DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Public Library is taking one of their book clubs outdoors. The Adventure Book Club was created through a partnership with Duluth Parks and Recreation. The club runs June through October, and they read books related to all things outdoors and nature. This edition of the club featured Dan Egan’s, The Death and Life of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Library is making their Story and Play in the Park sessions more accessible to all. Organizers say requests were being made to include American Sign Language at these story times. And now they are able to do so. On Monday the ASL Story and Play took place at Blackmer Park. This is the 4th year…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The annual Bryant Elementary PTO Rummage Sale is underway. The school is located on Central Avenue in Superior. The Parent Teacher Organization hosts the event receiving donated items from school families and the surrounding community. All proceeds go toward bus rides, school supplies, yearbooks, and free events for students. The PTO President says it is hard to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Public Schools is coming up with a plan to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety at one of their growing elementary schools. Lowell Elementary School is located on Rice Lake Road and during pick up and drop off times gets very busy. Duluth Public Schools is partnering with St. Louis County to launch a comprehensive pilot…
HIBBING, Minn. — The Hibbing Public Library is celebrating books and the summer season. The library hosts an end of summer picnic every year. There are bounce houses, face painting, carnival games and food. Kids also get to take a few books home. It is a free event to bring community members together. The library hopes people see that it…
HIBBING, Minn. — Arrowhead Transit’s new system in Hibbing is officially open for business. A ribbon cutting happened at Hibbing City Hall on Thursday. The new transportation system will make regular stops at Walmart, the Public Library, and Super One. A Dial-A-Ride Service will also start up in Hibbing, allowing people to schedule a pick-up from anywhere within the service…
DULUTH, Minn. — An educational supply store in Duluth is getting ready for the upcoming school year. Companies to Classroom is a non-profit free store for teachers. Teachers from Duluth, Superior and 14 surrounding districts can all stop in once a month during the school year. Each of them can grab up to 15 items for free. To get ready…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A dance studio in Superior is teaching everything sweet at a summer camp this week. Sterling Silver Studio is hosting a Candyland Camp for kids ages 5 to 11. The 18 campers get to create their own candy, learn the science behind candy making, and experiment with their senses. And since they are at a dance studio,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Community members stepped on deck to learn all about the Blue Heron research vessel in the Duluth. UMD’s Large Lakes Observatory hosts the Science on Deck event in the Duluth Harbor near Pier B Resort. There are three days of tours offered this summer. Scientists and staff are on hand to give tours, talk about their recent…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 5-day event showcasing the Finnish culture starts Wednesday in Duluth. FinnFest is all about bringing people together and celebrating the Nordic heritage. The event features cultural food such as salmon soup and Finnish pancakes. As well as music, language seminars, and foreign affairs topics. One highlight is an up-and-coming sport in Finland called Floorball. “So, floorball…
DULUTH, Minn. — One local man has made quite the collection of unique pieces over the years and this weekend he’s hosting a sale. For over 30 years Bob Swanson has been collecting architectural stone. He will go into churches or schools to disassemble the buildings. All to find those cool pieces. At the sale you can find limestone, brownstone,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown SummerFest is this week and is filled with lots of ways to have fun in the community. The weeklong celebration is all about supporting local businesses. Events include free bowling at Skyline Social and Games and a tent party at the Beacon Sports Bar. Do North Pizzeria and Pub has been hosting an event for about…
CLOQUET, Minn. — A way to show cultural history all while exploring Dunlap Park in Cloquet started on Wednesday. The City of Cloquet and Fond du Lac Band collaborated to introduce kiosks to the area. Community members can explore the park and learn about the Ojibwe language and history of the area at the same time. The unveiling included an…
DULUTH, Minn. — The first Urgent Care Behavioral Health Services in the Northland will open July 22. The center is a collaboration between the Human Development Center, the Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Children’s Dental Services and St. Louis County. Over 2 million dollars from the ARPA was used after a unanimous vote took place through St. Louis County…
DULUTH, Minn. — UMD is playing host to a 4-H STEM camp focusing on engineering. 6th through 10th graders from across the state are working with professors and UMD students at the Swenson College of Science and Engineering. They are doing hands-on science and engineering activities. The project on Thursday was on a water filtration system. “We’re trying to make…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local craft and gift shop is giving their employees a chance to sell their own items. It’s the Hucklebeary Employee Garage Sale. Staff are selling antiques, clothing, books all outside of the store. They were given a month and a half to put together items. The event is happening during Downtown Duluth’s Sidewalk Days. The owner…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Union Gospel Mission is receiving a lot of support for their Summer Weekend Food Bag program. The program fills bags of food with easy to prepare items. The bags are then delivered to local youth organizations that distribute them to children who don’t have adequate food access over the weekends. Many local groups help fill the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A non-profit organization helping youth recently welcomed a new executive director to the team. Amber Sadowski worked at Life House from 2015 to 2022 and served as the Operations Director. Altogether she brings 9 years of non-profit experience to the team. She is looking forward to continuing her efforts in helping youth in need. Over time Life…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — The Split Rock Lighthouse is offering a new tour giving people a different perspective on why it is there. The guided tour is called Conquering the Cliff. It takes guests on a journey of how the landmark was built in 1910 and what it was like to live there. Back then there was no Highway 61,…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Duluth Huskies baseball team made a stop at the Cloquet Public Library Monday. Players read stories, answered questions and showed little leaders some of their stretches. Each kid got to go home with a free signed book. The book that was read was about how baseball is in Japan. Staff said everyone learned something from it….
