HOYT LAKES, Minn. — Hoyt Lakes celebrated completing their Birch Cove Recreation Beautification yesterday. They planted a ceremonial tree at the celebration. Attendees also got a tour of the improvements made. This project was funded by grant money from America in Bloom and other sponsors. The recreation area is open to visitors. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
MINN. — Select museums across Minnesota will have free admission this Saturday. The area museums with free admission include Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors, the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids, and Snake River Fur Post in Pine City. The Free Admission Day will be held four times a year, with the next dates including September 20th, January 10th,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Park State Bank presented the Duluth Salvation army with a $20,000 check. The donation will go toward supporting the programs at Salvation Army. Summer is the time of year they have the lowest donations, so this was good timing. Park State Bank applied for a matching grant with Federal Home Loan Bank out of Des Moines. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Brewster, Dan Hanger’s adopted dog, has turned 15! The community celebrated his big milestone Tuesday in the Fitger’s Courtyard while raising money for Animal Allies Humane Society. Around 200 people stopped by for Brewster’s Birthday Bash, and that included dogs! A Place For Fido, which is located in Fitger’s, helped organize the event during its Tuesday evening…
Photo CourtesyMinnesota National Guard BRIMSON, Minn. — St. Louis County Assessors are going to start apprising property damage from the Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires. Staff are beginning the process in Brimson and Fairbanks Township today. They will be assessing and documenting the level of damage, which will be used to determine the percentage of value lost. Owners could…
Small Town Girl Poster HIBBING, Minn. — ‘Small Town Girl’ wrapped up its second week of filming last Friday. Filming was set to take only eighteen days. There was a one day delay due to storms, but other than that production is moving swiftly. The film is about a girl who goes missing and the town atmosphere following the disappearance….
Storm damage in Kelsey, Minnesota DULUTH, Minn. – More than 5,600 residents in Cohasset, Minnesota were affected by power outages around 4:30 this morning. Meanwhile over in Kelsey, Minnesota some trees were downed by high winds. Similar reports of downed trees and powerlines have been reported across Itasca, Aitkin, and St. Louis Counties. Sawyer and Aitkin have also had reports…
DULUTH, Minn. — With the races kicking off today, thousands of runners were picking up their race packets. In addition, was an expo where runners could gear up before the races. Hundreds of volunteers were helping racers get set for the weekend. “It becomes sort of like a city holiday for the weekend and..” said Hallie Keiper, Volunteer, “I’ve…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Michelina’s Spaghetti Dinner kicked off at 11 this morning. Kitchen Staff and Volunteers have been working hard to prepare the feast. The all-you-can-eat event lets athletes’ carb up before the races. Even if you aren’t running, anyone can buy a ticket to the dinner and support the Grandmas Marathon. “Come on down and…
DULUTH, Minn. — New lifetime movie, ‘The Hockey Moms Revenge’, is being filmed locally. The movie is about two hockey moms who just want to see their son succeed. It comes to head at a big championship, and one mom has to win. “This is, of course, an exaggeration for the most part of you know, really, just parents who…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today, local Special Olympic athletes and the Duluth Police Department held their annual torch run. It was part of the lead up to kick off the Minnesota Summer Special Olympics in the Twin Cities this weekend. A group of runners and cyclists carried the ‘Flame of Hope’ over 10 miles across the city. The torch run raises…
DULUTH, Minn. — The YMCA has free meals for kids eighteen years and younger as part of the Summer Food Service Program. Kids don’t need to be a YMCA member or meet any family income requirements. Lunches are available from 1 to 2 pm with a snack provided from 4 to 4:30. They can just show up, get a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The S.S. Meteor Museum has announced its re-opening for the season June 18th! Opening was delayed due to a crack appearing in the ship’s expansion hold. The crack appeared from shifting sediment underneath the ship and fluctuating temperatures. After repairs and inspections, the ship is now ready for tours again. In a statement on the Superior…
DULUTH, Minn. — With Grandmas Marathon just days away, detours and delays are expected across the city. Canal Park and the Downtown area east of Lake Avenue will see the heaviest impact within the city. Watch for No Parking signs, temporary signage, officials directing traffic, and barriers. For other race information visit GrandmasMarathon.com WEEKDAY PREPARATION ADVISORIES: Tuesday, the Northwest…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lincoln Park’s annual Summer Fest kicked off the start of the season on Saturday! The festival featured everything Lincoln Park has to offer, from live music, to vendors, food trucks, activities and more. It celebrated the community, local creativity, and summer fun. “This day has been a really great combination of both highlighting Lincoln Park businesses and,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Lidgerwood Mundy broke ground at the location of their new facility today. The new facility was prompted by the Blatnik Bridge replacement project which required them to move out of the way. SLM manufactures a variety of products from winches to kitchen equipment. While being forced to move did seem inconvenient, the improvements the new…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Goats are hard at work cleaning up Billings Park! The goats are from Regenerative Ruminants, which is the herbicide alternative land management run by Drifty Acres Farm in Poplar. They’ve been grazing on Buckthorn, an invasive species that have been overtaking native plants in the park for over a decade. The goats will munch down the buckthorn,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Over at Companies to Classrooms, volunteers worked to do some deep cleaning inside and tidying up the garden outside. Companies to classrooms is a program that takes donations for teachers to shop for their classrooms. The extra care and cleaning helps make the spot look nicer for the neighborhood and builds connections in the community. “We’ve…
DULUTH, Minn. — Never Surrender received a massive donation from Super One Foods and the community today. $41,237.93 was donated by the community rounding up at the register. Never Surrender Inc is a non-profit that supports Northlander’s suffering from ALS. The donations stay local, providing treatments, equipment, and more. “We want to make sure we have the best of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Annual Friends of the Library Book sale is back! There is plenty to peruse from thousands of books, Puzzles, CDs, and more. Books come in all ages, genres, and prints. They even have a section of rare and out-of-print books for sale. This fundraiser adds several thousand to programming and events at the Duluth Public Library….
