Northlanders Protect Trees for National Public Lands Day
Volunteers Wrap Saplings to Prevent Deer Browsing.
Scores of volunteers flooded the Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, Saturday.
Author: Kris North
Racers of All Ages Attend 13th Vintage Fest
Snowmobile Racers Descend on Rice Lake
While the children raced newer sleds, the adults were required to race sleds built on a 1981 or older chassis.
Superior Replacing Trees
Ash Trees to be Replaced Through Private Donations
Hagen said the Tower Avenue corridor will be a test campaign for the rest of Superior, where around 3,000 trees were removed.
Fitger’s Turns 20
Duluth's Oldest Brewhouse Celebrates Anniversary
Fitger’s Brewhouse is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, this week.
Minnesota Police Asking for Body Camera Reclassification
Police Footage Currently Public Record
Marquardt said the request before the State would allow only individuals captured in body cam footage to access the footage, preventing unwanted intrusion.
Neighbors Oppose Rezoning
Residents Speak Out; Zoning Change Passes 8-1
The owner of the residence at 2421 London Rd. had asked the City Council to reclassify the lot as mixed use, allowing for a small business to operate on the property.
A Wish Fulfilled
Area Family Going to Disney World Through Make-A-Wish Foundation
A Duluth-area girl was granted a wish, Monday night.
St. Louis River Alliance Tour
Non-Profit Hosts Free Tour of Estuary
The trip was designed to allow Northlanders to explore river clean-up and improvement projects currently underway.
City Willing to Help with Renovations
Vacant Tower Ave Space Could Be Renovated
The City of Superior is invested in the future of Tower Avenue.
Mini-Master Plan Moves On
Parks Commission Approves Plan
Planning for the proect began in December 2014, and has been revised based on input given at public hearings and commission meetings.
AFL-CIO Celebrates Labor Day With Picnic
Senator Klobuchar and Congressman Nolan were on hand Monday
Bayfront Festival Park was home to an oversized backyard barbecue, Monday.
New Owners Bring Old Favorite to Two Harbors Restaurant
New Louise's Owners Bring Fresh Pasties to Menu
Dan and Marsha Snowdon bought Louise’s Cafe in Two Harbors about two months ago, and have maintained the local favorite’s menu.
Two Harbors Kwik Trip
Convenience Store to Open in Fall 2016
The vacant Sonju building in Two Harbors will be making way for a new business with a familiar name.
Neighbor to Neighbor Finding New Home
Church Run Thrift Store Hopes to Add Youth Center
The Two Harbors thrift store moved to the main level of the former Grace Baptist Church building on 7th St. in Two Harbors.
Tribute Fest 2015
Concert Benefits Homeless Veterans
Concert organizer Lou Campbell said the crowd assembled to see Eckart was the largest for an opening act in the seven year history of the event.
Northwoods Music Festival
Charitable Festival Brings Big Names to Tiny Town
The festival headlined by Trace Adkins took over Minong, Saturday.
Sasquatch Sighted in Minong
Northwoods Legend Appears Friendly
Sasquatch appeared in public in Minong, Saturday, and allowed himself to be photographed several times.
Duluth Central Class of ’65 Remembers Fallen Five
The Duluth Central High School class of 1965 lost 5 graduates in the Vietnam War, and they remembered them Friday.
Annual Backpack Food Program Kicks Off For Kids
Second Harvest spends around $4,000 a week on the food, serving around 900 children at 16 schools in the Northland.
Fond du Lac Band Breaks Ground on $13M Medical Facility
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Friday morning in D to celebrate the $13 million expansion of a new medical facility for Northland Native Americans.
Meat Cutters Keep Their Cool During Heatwave
While most of the Northland was sweltering under 90-degree temperatures, some businesses were taking advantage of the heatwave.
95 KQDS Hosts 8th Annual Grill Wars
Grilling Competition Raises Money for Boys & Girls Clubs
More than 1,500 people flooded Bayfront Park Thursday for this year’s Grill Wars with KQDS 95.
Duluth Police Hold Annual ‘Cops, Kids & Cars’ Event
The Duluth Police Department held its 3rd Annual Kids, Cops & Cars event at Grant Park on Wednesday. The event allows children to explore police cars, pet horses, and meet officers in a safe and friendly environment.
Hog Head Days
40th Annual Proctor Festival
The railroad themed event doesn’t exclude other forms of transportation.
Cloquet Adding Disc Golf Course
Hilltop Park to Receive Multiple Upgrades
The budget for the improvements is around $150,000 and construction should be completed by next summer.
Arlington Ave. to Receive Major Face Lift
Two Full Closures Expected
Arlington Ave. will be shut down between Trinity and Central Entrance for 15 days beginning August 17.