PROCTOR, Minn. — The 103rd annual South St. Louis County Fair is back this week. The fun takes place at the Proctor Fair Grounds with each day full of activities for all ages. There is live entertainment, carnival rides, food, and plenty of animals to see. A big part of the fair is introducing people to agriculture. Fair organizers attend…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new food truck is bringing Korean culture to Duluth. Sunhee’s Little Table is what it’s called. The owner moved to the states from South Korea just 10 years ago. She had a love for cooking traditional Korean dishes and realized there wasn’t many places like that here in the Northland. Sunhee says her dishes are similar…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 4th of July festivities have officially started in Duluth. The fun happening Wednesday with Hairball rocking at Bayfront Festival Park. Then on Thursday Fourth Fest includes live music, fireworks, and plenty of food and drink options. The week ends with a sold out Trampled by Turtles show happening Saturday. Fourth Fest is a free and accessible…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — After a trip to Texas a couple months ago, the owner of Famous Daves got some tasty inspiration. Wednesday nights throughout the month of July, the restaurant will be roasting a whole hog. After 4 p.m. customers can stop by and taste the fresh meat right off the pit. Each person will get a good portion of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Volunteers are busy setting up for Chum’s Super Rhubarb Festival this weekend. On Thursday tables were being put under the food tent and people were making sure everything is ready to go for the fundraising event. The festival has everything rhubarb from rhubarb pies, crisp, juice, brats and more. It all takes place on Saturday, June 29…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ahead of the 4th of July a free microchip clinic was held at Animal Allies in Duluth. This is an annual clinic with summer campers helping and hosting a lemonade stand fundraiser as well. Staff says Independence Day week is where they see a rise in lost animals due to travelling or the noise of fireworks scaring…
DULUTH, Minn. — A partnership to bring warmth and encouragement to those with cancer took place Wednesday. The Annual Subaru Loves to Care initiative is where staff give back to Essentia and Aspirus St. Luke’s by donating blankets, pillows, and messages of hope to patients. They collaborate with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Upper Plains Region to make it happen….
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of volunteers were out in the Duluth community Wednesday lending their time to help out local organizations. This year’s Head of the Lakes United Way’s Day of Caring event was about tackling over 20 summer projects. One group of volunteers helped organize the Denfeld Hunter Hut. It is a student supply closet where teens can grab…
CARLTON, Minn. — A whitewater rafting business on the St. Louis River was forced to close for a few days due to high flooding levels causing dangerous conditions. Swiftwater Adventures owner and operator says last week’s rain caught up to them on Sunday. Water levels passed the company’s safe thresholds for rafting. The water was close to 25,000 cubic feet…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A juicy initiative to give back to veterans is happening over in Superior. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 435 is hosting their first ever annual Georgia Peaches sale. Pick up will be the second week of July at the Bong Center. All profits stay in the community and go to local veterans in the area. The organization…
DULUTH, Minn. — A sparkly new store opened in Downtown Duluth Friday. Genereau & Company is a jewelry store selling a wide range of pieces from bridal, gemstones, designer jewelry and timepieces. They have a full-service custom shop with Goldsmiths and a watchmaker who can create, restore and repair your treasures. The owners are starting the business with a combined…
DULUTH, Minn. — A workshop took place at the Great Lakes Aquarium on Friday to inform those on what is in our lakes and rivers. The University of Minnesota hosts the Aquatic Invasive Species or AIS Detectors Core Course. Around 20 people attended the event to be better informed on how to identify those creatures and report them. Species include…
DULUTH, Minn. — A group of skateboarders in Duluth are teaming up to participate in a video game inspired competition. Teams from all over the Midwest gathered in Minneapolis for a challenge. But the challenge is something never attempted before; to use geometric shapes to assemble your own skatepark features to attempt tricks on. They were given 3 hours to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland received their biggest donation yet from the Taco Bell Foundation. $31,500 was raised through Taco Bell’s Round Up Program and it is all thanks to customer donations. The Taco Bell Foundation annually gives to the Boys and Girls Clubs. They are proud to support an organization that supports youth…
SOUTH RANGE, Wis. — A windmill over 120 years old is undergoing a much-needed restoration process and it’s almost complete. The Davidson Windmill located in South Range, Wisconsin along Highway 13 was finished in 1904. It was originally made to grind flour and animal food. Now the Old-Brule Heritage Society is making sure that it stands tall for many years…
