Friday, May 21, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Author: Ken Slama
Duluth Candy Company to Reopen Under New Ownership
DULUTH, Minn-After closing their doors at the end of last year, Duluth Candy Company will be reopening soon under new ownership. There is no need to fear. The new owners have all the original recipes for the products that we love and they have been hard at work getting it all ready to become available when they open June 1st…
Saint Luke’s Honors EMS Workers
DULUTH, Minn-EMT’s are being celebrated throughout the Northland during EMS week including at Saint Luke’s. Typically, Saint Luke’s would hold a cook-out for the EMS workers, but due to covid, they had to do something different. So, they put together goody-bags filled with snacks and hand sanitizer to say thank you for all the hard work. “They go out in…
Thursday, May 20, 2021 Morning Forecast
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AICHO Recieves $500K Grant
DULUTH, Minn-The American Indian Community Housing Organization was recently the recipient of a $500k grant from the McKnight foundation. The award was given to them for all they’ve done helping different cultures across the community including supporting the artistic expressions from a variety of backgrounds. “I’m just really excited for what it means for representation, obviously if their funding an…
Local Food Bank Launches Campaign to Promote Food Access For Seniors
DULUTH, Minn-May is Older Americans Month and Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is kicking off a campaign to make food resources available to seniors who may not know they exist. The number of seniors seeking food assistance has increased 41% this year compared with last spring. Second harvest works with 130 different charitable feeding programs in the region to…
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Morning Forecast
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It is Once Again Mosquito Season in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn-With the snow being gone and temperatures on the rise, all the standing water that is left behind means it is once again mosquito season. Mosquitoes typically will come out around the second weekend in May, but with the wet April that we had, they came out a few weeks early this year. Despite how dry it has been…
Excitement Builds as Lakewalk Project Nears Completetion
DULUTH, Minn-While the Lakewalk remains closed in Canal Park, it is noticeable through the chain link fence that the project is getting close to being completed. In the meantime, tourists and locals continue to be relegated to a gravel path adjacent to the Lakewalk to enjoy the scenery, but excitement is building for when the Lakewalk finally reopens. I am…
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Morning Forecast
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New Train Car Coming to Duluth Train Depot
DULUTH, Minn-A new train car will be arriving at the Duluth train depot in a couple of weeks. A full length dome car is coming to the North Shore Scenic Railroad that will provide 60 seats with a 360 degree panoramic view, compared to the 24 seats that their current dome car has with the glass bubble. It is one…
Monday, May 17, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Mixing Up Your Sandwich Routine with Lift Bridge Bagels
Cooking Connection: Everything Bagel with Avocado and Spring Mix
SUPERIOR, Wis. – In this week’s Cooking Connection, we’re back with Lexy Land at Lift Bridge Bagels to explore new ways to enjoy what is traditionally a breakfast food. The variety of bagels Lexy offers can make for a delicious addition to your lunch menu with whatever your favorite sandwich toppings happen to be. Click here for more information about…
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Morning Forecast
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A & Dubs Reopens For 2021 Summer Season
DULUTH, Minn.- A local favorite and long-time drive-in has reopened for the season. A & Dubs in Lincoln Park is excited to be open for the new 2021 season and they are ready to serve all the drive-in favorites they have been offering since 1950. “Welcome back Duluth to an American icon. The drive thru is open, spring is on…
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Bridgeman’s Will be Operating a Food Truck this Summer
DULUTH, Minn.-If you have been in the vicinity of Bridgeman’s recently you may have noticed something new in their parking lot. Bridgeman’s has purchased a food truck and they are in the stages of getting it ready to hit the streets. The goal is to have it out at various events this summer as well as open on the patio…
Memorial Blood Centers is Holding Regular Mobile Blood Drives
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Memorial Blood Centers was holding a blood drive at Fairlawn Mansion in Superior today. With a current shortage of all blood types across the country, especially type O blood, blood drives are happening virtually every day, including some weekends, to make it easier for everyone to donate blood that could save a life. “The people on our bus are…
Monday, May 10, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Gary New Duluth Rec Center Looking for Donations to Match Pledge
DULUTH, Minn.- The Gary New Duluth Community Center and Recreation Area recently received a pledge to match up to ten thousand dollars in donations. The center, with operates through volunteer work and donations, is in the process of expanding their facilities with the construction of a skate park, small pavilion, and parking lot. While the money will help go towards…
World Accordion Day Brings Musicians from Across the Country to Superior
DULUTH, Minn. – Accordionists from all over the country are congregating in superior this weekend for World Accordion Day. The three day event held at the Harrington Arts Center on the 14-hundred block of Belknap St., features original music by some of the most world renowned accordionists and as tributes to others. “It is a fabulous event and I’m so…
Friday, May 7, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Thursday, May 6, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Duluth Art Institute Features Autistic Artist in New Exhibit
DULUTH, Minn-The Duluth Art Institute, located at The Depot, reopened last month after closing due to covid-19, and now has a new exhibit. It features artist Harrison Heinks who is autistic and uses photos he takes to give others a glimpse into the relationship he has with society. “He’ll often have his reflection off of something that’s in front of…
Bell Bank Invites Community to Their Grand Opening
