Author: Jane Kim

Governor Walz Visits War Memorials, Talks Moving Forward and Getting Things Done

Surrounded by city officials and war veterans, Governor Walz came to Duluth to emphasize the power of unity especially during times like these.

DULUTH, Minn. – “I’m asking you to say that to move progress forward, there’s a few things that we’re going to have to compromise on and move forward and get done,” said Gov. Walz. Surrounded by city officials and war veterans, Gov. Walz came to Duluth to emphasize the power of unity especially during times like these. On Thursday afternoon,…

Goodwill In Need of Donations

DULUTH, Minn. – Goodwill in Duluth is running out of some items to sell like pots, pans and smaller appliances. Management says all their locations are continuing to follow COVID protocol, and donations are quarantined for 72 hours before being sold. “Goodwill is doing well overall,” said Scott Vezina, the communications and training manager at Goodwill. “This is our slower…

Ursa Minor and One Less Guest Team Up to Support Sacred Heart

Ursa Minor Brewery is teaming up with a local band, creating the new beer Forbidden Fruit, to raise funds for the Sacred Heart Music Center.

DULUTH, Minn. – Ursa Minor Brewery is teaming up with a local band, creating the new beer Forbidden Fruit, to raise funds for the Sacred Heart Music Center. The band One Less Guest has performed at the brewery a number of times and the band approached Ursa Minor about raising money for the center. The goal of the fundraiser is…

Harbor House Homeless Ministry Celebrates 20 Years of Service

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Superior homeless shelter Harbor House homeless ministry.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Superior homeless shelter Harbor House homeless ministry. Harbor House homeless ministry in Superior has been a part of the community for the past two decades, welcoming, housing, and working with homeless women and families throughout Douglas County. “If you can imagine, a mom with her kids and trying to…

Minnesota Movie Theatres Reopen Per Governor’s Orders

Attention movie buffs: Minnesota theaters are now reopened as the governor has loosened restrictions.

DULUTH, Minn. – Attention movie buffs: Minnesota theaters are now reopened as the governor has loosened restrictions. Whether it’s Wonder Woman or Tom Hanks’ new film, Marcus Theatres in Duluth is ready to bring both action and drama to the big screen for its patrons. “We’re back!” said Shawn Fennessey, general manager at Marcus Theatres Duluth cinema. “It’s been a…

Northforce Launches Student Connect Program

A job recruiting initiative called Northforce has launched a program to connect students with employers and organizations who want to invest more in the community.

NORTHLAND – A job recruiting initiative called Northforce has launched a program to connect students with employers and organizations who want to invest more in the community. A dozen colleges from around the area are involved with the goal of retaining talent that could otherwise move out of the area. Organizers say it’s all about making students feel welcome while…

Businesses Excited to See College Students Back in the Area

As the spring semester begins at colleges, businesses are glad to see students back in the area.

DULUTH, Minn. – As the spring semester begins at colleges, businesses are glad to see students back in the area. The owner of Duluth Vanilla Bean says he couldn’t be happier to see the students as they make up 60 to 70% of his customers. “It’s always good to have that energy from our college students,” said Jason Vincent, the…

Spring Semester Underway, Northland Colleges Prep for Incoming Students

As the pandemic continued through the fall, local colleges had to adapt rapidly to the changing situation and now with the spring semester beginning, educational leadership continues to work to keep their students safe during these unique times.

DULUTH, Minn. – As the pandemic continued through the fall, local colleges had to adapt rapidly to the changing situation and now with the spring semester beginning, educational leadership continues to work to keep their students safe during these unique times. With the spring semester underway, college leaders are taking steps to ensure a safe experience for both students and…

Lake Superior Zoo Hosts Wild Winter Wonderland

While many entertainment venues are closed, one place was open for the public to help families and animals celebrate winter.

DULUTH, Minn. – While many entertainment venues are closed, one place was open for the public to help families and animals celebrate winter. The Lake Superior Zoo hosted Wild Winter Wonderland, where families were able to meet the zoo’s three new wolves and participate in socially distanced activities like games and a campfire. Ben and Kolbe are Duluth residents and…

Proctor School District Leaders Seek Balance, Parents Vocalize Pushback

School districts throughout the country are struggling to maintain the balance between bringing kids back to school and keeping them safe from COVID-19. Proctor School District is in the same dilemma as some parents are vocalizing their thoughts on the issue.