CARLTON, Minn. — The Swinging Bridge at Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. The bridge has been a landmark for people to explore the outdoors and make memories throughout the years. Park staff spoke on Wednesday about the history of the well-known bridge. There have been five versions over time. Its last rebuild was after…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department welcomed a furry new member to their team. K9 Gus has joined the K9 Division and Officer Nate Abbott is his handler. Both of them began school in February and graduated in May. The 2-year-old Dutch Shepard is from Poland. He specializes in narcotic detection, tracking, article searching, and apprehension. As for…
DULUTH, Minn. — An important training took place at the College of St. Scholastica Monday, preparing those who spend a lot of time outdoors for worst-case scenarios. Longleaf Wilderness Medicine is hosting an 80-hour first responder course preparing people for back-country travel. Those who participated are emergency medical providers, guides, and recreators that wanted additional knowledge. On Monday they focused…
CLOQUET, Minn. — A non-profit organization focused on strengthening the manufacturing industry had their annual fundraiser on Monday. Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators Association or AMFA had their annual golf social at the Cloquet Country Club. This is their primary fundraiser that benefits youth manufacturing programs. The organization serves the Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin regions. They give grants to local…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Public Library has officially started up their summer reading programs. The programs are for all ages. This is the first time the library has had an adult summer program. For the kids they will track reading minutes and give prizes along the way to encourage them to keep going. And for adults, if they read…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — The Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm has a new executive director bringing a fresh perspective to the organization. Char Conger has been at the center for about 4 months now. The well-known 660-acre campus has a museum, trolley, and 19-hole mini golf course. She says throughout the years their services have expanded. And she is hoping to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thanks to grocery shoppers in the Northland area, Animal Allies received a generous donation of over $25,000 Thursday. Miner’s Super One Foods hosted a fundraising campaign from May 3rd to May 20th. All to raise money for animal shelters. Each store location was able to choose a shelter in their area as part of National Pet Month….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Sky Harbor Airport in Duluth is hosting the first Cessna 180/185 Fly-In since the pandemic. The annual convention will host 50 aircraft and around 100 visitors all coming from different parts of the U.S. and Canada. It will include sightseeing tours, presentations and a silent auction. The planes are Skywagons which is a type of aircraft…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — Construction has officially started for a much-needed facility for fire, police, and EMS services in Virginia. The groundbreaking ceremony was held today for the Virginia Public Safety Center and Training Facility. The center will be a new and improved state-of-the-art home for the Virginia Fire & EMS Departments and Police Department. Current facilities are outdated and lacking…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thanks to a generous donation Second Harvest Northland is filling the gap by giving children in need food on the weekends. The Duluth Junk Hunt happened last month and every year they donate a portion of their proceeds to a local non-profit. With their support Second Harvest will be able to provide 9,000 weekend meals to children…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A business in Superior is helping people get their tan on. Superior Tan & Wellness took over the Video Vision and Superior Tan businesses on Belknap Street. The previous owner retired, and new owners renovated the place to expand their tanning services. They now offer red light therapy, spray tans, aqua massage, and of course tanning beds….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Duluth’s Best Bread celebrated the opening of their Superior location Tuesday. The bakery hosted a few pop-up shops earlier this year and they were very successful selling out each time. The new location was built with a bigger infrastructure to make more inventory for the store. One item that highlights Superior is their cheese curd bread that…
PROCTOR, Minn. — For over 100 years the Proctor community has hosted a Memorial Day observance and program. On Monday the ceremony included 60 military members that were honored for their service. There were also many speakers and live music. A local Proctor resident brings his family to this event every year. He says it is important for everyone to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Burggraf’s Ace Hardware in Duluth is keeping on top of the latest trends for grilling season. The store manager says as more people get into cooking, they are looking for the new and improved gas and pellet grills. People are also trying other ways to cook such as with griddles and pizza ovens. The store makes sure…
DULUTH, Minn. — Memorial Day weekend may mean many things but to one Duluth meat shop, it is the start of their year. Old World Meats is fully prepared to welcome customers to make their weekend full of delicious food. The owner says after many years of business he knows what the people want- that’s brats, burgers and steaks. Popular…