SILVER BAY, Minn. — Music in the park is back with a fabulous line-up of free concerts. Kicking off with local legend Charlie Parr on July 18th, these concerts are all ages and open to the public. Over the past four years of these concerts, they’ve grown exponentially. There is now even a City Center Park project in the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Veterans Memorial Hall is holding their Annual 5k this Saturday. This 5k is held in honor of Command Sergeant Major John S. Werner. He began the race seventeen years ago, which went on until the pandemic. After he passed in 2023, the race was brought back and renamed after him. Proceeds will go to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Zachary Moder has announced his campaign for Duluth City Council At-Large. Moder has been an entrepreneur, actor, musician, and served in the National Guard. His priorities are focusing on actually affordable housing, revitalizing Downtown Duluth, and growth for the creative community. “I’m not a politician. I’m just a person in Duluth. I’m a resident, just like…
DULUTH, Minn. — Downtown Duluth and Canal Park are a bit more colorful now. Volunteers were out planting flowers in the streetscape planters. This is part of Downtown Duluth’s yearly beautification project. Hanging baskets with complimentary flowers will be installed closer to Grandma’s Marathon Weekend. About 70 planters were filled over the past two days. “It’s so great to see…
DULUTH, Minn. — There’s a new event joining the Festival of Sail this year. The Superior High Dive Challenge will see 10 internationally ranked high divers competing individually and in pairs from a 65-foot-tall platform. There will also be exhibition and practice diving leading up to the events. This is the first year of this competition, with hopes that it…
DULUTH, Minn. — Enger Golf Course has partnered with First Tee Minnesota to start some summer programming. First Tee Minnesota is a non-profit youth development organization. The goal is to teach life skills and develop self-confidence through golf. These sessions are for kids ages six through seventeen and broken into age groups. This program is beginner friendly; clubs and…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The City of Superior held its annual tribute tree and bench ceremonies. Mayor Jim Paine and members of the Urban Forestry Tree Board visited the locations around town and personally thanked the Tribute Tree Donors and Memorial Bench Sponsors. One memorial tree was in memory of Ed Minter, a city employee for over 30 years, and there…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Children’s Museum was honored for Outstanding Practice in the field. The Association of Children’s Museums chose Duluth Children’s Museum because of its ‘Discovery for All’ initiative. That initiative provides free access to the museum for those one EBT, WIC, or Medical Assistance. The award helps them to continue funding and expanding on their outreach to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon is coming up quickly, kicking off the summer tourism season. According to their economic impact report: Last year the event brought around 40 million dollars into the community, nearly doubling their 2019 report of 21 million. This year, at 9,000 participants, the race is one of the top 10 marathons in the US, while being…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center has announced its summer programming. They’ll have events for Lake Superior Day in July and National Lighthouse Day in August. The Tall Ships Fest is also returning this July. These events and others help bring in more visitors to the museum and promote the mission of the center. “A lot of people…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Damiano Center received a new grant for their re-entry assistance project. The Re-Entry Assistance project aims at helping those recently released from jail, prison, and treatment programs. It provides things like new clothing and hygiene products. They also can provide bus passes or gas cards for people to get to appointments and job interviews. One of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Seaway Port Authority has announced its new CEO. Kevin Beardsley will be officially taking over as CEO on June 3rd, following current CEO Deb Deluca’s retirement. Beardsley has served as Chief Financial Officer to the Authority since 2014. “Some of the first priorities, obviously, is going to be replacing myself as CFO, so that’ll be…
Small Town Girl Poster DULUTH, Minn. – A new indie film is being shot in Northern Minnesota. The film, titled ‘Small Town Girl’ is a mystery movie. It focuses on a single mother and her daughter who disappears. The film looks at the interactions and gossip following the disappearance. In addition to the filming being done in Minnesota, Seventy percent…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The S.S. Meteor Museum in Superior is temporarily closed for repairs. Over the winter, a crack appeared in the ship. The museum has been working with the City of Superior and AMI Engineers to review the ship and repair the damage. They hope to get it back open this summer, but there is no timeline yet. The…
HIBBING, Minn. — A Veteran Resource fair in Hibbing aimed to get Vets together and help them explore their options for support. Over 35 vendors were there, from mental and physical health, veterans’ organizations and offices, and other services. There were also people to help veterans through the process of filing, submitting and following up on paperwork for benefits. By…
