Author: Jane Kim

Knights of Columbus Give Big to Union Gospel Mission

The Union Gospel Mission in Duluth received a big donation from local chapters of a Catholic organization. 

DULUTH, Minn. – The Union Gospel Mission in Duluth received a big donation from local chapters of a Catholic organization. Several councils from the Duluth area of Knights of Columbus decided to give back by starting a fundraiser to raise money to purchase food for families in need. Donations were received from members along with parishioners from Duluth area catholic…

CHUM Staff Prepare Residents for Cold Weather

With dangerously cold air following this storm, the CHUM drop-in center in downtown Duluth is preparing for an influx of people needing a warm place to stay.

DULUTH, Minn. – With dangerously cold air following this storm, the CHUM drop-in center in downtown Duluth is preparing for an influx of people needing a warm place to stay. Officials at CHUM tell us it’s important to provide a safe space for the homeless to stay like the drop-in shelter on 1st Ave. West or the City’s warming center…

City of Duluth and Duluth Fire Department Prepare for Snow

Earlier today, we talked with Duluth city officials about their snow removal plans and how Duluth firefighters are ready for whatever the storm brings.

DULUTH, Minn. – Earlier today, we talked with Duluth city officials about their snow removal plans and how Duluth firefighters are ready for whatever the storm brings. Whether it be city snowplows or fire trucks with tire chains, Duluth officials say they’re ready to keep the city moving as best as possible through this powerful storm. “Right now our main…

Zoo Will Reopen as Outdoor Entertainment Venue Restrictions Are Lifted

With Governor Walz lifting some restrictions across the state beginning Saturday, some outdoor entertainment venues are reopening, including the Lake Superior Zoo.

DULUTH, Minn. – With Governor Walz lifting some restrictions across the state beginning Saturday, some outdoor entertainment venues are reopening, including the Lake Superior Zoo. During the past four weeks, there was little guest activity at the Lake Superior Zoo, as it was closed because of the governor’s orders but now with new restrictions, the zoo is able to open…

Wildlife Spotted: Duluth Resident Captures Drone Footage of Bobcats

A local Duluth resident captured a once-in-a-lifetime scene with three bobcats while he was getting drone footage at the St. Louis River.

DULUTH, Minn. – A local Duluth resident captured a once-in-a-lifetime scene with three bobcats while he was getting drone footage at the St. Louis River. Mike Mayou was operating a drone on the river when he captured the scene. He says he has never encountered a situation like this, adding that Duluth is a great place to explore nature because…

Medical Care Offered at Warming Center

Beginning Monday, the Lake Superior Community Health Center will offer free on-site preventive care at the Tri-Towers warming center whenever it’s open.

DULUTH, Minn. – Beginning Monday, the Lake Superior Community Health Center will offer free on-site preventive care at the Tri-Towers warming center whenever it’s open. The services provided will include checking blood pressures or taking a look at a wound or frostbite. COVID-19 testing will also be made available. Nurse practitioners say it’s important to meet people where they’re at…

Gingerbread Kits Handed Out to Kindergarten Students

Two Kindergarten teachers brought the Christmas spirit to their students by dressing up and passing out gingerbread house kits to families.

DULUTH, Minn. – Two Kindergarten teachers brought the Christmas spirit to their students by dressing up and passing out gingerbread house kits to families. Students at Piedmont Elementary received sweet treats like graham crackers, icing, candy, sprinkles, and even a toothbrush! Usually, they have a gingerbread unit of study in school but with virtual learning, they wanted to add some…

Shopping Hours Expand for Select Businesses in Superior

Multiple businesses in Superior have announced they are extending their hours with the aim of making it safer and easier for last-minute shoppers.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Multiple businesses in Superior have announced they are extending their hours with the aim of making it safer and easier for last-minute shoppers. Angie’s Closet in Superior is one business that is extending its hours. Ownership there says that supporting local during these unique times is essential. “We are just really excited,” said Angie Kaminski, the owner…

Mayor Larson to Present Legislative Priorities

Mayor Larson will be presenting the legislative priorities of the city to the Duluth City Council tonight.

DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Larson will be presenting the legislative priorities of the city to the Duluth City Council tonight. There’s now $94 million set aside for the general fund in 2021 along with more than $30 million in local government aid. Larson says one of her main aims is to increase the amount of LGA they get from legislators…

Gyms Reopen Under Governor’s New Orders

Governor Walz announced some adjustments to restrictions to a variety of businesses yesterday including gyms as they are now allowed to reopen Saturday with some strict rules in place. 

