DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth is home to many small businesses, and when they team up, it’s always something special. ‘Crow and Company To Go’ is teaming up with Bent Paddle to host a bi-weekly “queer and weird” bookstore. They hope that their selection of books will be able to share and uplift the stories of marginalized groups while supporting local…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — After a 14 month delay due to weather and trail conditions, the 40th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is underway. 18 teams of dogs and mushers are competing along this year’s 264 mile route as fast as they can. Weather conditions have made running the 40th a challenge. It was scheduled to take place last year,…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 5k for a good cause kicked off at Leif Ericksen Park this weekend. Participants gathered for a race, known as “Miles for the Mission.” The race is sponsored by Union Gospel Mission, who says that this event has two core goals. “So we’re out here for two reasons. One, we love to raise money and funds…
DULUTH, Minn. — FOX 21 was the proud television sponsor of this weekend’s Duluth Polar Plunge, and some of our team members took the frigid jump for the cause. FOX 21 Team courtesy of MIX 108’s Nick Cooper The FOX 21 Team, including Dan Hanger, Emily Halling, Maria Vollom and general manager Erik Hayes, helped raise nearly $5,000 for Special…
In Rice Lake, the fresh snow came just in time for some outdoor fun. The sixth annual Winter Frolic took place on Sunday, Feb. 2, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kids there got in on some sledding, hot cocoa, and even snowmobile rides! The mayor of Rice Lake said the event is a great way to give residents another option to spend…
DULUTH, Minn. — Aspirus St. Luke’s held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Jan. 16, to celebrate their new 83 thousand square foot cardiac and intensive care units. The new expansion will allow for more quality and efficient inpatient care. “The new spaces will create an even better experience for our patients and their families, with more centralized services…
DULUTH, Minn. — Clyde Iron Works was filled with the buzzing sounds of community this weekend. It was all for the Mula$ for Marv Fundraiser. Marv is a drummer known by the people of the Northland for his continued community engagement and now the gesture is being returned as Mula$ for Marv hopes to raise enough money to pay for…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s that time of year again, Bentleyville Tour of Lights is back open for its 21st year. With parts both old and new they bring back the spirit of Christmas and the people of the Northland are excited to participate. “Just gets me in the spirit, you know, Christmas only comes once a year!” said Abby, a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC opened its doors to a good cause this weekend. They hosted the 36th Annual Festival of Trees. Vendors sold treats, trinkets and even a visit from Santa! Proceeds from this event go towards the Junior League’s efforts to support women in the Northland. “Our main mission is to develop women, and have them develop leadership…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — 49 years ago on Sunday the Edmund Fitzgerald began its final voyage on Lake Superior. 29 people lost their lives. The Split Rock Lighthouse hosting their yearly memorial for the tragedy. They had food, guided tours and a beacon lighting. They hope to bring life back to the stories of the sailors lost on that fateful…
DULUTH, Minn. — Clyde Iron Works hosted a spell-binding event this weekend with Thee Witchy Con of the North. The convention was created with the hope of breaking stigmas over personal beliefs while also emphasizing the Pagan Community of the Northland which organizers say is currently underrepresented. “Duluth has a huge Pagan community that’s under-served, and we really need to…
SANDSTONE, Minn.–Can you imagine living in a jungle, a Barbie Dreamhouse, or even in the set of the hit tv show “Friends”? At the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, rescued hybrid cats get to live in these fun rooms. The Wildcat Sanctuary is known for their tigers and lions but today, they’re celebrating a new home for their hybrid cats. “We…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The people of Superior came together to carve on Sunday. The Superior Community Garden Association hosting their annual Harvest Festival which included snacks, a grill out and of course pumpkin carving. They say that they hope to build a community through a shared love for growing and harvesting fresh food. “Our motivation is to provide a space…
