The 10th Annual Bike Duluth Festival is this weekend and the fun kicked off at Spirit Mountain Friday evening. The event brings together bikers from around the country, with all different specialties and skill levels. Organizers say this year, 700 riders are signed up over 12 races. Things kicked off on with the Chainless Downhill Race. Like the name implies,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Annual Marble and Glass Art Hunt was Wednesday morning in Duluth and this year it took on a whole new meaning. Lake Superior Art Glass had a new venue for the hunt this year, the Duluth Public Library’s three branch locations. Hunters of all ages lined up to search for handcrafted marbles, pendants, and little glass…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Volunteers and workers from the St. Louis River Alliance teamed up to remove debris from the Piping Plover habitat on Wisconsin Point. The sun was beating down on the sand along Wisconsin Point, but that didn’t deter the crew working to clear the Piping Plover Site. They chopped and burned logs and wooden debris that washed ashore,…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice made a stop in Superior on Monday. The caravan is traveling around the country, starting in San Diego at the beginning of April. Members of the caravan want to celebrate local disability rights movements, educate communities of disability history, and — most of all — encourage people to vote. “A…
CARIBOU LAKE, Minn. — According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, a 64-year-old Esko man was rescued by a “good Samaritan” on Caribou Lake Saturday evening. While riding a jetski, the watercraft flipped and the man began to struggle to stay above water. Another jet ski rider saw him and pulled him to shore. The man then lost conciousness….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Children’s Museum is working to keep guests cool after vandalism of its AC unit. According to a Facebook post by the museum, its AC unit was damaged a couple of weeks ago. The museum is waiting on installation of a new AC unit, but has remained open. In the meantime, they are keeping the museum…
DULUTH, Minn. — Music is back at Bayfront! Festival by the Lake brought music to the park all afternoon on Saturday. Crowds were back at Bayfront Festival Park to enjoy live music, along with food, drinks, arts and crafts, and other vendors. Music lovers of all ages listened to the main and kid’s stage performances, all while giving back to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 64th Annual Duluth Rowing Regatta took place on Saturday. Close to 100 Duluth Rowing Club members were joined by crews from around Minnesota, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada. Regatta Chairman Eric Dott says much of the event’s success relies on outside factors. “The weather will affect how far we are able to complete all of the races,”…
DULUTH, Minn. — Saturday was Rose Fest at Duluth’s Rose Garden and people from all over came to celebrate. The free event featured guided tours, classes on selecting, growing, and arranging roses, and even a treasure hunt for kids. The Leif Erikson Rose Garden is maintained by the City of Duluth and the Lake Superior Rose Society, a volunteer organization…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area Pickleball Association Summer Slam Tournament kicked off on Friday at Wheeler Athletic Complex and will continue throughout the weekend. One hundred forty five pickleball players from around Minnesota, as well as Canada, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Michigan, and Florida are set to compete. Picklers from eight to eighty will compete in various events over the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Friday was the second day of Two Harbor Heritage Days, a summertime celebration for the North Shore community. Heritage Days is well underway in Two Harbors. The festival invites locals and tourists alike to enjoy an arts and crafts show, parades, entertainment, and dancing. With something for everyone, the four day celebration is a hit among…
CLOQUET, Minn. — On Thursday, the Cloquet Police Department held Active Shooter Response Training at Cloquet High School. Over the four sessions, around 120 trainees will run through simulated active shooter scenarios. Members of the Cloquet and Fond du Lac Police Departments are going through the training. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office, MN DNR, MN State Patrol, and Cloquet Fire…
