TWO HARBORS, Minn.- It is the 125th anniversary of the historic tugboat, Edna G., and people are here in two harbors to join in on the celebration. Returning for the first time in 25 years, the event brings live music, food, and games to keep people entertained for the weekend. Built in 1896, the famous tugboat is known for its…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Greenwood fire continues to spread, and smoke from the wildfire affects air quality in surrounding areas. The National Weather Service continues playing a massive role in monitoring wildfire smoke across the state of Minnesota. By using satellite imaging and air quality sensors, the National Weather Service has been working closely with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency…
ESKO, Minn. — Lakehead Harvest is back with its 60th annual harvest show in Esko this weekend, showing people the history behind growing crops and harvesting. The three-day event runs through Sunday night and has a line-up of activities starting as early as 9 a.m. “Looking back and then getting recognition of our past—where we came from, what farming was…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Public Schools is looking to help students academically recover after recent statewide assessment results revealed declining students meeting grade-level standards. The 2021 results show students who took the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments and Test of Academic Skills scoring lower than previous assessments in the spring of 2019. The assessments break down into three different categories, reading, math,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – After Duluth had its own battle with changing the way tourism tax dollars are allocated for marketing purposes, Superior Mayor Jim Paine is proposing his own changes when it comes to using hotel-motel taxes. Paine is calling for the creation of a tourism commission made up of six members that would handle making all of the decisions…
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Cider in Lincoln Park opened in the fall of 2018 and more recently won an award for having the best cider in Minnesota. They are now distributing products to every county in the state. Nearly three years ago, owners Jake and Valerie Scott brought their ideas for Duluth’s very first cidery to life. The popular taproom is now…
DULUTH, Minn.- The American Red Cross hosts a two-day blood drive event sponsored by Bentleyville and Bent Paddle Brewing. The blood drive welcomes donors to sign-up or walks into AMSOIL Arena to give blood today and tomorrow. Donors will receive a free T-shirt from Bentleyville and a free beer from Bent Paddle Brewing. “They need to have that blood available…
DULUTH, Minn.- University of Minnesota Duluth students started welcome week festivities by moving back to campus. Lines of cars full of first-year students and parents were wrapped around the campus, waiting to be checked into their new living situations. “Yeah, it’s exciting,” said first-year student Noah Peterson. “Very different than last year when we only went to school twice a…
DULUTH, Minn.- Champion four-wall handball competitors in the upper Midwest came to the YMCA in downtown Duluth for today and tomorrow’s North Shore handball tournament. Eight players are competing in the tournament for the first-place prize of $200. The best of the best came from as far as Illinois to compete. “Yeah, meeting all the players, some I haven’t seen…
DULUTH, Minn.- Several community organizations, including AICHO and CHUM, are working together for next Tuesday’s back-to-school event. School supplies, medical checkups, food, and other community resources are available to families and kids of all ages. Essentia Health is also providing COVID vaccines to eligible kids and adults. “Back to school is stressful for families anytime, especially during the pandemic,” said…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lakewood fire department is one of the many volunteer fire crews going out to help tackle the Greenwood fire. Several volunteer fire service crews from across the state have been going out to Lake County throughout the week to help monitor the blaze. “It’s tremendous that to the community, to the fire service,” said volunteer Chief Kurt…
DULUTH, Minn.- Severe drought conditions throughout Minnesota have led to water restrictions for several Minnesota cities. The city of Duluth, however, does not have any planned water restrictions. Lake Superior is the primary water source for Duluth, Proctor, Hermantown, and other surrounding areas in St. Louis County. “So what we are trying to help and tell the public and our…
LAKE COUNTY- As of Thursday afternoon, the Greenwood fire has reached 4700 acres, causing nearby residents to pack their belongings and evacuate the area. Residents in McDougal Lake, Sand Lake, the Highway 2 corridor, and the North of Highway 1 were ordered to get out. For two Isabella residents, leaving their homes became very real as both were tagged with…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Police Department is back with their annual Kids, Cops, and Cars event at Bayfront Festival Park. The Thursday afternoon event was free to kids and families, showcasing various first responder vehicles for kids to play in. “Jaden is obsessed with cop cars and fire trucks, and he has lots of books about them, so we thought…
LAKE COUNTY- The American Red Cross is staffing the Greenwood Fire temporary evacuation point, located at the Finland Community Center. The site is set up to help residents who are evacuating near the greenwood fire. Volunteers are supplying food, water, and medical help for people being temporarily displaced from their homes. As of today, nearly 80 homes and campsites have…
LAKE COUNTY- The Greenwood fire is actively growing, and multiple fire crews across the nation are building fire lines to stop the spread. Now reaching more than 3,200 acres, firefighters are trying to stop the fire from spreading South and East. “Down here on the South end and the Southwest end, we have division a, division alpha,” said Eastern Area…
