Superior Holds First Day of School
Students and Parents Meet Teachers and Faculty
Students and their parents got to meet their new teachers and faculty on an appointment basis.
Author: Harry Baker
Superior Residents to Vote on School Funding
Referendum Vote April 5th
The school district says the money will provide secure entrances for all Superior schools, new class areas at superior high school, and an entirely new Cooper Elementary School.
Local Restaurants Helping Raise Money for Greenhouse
Green Mill and G. B. Schneider and Co. Helping Group Raise Money
Green Mill patrons who purchased pasta dishes Monday saw a portion of their bill given to the Junior League of Duluth.
Downtown Bicycle Lanes Spark Debate
Riders and Businesses Disagree on Location
The location of proposed bike lanes in Downtown Duluth is sparking debate between cyclists and business owners.
Red Cross Shelter Part of Vigilant Guard 2015
Volunteers Learn to Operate Shelter
A disaster shelter was created at the DECC and community volunteers played the roles of displaced residents to help Red Cross volunteers prepare for disaster response.
UMD Welcome Week Starts Wednesday
140 "Rockstars" will help new students acclimate.
The Bulldog Welcome Week staff will be working with the new students from Wednesday thru Saturday helping them prepare for the first week of classes.
Rice Lake: Keeping it Together
Move to Incorporate Driven by Citizens
The annexation would have left the residents in the northern third of the current township paying the tax burden associated with running the current town.
Champions Building Champions in Duluth
Men as Peacemakers Offers Kids Safe Environment
The Champions Building Champions program takes place every Wednesday at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Hagen to Call Special Meeting of Council
Council and Mayor Will Discuss Solutions and Hear Privatization Presentation
Councilors will hear a presentation on privatization through Waste Management and discuss possible solutions during the special session called by the Mayor
7th Annual Tribute Fest to Rock Bayfront Park Friday
Cover Bands Play to Raise Money for Homeless Vets
Festival raises money and awareness for area homeless veterans.
U.S. Senator Baldwin Visits Superior
Mayor Hagen Supports Senator's Proposed Bill
Senator Baldwin spoke about her proposed Waterfront Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act.
St. Scholastica Receives Grant to Educate Vets
$1 Million Grant Will be Used to Train Vets as Nurses
The grant will fund Scholastica’s new Implementation of a Nursing Veteran’s Initiative to Transform Education (INIVTE) Program.
2015 Dragon Boat Festival
14th Annual Festival Benefits Multiple Charities
This year’s races include 84 entrants with more than 40 heats, with four boats in each heat.
Superior Councilors to Vote on Trash Fee
$9.75 Monthly Fee Would Prevent Privatization of Trash Collection
Superior Mayor, Bruce Hagen will recommend the council pass an ordinance establishing the fee as a quarterly bill during Tuesday’s council meeting.
Malfunctioning MacArthur Lock Delays Shipping
Soo Locks Only Access Point form Superior to Huron
One of the two operating locks at Sault Saint Marie’s Soo Locks malfunctioned July 30, causing the lock to be drained completely.
Superior Savings to Build Twin Ports First QwikBank
Standalone ATM Will Provide Traditional Teller Services 24 Hours a Day
Superior Savings Bank is building a new location on Tower Ave.
Restaurants Prepare for Minimum Wage Increase
Dollar Increase in Employee Wages Effective Saturday
Beginning Saturday August 1, minimum wage employees across Minnesota will see an increase in their paychecks.
Bike MS TRAM Riders Come Full Circle
The Ride Across Minnesota Started and Ended at Same Location for First Time.
Rider’s spent the weekend and Monday riding more than 300 miles around Northern Minnesota to raise money for the battle against Multiple Sclerosis.
Friends Of Animals Still in Need of Funding
$300,000 Required to Operate Cloquet Shelter
Grants and one time donations have been sufficient to keep the doors open, and even provide a slight operating cushion, but the organization is still concerned about its future.
American Heritage Girls Camp Makes Blankets For Less Fortunate
Girls Character Development Group Ties Fleece Blankets
A group of girls, and a couple brothers, spent Tuesday making blankets for Northlanders in need.
St. Luke’s Providing Oncology Services in Cloquet
Services to be Provided on Tuesdays
Oncology patients who travel north to visit doctor’s at Saint Luke’s now have an alternative.
Duluth Trails Enjoy a Day of Fixing Up & Additions
Minnesota Power, COGGS Host Trail Maintenance Day
Minnesota Power employees left their desks Tuesday to hit the trails at Hartley Nature Park.
Pipeline Expo Moving Across Northern Minnesota
Trades and Technology Expo Gives Visitors Glimpse of Pipeline Builders
Expo aims to teach visitors about training and safety concerns of pipeline workers.
Broadband Finally Coming to Fond Du Lac Reservation
USDA Grants to Cover Portion of Costs
It will cost $8.2 million to run broadband connections to the 1200 homes on the Fond Du Lac Reservation.