DULUTH, Minn. — All aboard for barbecue! The North Shore Scenic Railroad is once again offering Summer BBQ in the SkyView. The trip up the North Shore offers Famous Dave’s barbecue with a side of lakeshore views. According to the railroad’s General Manager Ken Buehler, they have been offering this experience for a few years. It’s an important part of…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Wisconsin businessman Eric Hovde visited Mama T’s Smokin’ Eats in Superior on his statewide RV tour. The stop was just one of 28 Hovde plans to make during his week-long campaign travels. Around thirty people came to Mama T’s. In a speech to his supporters, Hovde focused on the U.S.-Mexico Border, inflation, and the fentanyl crisis. He…
DULUTH, Minn. — Former Minnesota State Representative Jason Metsa has been arrested with criminal sexual conduct in the third degree, involving force or coercion, according to the St. Louis County Jail roster. Metsa was booked in at 11:48 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 for probable cause. No bail has been set. He represented District 6B — north of Duluth —…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was another day of music, food, and fun at Bayfront Festival Pak with Fourth Fest kicking off Thursday evening. Crowds gathered as soon as the gates opened, wandering around the vendors and scouting the best spots for their lawn chairs. Dozens of food trucks offered everything from corn to crepes. One of the popular items was…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Up the shore in Two Harbors, you don’t have to wait for the firework show for the festivities to begin! Joining the Annual Children’s Festival and Dinghy Parade. Burlington Station was getting in on the fun for the first time. The Sweetest Store on the North Shore had a 4th of July Bonanza, with activities and…
DULUTH, Minn. — In the summertime, tourists flock to Duluth for the Lake Superior views and endless outdoor activities. They also begin to fill up restaurant patios, milling around the popular Canal Park and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. The nonprofit Downtown Duluth is looking to get Superior Street and the rest of the Waterfront District in on the fun. “Much of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Summer in Minnesota means potholes, but this year is a little different. Thanks to a mild winter and low-moisture spring, the Duluth street maintenance team is ahead of their typical schedule. This year, they were able to get a jump start on repairs, beginning in May. According to Street Maintenance Operations Manager Geoff Vukelich, they’re already almost…
DULUTH, Minn. — The weather could not have been better this weekend for the 52nd Park Point Art Fair. Crowds from the Northland and beyond gathered to see over 100 artists with an array of talents. The volunteer-run fair focuses on connecting ‘high-caliber artists directly with the community.’ They also gave out awards for different art styles. This year silk…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Things were getting groovy at Earth Rider Brewery in Superior on Sunday afternoon. Fans put on their best “Summer of Love” apparel for ‘Twin Ports Does The Monterey Pop Festival 1967.’ The concert was a tribute to the festival best known for performances by Jimi Hendrix and The Who. It also introduced Janis Joplin and Otis Redding…
DULUTH, Minn. — Aspirus St. Luke’s held their CarFit event Friday afternoon. The goal? Make senior drivers safer and feel more comfortable in their vehicles. As part of their injury prevention work, Aspirius St. Luke’s is doing their part to keep seniors safe on the road. At Friday’s CarFit event, seniors went through a 12-point checklist with volunteers. Trauma nurse…
DULUTH, Minn. — The ALLETE Yellow Ribbon Golf Scramble was scheduled for Friday morning. And while the golf was rained out, the fun was not. 208 golfers were signed up for the event, but morning showers made for a change in plans. Spirits remained high, with plenty of food, games, and prizes to go around. “We got rained out today,”…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — It’s that time of year again! The music continued in Superior; Porchfest started Thursday night. Local musicians Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners, Gina Lee, and Sidestreet Detour took to porches around the North End neighborhood. Breanna Marie and the Front Porch Sinners performed across the street from Phoenix Villa Apartments. Siggy’s Musical Garden Executive Director…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Mentor North held its 4th Annual Summer Fest Thursday evening at Earth Rider Brewery Festival Grounds in Superior. The evening of festivities was all the benefit youth mentoring in Superior and Duluth. There was plenty to do, with live music, food, and mega-sized lawn games. Proceeds from tickets and the silent auction went towards Mentor North. Right…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Central Labor Body wrapped up a month-long food drive on Thursday. The drive benefitted Second Harvest Northland, CHUM, and Union Gospel Mission Duluth. Each organization took home eight boxes full of non-perishable donations. These included canned goods, cereal, and even Girl Scout cookies. The Duluth Central Labor Body has participated in food drives in the…
