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…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local business owner and former Duluth City Council member Derek Medved announced his Candidacy for Duluth City Council At-Large. On Thursday, he kicked his campaign off at the Gary-New Duluth Rec center as a nod to his roots in the city. Medved, who owns Korner Stores and Little Stores in the Northland, left his previous council seat…
DULUTH, Minn. — Starry Skies North Celebrated Dark Skies week at the Lake Superior Zoo. Mayor Reinert made a proclamation designating today, April 24th, as Dark Sky Day in Duluth. Seven local businesses were also awarded Dark Sky friendly certification. Dark Skies is an international movement to reduce light pollution. Many animals are affected by bright light pollution. It also…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s the 11th annual Day of Giving at UW-Superior! This is a fundraiser that supports undergraduate research, scholarships, and academic programs. Every donation made today will be matched up to $10,000. Those donating can designate where their money goes, from the new floating classroom, programs like theatre or sports, or specific scholarships. Otherwise, they money can…
DULUTH, Minn — The Duluth Police Department released its Annual Report for 2024. This report includes some of the facts and figures of 2024. It also gives and overview of their accomplishments and outlines the goals for 2025. One notable change is a significant decrease in both Opioid Related Overdoses and fatalities related to those overdoses. Chief Cenowa attributed…
TWIN PORTS — From the sound quality to the artistry vinyl records have made their comeback. Large department stores often carry some of the most popular records. But more unique selections are best found at your local record store. Vinyl records have made their way back into mainstream media. Local shops River City Records and Globe News are catering…
DULUTH, Minn. — ‘The Rose Man’ is seeking new ownership. The iconic florist on Central Entrance has been in operation since 1983. It’s had three different owners over the years, and they are looking to find the fourth. The current owner had bought it with her husband, who passed unexpectedly ten years ago. While she has been running it…
DULUTH, Minn. — With Mike Mayou stepping down as Duluth’s District 2 Representative, former city employee Diane Desotelle is looking to step-up. She announced today that she is running for the district 2 seat on Duluth’s city council. As a former civil engineer and natural resource planner, Desotelle feels she has the knowledge and experience to do right by…
DULUTH, Minn — Four individuals were recognized for their work in public health by St. Louis County today. Dr. Jan Baldwin, Christina Trok, Mel Alvar, and Nathan Kesti were each given a Public Health Achievement Award. Each has shown leadership and commitment as they worked to address a variety of public health concerns. Those include perinatal substance use, birth…
Two U-S senators, including Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar, are working across the aisle to combat human trafficking. Senator Klobuchar, a democrat, has co-sponsored three bills with Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn, a republican. They held a virtual press conference today to announce their newest bill called “The Combating Trafficking and Transportation Act.” This act aims to provide federal funding toward a public…
DULUTH, Minn — Denfeld Nation Automation, the robotics team at Denfeld, has qualified for the world championships. The next step: getting ready for it. They are looking to raise $47,000 to cover the cost of the trip It’s been a flurry of fundraising from asking businesses to sponsor them, posting to social media, and creating a Give MN page. The…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — It’s Red Cross Day once again at the University of Wisconsin Superior! This event happens each semester. Students get a chance to learn hands-only CPR. What’s new is students could also learn to administer Narcan. This training gives people a chance to save lives. “It’s important for healthcare workers like Josh and myself as nursing students to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced this year’s construction plans. Most notably here in Duluth: MnDOT is finishing off the Twin Ports Interchange project. Across the region there will be various replacements and repairs. Our construction district which is made up of the arrowhead region plus a few counties had fourteen new projects announced in addition…
HERMANTOWN, Minn — You can pick up chicks at Fleet Farm… …as long as those ‘chicks’ you’re hoping to pick up are baby chickens. Live chicks are delivered every Thursday and available for sale at 11am. A ticket system was started because they’ve been selling within the first hour. You can show up early, grab a number and see…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC Seawall reconstruction is getting close to completion! The 18-million-dollar project is on its final steps. This project aimed to make the seawall more stable and better able to accommodate the large cruise ships. Some of the visions for the seawall plaza behind the DECC include an outdoor concert space, more ‘winter village’ style events…
CARLTON, Minn — Fond Du Lac held a career fair today. Attendees could meet department representatives face to face. There were also on-site interviews for some positions and an area to apply to positions. They have over 60 job openings across many areas including Nursing, Public Works, Golf Course Management and many more. “We have quite a few entities….
