DULUTH, Minn.- From curry to noodle dishes, and an assortment of rice bowls the Zen House in Duluth offers Authentic Japanese food, and dishes that are considered comfort foods for people who have actually lived in the Land of the Rising Sun. “The people who were in Japan come to my restaurant compliment how authentic they are, so they just…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The City of Cloquet is in the process of finishing up the Memorial Wall in Veterans Park, to honor those who have fought for our country. The veteran wall was a project that had been talked about for years that became a reality last September when construction started. The wall is a pre-cast concrete wall, with granite panels…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- This year marks a century of the American Red Cross serving the City of Superior The Superior chapter of the Red Cross Opened in 1917, when world war 1 was going on and there was a need for the American cross to support soldiers from Superior fighting overseas. The American Red Cross was also there to help when…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth fire fighters responded to a report of a fire on the 800 block of East 3rd street. When the fire fighters arrived, there was fire on the balcony of the second floor, with flames reaching up to the third floor. Fire fighters made entry and rescued one person on the second floor through a window, using a…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s the first day of the 2017 Homegrown Music Festival, which means it’s just the beginning of fun and local music for a whole week. Homegrown Music Festival originally started out as a birthday party for a local musician many years ago. But over the years, it has grown into an eight-day celebration of homegrown music, and many…
DULUTH, Minn.- Four Duluth organizations banded together for the Common Ground City Council Candidate Screening, Sunday. Feminist Action Collective, Duluth for Clean Water, Twin Ports Democratic Socialists of America, and Our Revolution Duluth, hosted screenings for the upcoming Duluth city council elections. The groups brought in people running for city council to the Zeitgeist, and asked the candidates questions about…
DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of demonstrators were in Leif Erickson park Saturday, sounding the alarm of climate change. The event started with a rally. Many speakers addressed the issue of climate change and how human activity is hurting the planet. After the short rally, demonstrators marched from Leif Erickson Park to Lake Place Park. “We need to take action. We need…
CLOQUET, Minn.- Around 90 students from 7 different schools put on a musical performance for the annual Celebration of Young Musicians festival. Each school worked individually with the students to prepare them for the concert, where the kids sang together in a mass choir. “This gives our students an opportunity to do something different, than the ordinary classroom stuff,” said…
DULUTH, Minn.- Kids got active Saturday at the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day in Duluth. Children and their families enjoyed time playing in bouncy houses, swimming, making crafts and rock climbing. Organizers say it’s a way to encourage kids to get active and live a healthy lifestyle. “We want to keep kids away from screens a little bit more. They spend…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Legislators like Erik Simonson, Jen Schultz and Liz Olson invited people to come and ask questions at a town hall at Ordean Middle school. With the legislative session wrapping up in a few weeks, Simonson says he felt it was important to get a chance to talk to Duluthians, to make sure he is in-tune with the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Students at Lakewood Elementary School met with science and outdoor professionals for a full day filled with hands on activities It was all part of The school’s Environmental Day. Professionals from organizations like Hawk Ridge or the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources taught the students about birding, using a compass, and how beavers can affect an ecosystem. The…
DULUTH, Minn.- Deputy Sheriffs and Correction officers in St. Louis County were officially sworn in Friday, during a ceremony Held at the Public Safety Building in Duluth. The ceremony was held to recognize new hires who had joined the Sheriff’s office since January of 2016, recent promotions, and those who had demonstrated outstanding service. “I think it’s just important for…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After all the rain and snow the Northland has gotten in the last couple of days, Natural surface trails in Duluth are closed. Most of the trails across the bridge in Superior are still open, but some of the trails, like the Osaugie trail along the superior bay, is under construction. Linda Cadotte, the Parks and recreation director…
DULUTH, Min.- The Lake Superior Zoo Celebrated Crow and Raven Day today The Hawaiian crow is one species in the crow and raven family that is critically endangered. The Lake Superior zoo held their event to help educate zoo goers about the birds, and what people and conservationists are doing to try and save them. “What I’m mainly doing is…
DULUTH, Minn.- From toys and jewelry to soil and dust, lead can be found everywhere. But it’s not a normal part of the human body, and too much lead exposure can cause serious health problems, especially in children. That’s why the American Lung Association and Sustainable Resources Center joined forces to provide kids 6 years and younger, pregnant people, and…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior Mayor Jim Paine publicly demanded Councilor Graham Garfield to resign from his position on the Superior City council. Garfield is facing criminal charges after an alleged domestic violence incident on Friday. According to court documents Garfield allegedly bit his fiancée on the top of the head, and pointed a gun at her. As the Mayor, Paine doesn’t…
DULUTH, Minn.- Volunteers and park maintenance worked Saturday to uncover the flowers at the Leif Erickson Park rose garden. The roses were buried in the ground using the Minnesota Rose tip method for many months, to protect them from the harsh conditions of a Northland winter. Now that Spring is here, the flowers are ready to come out and bloom….