SAGINAW, Minn. — Finnish Americans and friends gathered at Sampo Beach in Saginaw, Minnesota on Saturday to celebrate Juhannas, also known as Midsummer. A typical Midsummer celebration would involve lots of outdoor games and time spent in the lake. This year, on-and-off rain showers kept the festivities inside. The weather couldn’t stop the fun, with a bake sale, live music,…
BABBITT, Minn. — The Babbitt and Morse-Fall Lake Fire Departments responded to a structure fire at YMCA Camp Northern Lights early Sunday morning. According to the Northland FireWire, a fire was reported at around 7:10 a.m. Babbitt Fire Chief Tony Chamberlin said firefighters found a cabin that had burned overnight. The cabin was vacant at the time. The cause of…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — The Cook County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a bomb threat Saturday morning directed at a Pride Event in Grand Marais. The threat was reported at approximately 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning. The Sheriff’s Office responded immediately, performing a precautionary sweep. It yield negative result and the Sheriff’s Office determined there was no indication of an active threat…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluthians from eight months to 98 years old lined up at Marshall School for the 31st Annual Taste of Greece Festival over the weekend. The two-day festival started out in the Twelve Holy Apostles Orthodox Church parking lot, but has grown over the decades to take over the Marshall School gymnasium and front lawn. Today, people came…
DULUTH, Minn. — First lady Dr. Jill Biden landing at Monaco Air Duluth yesterday. The first lady headed to the Lincoln Park Community Center to reach out to older voters while campaigning on behalf of her husband while he is in Italy attending the Group of Seven summit. “As if our rights are at risk…because they are. As is our…
DULUTH, Minn. — Quilters of ages and skill levels from across the Midwest meet up in Canal Park for their annual Quilt Walk over the lift bridge. Dozens of quilt-makers walked from the Marine Museum, across the bridge, and back. Quilters cheered, twirled, and told anyone who passed by about the upcoming Minnesota Quilt Show. Anticipation was building for the…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was opening day for the Central Hillside Farmers Market on Tuesday afternoon. Vendors selling produce, plants, crafts, and sweet treats set up at the corner of North 5th Avenue East and East 3rd Street. There was also a food truck, kids activities, and an accordion player to keep everyone entertained. The market brought together veteran sellers…
DULUTH, Minn. — A delicious Pride Month tradition is back in Duluth for June! Positively 3rd Street Bakery is once again selling Lavender Cookies for a cause. For the third year in a row, Positively 3rd Street is offering a limited-time sugar cookie with ground lavender, blueberry, and craisins. All the money raised from the Lavender Cookie sales will go…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — June 6th marks the 80th Anniversary D-Day, a turning point in World War 2 for the Allies. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior honored the lives lost in the invasion. Veterans, friends, and family gathered to raise the American and Prisoner of War flags Thursday morning. Members of American Legion 435 then played Taps…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Shawn Savela announced on Tuesday morning he is joining the race for Minnesota House District 8B. Savela earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in computer science from UMD. He’s run a software consulting firm for over 25 years and believes his business background will serve Duluth well. Savela will face incumbent Democrat Alicia Kozlowski and independent…
DULUTH, Minn. — Bent Paddle Brewing in Duluth is partnering up with A Bar of Their Own in the Twin Cities to create a new beer! A Bar of Their Own is the first sports bar in the Midwest dedicated to women’s sports. The pale ale, aptly named “A Beer of Their Own” will be available exclusively at the sports…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Superiorites weren’t just outside to enjoy the weather. On Saturday, twenty volunteers met up at Wisconsin Point to help make a difference. Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve held their fourth annual Wisconsin Point Spring Beach Cleanup this weekend. Volunteers split off into groups all across the sandbar, working together to pick up litter and mark down…