PAWS Help Bulldogs
UMD Students Faculty and Staff Interact with Animals to Unwind
The Pet Away Worries and Stress program brings animals to campus to help people relax.
Sweet Life in Cloquet
Candy Store Will Special Order
The Sweet Life Candy Shop carries over 200 kinds of candy and chocolates; if they can keep them in stock.
Knowing Your Neighbors: Bricks Pub & Grub
If you’re ever driving through Wrenshall, Bricks Pub and Grub is a must for a drink or meal.
McTavish Quilting Studio Is More Than A Store
Quilting, lessons and quilt sales are all available at McTavish Quilting Studio in Duluth.
Volunteer Fire Departments Continue Struggle To Recruit
Cloquet Area Fire District Is Short 9 Volunteers
Volunteer firefighters continue to be in strong demand all over the Northland, including Carlton County.
New Firefighters Sworn in to Service
Superior Fire Department Swears in 10, Promotes Service Men & Women
The Superior Fire Department grew in size and strength Thursday afternoon, as 10 new firefighters were sworn into duty.
Sidewalk Days and Street Dances Start Wednesday
Superior Street to be Closed During Business Hours
Duluth Sidewalk Days and Street Dances Begin Wednesday.
Belknap Project May be Put on Hold by State Budget Cuts
Wisconsin Highway Budget Cut by 800 Million
Belknap Street reconstruction will compete for funding with larger projects in Milwaukee.
Farmer’s Market Opens in Hermantown
11 Vendors Will Sell Everything from Trees to Grilled Cheese
Vendors Selling Everything From Trees to Grilled Cheese in Hermantown
Free Dental Clinic Coming to DECC
Care for Underserved Individuals July 17th and 18th
Volunteers from all over Minnesota will be at the DECC July 17 and 18, providing free dental care.
Church Expanding Facilities
Shepherd of the Hills Completing $1 Million Expansion
Shepherd of the Hills is doubling its preschool capacity.
Minnesota Rural Health Association Meets in Duluth
Annual Conference Focusing on Technology
Rural Minnesota healthcare workers are meeting for two days in Duluth to discuss possible improvements.
Hospital Prepares for Legalization of Medicinal Cannabis
St. Luke's Will Not Provide Medicinal Cannabis
Doctors at St. Luke’s will be allowed to register as cannabis prescribers, but the hospital will not allow the product in its facilities.
Superior, Police Defendants in Civil Rights Law Suit
Suit Filed in Douglas County Circuit Court Alleges Excessive Force
Nearly 18 months after the controversial arrest of a Superior woman, the police department and city have been named as defendants in a law suit.
66th Annual Musky Fest Starts Thursday
State Fish Celebrated in Hayward
A northern Wisconsin town will celebrate state fish with a four day festival.
Sawyer County Fairgrounds to Host Dairy Breakfast
Wisconsin Breakfast Will Kick Off at 6:30 a.m.
The Sawyer County Farm Bureau will be serving breakfast at the fairgrounds Saturday morning.
Room Tax Bill Would Hurt Small Communities in WI
Cities, Town Keep Up to 30% of Room Tax With Change
Room tax revenues in Wisconsin is currently split almost equally between city budgets and tourism funding.
‘Big Top’ Festivals Kick Off This Weekend
Summer Concerts Kick Off This Weekend at 'Big Top'
School is out, summer is here and the musical festivals are starting! The first weekend of music at the Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua kicks off this weekend and runs every weekend and runs every weekend throughout the summer.
Mille Lacs Band Voices Concerns Over Pipeline Project
Watersheds, Rice Beds Main Concern Over Pipeline Project
Members of the Mille Lacs Band gathered in McGregor, MN to discuss the controversial Sandpiper pipeline.
Wisconsin Historical Society Brings Exhibit to Superior
Traveling Exhibit Makes Two Month Stop in Superior
Douglas County Historical Society Welcomes Guest.
Duluth P.D. Bike Patrol an Example of Community Oriented Policing
Police Get Out of Cars to Make Citizen Approach Easier
Duluth Police officers will be on two wheels and looking to interact with the community this summer.
GenCyber Camp Comes to Lake Superior College
Campers Spend Week Working to Prevent Cyber Crimes
Lake Superior College is hosting campers for a week of cyber crime training.
Annual Duluth Public Library Book Sale Kicks Off
All Proceeds Benefit Library Foundation and Programs
The Duluth Public Library is selling books for as low as 50 cents.
Low Water Levels Pose Concern for Island Lake Residents
Docks, Boats Difficult to Put in Water
Bone dry is bad news in Minnesota as this year’s drought is causing the water to quickly creep away.
Low Water Levels Won’t Keep Anglers Away from Island Lake
Anglers Say Levels Will be Beneficial
The low lake levels won’t stop anglers from hitting Island Lake for the 20th annual ALS tournament Saturday morning.
Local Restaurant Gearing Up For World Cup
Dubh Linn Brew Pub Hoping for Major Turnout
Dubh Linn Brew Pub is treating the Women’s World Cup as a must see event.