DULUTH, Minn.- It was the second and final day of the 11th Annual Duluth Bike Swap held at Continental Ski and Bike. Around 450 to 500 bikes were sold on Saturday, and though the weather was a lot colder today, Organizers say there were still plenty of people coming out to see and purchase a bike. “It’s a great, supported…
DULUTH, Minn.- Janet Kennedy announced her candidacy for Duluth city council at large Sunday, at the Civic Center Park. Kennedy says she already works hard to create a better Duluth through her roles as planning commissioner, member of the Mayor’s Imagine Duluth 2035 Vision Committee, Co-founding member of the Cross Cultural Alliance of Duluth, and staff for health in all…
DULUTH, Minn.- Folks looking for work had the chance to meet with employers at a job fair at Grandma’s Sports Garden Sunday. The job fair specifically focused on hospitality jobs in Canal Park. 9 different restaurant, hotel and family fun center businesses were at the fair, and more than 200 positions were open for people to apply to. “Everything from…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Western Duluth Little League has been raising money through fundraisers for field enhancements, and Sunday, a spaghetti feed and silent auction was held to benefit their cause. Organizers of the event say their current facility and field is run down and in need for repairs. The Western Duluth Little League is working with the city for a…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thousands took to the streets of Duluth today for the 28th annual Fitger’s 5k. Some of the runners used the race as a training session for Grandma’s marathon, while others were there just to enjoy running or walking on such a beautiful day. Jean Westberg, a participant, says she is a breast cancer survivor, and this is just one…
DULUTH, Minn.- Leif Erickson park was full of people Saturday morning, holding signs to celebrate the environment, science, and the planet we live on. Though the march was a bi-partisan event, many of the participants say they believe some of President Donald Trump’s policies threaten the environment. “We have such great air, such great water, and it’s so important to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Electric Fetus in Duluth was hoppin’ for the holiday, with in–store performances, vendors, and of course, the release of rare albums that can only be found on this special day. “It is very limited. Some of those pieces they only make a couple hundred pieces, some of them make a thousand. You never really know what you’re going…
ELY, Minn.- The bears at the North American Bear Center are out of hibernation. The four bears that live at the center came out of hibernation a little earlier than wild bears in the Northland because of a difference in their genes and the environment they live in. The bears being out means the Bear Center is that much closer…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Colorless and odorless, Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer, and without a detector, it’s easy to go unnoticed until it’s too late. The Superior Fire Department urges everyone to invest in a Carbon Monoxide Detector, and says it can help save lives. The detectors are sold at most places that sell smoke alarms, and are just as important….
SUPERIOR, Wis.- 4 year old kids learned about Lake Superior while cleaning up trash around Barker’s Island. The students were from Newborn 2 School Education in Superior, and had been learning about the importance of the place where we live, and the role Lake Superior plays in everyone’s lives. Cleaning up the shores of Lake Superior today was part of…
DULUTH, Minn.- High School students showed off their Welding skills at a competition held by Lake Superior College. 5 schools participated in the event where students were judged on their welding skills and a written test. The goal of the competition was to encourage high school students to pursue a career in welding. “This is a big help in increasing…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior City Councilor Graham Garfield was taken into custody Thursday night, after a third party called the Superior Police Department about a domestic dispute at Garfield’s residence on Banks Avenue. Superior police arrived on the scene after receiving the call at around 7:30 Thursday night, and found Garfield’s Fiance, the alleged victim, who had been living with…
ELY, Minn.- One million people have walked through the doors of Ely’s International Wolf center since it first opened in 1993. Visitors have been a mix of locals and tourists, all stopping by to get a look at the wolves living at the center, and to take part in one of the many programs offered there. “People are coming from…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tax season is ending tomorrow, and if you’re put off doing taxes until the very last minute, you still have time. Taxes can still be filed electronically, or be sent in as long as they are post marked by Tuesday. Whether you’re actually getting your taxes done last minute, or planning on getting an extension, experts say it’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- Quarry Park in West Duluth is getting a Disc Golf Course this summer Duluth’s newest park was dedicated last year, and has been used for different types of recreation, like Ice Climbing and mixed climbing through the winter season. Now, the Lake Superior Disc Golf Community and volunteers have been working to clear vegetation for a proposed 9-hole…
DULUTH, Minn.- Science can be hard for a lot of young students, especially if they’re just learning from a book. That’s why UMD created an outreach program, so that college students could help teach science to grade school students in fun and creative ways. The UMD students work with grade school students a couple times a month to teach them…
