DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Essentia Health employees are using Christmas trees as a way to donate to local non-profits. The holiday tradition started 4 years ago, when the case management team thought decorating trees would be a great way to bring joy during the pandemic. People can come in and bid on a tree they like, with the proceeds going…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Salvation Army was feeling the Christmas cheer on Monday. Local organizations are giving to the non-profit. The Duluth Fire Department, along with the Duluth Firefighters Local 101 donating toys for people in need. This is the 23rd year of fundraising. The first year they raised under $500. And this year they had just over $6,800…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Firefighters Local 74 were in the giving mood this weekend. The Toys for Tots fundraiser wrapped up helping over 560 kids from around 240 families in Douglas County. Many volunteer hours go into making sure the joy of Christmas is spread all around. Fire crews say they are thankful for the communities support each year. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn. — A community event is making sure every kid gets a Christmas present this year. The Make Every Child Smile toy drive is an opportunity to be the ultimate Secret Santa by getting gifts so infants through teens have something to unwrap over the holidays. This year a woman donated hundreds of beanie babies to give to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — An architectural firm in Duluth is bringing the holiday spirit to the Northland. DSGW Architecture has built their annual Gingerbread Village. The company started this tradition during the pandemic as a way to get together and celebrate when they couldn’t have their Christmas parties. It has expanded over the years with themes such as a ski village…
DULUTH, Minn. — Northwood Children’s Services received a big check Tuesday, thanks to a generous donation from RSM Duluth. It’s all part of the financial service’s Power of Love, nationwide fundraising initiative supporting youth in the areas of education, hunger, housing, and health. They chose Northwood Children’s Services because the non-profit aligns perfectly with those areas. And along with the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A local business is keeping it cheesy this holiday season. Yes, Cheese located in Superior, is offering Christmas boxes filled with festive treats for any family gatherings or holiday work parties. They are even selling “12 Days of Cheese-mas” advent calendar style boxes. A majority of the cheeses are from Wisconsin, and they have also partnered with…
DULUTH, Minn. — Computer Science students at UMD are coming up with the latest and greatest cutting-edge ideas and technology. Undergraduate and graduate students worked together to present their capstone projects Monday. It is all about applying computer science to health care. Projects include a penguin designed to help reduce stress and a robotic dog that can go for a…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — There’s a new place for you to get your Bou’ in Hermantown. After many requests for a location in Hermantown, the new spot for Caribou Coffee is officially open. The shop serves more than just coffee with plenty of options including baked goods, smoothies, teas, and more. It is drive-thru and walk up only with a mission…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Grill has released a new cookbook just in time for the holidays. After the pandemic the menu switched to primarily focus on brunch and the restaurant had been receiving many requests for the new recipes. So, the new cookbook was born. Brunch at the Duluth Grill features cocktails and dishes you wouldn’t traditionally see on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Vendors are setting up for the 10th annual Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show. The show taking place at the DECC this weekend put on by Shamrock Productions. About 170 vendors all there with winter apparel, ice fishing equipment, snowmobiles, and the newest and innovative products. The whole things takes a few days to set up. It is…
DULUTH, Minn. — Well one local really took advantage of the warmer temps Thursday, she swam in Lake Superior! Brenna Jordan, a Duluth resident is used to jumping in the cold lake, but days like this make it a lot easier. She says getting outside is great for you physically and mentally and encourages everyone to take advantage of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Planet Fitness to the community Wednesday. A ribbon cutting was held as a way to officially announce the fitness center as the newest Chamber members. Planet Fitness prides itself on being a judgement free zone meaning they offer a clean, comfortable, and non-intimidating environment. They are open 24 hours and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Red Kettle Queen made an appearance at the Miller Hill Mall Tuesday. Located by the JCPenney, the Queen’s hopes were to get more families and children involved in giving back. But with only 16 days left of the Red Kettle Season, the Queen is concerned about where the donations numbers stand. Funds raised during the Christmas…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local organization is making sure seniors are not forgotten this holiday season. Home Instead is a supportive services home care provider for senior citizens. Every year they gather specialized requests from different facilities around Duluth and Superior to make the holidays a little brighter for seniors. It’s called Be a Santa to a Senior. Those requests…
DULUTH, Minn. — In 1999 a group of 4 men went on a snowmobile ride fundraising for those fighting ALS. Now, a new group is recreating that original ride. A year after that snowmobile fundraiser, a group of people got together to form what is now the Black Woods Blizzard Tour. To celebrate 25 years of raising awareness and funds…