DULUTH, Minn. – Governor Walz announced some adjustments to restrictions to a variety of businesses yesterday including gyms as they are now allowed to reopen Saturday with some strict rules in place. With the new order in effect, gyms are now able to open Saturday at 25% capacity with a maximum of 100 people as masks must be worn at…

Film Incentive Program Approved in St. Louis County

The St. Louis County board voted to install a film production incentive program for the county to help bring Hollywood to the Northland.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – The St. Louis County board voted to install a film production incentive program for the county to help bring Hollywood to the Northland. The program allows for those who have productions filmed in the county to be reimbursed up to 25% spent locally on expenses, including local labor, food, supplies, and lodging. County Commissioner Frank Jewell…

St. Luke’s Leadership Says Vaccines Will Go to Workers First

St. Luke’s leadership has not said when they will get their vaccines but said the first vaccinations they will get will go to workers.

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s leadership has not said when they will get their vaccines but said the first vaccinations they will get will go to workers. Even though workers wear much personal protective equipment, they are still at risk of exposure, especially when people are significantly ill. “It’s kind of hard to predict now when things will feel normal…

Poinsettia Sales Rise in the Northland

Poinsettia sales have been on a steady increase as Christmas is fast approaching.

DULUTH, Minn. – Poinsettia sales have been on a steady increase as Christmas is fast approaching. Management at Engwall’s says they have sold more than 300 poinsettias so far. Even during the pandemic, people are sending the plants near and far to relatives and friends that they can’t see during these times. “It’s a tradition that families have done for,…

Bars and Restaurants Adjust Again to Governor’s New Restrictions

Bars and restaurants in the Northland are having to adjust yet again to the governor’s new restrictions on dining, this coming after prior restrictions earlier this year that put them in some tough situations.

DULUTH, Minn. – Bars and restaurants in the Northland are having to adjust yet again to the governor’s new restrictions on dining, this coming after prior restrictions earlier this year that put them in some tough situations. Over at At Sara’s Table in Duluth, management says they are understanding of the governor’s orders to help slow the spread of the…

Great Outdoors: Mont du Lac

Skiing season has begun in the Northland and many hills are now open despite the recent warm temperatures.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Skiing season has begun in the Northland and many hills are now open despite the recent warm temperatures. It has been a little bit warmer weather-wise so it’s fantastic weather to get out on the hill. Over at Mont du Lac, staff has been working hard making snow trying to make the slopes perfect. “Mother nature worked…

Love Creamery Sells Holiday Pies for the Season

For the first time, Love Creamery is putting together holiday pies. Customers can order online by Thursday to secure a pie for themselves.

DULUTH, Minn. –  ‘Tis the season for sweets and treats. For the first time, Love Creamery is putting together holiday pies. Customers can order online by Thursday to secure a pie for themselves. Owners say it’s about thinking out of the box and being creative during these times. “The creativity,” said Nicole Wilde, the owner of Love Creamery. “We just…

Superior Schools Will Move to Hybrid Learning Model Next Month

After moving to distance learning in early November, Superior schools have announced they’re switching back to a hybrid model next month.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – After moving to distance learning in early November, Superior schools have announced they ’re switching back to a hybrid model next month. Starting January 11th, all students at Superior schools from early childhood to 12th grade will resume some onsite learning as the district switches back to a hybrid learning model. Elementary students will be attending schools…

Duluth Schools To Make Announcement For Distance Learning Model

Duluth schools are expected to announce changes to their distance learning model tonight.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth schools are expected to announce changes to their distance learning model tonight. The superintendent says they want to make sure they have a plan for kids to not fall through the cracks when it comes to academic performance. “What are we doing when we are able to bring everybody back for face to face and hybrid,…

Duluth Harbor Mission Seeking Holiday Donations

The Duluth Harbor Mission is continuing to collect donations during this holiday season to help those in need.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Harbor Mission is continuing to collect donations during this holiday season to help those in need. The organization is still accepting stocking caps and warm gloves along with nonperishable food items. Management at the mission says it’s important to be serving the community in this capacity, especially during the pandemic. “I think people are concerned,”…

Duluth Fire Department Buys Toys for Kids in Need

Members of the Duluth Fire Department were at Target today buying up toys making sure teens in the community have a Merry Christmas for the last 21 years.

