DULUTH, Minn. – Canal Bark is celebrating its fifth year in business with a Barkiversary this week. The business is giving away prizes and doing some fun giveaways through its Facebook and Instagram accounts. Certificates for services, toys and dog things are some of the prizes being given away. “We’re just so thankful to everyone who’ss supported us over the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has partnered with DanSan Creative to have a group of local artists write and produce a music video to bring attention to the census. To fund the project, the city of Duluth applied for a $5000 grant through the state while asking local artists to get involved in the project. Those artists tell…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local Duluth business has started carrying masks that can be attached to a headband instead of your ear, which is expected to reduce ear sensitivity. Management from Duluth Studio Market on 45th ave. East says the product is meant to fit anyone comfortably. “We have a lot of different kinds of masks here because with the…
DULUTH, Minn. – As we get closer to fall, Northland colleges are preparing to reopen their campuses for in-person classes. In particular, UMD is prepping for students to arrive. If you take a look around the UMD campus, you’ll find people getting ready for the new semester, whether it be on the grounds or at the food court. Some are…
DULUTH, Minn. – The downtown farmers market at Gichi-ode’ Akiing Park in Duluth continued today where Northlanders were able to browse fresh produce from local farmers. One local farmer says the growing season has been strong, helping her keep her business afloat. “It gives me a job and I’m very happy to have work and I’m very happy that the…
AURORA, Minn. – A major grant is coming to an Iron Range high school, which will lead them to eat healthier. Essentia Health’s facility in Aurora working with collaboration with Mesaba East School District, received a more than $140,000 grant to help bring more fresh produce to the school while also teaching the students what it means to be healthy….
DULUTH, Minn. – Since the pandemic began, St. Scholastica’s monastery has been taking some extra precautions to prevent an outbreak, especially with many of the sisters being elderly. The monastery does have a COVID-19 task force that monitors the situation while having sanitization stations throughout the building. The sisters have also ramped things up in their food service line where…
STURGEON LAKE, Minn. – The YMCA’s Camp Miller has been going on for more than 120 years and even a pandemic couldn’t stop it from happening this year. The camp has limited its activities to only those that promote social distancing and things that can be easily cleaned, which means no overnight camps. This summer, there are also isn’t horseback…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local apartment complex that serves the underprivileged now has its guests connected through universal wifi due to help from a local grant. The Steve O’Neil Apartments in Duluth now not only has more internet accessibility, but each household at the complex was provided with refurbished laptops as well, which should help the tenants have better access…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Dozens came out to the Head of the Lakes Fair in Superior. The event is one of the few large summer outdoor gatherings happening this year during the pandemic. It has everything from rides to horses to deep-fried food. Families at the event say it’s a fun gathering for all to enjoy. “It’s pretty good to be…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth has reached another step in the journey in becoming an environmentally friendly city. The city has reached step four of the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program. GreenSteps is a state-based five-step program that encourages cities to move towards sustainability and meet quality of life goals. The program focuses on things like cost savings and energy-use reduction. “A…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fire officials want people to call when they see something odd in the water. But they also want the public to know those calls cause elaborate responses from multiple agencies, including Duluth Fire, the U.S. Coast Guard and the St. Louis County Rescue Squad. “So we’re just encouraging folks to tie up their watercraft when they’re not…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local business is turning office space into a kids’ workshop area. Reimagined, by T. Underwood does home staging and redesign services. The business also holds chalk painting workshops and is a creative co-op where other local artists sell their goods at the store. This fall when parents sign up for workshops there will be activities for…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the state of Minnesota continues on with what the plans will be for the reopening of public schools, local private schools are taking steps to prepare to open for the upcoming school year. Administration from Duluth Marshall says masks will be required on campus this year while parents and visitors will not be allowed in the…
