SUPERIOR, WIS. — lawmakers in Wisconsin have proposed a new hemp-derived cannabinoid regulation bill, putting farmers and business owners in a difficult position. The bill proposes a three-tier licensing system requiring separate manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. According to Craig Sutherland, owner of Sutherland CBD in Superior says the new regulations would mean expensive permits and new taxes on farmers, processors,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — People from around the Twin Ports gathered at Barker’s Island for the unveiling of the new Wisconsin state historical marker commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald sinking. Through the efforts of the local group, Friends of the Fitz, and the Wisconsin Historical Society’s State Historical Markers Program, Superior has officially installed a historical marker to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Elite Sports Complex hosted a grand opening for its 40,000-square-foot facility located in West Duluth. The evening consisted of a tour showcasing what the large complex has to offer the Twin Ports. The facility is geared towards athletes and features four indoor turf quads, five pickleball courts, six batting cages, a world-class gym, and Essentia Health…
DULUTH, Minn. — Representatives from Northland Chevrolet wrapped up breast cancer awareness month with a check donation of $2,600 to the St. Luke’s Foundation’s Breast Cancer Support Fund. The dealership pledged to donate $100 for every new vehicle sold through October. The funds went to the foundation, helping to provide bags filled with post-surgery essentials and care for Aspirus St….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Salvation Army and Bentlyville teamed up again to shine some bright and colorful lights on the Red Kettle Karnival fundraiser. The free family-friendly event brought people from across the region together in the spirit of giving back to the community. The festival offered a chance to walk inside Bentleyville’s 128-foot LED tree in exchange for a…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown Elementary School hosted a grand opening for its new playground. The school began working on it last fall after reports that the play area showed years of wear and tear that had made it unsafe. The fresh start is intended to ensure the playground remains a safe and enjoyable space for students. School officials say the…
DULUTH, Minn. — College students took to the polls to cast their ballots for the city and school board elections. Students have been gearing up for this election, attending UMD forums on campus. Each forum featured city council representatives and some at-large candidates to help students prepare to vote. The candidates spoke to students regarding things that affect them. “They…
DULUTH, Minn. — The UMD Symphonic Wind Ensemble and UMD Concert Band teamed up to perform their 68th annual fall concert at Weber Music Hall. The event serves as an opportunity for high school students, college students, adult groups, and professionals to come together to combine their talents to create this unique concert. Each year, the Director of Bands brings…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth City Hall is back hosting trick-or-treaters for its City Hall-oween event. City staff participated in decorating the offices throughout the building, which featured many themes, one being the Wizard of Oz, for the mayor’s office. The event serves as a safe place for children to come in costume and trick-or-treat from City Hall offices, as…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Cider is partnering with CHUM to put on the ‘No One Hungry Here’ food drive to keep the community fed. Beginning tomorrow through the end of the year, anyone can donate at checkout or bring non-perishable food items to Duluth Cider during the taproom’s regular business hours. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the…
TWIN PORTS — Trunk or treaters didn’t have to search far to find a trunk or treating event on the evening of Oct. 29. From the Coppertop Church in Duluth to the Richard I. Bong Center in Superior, local businesses, families, and other community members came together to celebrate Halloween early with plenty of sweets and smiles. “It’s really important…
DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota Duluth planetarium hosted its spooktacular show for all ages. The free event showcased a Halloween-themed interactive show in the full-dome theatre exploring spooky space, tables set up with activities, costumes, and, of course, lots of candy. Campus groups also joined in with hands-on fun, from laser-tag robots to Madagascar cockroaches. “We like to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Planning Commission approved the resolution recommending the sale of certain Lester Park Land to the Duluth Economic Development Authority. After reviewing the resolution, hearing public comments, and making amendments, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the sale of Lester Park Land to DEDA. The amendments change the language to reflect a resolution that holds the…
DULUTH, Minn. — As Duluth makes its way into winter, crews at Spirit Mountain are busy preparing the lifts and equipment. The Ski hill is now sporting a new chair lift, called the ‘High Line Lift’, giving everyone a smoother, faster, and safer ride up the mountain. The staff is getting snow-making equipment and trails ready, with high hopes for…
DULUTH, Minn. — As winter weather approaches, a Duluth girl is organizing a blanket drive for the homeless with the help of her family. “I was at my dance studio, and as we were leaving, I saw this person in a tank top and shorts, and it was like a really cold day,” said Georgie Campbell, a 9-year-old girl….