HIBBING, Minn. — At the Veterans Fair, U.S. Steel presented a 65-thousand-dollar donation towards the ‘Honor and Restore’ project. The project aims to make renovations and repairs at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing. Flagpoles around the cemetery are old and worn down. Some poles are so worn that they can’t be raised and lowered easily for maintenance. The Hibbing-Chisolm Beyond…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s EMS Appreciation Week! Aspirus St. Luke’s celebrated by holding a picnic for EMS Professionals. Tig’s Smok’n Pig BBQ was there feeding the EMS family. Paramedics, first responders, fire, medical transport and other EMS workers were all welcome. Aspirus St. Luke’s holds a picnic every year for EMS Appreciation week. “First of all, it’s just a lot…
DULUTH, Minn. — David Clanaugh Announced his candidacy for the district 4 seat of Duluth City Council. His goals are community driven, believing that district representatives need to really know the neighborhoods they represent. Those goals are grounded in his experience. He has had many positions in community supportive roles such as Executive Director for the regional Habitat For…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Stakeholders in the Wisconsin criminal justice system and victim service organizations got together to look at victim’s experiences through the system. Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, and Wisconsin Department of Justice collaborated to map victims’ journeys. The project looked at who victims interact with in the process, what they do well and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Second Harvest Northland held a walk-through of its new facility at the Atlas Industrial Site in the western edge of Duluth. The facility has a 13,600 square-foot freezer and cooler addition to help provide fresher and more nutritional foods to those in need. Second Harvest says demand is increasing, especially with inflation. “Certainly, we know, with everything…
Image from last year’s #CopOnARooftop DULUTH, Minn — Your morning coffee could contribute to a good cause! Dunkin’ Donuts and local law enforcement agencies are partnering for #CopOnARooftop. Duluth Police will be at the Duluth Dunkin’ for the event, but the fundraiser spans much of the Midwest. Proceeds will go towards the states Special Olympics. In Minnesota, the event has…
Munger Shaw Fire (Northland Fire Wire) COTTON, Minn. — The Munger Shaw wildfire, which has burned 1,600 acres, slowed down on Thursday. Lower humidity, reduced winds, and higher humidity have helped with slowing fire growth. according to officials. Firefighters are now able to focus their time on building and strengthening dozer lines and securing the fire perimeter. Severe thunderstorms and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Students raced in the annual Essentia health Fit N Fun Run. Students between third and fifth grade ran the quarter-mile race. Each student received a ribbon and commemorative T-shirt. Families and other students were also able to cheer classmates on. “I think it’s really great to have kids be part of this race style atmosphere, especially…
COOK COUNTY, Minn. — Seagull Outfitters and Cabins has new owners. Grant and Christina Hopke purchased the well-loved Boundary Waters outfitter. According to the press release, they have a deep respect for the traditions of the outfitter and the area. Grant worked there previously during college and bonded with the staff, guests, land and waters. As they prepare for their…
Aspirus St. Lukes employees got a taste of the upcoming baseball season for lunch. The Duluth Huskies were handing out free hotdogs to healthcare workers as a thank you. Aspirus St. Lukes is one of the Huskies biggest sponsors, and the Huskies give back through the foundation to support patients. St. Lukes is also the Huskie’s orthopedic team. “I think…
DULUTH, Minn. – Keep an eye out for small cyclists. Tomorrow is National Bike to School Day. Students all over the northland are encouraged to bike to school tomorrow. Bike to school day helps raise awareness of pedestrian and cyclist safety and promotes healthy outdoor exercise. If your kids are biking to school, ensure they have a properly fitted helmet…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Bay Produce, a greenhouse run by the Challenge Center in Superior, is trying something new this year: Flowers for Mother’s Day. “We have hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of potted plants for your porch or hanging and, but I have a feeling they’re gonna go pretty fast” said Mark Kroll, Director of the Challenge Center. These flowers…
WISCONSIN — Get ready Skiers – one of the most iconic local winter events opens for registration tomorrow! The 2026 Slumberland American Birkebeiner and week of skiing events, also called Birkie Week, are scheduled February 18-22, 2026. Skiers from around the world come to participate. Registration typically fills quickly, with thousands of skiers typically signing up in the first few…
ST. PAUL, Minn — A bill to extend unemployment benefits for laid off miners is one step closer to approval. Senator Hauschild’s Bill was successfully Amended to Jobs Bill during Senate Floor Debate. Iron Range Senators Hauschild and Farnsworth brought the bill forward. If passed over six hundred laid off steelworkers would be eligible for the extended benefits. “When our…
DULUTH, Minn. — Benedictine and the College of St. Scholastica paired up for their annual Health Fair today. The event was open to the community but really helped with the assisted living residents. RELF Optical was there doing eyeglass adjustments, Tortoise and Hare were testing feet and recommending shoes, and CSS students were there providing health assessments. “The students that…
