DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center has reopened after closing for more than a year due to the pandemic. Their museum and gift shop is fully open just in time for summer travelers after a year of doing virtual tours they are ready for visitors to come in. “It feels great,” said director Sara Summers-Luedtke. “It’s really nice to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The city is pausing the residential development idea for the Enger Park driving range due to the cost of moving and building the range in a new location. New estimates show it would cost around $1.2 million for a new driving range. Because that is much higher than anticipated, the Public Golf Committee is planning to keep that…
DULUTH, Minn.- New Scenic Café along the North Shore is bringing a little bit of their unique menu items down to Canal Park. They now have two food trucks there throughout the summer and fall, offering a wide selection of options for lunch and dinner. Sashimi tuna tacos, salmon burgers, and bratwursts are among the many foods they offer. “We’re…
DULUTH, Minn.- The American Indian Education Department for Duluth Public Schools is on their third week of “Boozhoo Fresh” programs. The group is providing two different recipes and healthy ingredients to students and their families to keep them engaged during the summer break. All while giving out meal kits to twenty indigenous families each week. “As American Indian programming…
DULUTH, Minn.- COVID-19 restrictions have loosened quite a bit in recent weeks, but wearing masks and social distancing are still good ways to stay safe, especially for unvaccinated people. Essentia Health administered more than 30,000 COVID-19 vaccines over the past few months, having more people vaccinated is keeping case numbers down. Fewer people are also coming in for other seasonal…
DULUTH, Minn.- Fleas and ticks can be a dog’s worst enemy and with summer finally here local veterinarians are sounding the alarm on how to prevent ticks. Minnesota is a home to three types of ticks that can present problems for both humans and animals. Some ticks carry diseases that can be fatal to your four-legged family members. Lone star…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Chamber of Commerce is promoting a “Lots of Love. Lots of Living.” campaign to spread awareness of the many jobs available in the area. Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce is kicking off the job push campaign after two months of planning. This includes launching a new website, allowing people to search and apply for jobs…
DULUTH, Minn.- Summertime is here and people are making vacation plans, but the increased cost of traveling may get in the way. As COVID restrictions continue to loosen, gas and hotel prices are increasing. The latest figures show Minnesota gas prices up by more than one dollar per gallon in the past year, making this more expensive as we get…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you’re looking for something sweet, a new bakery opened up at Miller Hill Mall Thursday. Something Sweet by Maddie Lu specializes in macarons, cakes, and one-of-a-kind cupcakes. They even have pup-cakes for your furry friend. “So to work in an industry where people are happy coming to get cakes and cupcakes it’s almost like a hobby now…
DULUTH, Minn.- A man in West Duluth is cooking for a big cause. Antoine Moore is the cook behind Big O’s Chef House on the corner of Grand Avenue and Main Street. Moore specializes in soul food with different cultural influences. He’s having a cookout fundraiser Saturday at noon. “Okay we need to start doing this a lot more. If…
DULUTH, Minn.- Operating for more than 100 years, Hills Youth and Family Services is closing due to financial issues. Starting Monday, Life House will be taking over the youth program, supporting more than 700 children annually. “If we think about interrupting generations of trauma and poverty if we can kind of help support more happening at a younger age, five…
DULUTH, Minn.- Kids in the Woodland neighborhood set up a lemonade stand, offering pink and yellow lemonade for sale. The money raised will be donated to the Duluth Police Foundation, which creates partnerships supporting community safety. “We wanted to help the police foundation on helping them get their stuff, on helping them get more stuff for them to help get…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Friends of Duluth Public Library group held its book sale fundraiser earlier today. People were lined up and waiting before the book sale event began. It has been more than a year since the organization hosted a book sale due to the pandemic. The majority of the books for sale are from donations, and a small portion…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Blue Angels will have six aircrafts flying in the airshow at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Blue Angels are celebrating their 75th anniversary. They flew into Duluth on Monday from their last show in Buffalo, New York. “It’s a larger aircraft, it’s gonna seem closer. It’s gonna be a lot more–they’re gonna be able to see…
DULUTH, Minn.- As the summer arrives in the Northland, numerous camps are popping up over at Animal Allies in Duluth. There are eight summer camps running throughout the summer. Kiddos camp, training and career, art, and girl power camp are among the themes they offer. “The best part is probably hanging out with the animals, they absolutely love getting the…
DULUTH, Minn.- As COVID restrictions continue to loosen up many Senior Programs around the Northland are back. The Duluth Parks and Recreation Center is one of the places now staying busy. Duluth Parks and Recreation kicked off their Senior Programming with a summer celebration at Morgan Park Community Center. Seniors in the community reunited for snacks, drinks, and conversation. They…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s national onion ring day we spoke to Pickwick Restaurant & Pub off of Superior Street on what makes their popular onion rings one of a kind. The restaurant orders around 500 lbs of onions every week just for onion rings. They hand cut the onions, soak them in buttermilk, apply flour and an egg wash before covering…