PROCTOR, Minn. – School districts throughout the country are struggling to maintain the balance between bringing kids back to school and keeping them safe from COVID-19. Proctor School District is in the same dilemma as some parents are vocalizing their thoughts on the issue. The plan, for now, is for proctor schools to bring pre-K to grade 5 back to…

Major CARES Act Funding Comes to Region

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding $1.7 million to the City of Duluth thanks to a second round of CARES Act funding.

DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding $1.7 million to the City of Duluth thanks to a second round of CARES Act funding. $1.2 million of those funds will be focusing specifically on people experiencing homelessness while $500,000 will be going towards general community needs related to COVID-19. “This second round of funding is…

Political Experts Respond to Events at the Capitol

"I thought yesterday was incredibly disappointing," said Cindy Rugeley, the associate professor of political science at the University of Minnesota Duluth. "I mean, you could probably classify it as an attempt at an insurrection. It's not what we're about in this country. It's not democracy."

NORTHLAND – While counting the electoral ballots was supposed to be a routine measure, a group came into the building to protest, creating chaos at the nation’s Capitol. “I thought yesterday was incredibly disappointing,” said Cindy Rugeley, the associate professor of political science at the University of Minnesota Duluth. “I mean, you could probably classify it as an attempt at…

Psychotherapists Give Advice Concerning People’s Mental Well-being

With the events at the Capitol yesterday, people may be feeling more anxious and not stable when it comes to mental health.

DULUTH, Minn. – With the events at the Capitol yesterday, people may be feeling more anxious and not stable when it comes to mental health. Experts we talked to say it’s important to limit social media usage during these times and to practice self-compassion techniques. It’s also important to affirm your feelings when dealing with uncertain times like these. “Validating…

Local Businesses Get Ready for Valentine’s Day

While the new year just started, some businesses are already getting ready for Valentine’s Day shoppers.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – While the new year just started, some businesses are already getting ready for Valentine’s Day shoppers. The owner of Rachel’s Rustic Décor works out for her mom’s home in Superior and makes things like signs and candles for her customers to enjoy. She says that while it seems early, the demand for Valentine’s Day décor has been…

Burrito Union Hosts Book Exchange

Burrito Union is coming up with a creative way to serve their customers through books.

DULUTH, Minn. – Burrito Union is coming up with a creative way to serve their customers through books. The restaurant is doing a book exchange where people can bring in their own items and pick up books for their reading pleasure. The owner says the idea started after seeing a bunch of his own books gathering dust. “So here we…

Polar Bear Plunge to Take Place in March

The 20th annual Polar Bear Plunge is taking place again this year on March 27th.

DULUTH, Minn. – The 20th annual Polar Bear Plunge is taking place again this year on March 27th. Participants can do the traditional plunge where they jump into Lake Superior or do a virtual one where you can record yourself doing something like jumping into a pile of snow in your swimming suit. All you have to do is raise…

Rising the Ranks, Fire Marshall Is Now Duluth Deputy Chief

For 20 years, Jon Otis has risen the ranks of the fire department and now is officially the deputy chief.

DULUTH, Minn. – For 20 years, Jon Otis has risen the ranks of the fire department and now is officially the deputy chief. Like many kids, Jon played with firetrucks but he didn’t exactly have the desire to be part of the fire department until a college assignment, where he had to write a paper about something he wanted to…

St. Luke’s Needs Volunteers for COVID-19 Study

St. Luke’s is still in need of Northland first responders and essential workers to partake in a national study on COVID-19.

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s is still in need of Northland first responders and essential workers to partake in a national study on COVID-19. The RECOVER study asks for workers to swab their noses every week to test for COVID-19 and do an occasional blood test to look for COVID antibodies. St. Luke’s along with other research sites across the…

Northland Schools Prepare for School Year

State officials from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Department of Health met recently with superintendent John Magas and the Duluth Public School’s COVID-19 response team, specifically about elementary school students and their return to the classroom.

NORTHLAND –  State officials from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Department of Health met recently with superintendent John Magas and the Duluth Public School’s COVID-19 response team, specifically about elementary school students and their return to the classroom. “There was an encouragement that we return to in-person learning because the challenges of making sure our students are well-served…

Bent Paddle Introduces New Beer to Support Beargrease

Bent Paddle is partnering with a celebrated Northland event by coming up with a new beer.

DULUTH, Minn. – Bent Paddle is partnering with a celebrated Northland event by coming up with a new beer. In honor of Beargrease 2021, the taproom recently introduced the Beargrease Brown Ale. $5 of every purchase of a to-go growler or crowler goes to the sled dog race. The beer was released on Saturday, and it was a best-seller all…

Vaccination Efforts Continue at Northland Hospitals

Efforts to increase the rate of vaccinations throughout Minnesota are underway as doses continue to trickle into the state for frontline healthcare workers and long-term care residents. Currently, 5,000 shots have been given out to St. Luke’s and Essentia employees with more on the way.