DULUTH, Minn.- Fires in the Northland continue to pose a threat, bringing a risk of dry conditions to surrounding areas of the greenwood fire. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Greenwood fire continues to cover around 2000 acres. The number of evacuated residents in the area is growing while first responders work to contain the fire. Local fire officials are concerned…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior School Board has made multiple decisions about the upcoming school year, including which students need to wear masks. The school board determined that grades k-12 will be back full-time for in-person learning. Masks will be required for all elementary school students and staff until each student is vaccinated. Masks are optional for middle and high school…
LAKE COUNTY- Among the many first responders at the Greenwood fire staging area was the Lake County Search and Rescue squad. The medically trained volunteers were preparing their station with medical supplies, food, and water for all of the firefighters tackling the flames. Squad member Bob Norlen, a search and rescue volunteer for 46 years, is setting up for any…
UPDATE: LAKE COUNTY, Minn. – On Tuesday afternoon, the Red Cross announced they are opening the Finland Community Center as a Temporary Evacuation Point as of 4:00 p.m. in partnership with Lake County. This TEP is available in response to those displaced due to the Greenwood wildfire. LAKE COUNTY- A wildfire near Greenwood Lake has led to an evacuation of…
DULUTH, Minn.- With nationwide unemployment benefits coming to an end on September 6, employment centers in the Northland are opening their doors to help those looking for work. Workforce Development at career force in Duluth is offering its resources to the public. Workforce counselors are available by appointment to help people find and apply to jobs. “A lot of people…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thomas the Tank Engine is back for another weekend of fun, and kids of all ages are making detours to the Thomas Everything gift shop. Day Out with Thomas at the North Shore Scenic Railroad has more than train rides and games. Their Thomas Everything gift shop has something for every Thomas the Tank Engine fan. “Well, last…
DULUTH, Minn.- Hiring employees continues to be a challenge for many businesses in the Northland. That’s why places like ECUMEN Lakeshore senior living are holding special recruiting events to fill open work positions. Today’s all day event accepted walk-ins to apply and interview. ECUMEN is looking to fill medical and general staff positions for full and part time hours. They…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Children’s Museum in Lincoln Park, is welcoming kids and families to their grand reopening this Saturday. “So this is huge for us as an organization,” said CEO and President of the museum Cameron Kruger. The West Superior street museum is opening up its doors to the public after two years of construction. The popular family space…
PROCTOR, Minn.- Community Action Duluth came out to Bayview Elementary School in Proctor to host a Community Mobile Market. As a way to bring fresh and local foods to the area, the market has meat, vegetables and more. The mobile market offers discounts on produce items for shoppers under 18 and over 60 years old. EBT users are also receiving…
DULUTH, Minn.- As the national blood shortage continues, more blood drives are in motion in the Northland. Superior Choice Credit Union is sponsoring a “back to school” blood drive event for the American Red Cross. You might have missed today’s blood drive but there will be another one tomorrow at the Miller Hill Mall from 12 to 3 pm. “On…
DULUTH, Minn.- The college of St. Scholastica in Duluth and St. Louis County Public health is teaming up to make getting the COVID vaccine more convenient with on-campus vaccine clinics. “So we really want to be able to provide vaccines right where they are at,” said Public Health Nurse Emily Lian. “That’s kinda been public health’s perspective on vaccines in…
DULUTH, Minn.- Calling entrepreneurs of all ages, Innovate 218 and ILT Academy in Duluth is hosting a free workshop to help bring your ideas to life. The two hour workshop will provide networking tools and give people an opportunity to learn more about starting a business. Innovate 218 is part of Launch Minnesota and teaches entrepreneurs how to take their…
DULUTH, Minn.- A man was shot around 8:30 am on 15th Avenue East near East Superior Street, putting him in the hospital with unknown injuries, and leaving one garage in the neighborhood with multiple bullet holes. According to the Duluth Police Department, multiple shots were fired in the drive-by shooting. The suspect was soon found nearby. “The suspect came into…
DULUTH, Minn.- With the new school year coming up, many students are looking for new school supplies but may not have access to them. Local business owner, Mike Letica, is back with a backpack drive to help students in the Northland get the school supplies they need. “It warms my heart, you know, because just Picture a kid,” said event…
DULUTH, Minn.- Students from University of Minnesota Duluth and Lake Superior College will be back on campus for in-person classes at the end of the month. But with recent COVID spikes, both schools are requiring masks. LSC is helping social distance by spacing out students. It has been a while since most classes on these campuses have been held in…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you use the Duluth public bus system you may need to double check their available routes. As of August 1, the Duluth Transit Authority temporarily suspended multiple bus routes in the Northland. Route #4, #15, and #19 are temporary suspended due to the lack of bus drivers and mechanical parts. Route #15 will only be available for…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – After four days of fun for the community, the Lake County Fair in Two Harbors wrapped up its events with horse relays and carnival games. The county fair was able to continue through this past weekend’s temperamental weather conditions. Bouncy houses, horse shows, and exhibits were among the many activities they had. The community run event…