DULUTH, Minn. – Members of the Duluth Fire Department were at Target today buying up toys making sure teens in the community have a Merry Christmas for the last 21 years. The department has raised money every Christmas for the cause with the toys being donated to the Salvation Army. This year was no different as they raised more than…

Caution is Encouraged While Skating During Winter Season

People have been taking advantage of the frosty temperatures by going out to skate on area lakes. However, there are precautions that need to be taken as people go out on the ice.

DULUTH, Minn. – People have been taking advantage of the frosty temperatures by going out to skate on area lakes. However, there are precautions that need to be taken as people go out on the ice. According to experts, the ice quality has been really good because of cold temperatures as there hasn’t been much precipitation. However, even with these…

People Can Borrow Winter Equipment From City of Duluth Parks and Rec

The City of Duluth Parks and Rec. Department is letting people borrow winter equipment with the hopes that they will get outside and enjoy the outdoors.

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Parks and Rec. Department is letting people borrow winter equipment with the hopes that they will get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Some of the equipment for rent include snowshoes, ice skates, sleds, and trekking poles. There are a couple of options with borrowing – the items can be rented for a long…

Duluth Seaway Port Authority Acquires Duluth Lake Port Dock

The Duluth Seaway Port Authority has made a major acquisition of a port dock off Rice’s Point for nearly a million dollars.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Seaway Port Authority has made a major acquisition of a port dock off Rice’s Point for nearly a million dollars. The Duluth Seaway Port Authority announced this week it has acquired the Duluth Lake Port Dock off Rice’s Point for $950,000. The Port Authority acquired the dock from private investors and includes the land, structures,…

Ursa Minor Puts Together Take-Home Kits for Customers

With the governor’s shutdown of bars and restaurants, some local establishments are being a bit more creative with the products they sell.

DULUTH, Minn. – With the governor’s shutdown of bars and restaurants, some local establishments are being a bit more creative with the products they sell. Ursa Minor in Lincoln Park has begun selling make your own pizza kits and Duluth Best Bread’s pretzels to-go. Owners say it’s all about innovation and being flexible during these unique times. “Everyone’s been forced…

‘Duluth Dolls’ Hosts Virtual Holiday Fundraiser For Families

DULUTH, Minn. -The Duluth Dolls burlesque dancing group is spreading some holiday magic by hosting its first online silent auction through Dec. 11. There are 30 donations from local artists and businesses, like a chair massage, a boat cruise, candles and handmade earrings. “Everyone needs a hand every once in a while and now with the pandemic, there are many…

Local Food Shelves Stay Busy During Holidays

With the holidays fast approaching, local food shelves are in need of donations to help local families.

CLOQUET, Minn. – With the holidays fast approaching, local food shelves are in need of donations to help local families. Over at the Salvation Army Food Shelf in Cloquet, they say they have been overwhelmed with the support from the community adding however, they are always in need especially during this time of year. “I think it’s wonderful,” said Sue…

Distance Learning Brings Up Mental Health Concerns for Students

With distance learning being implemented at schools throughout the Northland, district leaders say some students are struggling to catch up while also dealing with the stresses of a new way of learning.

NORTHLAND – With distance learning being implemented at schools throughout the Northland, district leaders say some students are struggling to catch up while also dealing with the stresses of a new way of learning. With distance learning comes new battles for students on how to pay attention to lessons on the web while also dealing with the stress of a…

Glensheen Hosts Virtual Tours for Public During Holiday Season

In light of the pandemic and having to close down due to statewide restrictions, Glensheen is hosting virtual tours for folks to participate in.

DULUTH, Minn. – In light of the pandemic and having to close down due to statewide restrictions, Glensheen is hosting virtual tours for folks to participate in. The two tours will feature rare spaces, secret compartments, and all the fun things Glensheen fans love to see. The tours are about 15 to 20 minutes, and people will be able to…

St. Louis County Distributes Almost $3 Million in Federal CARES Act Funding

St. Louis County recently distributed almost $3 million worth of federal CARES Act dollars to more than 50 community organizations. This funding is in addition to around $8 million given to area schools and small businesses.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – St. Louis County recently distributed almost $3 million worth of federal CARES Act dollars to more than 50 community organizations. This funding is in addition to around $8 million given to area schools and small businesses. The St. Louis County CARES Act community assistance funds are targeting those who are disproportionately hit by the COVID-19 pandemic….

Truckers for Tots Donates Thousands of Dollars Worth of Toys to Northland Kids

A major toy donation was made today for kids in the Northland.