DULUTH, Minn. – Efforts to increase the rate of vaccinations throughout Minnesota are underway as doses continue to trickle into the state for frontline healthcare workers and long-term care residents. Currently, nearly 5,000 shots have been given out to St. Luke’s and Essentia employees with more on the way. There have been 3,000 doses given to healthcare workers throughout Essentia…

Visitors Enjoy Northland State Parks

People were out adventuring outside at state parks earlier today as the snow blanketed the Northland over the past week.

CARLTON, Minn. – People were out adventuring outside at state parks earlier today as the snow blanketed the Northland over the past week. Jay Cooke State Park was filled with visitors from across Minnesota, ringing in 2021 out among nature. “Goodbye to 2020, hello 2021,” said Paul Lindstrom, a visitor from Farmington. Whether it be from the Twin Cities or…

Damiano Center Purchases Stalls to Help People with Personal Hygiene

Some of our most basic needs, such as having a place to maintain our personal hygiene, can be a struggle for those who are housing insecure. But now an organization in Duluth is making sure that essential part of daily life is taken care of for those in need. 

DULUTH, Minn. – Some of our most basic needs, such as having a place to maintain our personal hygiene, can be a struggle for those who are housing insecure. But now an organization in Duluth is making sure that essential part of daily life is taken care of for those in need. The Damiano Center recently received this heated unit,…

Number of Gym Resolutions Increase During New Year

With New Year's Day just around the corner, some people are making efforts to go to the gym after new resolutions to work out more.

DULUTH, Minn. – With New Year’s Day just around the corner, some people are making efforts to go to the gym after new resolutions to work out more. Management at XMT-3 Training in Duluth says there is definitely more interest from the public in the gym during the beginning of the year. They say that when making resolutions, it’s important…

Duluth Fire Department Receives Vaccine

The City of Duluth has begun vaccinating some of its front-line employees with the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine.

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has begun vaccinating some of its front-line employees with the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine. In the video are pictures taken by the city earlier today at the Duluth Fire Department. 40 firefighters got their COVID shots today. Another 80 are expected to get theirs next week. Today, Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj was one of…

Snowblower Demand is Up During Winter Season

As the Northland is seeing more snow in the forecast, snowblower sales are doing well.

DULUTH, Minn. – As the Northland is seeing more snow in the forecast, snowblower sales are doing well. Duluth Lawn and Sport management say that customers buying snowblowers want a more efficient way to clear driveways and sidewalks without the back-breaking work of shoveling. They say snowblowers are inexpensive to own and a good one will still have its value…

Stores with Holiday Items Give Discounts

Many Northland businesses are having post-holiday sales in their stores, and that includes the Bentleyville gift shop.

DULUTH, Minn. – Many Northland businesses are having post-holiday sales in their stores, and that includes the Bentleyville gift shop. The gift shop has discounts for things like ornaments, snowglobes, toys, and all clothing. Anything dated with the year 2020 is 50% off. “People who are looking for keepsake or a momento from their time at Bentleyville in 2020, they…

Fire Officials Urge Public to Stay Safe

Over the past week, there have been several structure fires and fire officials want to remind the public to stay safe by checking your space heaters and appliances during these times.

DULUTH, Minn. – Over the past week, there have been several structure fires and fire officials want to remind the public to stay safe by checking your space heaters and appliances during these times. Officials say a lot of fires are coming from space heaters, which happens frequently during this time of year. They say it’s important to check your…

Bentleyville Continues Amidst Previous Difficulties

Bentleyville was hit by the winter storm last week but luckily, management and volunteers were able to put everything back together for the final week of the Tour of Lights.

DULUTH, Minn. – Bentleyville was hit by the winter storm last week but luckily, management and volunteers were able to put everything back together for the final week of the Tour of Lights. This year’s extended season will be going till midnight on New Year’s Eve. Management says to still check it out even if you’ve already been. “Four days…

Live Entertainment, Performing Arts To Receive $15 Billion in Relief

With the new stimulus relief package signed, $908 billion in COVID relief money will be distributed throughout the country. The legislation also includes $15 billion in relief for struggling live entertainment and performing arts venues. 