Blues Fest Wraps Up
Weather Affects Attendance at Music Festival
Rain and cloud cover did keep some people away Friday and Saturday, but the park was full for the final day, Sunday.
Greater Downtown Council Donates $10,000 to Duluth
Money Will Fund Bike Lane Study
The Greater Downtown Council is donating $10,000 to the City of Duluth to fund a study on the feasibility of a permanent bike lane on Michigan St.
Community Action Duluth Greenhouse
Deep Winter Greenhouse to Provide Fresh Produce
The city is planning to turn the lot into a greenhouse and community garden
IKONICS Breaks Ground on Expansion
Expansion Could Create 20 New Jobs
Duluth manufacturer IKONICS Corporation broke ground on a nearly 3.5 million dollar expansion Thursday.
Beer and Classical Music: Beerthoven
Symphony Brings Duluth Icon and Music Icon Together
The event allows the symphony to reach out to a younger audience, in hopes of showing that classical music can be enjoyed by anyone.
Social Conservatives Key to Walker Nomination
Walker Already Viewed Favorably by Fiscal Conservatives
Current polls show Walker and Trump in a dead heat in Iowa
Spirit Valley Days Returns to West Duluth
Five Day Festival Celebrates Live in West Duluth
The five day festival is a summer tradition on the west side of Duluth, and includes a parade, concerts, and the Miss West Duluth Pageant.
Tall Timber Days
Grand Rapids Festival Draws in Thousands
The Grand Rapids festival included concerts, two parades, and lumberjack shows.
Pet Parade a Hidden Gem
Grand Rapids Dogs Strut Their Stuff
Approximately 6,000 people lined the streets of Grand Rapids for the Annual Tall Timber Days Parade.
Blackbirds and Blueberries
Cloquet Berry Farm Opens For Season
Berry farm will be open as blueberries ripen.
Families Receive Free School Supplies in Superior
Lakefest Offers Supplies, Food, Music and Fun.
The 10th Annual Lakefest took over Barker’s Island, Saturday.
Casino Ruling Could Affect Road Projects
10.5 Million Dollars in Revenue Sharing Funds Allocated For Streets
A Federal District Court judge’s ruling in the Fond Du Lac, Duluth revenue sharing case could have a negative impact on Duluth street projects.
Miracle Treat Day
Dairy Queens to donate at least $1.00 for every Blizzard sold
On Thursday, July 30, Dairy Queens across the country will be donating proceeds from every Blizzard treat sold to the hospitals of Children’s Miracle Network.
Paddle Boarder Comes Full Circle
UMD student paddled 1350 miles in 49 days.
Munch paddled nearly 1400 miles around the perimeter of Lake Superior in just 49 days.
Chester Bowl Ski Slope Getting Face Lift
Fun Slope Part of 2014 Mini-Master Plan
Crews will be working this week and next to create a new fun slope in the Chester Bowl Park ski area.
Wednesday Races Off and Running
Weekly Events Open to Kids of all Ages
Wednesday Night at the Races allow kids to work off some energy.
Superior Fire Department to Receive $426,000 Grant
F.E.M.A S.A.F.E.R Grant Prevents 3 Layoffs
3 of Superiors Bravest will remain employed for at least 2 more years thanks to a grant from F.E.M.A.
New Bike Trail Opens With Public Ride
New Trail Connects Lake Walk to Top of Hill
The city of Duluth and Healthy Duluth came together to celebrate the opening of Duluth’s newest bike trail.
90 Year Young Woman Competes In Triathlon
Mimi Delp Swam the First Leg of the Race.
Mimi Delp competed in the Buzz Ryan Triathlon, Sunday, at Island Lake.
Chalk-A-Lot Festival Turns Street To Canvas
Participants Draw on Two Harbors Street and Sidewalk
The Chalk-A-Lot festival turned two blocks of Two Harbors Waterfront St. into a canvas this weekend.
Louisiana-Pacific Celebrates 30 Years In Two Harbors
Building Materials Plant Succeeding In Northland
Building materials plant goes holds 30th anniversary open house.
Twin Ports Stage Brings Hollywood to Belknap
Performance Group Premieres Fundraising Video
Performance group premieres fund raising video with Hollywood themed party.
Summer Fest Parade Hits Hermantown Streets
Hundreds Line Streets For Candy And Fun
The Hermantown Summer Fest Parade brought residents out in force, Satuday morning.
First Witness Hosts Child Abuse Conference
Duluth Organization Promoting Medical Exams for Abuse Victims
Duluth hosting child abuse prevention conference, Monday and Tuesday.