DULUTH, Minn. — The local Twin Ports Hmong community is busy preparing for their annual New Year celebration. The celebration is happening tomorrow but today was all about getting the traditional food made. Including plenty of egg rolls, purple rice, veggie stir fry, and other dishes. New Year is a time for family and friends to get together and the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday, organizers are preparing to turn Harbor Drive into the Duluth Winter Village. The event takes place this Saturday and Sunday and will look like a German Christmas market. With 25 cabins decorated by local vendors, bonfires, music, festive beverages, llamas, and more. New this year is a children’s shopping adventure where for a flat fee kids…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas! Santa Claus has officially arrived at the Miller Hill Mall. Families can now visit with Saint Nick as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience. Santa says he’s met as many as 100 kids a day. He also gets many of questions about where his reindeer are when he visits, well they…
DULUTH, Minn. — All month-long Duluth firefighters have been raising awareness for men’s health. It’s called Movember, where throughout the month of November firefighters have been sporting different styles and sizes of mustaches. All to raise awareness for men’s mental health, suicide prevention, and cancer awareness. A fun fact is firefighters cannot have a beard because there needs to be…
DULUTH, Minn. — A non-profit in Duluth is making sure families that are suddenly displaced feel comfortable during the holidays. The Ronald McDonald House Northland provides a home away from home for people whose children are having a medical crisis. They provide free overnight rooms, laundry services, meals, and hygiene products. Around the holidays they try to make it special…
DULUTH, Minn. — Christmas came early at the Duluth Salvation Army as Truckers for Tots made a big delivery. For 15 years Mid-State Truck Service, a family-owned company has joined in on the fun of donating toys. The truck service as well as other organizations donate money, so they are able to go out and buy toys from places such…
DULUTH, Minn. — Cyber Monday sales are happening everywhere but here in Duluth one local store is making sure you can score the perfect deal. Duluth Pack begins preparing as early as June for what they call the store’s biggest sales period of the year. The offerings are up to 50% off holiday sweaters, popular apparel is anywhere from 15…
DULUTH, Minn. — Racers trotted through the streets earlier this Thanksgiving Day for the 18th annual Gobble Gallop 5K. Produced by the Duluth Running Company it is a tradition for many people to run before the big meal. Other race options also included the Tough Turkey one mile and the Gobble Giddy Up for kids. This year’s charity partner is…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth police officer and firefighter were recognized for their efforts Wednesday. The Kiwanis Club of Duluth hosted the 2023 Duluth Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year Award Ceremony. The firefighter of the year is Josh Bade. He was selected by peers within his department for all of the hard work and dedication he puts into…
DULUTH, Minn. — Holidays are a time to be with family and friends.. but what about your pets? Canal Bark in Duluth is making sure dogs are able to celebrate Thanksgiving as well. Any dog staying at the facility that has opted into their special meal will get a full Thanksgiving feast tomorrow. That includes a turkey treat, wet food…
DULUTH, Minn. — One store in Duluth is making sure people are fully prepared for their Thanksgiving dinners. Goat Hill Marketplace, located in the Lincoln Park Craft District has all of the holiday essentials including potato mashers, roasting pans, butchers twine, turkey bags. There are even food ideas like stroopwaffel pie crust, cocktail mixers, and flavored sugars. The market’s general…
MINNESOTA — A new campaign means more DWI patrols will be out on the road this holiday season. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is protecting people from impaired drivers through the What’s My Why social media campaign. During the campaign law enforcement will be sharing their personal stories of what motivates them to prevent impaired driving tragedies. DPS says…
DULUTH, Minn. — This week, Chum is making sure the community is able to have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks to the community’s help, Chum is giving away 350 Thanksgiving boxes in total this year. And Monday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Duluth, was the first day of giving away 100 boxes. The boxes are a first-come, first-serve basis with…
DULUTH, Minn. — In a generous donation from Super One Foods, over 145,000 meals will be provided to families, children, and seniors this holiday season. Super One donated $48,457.94 to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. The effort in part of its Bag Hunger Campaign where customers at stores in Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin rounded up or donated a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Season has officially started, and bell ringers and donations are badly needed. Red Kettle Queen and Director of Development Cyndi Lewis says they are already $3,000 short of where they were at last year. The goal for the holiday season is $225,000. To hope for more donations the Red Kettle Queen…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two new affordable homes have now been listed on the market thanks to One Roof Community Housing in Duluth. The houses are Community Land Trust Homes which will sell to household incomes below 80% of the area median income. They are the first LANG model homes in the area, which is a standard model offered by Lagom…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power are working together to warn customers not to fall for payment scams. It is all part of Utilities United Against Scams Day. The most common scam is customers getting a phone call or email saying their power will be shut off due to unpaid bills. The utility companies recommend…