DULUTH, Minn.- In April, more than 100 single-family homes built before 1930 had their water lines tested for lead and today Duluth leaders released those results to the public. Although results showed higher traces than expected, no commonalities were found in neighborhoods. However, homes on dead-end streets did have higher traces of lead. “There’s no safe level of lead in…
DULUTH, Minn.- Fireworks stands around the Northland are opening up with limited products to pick from this year, but the potential danger of using fireworks incorrectly remains. The Independence Day weekend is around the corner and people are getting a head start on their 4th of July festivities. Fire department officials know safety is important while using sparklers and firecrackers…
DULUTH, Minn.- Yellow Bird Arts held a soft opening during Memorial Day weekend and is getting ready for their grand opening. Yellow Bird Fine Art in Grand Marais is the original location and the gallery in Downtown Duluth is their second location. Handcrafted jewelry, finger paintings, and photography can all be found in their gallery. “It’s really nice to know…
DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth invited the community for their new flag raising ceremony at City Hall earlier today. The Duluth fire and police departments’ honor guard presented and installed the new flag. City officials and members of the community were in attendance; those attending say they are proud of the new flag and what it represents. “I think…
DULUTH, Minn.- For two veterans ideas were brewing up for the past seven months. Warrior Brewing Company in Duluth held their first canning of three unique beers. Local owners, Matt Caple and Ben Gipson met in the brewing industry while raising funds for veteran organizations. They came together with a plan seven months ago and are ready for distribution….
DULUTH, Minn.- With Grandma’s Marathon approaching, authorities gave us the rundown on their safety protocols. Event coordinators have been planning the race course map since February. Local police officers are coordinating with them in preparation for the large traffic during the marathon. They are blocking off streets for the race, which may cause a large flow of traffic for visitors….
DULUTH, Minn.- Father’s Day is around the corner and golf courses are expecting busy fairways. Enger Park Golf Course is seeing business pick up because of the weather and Father’s Day celebrations. Even a few people in town for Grandma’s Marathon came to the course to play a round. “Business is doing very good this year,” said manager Mike Bender….
DULUTH, Minn.- Great Harvest Bread Company off of Superior Street is preparing for the crowds Grandma’s Marathon may bring. The bakery is right on the edge of the race course, and is always busy this time of year. They are making double the amount of mini baguettes and cinnamon chip bread because of the people coming in to carb load….
DULUTH, Minn.- A new wellness spa is opening up in Duluth, specializing in services that aren’t common in this area. Heaven on Earth Wellness Spa off of East Central Entrance held its grand opening today. They offer cryotherapy, colon hydrotherapy, floatation therapy, an oxygen bar, and a lot more. “Most of our services boost immune systems and strengthen the body–the…
DULUTH, Minn.- President Joe Biden signed a bill this afternoon to make Juneteenth a federal holiday after it was passed by Congress. Juneteenth celebrates the end of the Civil War and slavery. The celebration is connected with the freed slaves of Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. As they got the news the war was over and they were free…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s dog bite awareness week and a local letter carrier and Duluth postmaster are speaking on the importance of securing your dog for the safety of local carriers. The United States Postal Service shared what carriers look for when approaching a residence. Chains, dog bowls, and toys are signs of whether a dog may live in the residence….
DULUTH, Minn.- Olympic long-distance runner Ruben Sanca came to Duluth today for the first time as he gets ready for Grandma’s Marathon. He specializes in marathons and was one of three members of the 2012 Cape Verdean Olympic team. Sanca made a visit to the Heritage Center’s Boys & Girls club to talk to the kids about his running journey….
DULUTH, Minn.- After gaining approval to sell the Historic Old Central High School staff building in October of last year, plans were made for a temporary move this fall. On Tuesday the Duluth School Board approved a lease agreement to move into the United Healthcare building on Rice Lake Road which will house district staff for two years at $703,000…
DULUTH, Minn.- Time to put on your dancing shoes; The Duluth Playhouse kicked off their summer theatre camp series at the NorShor Theatre this week. The playhouse offers acting and musical theatre camps for different age groups. This week they have groups doing productions of Shrek and Bring It On. All groups will showcase their work in a performance Friday….
DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday marked the 101st annual day of remembrance of three black men, Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson, and Isaac McGhie, who were lynched in 1920 for a crime they did not commit in Downtown Duluth. Every year board members from the memorial organization invites the public in acknowledging the three men who were wrongfully accused of raping a woman….
