywalk. And if you use the Skywalk as much as folks like me, you’ve seen some…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth City Council approved on Monday a $26 million investment into Spirit Mountain. The project has been called the Spirit Mountain Restoration Project. The plan looks to replace of Spirit Mountain’s original lifts, the Summit, and the the Gandy Chair, by building one new ski lift. Both the Gandy and Summit Chairs can only carry three…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A long-standing Duluth company moved over the waters to Superior in hopes to grow their bulk cargo commodities and expend their business. For the last few weeks, C. Reiss has been operating out of their new facility on Winter Street. It took nearly $23 million for the company to make this move. Federal funds covered roughly $10…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new restaurant space is looking to move into an developing apartment complex in Duluth’s Lincoln Park. After a few delays, construction has picked up as schedule at Urbane 218. The site looks to house 45-units with space on the first floor for a new restaurant to lease out. Merge Urbane Development, the project’s developer, has experienced…
DULUTH, Minn. — Dental care has been a struggle for some young people, but Lake Superior College is helping kids smile brighter one teeth cleaning at a time. The Dental Hygiene Clinic at LSC teamed up with dentists to provide free full-service dental care for kids under 18 for “Give Kids a Smile” Day. Since the day’s inception in 2003,…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local outdoors store is hoping to share the love of dressing warm to those in need of winter clothing. Trail Fitters, inside of Fitger’s Mall, is partnering up with the Damiano Center to gather winter gear. The Damiano Center is in need for winter boots, snow pants, hats, and coats. Trail Fitters is hoping to fill…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Housing & Redevelopment Authority held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for their newest affordable housing apartment building. The complex is called Skyridge Flats and looks to home seniors 55 and up. All 70-units inside are affordable to households at or below the 50% of the median income. All units have 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, with…
MINNESOTA — The unseasonal weather of the last year could bring both positive and negative impacts onto farmers this upcoming growing season. In a typical year, Minnesota sees lighter, fluffier snow from December to February, and heavy, wet snow between March and May. So far this season, snowfall totals are below the 30-year average, but total precipitation is near average…
DULUTH, Minn. — Gabriel’s Bookstore, Sami Cultural Center, and other tenants within the Lakeside Professional Building have until late spring to vacate the site after recent plans to demolish the over 100 year-old structure. The property is owned by St. Michael’s Catholic Church. The building was originally constructed in 1914, but numerous financial meetings with the pastor it was ultimately…
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DULUTH, Minn. — The USA Curling hosted a national championship in Duluth, it’s first time hosting in 17 years. 16 teams looked to compete head-to-head in the 2025 USA Curling National Championship. Eight men and eight women’s team looked to sweep the competition, hoping to advance to the World Championships and represent Team USA. This year’s line-up featured a wide array…
DULUTH, Minn. — In just the last year, Second Harvest Northland has reported an increase in their food distribution programs, serving up an additional 370,000 meals. Second Harvest Northland services 15 counties in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Through the organization’s food shelves, on-site meal program, and tribal organizations, they have increased food distribution by 4%, which equated to about…
DULUTH, Minn.– Lake Superior Zoo experienced two broken pipes on Wednesday night. This resulted in flooding from the ceiling in several areas of the main building. No animals or staff were injured from the flooding. Staff ran several large fans to help dry out portions of the affected areas. Only one side of the lower level had to be…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — With the weather in the 20s this weekend the Lake Superior Ice Festival is all set for their 10th year. Festivities started Friday night with the festivals annual Guns N’ Hoses Kubb Showdown. New this year is a Polar Ice Sculpture Trolley Tour & Dinner, which tickets were sold out. Saturday they have a whole day of…
Two Midwestern legislators hope to reintroduce and pass an act that would expand benefit access for the families of firefighters and first responders. Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act looks to give federal support to current and former first responder families who have had someone pass away or been permanently disabled from service-related cancers. The Act is being reintroduced by Senator…
MINNESOTA — Essentia Health and the University of Minnesota are looking to build a more sustainable future together with $1 billion dollars investment over the several years. Both organizations’ leaders have proposed the formation of a new non-profit health care organization, which aims to improve patient outcomes, expand access to health care, and combine both institution’s visions towards a stronger…
BAYFIELD/LAPORTE, Wis. – The ferry line from Bayfield to Madeline Island will be undergoing much needed harbor construction later this year. The over $1,000,000 project looks to reconstruct the main “A” ramp off of Washington Ave. in Bayfield. The ramp has been connecting the people of La Pointe to mainland Wisconsin for over 50 years. Since then the wood piling…
UPDATE: As of Tuesday evening Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital’s status as a Critical Access Hospital was restored and will continue to care for patients as they have in the last two decades. ORIGINAL: ELY, Minn. — Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital (EBCH) has lost its status as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) after the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) found the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Folks at Pier B can enjoy ice sculptures of several of Duluth’s most recognizable icons. From Champ the Bulldog to the lift bridge these sculptures can be found inside and outside of Pier B. The sculptures were made by a company called Crystal Clear out of Green Bay, Wis. For the last two years the sculptures have…