NORTHLAND – With the new stimulus relief package signed, $908 billion in COVID relief money will be distributed throughout the country. The legislation also includes $15 billion in relief for struggling live entertainment and performing arts venues. Leaders from places like the DECC are anticipating financial relief, specifically through the Save Our Stages Act and the Payroll Protection Program. “We’re…

Free Range Day Provides No Cost Shooting For Patrons

Whether it be simply getting practice with a gun or learning how to defend yourself, Free Range Day provides an opportunity for people to shoot at no cost.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Whether it be simply getting practice with a gun or learning how to defend yourself, Free Range Day provides an opportunity for people to shoot at no cost. Dead On Arms Indoor Shooting Range in Cloquet has been providing this free service on the last Sunday of the month during the pandemic so people didn’t have to…

Pets and Visitors Enjoy Keene Creek Dog Park

The weather was warm enough for the dogs to come out and play.

DULUTH, Minn. – The weather was warm enough for the dogs to come out and play. This at the popular Keene Creek Dog Park along Grand Avenue in West Duluth, which recently reopened after some construction there. Couple Ben Lowen and Erin Cullen usually come here every Sunday before football. “For me, it’s really important because we live so far…

Businesses Experience Exchanges and Returns After Christmas Season

With Christmas shopping being over, local stores throughout the Northland are having to deal with exchanges and returns of holiday gifts.

DULUTH, Minn. – With Christmas shopping being over, local stores throughout the Northland are having to deal with exchanges and returns of holiday gifts. At DLH Clothing in Duluth, the store had its best holiday season to date, even during the pandemic. However, people have started to email and call about their Christmas gifts, specifically to give them back or…

Wild State Cider Announces New Cider

A local cidery has a special drink that was just released today that incorporates community involvement.

DULUTH, Minn. – A local cidery has a special drink that was just released today that incorporates community involvement. This past fall, Wild State Cider in the Lincoln Park Craft District asked people to donate apples from their local trees and make what’s called the Peoples’ Cider. Those who dropped off apples can now stop by the cidery to get…

Spirit Mountain Brings In Skiers and Snowboarders to Recreate

It's the day after Christmas, and people were outside, ready to take on the hills by skiing and snowboarding.

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s the day after Christmas, and people were outside, ready to take on the hills by skiing and snowboarding. Whether it be being outside with loved ones or going down the snowy slopes, skiers and snowboarders alike came to spirit mountain to recreate. “We’ve been having a blast,” said Jon Regenold, the co-director of Resort Services at…

Restaurants Opened For Christmas Holiday

A handful of restaurants were open during the Christmas holiday and for two in particular, it was for the very first time because of the pandemic. 

NORTHLAND – A handful of restaurants were open during the Christmas holiday and for two, in particular, it was for the very first time because of the pandemic. For At Sara’s Table and Superior Family Restaurant, the holiday was a time to bring some cheer to those who are spending Christmas without family or friends. At Sara’s Table, the restaurant…

Fire Officials Remind Public to Clean Area Around Fire Hydrants

Fire officials want to remind the public to clean the area around neighborhood fire hydrants while clearing out snow on sidewalks.

DULUTH, Minn. – Fire officials want to remind the public to clean the area around neighborhood fire hydrants while clearing out snow on sidewalks. There are about 3,000 fire hydrants in the city of Duluth, and officials say it’s important to clear them out because it is more effective to do so before the possibility of a fire. “The sooner…

Lincoln Park Fire Impacted Sober Living Facility

The building itself hosted the Fellowship House, a sober living facility. The house was a place for likeminded individuals who have goals of improving their lifestyles by staying sober.

DULUTH, Minn. – A fire ravaged a building in Lincoln Park on Wednesday night, and we have learned some new details concerning the incident. The building itself hosted the Fellowship House, a sober living facility. The house was a place for likeminded individuals who have goals of improving their lifestyles by staying sober. Charities assisting the families in need include…

Ice Rinks and Warming Centers Open During Christmas Holiday

Good news for skating enthusiasts! Ice rinks and warming sheds in Superior are open for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Good news for skating enthusiasts! Ice rinks and warming sheds in Superior are open for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Skating rinks at a select few locations were open for Christmas Eve. Rink attendants are implementing COVID protocol. Masks are required in order to enter the warming sheds and there is a limit to how many…

Residents Displaced as Fire in Lincoln Park Burns Building

Firefighters did their best to battle out-of-control flames during the city's worst winter storm so far this season. This, as the 12 displaced residents try to figure out what's next. 

DULUTH, Minn. – Firefighters did their best to battle out-of-control flames during the city’s worst winter storm so far this season. This, as the 12 displaced residents try to figure out what’s next. The night before Christmas Eve is supposed to be a time where you feel safe in your home and feel the joy of being with loved ones….