DULUTH, Minn. – A major toy donation was made today for kids in the Northland. The group Truckers for Tots, headed by Mid-state Truck Service with other area businesses, stopped by the Duluth Salvation Army to donate thousands of dollars worth of toys, making sure area children have the Christmas they deserve. This is the first year the company has…

Cold Plasma Generators Combatting COVID-19 Installed at Assisted Living Facilities

Several assisted living facilities in the area are now incorporating a disinfecting tool to help keep their residents healthy during the pandemic.

DULUTH, Minn. – Several assisted living facilities in the area are now incorporating disinfecting technology to help keep their residents healthy during the pandemic. At both Keystone Bluffs in Duluth and Diamond Willow, which has multiple locations in the area, cold plasma generators have been installed in the HVAC systems, which provides an electric field filled with highly-charged ions. The…

Essentia, St. Luke’s Share Plans for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

The nation continues to draw closer to the distribution of a vaccine to fight off COVID-19 and now local hospitals are preparing for how they will deliver it to Northlanders.

DULUTH, Minn. – The nation continues to draw closer to the distribution of a vaccine to fight off COVID-19 and now local hospitals are preparing for how they will deliver it to Northlanders. Both Essentia Health and St. Luke’s are preparing to make sure the vaccine is distributed and stored both safely and effectively. Essentia Health has been working closely…

Legislators Working to Make Sure Vaccine Is Properly Distributed and Stored Locally

With the news of a COVID-19 vaccine, legislators are working to make sure that distribution and storage for the vaccine are being prepared, even in places like the Northland.

NORTHLAND – With the news of a COVID-19 vaccine, legislators are working to make sure that distribution and storage for the vaccine are being prepared, even in places like the Northland. Senator Amy Klobuchar says that once the vaccine is available, it will first go to healthcare workers, those in assisted living facilities, seniors, and people on the front lines….

Itasca County Schools Establish Protocols to Combat COVID-19

Schools throughout the country are taking measures to help stop the spread of coronavirus and those in Itasca County are no different. Several superintendents are leading their schools to act in response to the virus.

ITASCA COUNTY – Schools throughout the country are taking measures to help stop the spread of coronavirus and those in Itasca County are no different. Several superintendents are leading their schools to act in response to the virus. From Greenway and Deer River to Nashwauk-Keewatin and Bigfork, protocols are being implemented to make sure students stay safe during these times….

Youth in Action Kicks Off Food Collection Drive

The local group Youth in Action is hosting a food collection drive where they ask Northlanders to collect a variety of non-perishable items.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The local group Youth in Action is hosting a food collection drive where they ask Northlanders to collect a variety of non-perishable items and on December 22nd, community members can bring those items to the front of Hermantown High School where Youth in Action will deliver them to Second Harvest. “It’s definitely a time of big need,…

Moments Hospice Trailer Drives Around Minnesota for Food Donations

A Minnesota-based company is pulling a trailer throughout the state to raise items for a food drive.

DULUTH, Minn. – A Minnesota-based company is pulling a trailer throughout the state to raise items for a food drive. Moments Hospice started driving the trailer during Thanksgiving week and has been traveling across Minnesota, including places like Virginia, Eveleth, and Grand Rapids. Today, the trailer was parked in Duluth at the North Shore Estates where they gathered items from…

St. Louis County Jail Keeps COVID Numbers Low

Across the state of Minnesota, multiple prisons have reported outbreaks of COVID among their inmates but currently, it looks as though the St. Louis County jail and its 196 inmates have lucked out.

DULUTH, Minn. – Across the state of Minnesota, multiple prisons have reported outbreaks of COVID among their inmates but currently, it looks as though the St. Louis County jail and its 196 inmates have lucked out. From the start of the pandemic till now, only one inmate has tested positive for COVID-19 at the St. Louis County jail, along with…

COVID Cases Climb in St. Louis County

COVID cases continue to surge across Minnesota with more than 3,500 cases being reported today along with 22 deaths and now, local health officials are expressing concern about seeing a large surge in this area after the recent Thanksgiving holiday.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – COVID cases continue to surge across Minnesota with more than 3,500 cases being reported today along with 22 deaths and now, local health officials are expressing concern about seeing a large surge in this area after the recent Thanksgiving holiday. There are currently nearly 9100 cases of COVID-19 reported in St. Louis County along with 112…

Holiday Months Can Bring Depression for Some

While the holidays are usually a happy time for many people, it can also be a lonely time for many others.

DULUTH, Minn. – While the holidays are usually a happy time for many people, it can also be a lonely time for many others. The winter months and the holidays can sometimes cause depression to sink in for some people, including the elderly, and now during the pandemic, it can cause all these feelings to compound even more. Age Well…