Author: Lauren Martinson

Trunk or Treaters Take on the Twin Ports

TWIN PORTS — Trunk or treaters didn’t have to search far to find a trunk or treating event on the evening of Oct. 29. From the Coppertop Church in Duluth to the Richard I. Bong Center in Superior, local businesses, families, and other community members came together to celebrate Halloween early with plenty of sweets and smiles. “It’s really important…

Scarium at the Aquarium brings Halloween under the sea

DULUTH, Minn. — Instead of schools of fish taking center stage at the Great Lake Aquarium, it was a Halloween celebration filled with costumes and fun on the evening of Oct. 28. Families gathered for the Scarium at the Aquarium event – A night of Halloween fun, spent exploring exhibits, while stopping at trick-or-treating booths, set up throughout the building….

Runners hit the streets in costume for Superior Nightmare 5K

SUPERIOR, Wis. — In Superior, runners swapped out their usual workout gear for capes, masks, and Halloween spirit. On Oct. 25, The Nightmare 5k brought out runners of all ages, lacing up their shoes and hitting the streets in costumes ranging from bananas to skeletons and even the Aerial Lift Bridge. It’s all part of the city’s Halloween spooktacular, which…

Veterans Resilience Project hosts Second Annual Sweat 4 Vets event

DULUTH, Minn. — Over the weekend, people gathered to help veterans by sweating. This weekend, the Veterans Resilience Project hosted its 2nd annual Sweat 4 Vets event at Endion Station, inviting the public to come and experience the rejuvenating benefits of sauna therapy. People took to the sauna for a sweat session, then followed it up with a refreshing cold…

Taste of Hermantown Serves up Support for Students and Businesses

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Community spirit and local eats were on full display at this year’s Taste of Hermantown. Oct. 23 marked the 18th annual Taste of Hermantown at AAD Shriners. The event featured a variety of local restaurants serving food and included a silent auction. All proceeds from the evening go toward supporting the Hermantown Legacy Fund, which offers Hermantown…

Castle Danger Heads into 10 years of ‘Pints for a Cause’

  TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Once again, Castle Danger is turning good beer into a good cause as they head into their 10th year of ‘Pints for a Cause.’ Throughout the entire year, the brewery hosts beer release parties every other month in collaboration with six different non-profits from across the region. Each release party showcases one organization’s work through…

University of Wisconsin- Superior Hosts Undergraduate Research Symposium

SUPERIOR, Wis. — On Oct. 14, student researchers gathered at the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Yellow Jacket Union as the university hosted its undergraduate research symposium. The event provided students with an opportunity to showcase their academic work and share innovative projects with the campus community and the public. More than 30 students from a wide range of disciplines presented research…

Marine Corps Celebrates 250th Birthday in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The evening of Oct. 9, the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center commemorated the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. The department was established on Nov. 10, 1775, in Philadelphia, and this year marks its 250th birthday. The event centered on honoring that legacy and recognizing the Corps’ long-standing history of service and sacrifice. “Tonight,…

Duluth Fire Department “Charges into Safety”

DULUTH, Minn. — For this year’s Fire Safety Week, the Duluth Fire Department has chosen the theme, “Charging into Safety.” The Department is emphasizing the importance of properly caring for lithium-ion batteries. These batteries power everything from power tools to cell phones, and with so many around us, it’s important to handle them safely to prevent fires. To help prevent…

Twin Ports Interchange Project Wrapping Up

DULUTH, Minn. — Relief is in sight for drivers who travel along Minnesota I-35. After years of detours and construction, the long-anticipated “Can of Worms” project is nearing completion. On Monday, Oct. 6, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, joined by state and local leaders, will hold a ceremonial ribbon-cutting beneath the newly constructed Highway 53 bridge, located on 20th Avenue…

Sheila St. Clair Remembrance Ceremony

DULUTH, Minn. – Sept. 27, 2025, marks ten years since indigenous woman Sheila St. Clair went missing from her home in Duluth. To honor her memory and highlight the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, organizers are hosting a remembrance ceremony for Sheila. This event is intended to bring the community together to support and empathize with victims, families,…