DULUTH, Minn.- Families across the Northland celebrated Easter Sunday in special ways, but some families wanted to do something a little different, and the Lake Superior Zoo helped them do just that. Many families were at the zoo to see both real life animals and the Easter Bunny, and to have a quick meal at the zoo’s first Easter Brunch in…
DULUTH, Minn.- Community members and local organizations like Veterans for Peace, Grandmothers for Peace, and Socialist Action joined forces to send out a message to legislators: Local Needs Matter. “The leadership in Washington in particular, does not understand the things that we value as a community. The things that are important to us as individuals and as community members,” said…
DULUTH, Minn.- Kids and families had an egg-citing time at the Lake Superior Zoo’s Easter Egg-stravaganza. It’s the biggest public pre-Easter fun event in the Twin Ports. Children had the chance to look for Easter Eggs hidden in the zoo, look at some of their favorite animals, and watch the animals get special Easter treats. “It’s a great family…
DULUTH, Minn.- Families decorated eggs and watched them Egg-splode at the 4th Annual Lincoln park Egg-splosion. It’s an event where people learned unique egg dyeing techniques like tie-dying or marbling, and then launch the eggs into a field with a wrist rocket. “We wanted something that would appeal to both boys and girls, and our thought was, who doesn’t want…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Agate Bay hadn’t had a Tugboat servicing the area for 36 years, after the last boat, Edna G, was retired. And though the Edna G is still docked at Agate Bay, a new tug boat is taking over her job. The Nancy J, owned and operated by Heritage Marine in Duluth, is the new boat servicing the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- With Easter just around the corner, flower shops in the Northland are busy preparing for the big holiday. Engwall Florist and Gifts in Hermantown is expecting to sell around 12 hundred Easter Lilies this season. Though some stores have already sold out of Easter Lilies, Rod Saline, Owner of Engwall says there are enough Easter Lilies at his store…
DULUTH, Minn.- Our furry friends at Animal Allies in Duluth received a big check, Friday. Miller Hill Subaru was at Animal Allies to present a check of more than 11 thousand dollars to Animal allies. The money came from Subaru’s Share the Love event, where customers purchasing a vehicle from Subaru could choose 1 out of 5 charities that Subaru…
DULUTH Minn.- Continental Ski and Bike is preparing for their annual Bike Swap that takes place next week. If you’re looking to sell your bike at the swap, take your bike into Continental Ski and Bike on Friday April 21st between 9 AM and 7PM, or Saturday April 22nd from 8 AM to 9:45 PM. “This bike swap is…
DULUTH, Minn.- Fifth Grade Student at Stowe Elementary hosted Acted out history at the Colonial Fair today. Students studied what life was like in the colonial times, and dressed in costumes to show what they learned to their family and friends. The school gym became a colonial village and children acted out roles like black smiths, and store owners of…
SUPERIOR Wis.- Henry Boucha who played for the Detroit Red Wings in the 1970s, gave a presentation on diversity, and answered questions from students, fans, and community members, at the Multicultural center in UWS. Boucha talked about his career playing in the NHL and in the Olympics, and the adversities and racism he experienced, even as a professional athlete. He…
DULUTH, Minn.- Movie time has become more comfortable at the Marcus Duluth Cinema, thanks to their new chairs The Marcus Duluth Cinema has installed new chairs called Dream Loungers in 4 of their theatres. The Dream Loungers are all electric and recline back all the way, so theatre goers can watch the newest movie with more space and comfort than…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tables topped with Artistic and unique bowls made by local artists and community members lined the depot, Monday. It was part of Second Harvest’s preparation for Sea of Bowls and Empty bowl, Their biggest fundraiser of the year. The fundraiser raises money by selling ceramic bowls of all shapes and sizes to people. Proceeds benefit Second Harvest Northern…
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DULUTH, Minn.- Representative Erin Murphy visited Duluth schools to learn about school programs, and meet students and teachers. Representative Murphy, lead by student guides, toured Lincoln Park Middle school, and talked with students and teachers about what each day is like to attend the school. She toured an art class, and talked to 6th graders there about their work,…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was an act to show gratitude. Students and supporters dropped a banner to thank U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan for taking steps to make college more affordable for all students. Monday, Congressman Nolan stood with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders in support of the proposed “College for all Act”. The bill would make four year public colleges and Universities…
DULUTH, Minn.- As the Bulldog Hockey game was starting Saturday evening, lines poured out the door of grandma’s sports garden, where another viewing party is being held. Bull dog fans eager to watch the game cheered loudly and shared why it’s such an exciting time, not just for UMD students, but people across the Northland. “Drink, watch a hockey game,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Kids of all ages spent the day learning about science at UWS. Science night offers children and their parents a chance to explore science together through demonstrations and hands on activities. “This is an opportunity to show kids that science is really fun,” said Jessica Buelow, the Co-President of Students of Science, a UWS group putting on the event….