DULUTH, Minn.- It is the last day of the 7th annual Kraus Anderson Bike Duluth Festival, and cyclists of all ages showed up rain or shine. The three day event marks a successful year at Spirit Mountain, with more than 600 participants overall. “So today is cross country portion, so we’ve got a lot of racers from around the state,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Midsummer Night of Mayhem at Proctor Speedway is back after a yearlong break. The bus races kicked off at six o’clock Saturday and crowds came out rain or shine. The event mostly brought together by volunteers, showcases a series of races including school busses, reverse racing, and special tricks. “I can’t even tell you it was raining when…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Billings Park Days was back in Superior with two-day of fun for the community. Billings Park Days kicked off Saturday’s events with a parade where even dogs participated. “My favorite part is just seeing the families and kids coming down with a smile on their face,” said President of Billings Park Days Keith Kern. “This parade this morning…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A new late-night pizzeria and bar just opened up on Broadway Street with its own special biker theme. Ride or Die pizzeria held their grand opening Saturday until 2 a.m., bringing a new late night spot to the area. From pizza to arcade games and slot machines, Ride or Die upholds the name with motorcycles hanging from the…
DULUTH, Minn.- As Spirit Valley Days comes to a close in West Duluth, local businesses are wrapping up with events. The Italian American Club sold sandwiches yesterday and today at Mr. D’s bar and grill. The Italian sandwiches include authentic recipes passed down through members of the club. The club is raising money to provide scholarships for high school and…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thomas the train made his official arrival to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum for multiple days of fun. “My littlest brother Liam, loves trains and so we decided to come here just for him,” said visitor Eva. It’s the annual family event, day out with Thomas, and a lot of people are excited for its return after missing…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you’re looking to share your thoughts or simply have a conversation about change, locals in the Northland meet twice a week for what’s known as Conversations and Coffee. The Family Freedom Center in Duluth organizes the event and invites adults and elders to come out to socialize and just share their ideas about the world. The group…
DULUTH, Minn.- A new donut and waffle shop opened up in Miller Hill Mall on Monday. Itty Bitty Donut Company is owned by a Superior couple, who came up with the idea of having mini donuts all year round after only finding them at fairs and other events. The donut shop also has a topping bar so customers can customize…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Mayor Jim Paine of superior discussed a new federal infrastructure deal that is in the works, hoping to create more union jobs, fix roads, and overall boost the economy. It’s still being finalized in congress, but the infrastructure bill has the potential to make financial history for the state of Wisconsin. Again, this bill is good for the…
DULUTH, Minn.- More summer camps are underway in the Northland. The Duluth-Superior Sailing Association kicked off its youth sailing camp today on Park Point. The week-long camp teaches kid’s age’s seven to twelve how to set up equipment and sail. “The kids are becoming members. So we’re teaching them how to rig their own boats and sail them safely,” said…
DULUTH, Minn.- As of today, Twin Ports Interchange ramp closures are underway. Detour signs and traffic barrels are now set up, blocking I-35 south to Highway 53 north, I-535 north to Highway 53 north, and the on ramp to I-35 south from West Superior Street. The three closures are in place through fall of 2023. “So from a traffic impact…
DULUTH, Minn.- Different businesses in Lincoln Park are experiencing the highs and lows of business due to construction in the area. Bike lane construction on West Superior Street impacted the up and coming area in several ways. Less parking and street closures caused at least one business, Lee’s Pizza to temporarily close. “We do a lot of delivery and pick…
DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior Zoo’s very own Lily the African lion got a root canal today. The 14 year old lion has been with the zoo since she was only six months old along with her siblings Malkia, and Leo. “We discovered last week that she had broken one of her major canine teeth and that is a big deal…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The South St. Louis County Fair is wrapping up Sunday, overcoming obstacles like severe weather and personal tragedy to bring a festive five days to the city of Proctor. The fair was able to go on successfully, as crowds returned after missing out on last year’s festivities. The fairgrounds included an array of food vendors, a petting zoo,…
DULUTH, Minn.- We’re here at All Pints North Summer Brewfest where hundreds of people get to try more than 120 different types of beer from local Minnesota breweries. Several breweries had games and novelty items for people to enjoy. Hippie and construction inspired themes were among the many breweries like Bent Paddle took part in. “We just love that so…
DULUTH, Minn.- The unofficially named Duluth Farmers’ Market Jam Band is a group of strangers who first met at the market years ago and now play music together at pop-ups each season. “It’s just the weekly jam band,” said local Gerhardt Moster-Beard. “People who wanna play come down here. The numbers vary week to week. It’s playing music together. I’m…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Farmers’ Market celebrated National Farmers’ Market Week this morning with special treats products. From fresh produce to raw honey vendors across the Northland showed up for a busy Saturday morning. “My favorite part is actually being down here and selling and seeing the people we haven’t seen in a while,” said Lois Hoffbauer. “Farmer Doug and…