DULUTH, Minn. — The ALEIA Project hosted the Northland 5k for Food Allergy on Saturday morning along the Duluth Lakewalk. Runners and walkers of all ages crossed the finish line at Leif Erikson Park in support of allergy awareness. The ALEIA Project held its annual 5k fundraiser, with over a hundred participants. For many of them, the run along the…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re walking around Canal Park, look up and you’ll see new banners for Grandma’s Marathon. Race weekend is just a month away and excitement is palpable. The marathon, half-marathon, and 5k races sold out back in January, the second earliest sell-out in race history. But there are still ways to get involved! “We’ve known for many…
DULUTH, Minn. — Farm Lande just outside of Duluth is kicking off growing season with plant pickup and the chance to meet the farm’s six new fluffy residents! Memorial Day Weekend is largely considered the start of growing season in Minnesota and its no different at Farm Lande. Duluthians who placed their pant orders in advance were stopping by to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Maybe you’ve stopped by Zeitgeist in downtown Duluth for a movie, comedy show, or bite to eat. What you might not know is that upstairs, you could become a filmmaker of your own. The Minnesota Media Arts School offers classes for any skill level, both here at the Zeitgeist Film Lab and the Minnesota Discovery Center in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Sunday was the final day of the 15th Duluth Air and Aviation Expo. Crowds gathered with their eyes to the sky to catch a glimpse of this year’s performers. “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a great day to be an America and wave the flag,” said long-time announcer Rob Reider. “The 2024 Duluth Air and Aviation Expo…starts now!”…
DULUTH, Minn. — Practice was well underway this morning for the Duluth Airshow. But while eyes were trained on the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, another plane was ready for takeoff. The Stinson L-5 Sentinel is a World World II-era liaison plane. During the war, the L-5 was used for artillery spotting, bringing ammunition to the frontlines, and evacuating severely wounded…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday, the Duluth Salvation Army hosted its first-ever Black and White Ball fundraiser at the Clyde Malting Building. The event not only had dinner, drinks, and dancing, but several opportunities to raise money for the Salvation Army. There was a wine pull and silent auction, featuring Minnesota sports memorabilia and lots of goodies from local businesses. It…
DULUTH, Minn. — The United States Air Force Thunderbirds have landed in Duluth ahead of the big air show this weekend. The 15th Duluth Airshow is just about ready for take off. This weekend’s headliner, The Thunderbirds, includes eight pilots who will demonstrate the speed and accuracy of their F-16 Fighting Falcon jets. Major Jeffrey Downie — call sign “Simmer”…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you walk around the Bayfront area in Duluth, you might just spot one almost 600 “gentle giants” who have made the area home this week. The Newfoundland Club of America National Showcase is at Bayfront Park this week, with an opening ceremony Tuesday afternoon. This is the first time the showcase has been in Minnesota. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday morning was an opportunity to get outside and get active for students from Duluth Public Elementary Schools. The Essentia Health Fit-N-Fun Run took over Malosky Stadium at UMD. More than 1,500 students from third to fifth grade raced around the track to celebrate the approaching end of the school year. Kids ran 400 meters, or one…
DULUTH, Minn. — This year, Festiversary will not only be celebrating Bent Paddle’s 11th anniversary, but also the 40th anniversary of Prince’s album Purple Rain. The two-block party Saturday afternoon will feature two stages of live music, family-friendly activities, and lots of options to drink and eat. And of course — Prince tribute band Chase and Ovation to close out…
DULUTH, Minn. — Fishers at Island Lake Reservoir, Wild Rice Lake Reservoir, Pike Lake, and the St. Louis River told Fox21 Local News they weren’t catching much. One fisherman even said this was the worst he’d done on opening weekend in recent history. It depends who you talk to,” said Fredenberg Minno-ette owner Jason Manning. “The nice weather will get…