DULUTH, Minn.- The Zeitgeist Healthy Hillside Steering Team partnered with local organizations to host an inaugural Wellness Festival in Duluth, offering services to adults and kids. The event was held at the Damiano Center and promoted resources connected to financial assistance, mental health, physical hygiene and wellbeing, and more. The event featured COVID-19 vaccines, portable showers, haircut stations, children’s dental…
DULUTH, Minn.- Preparations are underway for this weekend’s 45th annual Grandma’s Marathon. Today, near the finish line in Canal Park crews with London Road Party Express Event Services were setting up big tents, tables, and chairs for all the vendors to use on race day. “Being back, getting ready for Grandmas even though COVID–is hopefully over, everyone can do good…
DULUTH, Minn.- From robotics to welding, summer camps are back up and running after a yearlong break caused by the pandemic. LSC camp leaders are excited to be back with three in-person camps being offered this summer, including a robotics academy, welding, and computer aided design. The LSC center is also hosting a virtual computer camp. “It’s really exciting when…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center is hosting a job fair this week. Similar to other businesses, the Health and Rehabilitation center is struggling to find employees. They are looking to fill multiple positions in different departments. “I think we’re a great place to work at, a lots of friendly people, usually always fun things going on,”…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A local dance studio in Superior hosted their first summer camp of the season. Sterling Silver dance studio kicked off their summer camp series with face masks and manicures. Sparkling Spa Summer camp is the first of the ten themed summer camps they have planned. “Most our camps aside from the parade camp are geared for kids ages…
DULUTH, Minn.- With a recent surge in blood use and blood shortage across the nation, Memorial Blood Center has announced a blood emergency. School closures caused by the pandemic created a deficit of blood donations from donors between the ages of 17 and 24, having a big impact on Northland hospitals. “This has been virtually a year of no high…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A local Dairy Queen has been struggling to find employees for the summer and they are working to get some more applicants at Hermantown High School. For the past couple of weeks a local Dairy Queen has been passing out Dilly Bars and job applications to students in Hermantown and today they are passing out Blizzards to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Erie Mining History program worked with the St. Louis County Historical Society in hosting their first annual scholarship presentation. The $1,500 award was granted to a recent Cook County High School graduate, Abigail Stoddard. “I’m just elated that I could be a part of this opportunity especially since this is the first one ever. I feel like…
DULUTH, Min.- Security Jewelers in downtown Duluth took part in the second annual Lilac Lovefest event to celebrate the reopening of downtown businesses and the floral season. This is the first year the jewelry store got involved, welcoming in customers with music and desserts to celebrate. For the next two weeks, they are also raffling off a .5 carat diamond…
GARY NEW DULUTH, Min.- From clothing to toys, Gary New Duluth’s annual rummage sale has eight locations open all weekend long. The organizer of the Commonwealth Avenue location saw people coming in around 9 a.m. Thursday morning. The proceeds from this location are donated through the Larry and Donna foundation to organizations helping kids. “Last year we gave a bunch…
DULUTH, Minn.- Knights of Columbus made a large donation in support of the Together for Life Northland collaborative. “Today we are presenting a check to Together for Life Northland for $5,000, which we raised over the last month with the councils around Duluth and Superior,” said Bob Spehar The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Fraternal organization founded on the…
SOUTH RANGE, Wis.- The combination of a nationwide shortage and high demand is keeping the fireworks supply low. A nationwide firework shortage may lead to a small selection of product for your 4th of July plans. KG Fireworks in South Range is among fireworks stores dealing with a supply shortage because not as many fireworks are being imported and demand…
DULUTH, Minn.- A local disability service provider in Duluth is raising their pay wages by 20 percent. TLC of Duluth announced their plan to increase the wages for direct care staff to $16 an hour. They hope to encourage people to apply as they face staff shortages like many other local businesses. “We were really seeing that need–the workforce is…
DULUTH, Minn.- This time last year tourism in the North Shore was limited, but now businesses are open and are expecting a busy summer. Coffee shops, campgrounds and restaurants along the North Shore are open and ready for summer visitors. Eric Sturtz manages New Scenic Cafe and says they were “outdoor only” for quite a while and he’s ready for…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Public Library is now open at full capacity but they will continue to offer curbside pickup for book rentals. The Duluth Public Library’s manager Carla Powers says it’s great being open once again. “We have been open for limited services for quite a few months now but it’s not the same as being able to come…
DULUTH, Minn.- Air conditioning systems have been in demand since a heat wave hit Duluth and we spoke with experts at ASP Plumbing on how to handle the heat. Rejean Carlson over at ASP says repairs and installations have been keeping them busy these past two weeks. “We’ve been getting a lot of calls ever since that last heat snap,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Texas Roadhouse held a hiring event here in Duluth, welcoming teenagers and adults to come in and apply to become a “Roadie.” The chain restaurant’s national hiring event is looking to fill all different types of open positions. Service Manager Jason Stanfield was hoping for 40 people to come in for interviews. “I think the reason we are…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Local bakeries here have been busy and Twisted Pastries Bakery in Superior has been experiencing a rush of orders for graduation cupcakes and cakes. Cake orders are being requested for graduates of all ages. Owner Annette Jacobson shares the creative side that goes into every order. “That what really spurs out energy around here, is being creative, doing…