DULUTH, Minn. — For some the warm weather in Duluth may be great, but for skiing and snowboarding operations such as Spirit Mountain it is delaying the start of their winter season. Usually, Spirit Mountain would be making snow for about a week at this time with the season starting Black Friday. However, that is looking unlikely this year. Interim…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Tuesday for the first time the Women Innovators Conference which has historically been held at the U of M campus in the cities was also held at the same time here at UMD. The event is all about helping women understand how to take their innovation and business ideas to impact. Which can go from sketches…
PROCTOR, Minn. — The general election in Duluth was a week ago Tuesday and some people may still have election signs out on their front lawn. Well, there is something you can do with them. The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District or WLSSD is partnering with Atlas Games, a company who publishes board games, card games, and role-playing games. So…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Wednesday a special Veterans Day Service was held at Benedictine Living Community in Duluth. The service is held each year honoring those who have worked to protect and defend our country. The event recognized resident and staff member veterans with a program including plenty of songs and a flag folding ceremony. And this year there is…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Salvation Army is kicking off their Red Kettle giving season with a new twist. Starting November 30th director of development, Cyndi Lewis, will be out bell ringing as the Red Kettle Queen. She will do four visits and during those she will crown one lucky person Red Kettle Royalty. And at the end of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re in need of a good read the College of St. Scholastica is hosting their annual book sale this week. Book worms can find a wide selection of reads from health science, foreign language literature, fiction, and non-fiction. Most books are 25 cents, and they even offer a deal where you can purchase a bag for…
MINNESOTA — Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday, November 5th which means clocks will be turned back an hour and we will get an hour extra of rest. But those aren’t the only changes the time difference will have on us. A licensed psychologist from St. Luke’s says it has an affect on mental health with decreased moods and energy…
DULUTH, Minn. — Community members gathered at the Depot Thursday to talk about how we can have a gender inclusive and equitable Duluth. It is the first Gender Equity Summit hosted by the YWCA Duluth. The event centers around women, people who identify as transgender, and people of color. It is all to create connections, learn leadership skills, and work…
DULUTH, Minn. — The temps are dropping fast and starting Wednesday at 6pm, the Chum Warming Center in Duluth will officially be open. The center serves as a safe, warm overnight stay for those experiencing homelessness or simply have nowhere else to go. Safety protection, warm clothing, food, showers, and other resources are also available at the center. Last year…
DULUTH, Minn. — A much anticipated holiday staple is back at Burrito Union in Duluth. It’s the Thanksgiving Burrito! The burrito is stuffed with mashed potatoes, roasted white and dark turkey, sweet corn, and stuffing with a side of gravy and cranberry salsa. The holiday food has been around for 14 years and over 4,000 burritos were sold last November….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Over in Superior kids explored all things spooky at the Fairlawn Mansion Tuesday. Fairlawn was originally built as the family home for lumber and mining baron, Martin Pattison, along with his wife and 6 kids. The executive director says Victorian’s were very ritualistic when it came to mourning the passing of a loved one. So, the mansion…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was pumpkins galore over at Duluth Edison Charter Schools North Star Academy Friday. Students’ kindergarten through second grade celebrated Pumpkin Day! Activities happened all throughout the day with pumpkin carving, painting, bingo, math, and more. A first-grade teacher says it is a way to incorporate the season into learning and that the response has been great….
DULUTH, Minn. — Friday, an event for outdoor recreation enthusiasts took place at Zeitgeist Arts Cafe in Duluth. The Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance hosted the Great Lakes Outdoor Summit. The event is a way for businesses, advocates, and other organizations to get together, build community, and learn more about each other. Around 170 people gathered from across the state. The…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A new opportunity is being built for those who struggle with mental health challenges and substance use. The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI Lake Superior South Shore is working towards opening the first Peer Respite House in the area. They are calling it Hope Haven. Those struggling can stay up to 7 nights free of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday was the last market of the season at The Depot in Duluth. St. Louis County hosts the market with local vendors supplying fall produce, homemade baked goods, jams, and other crafts. This is the second year of indoor market as the event takes place at the Civic Center June through September. But they have found new…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Thursday a community event in Duluth was held as a one stop shop service for those in need. The Damiano Center hosted the Donna Howard Community Connect gathering over 20 local organizations. Groups such as Chum, Safe Haven, the Salvation Army and the Affordable Housing Coalition all offered their services. Free haircuts, flu shots, warrant resolutions,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Traditional country music is making its way to the West Theatre in Duluth next week. Northland Legends is presenting A Classic Country Jamboree happening on November 1st. 5 Northland artists will be performing as well as the Allstar Band bringing tributes of well-known country artists such as Johnny Cash. The show is styled like the Grand Ole…