DULUTH, Minn. — Art enthusiasts gathered at the Duluth Art Institute to celebrate the 65th Arrowhead Regional Biennial art exhibition. The event highlights art and artists from across Minn., Wis., the Dakotas, Iowa, Mich., and Ontario, bringing a variety of different artwork together to reflect the shared cultures and environmental interconnectedness by drawing from the landscapes of lakes, woodlands, and…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Once again, Castle Danger is turning good beer into a good cause as they head into their 10th year of ‘Pints for a Cause.’ Throughout the entire year, the brewery hosts beer release parties every other month in collaboration with six different non-profits from across the region. Each release party showcases one organization’s work through…
DULUTH, Minn. — The completion of Ecolibrium3’s Lincoln Park Grocery store is experiencing delays, which resulted in a revised timeline that could extend into 2026. Ecolibrium3 (Eco3) officials say that, due to various snags in the construction process and bringing the building up to code, the store opening is being delayed. Located at the previous Eco3 office over on…
DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota Duluth hosted an online seminar regarding the potential threat of artificial Intelligence leading to an “info-pocalypse.” The meeting featured two professors of philosophy from Northeastern University who spoke about how digital fakes, fake news, and bots posing as humans have the potential to confuse people to the point of not knowing if…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local labor unions stepped out in support of tenants and the “Duluth Right to Repair” initiative that’s on the Nov. Ballot. The ‘Duluth Right to Repair’ gives renters a tool to get timely fixes for common repairs such as bathroom fans, leaks, cabinet doors, and appliances. The cost of the repair would not exceed $500, and then…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The Hermantown City Council has voted 4-0 to rezone land for a potential data center, officially changing the property from residential to business and light manufacturing. While the vote marks a major step forward for the proposed project, city leaders say it’s a rezone only and does not approve the data center itself. The decision came just…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The Minnesota Twins teamed up with the Minnesota Girls Baseball Association to host a free girls’ baseball clinic at Fichtner Field in Hermantown. As part of the Twins community fund, around sixty clinics are held each summer, offering young athletes a chance to try baseball in a fun and exciting way. The coaches and Twins staff ran…
CARLTON, Minn. — The Haunted Shack is back for its 32nd season, to bring spooky activities to the Twin Ports. The haunted attraction is located on a working farm that is transformed each year to bring people from around the Midwest out for some fun. The festivities include the haunted shack, corn maze, haunted hay ride, petting zoo, and outdoor…
DULUTH, Minn. — Starting tomorrow, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP is being impacted nationwide due to the Federal Government Shutdown. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income individuals and families afford food during tough times; however, starting Thursday, the program will be temporarily frozen nationwide because of the Government Shutdown “After today, we will not be able to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth City Council held a first reading on an ordinance proposing a 12-month pause to new short-term rental permits. City officials report that the number of vacation rentals has increased rapidly, resulting in the conversion of many single-family homes into short-term rentals. The proposed pause would give the city time to think about how these rentals…
DULUTH, Minn. — The closed Lester Park golf course will be brought up at Wednesday’s Duluth planning commission meeting, with a recommendation to transfer the property to the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA). A 268-acre property that used to be a fully operational golf course until 2020, when it shut down due to COVID and financial struggles. Although some…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez met with Superior residents Monday during her tour across Wisconsin as she runs for Governor. After working closely with Governor Tony Evers, Rodriguez says she is running for Governor to help better the lives of those in Wisconsin. Rodriguez’s journey began with a tour, taking the time to visit counties across the…
SOLWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Residents of Hermantown and the surrounding area attended a meeting Sunday evening at Solway Town Hall regarding a proposed plan to build a data center in Hermantown. The large project is being proposed as a 1.8 million-square-foot facility that could be situated near Midway Road and Morris Thomas Road on 403 acres. Sunday’s meeting provided an…
DULUTH, Minn. — People gathered at Duluth Tattoo Company for a fundraiser in support of the Rosendahl family as they recover from a devastating house fire. The family is part of the tattoo community here in Northland, and multiple tattoo shops, including Duluth Tattoo Company, Benchmark, and Resurrection, came together, spending the last few weekends fundraising. The events brought people…
DULUTH, Minn. — In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Safe Haven hosted their 20th annual fall fundraiser at Clyde Ironworks. The powerful evening brought people from across the Twin Ports together to support survivors and raise awareness about domestic violence. The event program included a cocktail hour, live music, dinner, and a raffle, with all proceeds benefiting survivors of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The start of the school year brought in the opportunity to showcase some potential at UW-Superior. More than 77 booths gave students the scoop on what their future could look like. Each booth offered careers ranging from healthcare, business and even law enforcement. Students spent the day networking and seeing what the Twin Ports have to offer,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Senate members traveled across the state to discuss more than 20 proposed projects requesting state matching funds. For this tour, there were two projects discussed in St. Louis County. First, they discussed replacing a regional landfill leachate treatment system in Canyon, Minnesota. The 6 million dollar project aims to help protect ecosystem health, and remedy contamination….