DULUTH, Minn-After first opening at the beginning of the year, Bell Bank is inviting the community to its grand opening this week in the old Temple Opera building in downtown Duluth. Visitors will be able take a tour of the multi-million dollar renovations and register for a chance to win various prizes. Special offers are also available to those who…
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Local Glass Shop Offers Unique Mother’s Day Gift Idea
DULUTH, Minn-If you are looking for a unique idea for a Mother’s Day gift this year, Lake Superior Art Glass in Canal Park will let you design a custom hummingbird feeder. After preregistering online for a twenty minute time-slot, the gallery staff will help you through the design process in picking out the colors, design and one of two different…
Monday, May 3, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Poop Fairy Campaign Raises Awareness on Cleaning Up after Our Pets
DULUTH, Minn-The melting snow in our city parks and trails has exposed trail turds left behind over the winter. Unfortunately, the Poop Fairy has been reported missing so it is up to us to clean up after our furry friends. If left behind, pet waste can do a number on the water quality of rivers and lakes. The Regional Stormwater…
Friday, April 30, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Sweeten Mom Up with Desserts from The Cozy Hen this Mother’s Day
Cooking Connection: Turtle Cheesecake with The Cozy Hen
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Cooking Connection, Meteorologist Ken Slama is on the quest to find the best dessert options in the Northland for Mother’s Day. The Cozy Hen creates handcrafted cheesecakes that are out of this world. This week’s segment features The Cozy Hen’s Turtle Cheesecake. Click here for more information. Categories: Community, Cooking Connection, News, News – Latest…
Thursday, April 29, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Local Campgrounds Prep for Busy Camping Season
DULUTH, Minn-After being cooped up all winter, many of us are looking for ways to get out of the house and camping is a popular option. Many campgrounds, including Buffalo Valley Campground, are preparing for another busy year of guests filling up their campsites. After a cold and windy winter, there is no shortage of work to be done to…
Local Racecar Drivers Gear Up for the Upcoming Season at Media Day in Proctor
PROCTOR, Minn-Earlier today, about two dozen racecars lined the parking lot at Powerhouse Bar in Proctor for their annual media day to kick off the 2021 season for all local tracks. Local drivers were invited to showcase their cars and interact with fans ahead of the upcoming racing season. There was a lot of uncertainty with the season last year…
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Oasis Del Norte Food Truck Hits the Street Tomorrow
DULUTH, Minn-Good news for those who enjoy Mexican food. The Oasis Del Norte food truck returns to the streets tomorrow. They have been a staple in the Twin Ports for a few years now and are ready to bring back all of your favorites, along with some new options to try. “That was my main goal six years ago when…
Duluth Police Receive Fifty Blankets from Project Linus
DULUTH, Minn-The Duluth Police Department received a donation of 50 blankets from Project Linus earlier today. Blankets and quilts that are handmade by local volunteers are distributed by Project Linus to community organizations such as the hospitals, fire departments, and the new Ronald McDonald House. “We have fleece blankets and quilts, we often have knitted and crocheted blankets and we…
Monday, April 26, 2021 Morning Forecast
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EPA Continues Funding for Great Lakes Wetlands Monitoring with New Grant
DULUTH, Minn-UMD’s Natural Resources Research Institute recently received a $2.3 million dollar grant to continue their research in monitoring the Great Lakes coastal wetlands. They are one of ten teams that monitor all wetland wildlife including birds, fish, bugs, plants, and amphibians around the Great Lakes. The data they collect is evaluated to determine if environmental changes are natural or…
Duluth’s Natural Surface Trails have Reopened
DULUTH, Minn-After being closed for the last month, a majority of Duluth’s natural surface trails have reopened. Every spring, the trails close for a time to allow the earth to thaw and dry out. The warm spring weather as well as the rain and budding trees contributed to the trails being ready two weeks ahead of normal. The trails are…
Friday, April 23, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Dental Clinic at LSC Offers Free Screenings for Kids
DULUTH, Minn-Second year dental hygiene students at Lake Superior College were offering free dental services today to kids. Parents who signed up were able to bring their children in for preventative care provided by the students under the supervision of licensed dental professionals. “He’s due for an appointment in May anyway at his regular dentist, so I figured just come…
Local Nonprofit Seeking Donations for Classrooms
DULUTH, Minn-A local nonprofit was holding a special Earth Day event to help keep gently used office supplies out of landfills. Companies to Classrooms, which is currently located in the basement of the Historic Old Central High School, invites businesses and individuals to donate office supplies that can be used in classrooms in the twin ports area. Teachers are then…
Cooking Connection: Cozy Hen’s Lemon Cheesecake
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Cooking Connection, Meteorologist Ken Slama knows what to do when life gives him lemons — whip up a lemon cheesecake with the owner of The Cozy Hen cheesecakes! Categories: Business, Community, Cooking Connection, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: cheesecake, Cozy Hen, Heather Birong, lemon cheesecake
Thursday, April 22, 2021 Morning Forecast
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Local Rehabilitation Center Finishes Renovations on Chatham Building
DULUTH, Minn-The Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, which works as an alcohol and drug treatment facility, recently completed a $2 million renovation on its campus in downtown Duluth. The renovated Chatham building on East Second Street will allow them to increase the amount of men they can accommodate from 54 to 62 with the ability to add 10 more at…
The Lake Superior Railroad Museum Has Reopened and is Ready for a Summer of Fun
DULUTH, Minn-The Lake Superior Railroad Museum reopened earlier this month, and since then they have had no shortage of guests. In addition to cleaning and reducing some of the high-touch zones during the pandemic closure, they have been getting ready for a summer of fun at the museum. A dinosaur story time for kids has been added with plans for…