DULUTH, Minn. – There has been a significant decrease in the number of people coming into hospitals in the country for cases such as heart attacks and strokes due to a fear of going into hospitals because of the pandemic. Leaders at St. Luke’s and at the American Heart Association are working to remind the public that hospitals are safe…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the fall semester nears, local college bookstores are finding new ways to accommodate students. UMD bookstores have been pushing discounted shipping to their students while also having curbside pickup. Much of the textbook materials are also being converted to a digital model where students don’t have to pick up a printed textbook. Management says they expect…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds have opened in Superior. One competition took place today where kids got their animals judged. Fair organizers tell us they are glad they got to have the competition for the participants who have put a lot of effort into these animals. “The kids have been working hard all year to make…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior businesses are preparing for the new mask ordinance that officially starts next Monday. Some of the businesses we spoke today are all for it, while others believe it will be difficult to manage with how they currently operate. “I completely understand where it’s coming from,” said Shannon Johnson, owner of Shannon’s Stained Glassery. “It’s not going…
DULUTH, Minn. – Due to the high risk of rip currents today, the Duluth Fire Department is issuing a warning for dangerous conditions for Park Point beaches effective until 10 a.m. tomorrow. So far this year, first responders say it’s been a normal year for water emergencies in the area as fewer people have been coming to the region due…
DULUTH, Minn. – Despite all the uncertainty, around the upcoming school year, Northland businesses are still seeing customers come in to get their kids ready for school. Businesses are preparing for the uptick in sales from both parents and students in preparation for the school year. For instance, at Boxtronics on Mountain Shadow Drive in Duluth, more and more people…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the pandemic continues, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar wants to remind the public about the importance of donating plasma. Recently, she introduced the Plasma Donation Awareness Act, which is a bipartisan effort to require the secretary of health and human services to have a public awareness campaign about plasma donation during the pandemic. People who have recovered…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council has voted on a plan on how to spend $2.2 million the city received from the federal CARES Act. The Act was passed by Congress in March with the goal of infusing funding into communities to help them get through the pandemic. The funding will go to low and moderate-income communities within Duluth….
DULUTH, Minn. – As the pandemic continues, multiple construction projects are still happening throughout the Northland. Back in 2018, Phase One of the Superior Street project began and now they are on the home stretch to finally finish the project. Leadership from the city tells us the project is still on time and coronavirus hasn’t done much to hinder the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Northland animal adoption centers have seen a drop in local animals in their spaces. Leadership from Animal Allies says they now had to pull animals from places like Texas and North Dakota, where there is an abundance of strays, and bring them here for adoption to find homes in the Northland. Leadership from Animal Allies says that…
DULUTH, Minn. – In a summer season masked by a pandemic rummage sales are still a way for people to enjoy a different social event while still maintaining good social distancing practices. “It gets people out and about during Covid-19. We’re encouraging people to wear masks and social distance. Just a nice social event for people feeling shut in, trapped…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local youth organization is putting together a unique gathering in an online format. Youth in Action, which works to develop leadership skills in young people throughout St. Louis County, will now be hosting a virtual retreat this year because of COVID-19, with 20 slots currently available for students. Organizers hope that there will be at least…
DULUTH, Minn. – The pandemic has canceled many events, and Northland event planners say that it’s been difficult to adjust especially when COVID-19 has prevented tourists from coming into the region. Handfuls of events have been canceled and postponed due to the pandemic, and event planners are working to accommodate the difficulties they have to face. “Realistically, the event planning…
DULUTH, Minn. – Corn season has kicked off and corn stands throughout the Northland have started off busy. One local owner of a corn stand on Central Entrance says he’s been farming for 26 years. He says that corn and tomatoes are big sellers and compared to last year, the season is ahead by about a week. “A lot of…
DULUTH, Minn. – For the past 35 years, Chester Bowl has been packed with food trucks and vendors as thousands of Northlanders attend the annual Fall Fest at Chester Bowl. Unfortunately, the event will not be held this year for the first time ever due to the pandemic. Staff from the festival say it’s unfortunate they had to cancel this…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local cidery is expanding its products to more liquor stores throughout Minnesota. Duluth Cider in Lincoln Park is bringing its drinks to liquor stores throughout the state as they have been now canning 12-ounce versions of their products. Owners say there has been a huge demand for their products and they are excited to finally branch…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local retailer is taking a unique approach when it comes to having shoppers indoors. Hucklebeary, located on the 100 block of East Superior Street, is now taking appointments for guests to shop, which includes items like stickers, jewelry, and journals. The owners say they are doing the appointments to meet the needs of customers who want…
DULUTH, Minn. – Despite the pandemic, the census count is continuing in the Northland. Duluth currently has an overall response rate that is just below the state average. Each community receives so much funding because of the responses of the census, providing funding for places like hospitals and playgrounds. City leaders say it’s about reaching people by any means necessary….