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Students, faculty, and local businesses gather at UWS for the annual Networking Night inside the Yellowjacket Union. Networking Night allows students the opportunity to meet with employers in a low-stress environment, the evening before the Fall Career and Internship Fair. The event features theatre skits, tips, headshots, and employer tables to help students practice networking skills, gather…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth hosted a House Capital Investment Bonding Tour on Tuesday about the future rehabilitation of Lot D down by Canal Park. The tour aimed to showcase the economic development opportunity that Lot D could bring to the Bayfront area. In order for the lot to become a fully functioning part of Duluth, it will…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Whole Foods Co-op’s 55th anniversary kicking off with an official mayoral proclamation at Ursa Minor. The Co-op, founded in 1970, began as a small buying club and has since grown into what we now know as two community-owned grocery stores. Between the two stores, there are 140 dedicated employees from within the community helping to keep…
DULUTH, Minn. — People gathering along the lake walk to take on the super moon 5k run put on by the North Pack Run Club. The run aims to get people out into the community for a fun run and a chance to experience the first Aries full moon of the year. The 5k starting at the Rose Garden and…
KELLY, Wis. — The town of Kelly, Wisconsin, is turning over a new leaf this fall as people gather at the town hall to celebrate their first fully paved road. The small town, with a population of just over four hundred residents, according to the 2020 census, was established in 1913. The town’s main road, Maple Ridge Road, was gravel…
DULUTH, Minn. — Families gathering for some fall fun at Glensheen’s first-ever Fall Children’s Day. The family-friendly event is geared for all ages and brings people out to explore the bright fall colors around the estate. The activities include giant tic tac toe, a leaf scavenger hunt, pumpkin bowling, a pumpkin hunt I-spy, and arts and crafts inside the winter…
DULUTH, Minn. — People across the Twin Ports gathered Thursday for the 20th annual Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Gala. The event is put on every year to bring awareness to those who are struggling with addiction and raise money for the Minnesota Adults and Teen Challenge program. The program works with men in Duluth to provide a thirteen-month treatment…
DULUTH, Minn. — A ribbon-cutting was held today to celebrate the refreshed Incline Stairway Trail. The event, organized by Duluth Parks and Recreation and the Duluth Preservation Alliance, features an interpretive hike up and down the stairway… highlighting the installation of new interpretive signage as well as the historical designation of the Incline Stairway. The stairway previously served as part…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Proctor native, retiring from the Minnesota National Guard after thirty years of service, and beginning a new chapter serving as the Executive Director of the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs. Army Col. Scott Rohweder is a veteran of deployments to Bosnia and Iraq. He commanded Soldiers at every level and is the recipient of a variety…
DULUTH, Minn. — Are you fascinated by the spooky, mysterious, and paranormal? If so, a new company in Duluth might have just what you’re looking for. US Ghost Adventures recently launched its new ghost tour location in Duluth. The company offers a one-hour, narrated tour that explores the city’s most haunted and eerie sites. The tour covers a variety of…
ASHLAND, Wiss. – The meeting highlights the importance of West CAP’s work to provide the essential services while showcasing Governor Evers’ efforts in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to lower everyday costs of working families and individuals across the state. “Poverty would be 11% of Wisconsin households. That kind of old description of an extremely low-income household, where Alice so they’re…
DULUTH, Minn. – The fourth annual Dixon’s Applepalooza welcoming fall with flavor and fun all weekend long at the Beaver River Farm Wedding and Events. People gathering for the free, family-friendly festival to kick off the fall season with truckloads of apples from the Dixon Apple Orchard, based in Cadott, Wisconsin. Every year, the weekend-long celebration is held on the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity hosting a homecoming and picnic outside at Munger Park. The nonprofit, which helps locals build and improve safe, affordable housing, brought neighbors, volunteers, and homeowners together to connect through the celebration of their mission. The event included games, raffles, music, food, and an opportunity to meet the people behind Western…
DULUTH, Minn. – Local artists getting together for a block party today in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Duluth. ‘Minnesconsin Gallery and Gifts’ hosted the free event, bringing neighbors together for an evening of connection and celebration through art, live music, food, and activities for kids. It’s a way for artists to share their work while allowing people to shop…
DULUTH, Minn. – Local animal crisis shelter, “Puppa’s Pals”, hosting its third annual “Wags and Wine” fundraiser at Pike Lake Golf Club. The non-profit provides short-term foster care, medical support, and resource support to help pet owners during times of crisis. The main focus of Puppa’s Pals is to prevent people from having to surrender their pets by fostering them…
SUPERIOR, Wiss. – Representative Angela Stroud holds a town hall meeting at the Superior Public Library regarding the Wisconsin state budget on school funding. Under the state’s new budget, the Superior School District is projecting a loss of $1.8 million in state general aid. This will increase local property taxes to help offset the decrease in district funding. Stroud spoke…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – People gathering at the Hermantown YMCA to give the St. Louis County Public Works community input regarding the Active Transportation Plan for West Arrowhead Road. The project’s main focus is the stretch between Haines Road and Rice Lake Road, where heavy traffic and limited pedestrian or bike accommodations can make travel for non-motorized users difficult. The overall…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Folk School is currently fundraising to help renovate the back side of the building into more classrooms and workshops. The school has been offering classes since 2016, and the surrounding community has grown over the years. There is currently one classroom available, located on the second floor, making it less accessible. Their main goal is…