DULUTH, Minn — The TownePlace Suites by Marriot held its Grand Opening ceremony today. The grand opening had live music, food, and let people tour the building. Catering to extended stays with amenities from kitchenettes with cook tops to guest laundry, this hotel makes staying for a while feel a little more like home. They have the standard hotel…
DULUTH, Minn. — LSC held its annual career and transfer fair today. Over 50 employers and a dozen universities were there to meet with students. Students got to learn more about their future paths and options. They also got a chance ask the questions that can’t be answered in flyers or aren’t shown on webpages. “Students come to us,…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re getting ready to start spring projects, One Roof has your back. They have a free tool rental library that anyone can rent from. Tools and equipment from Plumbing and electrical, to saws and lawn care are available. They do give the manuals with the tools, so users know how to operate them. Some more…
DULUTH, Minn. — A well-known American sporting goods retailer is looking for new hires in the Twin Ports for their newest store opening in Hermantown. Bass Pro Shop is looking to hire over 150 people for both full and part-time positions. At the Holiday Center on Wednesday and Thursday, they are offering on-site interviews and job offers for those interested….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — An important discussion on disability and inclusion was held at the Superior Public Library on Tuesday. The discussion looked at how communities can create opportunities for those with disabilities to be more engaged in the community. People with disabilities, friends and caregivers, business owners and city officials worked together to explore ideas and solutions. The goal was…
DULUTH, Minn — The 4th Annual Minnesota Film Fest Kicked off today! About 120 independent films will be shown through Sunday. Zeitgeist Arts is hosting the event. Everyone is welcome to attend, there are single show tickets available as well as festival passes. They are also holding Q and A’s, various panels, and live performances. Many of the filmmakers…
DULUTH, Minn — Dust off the binoculars Ship Nerds, the 2025 shipping season is around the corner. Lake Superior is sitting at about 9% ice coverage, most of that being in whitefish bay. We are still likely a couple weeks away according to the port authority, but excitement is still building for those keen to see the ships moving….
DULUTH, Minn. — Taiga Farm & Seed is teaching people how to grow their own food in our area. They specialize in Growing Zones 3 and 4, which includes the Northland. From classes, to resources, to seed packs — they have everything a beginner needs to start their own northern friendly garden. There are also resources for people who prefer…
SUPERIOR, Wis — Early Voting is starting for the spring Election in Wisconsin. The City of Superior has two contested races for District Representatives. Those Districts are 2 and 6. Districts 4, 8, and 10 are running uncontested. There is also a race for State Supreme court and State Superintendent. Those who live in the city can early vote…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — We don’t always get to see the impact stories we share have on the community. We were lucky enough to have one local woman reach out to us, sharing her story of achieving an education later in life, thanks to an education institution we reported on in Superior. Now, she’s hoping to inspire others to reach for…
SUPERIOR, Wis — If you’re looking to make friends or find a new hobby try Level Up games in Superior. With a massive variety of games, there is something here for everyone. They have card games like Magic the gathering and Pokémon; role-playing games such as D&D, Pathfinder and so much more. Upstairs you can find board games and tons…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Love Creamery has been busy prepping their next project! They purchased the old Billings Park ICO building in Superior. They are going to turn it into their new headquarters. The larger building will give them more space for their needs. It will also have a retail side offering their specialty ice cream, an espresso bar, and…
DULUTH, Minn — High Schoolers got a chance to try their hands at construction today! The DECC hosted “Construct Tomorrow”. An event aimed at getting people into construction apprenticeships. During the day local Highschoolers were there to learn and try things out. They got to meet employers, try out different tools and equipment, and talk to experts. “A lot…