DULUTH, Minn. – With the plans for the next school year still uncertain, local doctors still want to remind parents and their kids to get their immunizations and physicals before the fall. In May of this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report stating that routine pediatric vaccinations have dropped because of the pandemic. The CDC…
DULUTH, Minn. – Firefighters use all kinds of equipment to help them put out fires, and they now have one more piece of gear they can use to help during dire situations. It’s called a TIC, also known as a thermal imaging camera. The camera gives the direct temperature reading of people or animals in a smoky space where the…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the pandemic continues, many career fairs are going virtual. Duluth’s Career Force will hold one through Zoom on Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. There is no limit to how many participants are involved in the fair. This fair will give individuals who are currently unemployed the opportunity to explore a wide array of jobs that…
DULUTH, Minn. – Super One grocery stores across the region are now requiring guests to wear masks in their facilities including in liquor stores. Store leadership says it’s not only important for the guests, but it’s also for the safety of its employees. “It means a lot actually,” said Todd Nelson, the store manager for one of the Duluth Super…
DULUTH, Minn. – The income tax deadline is almost here. After being extended for three months, Northlanders now only have until Wednesday to file to avoid interest and penalties. One local tax expert says about 80% to 90% of people have turned in their taxes so far, but some obstacles have stood in the way. “It made it a little…
DULUTH, Minn. – LSC Is providing online, on-campus, and hybrid options for all students to take part in, which provides flexibility for students who need to take on-campus courses in order to stay in the country. It should be noted, the college has received permission from the CDC, the Minnesota Department of Health, and the governor to start on-campus classes…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the coronavirus pandemic continues, food insecurity issues seem to be growing in the Northland. In response, one local organization has reopened one of its food shelves to help those in need. With a growing need, CHUM has stepped up to the plate, as it has opened its West Duluth food shelf after shutting down in late…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local church is raising funds to pay for a mission trip to West Africa. The Duluth Gospel Tabernacle on West Superior Street is selling a variety of items during a rummage sale for their trip to Liberia. The items are donations from the church, friends, and word of mouth. Because of COVID-19, this is the first…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local college is providing an online means for alumni to connect back with the campus. UMD is providing a virtual tour of the Bagley Nature Center, specifically targeting alumni. The tour is pre-recorded. Associate Director Tim Bates will be narrating the tour and will highlight the history of Bagley and what is going on right now….
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – Two days ago, St. Louis County hit its largest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases, and now, one county commissioner is requesting the governor’s help in protecting Northlanders by pushing for a statewide mask mandate. Cities and counties in both Minnesota and Wisconsin are now setting their own rules about requiring their citizens to wear masks when…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – The pandemic has impacted many things during the past few months, including the election process, and with the Minnesota primary only about a month away, Duluth and St. Louis County are both dealing with a shortage of election judges mainly because of concerns about potential COVID-19 exposure. Being a good listener and attending training. Those are…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local restaurant is opening up for the first time since the pandemic started. Zeitgeist Arts Cafe on East Superior Street, which is Duluth’s only nonprofit restaurant, will be opening for indoor and outdoor seating along with curbside pickup beginning Friday. All staff is required to wear masks while patrons are also encouraged to wear them. “We’re…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local college is turning to online to have a new kind of career fair. UMD will be hosting three virtual fairs during this upcoming fall semester. Like the in-person fairs, there are no limits to how many people or employers can attend the virtual fairs. Some employers for these upcoming events include 3M, Cargill, and Northwestern…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department was busy during this past July fourth. There were six outside fire calls, along with 63 fireworks-related calls on the fourth. Leadership from the department says that although they were busy, it certainly wasn’t unexpected. “It’s the time of the year, there’s a lot of people at home, “said Jonathan Otis, the Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn. – The ongoing pandemic is making it much harder than usual to host summer camps for young people, but many Northland camps are still moving forward by taking plenty of COVID-19 precautions. It’s being run a bit differently than usual, but the Animal Allies Girl Power Camp is underway, and campers are excited to get started. “Probably getting…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – One local shop is planning to open after being temporarily closed for the past few months due to the pandemic. Ownership from Blue Arrow Boutique in Superior, which specializes in women’s clothing, say they would have opened sooner, but were having trouble getting enough inventory while figuring out a plan to keep customers safe. “We’re pumped but…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local restaurant is sprucing up its cocktail menu with some fun takes on brunch. The Duluth Grill is featuring four new Bloody Marys. One favorite is the Bacon Bloody, which features Lakehouse Vodka made in Waconia with candied bacon and a celery stalk. Management says they want to make unique additions to the menu that are…
DULUTH, Minn. – While Canal Park was still busy over the holiday weekend, the maritime visitor center says it saw a couple of thousand fewer people stop by on the fourth. The visitor center had about 1,000 people stop by its booth over the holiday weekend. But last year when the museum building was open, the visitor booth estimated between…
