Local Teachers Prepare for New School Year
“I get excited this time of year,” Denfeld High School math teacher Ed Lewis said.
Author: Maya Holmes
Northland Experiences Desperate Need for Substitute Teachers
Nearly 50 percent of schools across the nation struggle with finding substitute teachers.
Health Officials Gather Feedback in Duluth
The Minnesota Department of Human Services made a stop in Duluth Thursday to gain some insight.
UWS Named 25th Safest Campus
UWS has received recognition for a lot of things and recently it was for its safety efforts.
School Supplies Needed for Annual Drive
A local nonprofit is equipping students with supplies before they head back to school.
St. Scholastica Building $17M Expansion
The former site of Kenwood Elementary School is being turned into a state of the art academic center.
Jefferson Street Neighbors Celebrate their Community
The 26th annual Jefferson Street Block Party kicked off Sunday.
MN Lung Cancer Survivor Bikes to Inspire
A Minnesota man biked more than 100 miles to Duluth to spread a message of hope.
Beer Enthusiast Rally in Duluth
Home brewers from all over made their way to Duluth Sunday to learn more about perfecting their hobby.
Event Unites Hillside Community
From 5th to 7th avenue east the streets were blocked off to create unity and relationships in the hillside neighborhood.
UMD Students Begin a New Chapter
Inside the Weber Music Hall sixty students received their white coat which is a rite of passage for scholars going to medical school.
Locals Protest Planned Parenthood
Locals joined a national effort to expose a nearly century old organization.
Thousands Pack Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival
Nearly 7,000 people gathered in Barker’s Island for an ancient tradition that’s not only fun but raises money for local causes.
Local Church Hosts Community Events
Kids spent the morning building relationships while enjoying an American favorite past time in Duluth.
Fairlawn Mansion Getting New Sign
A Superior landmark is getting a much needed upgrade.
Local Events Helps Veterans
Thousands of veterans across the county including right here in the Northland got help Friday at the annual Veterans’ StandDown.
Northland Agencies Cracking Down on Drunken Drivers
One out of every four deaths on Minnesota roads is DWI related.
KYN: Superior Beads
In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, we take you to a place in Duluth that sells a decorative object in every color, shape and size.
Students Learn to Paint the Outdoors
A local art studio taught kids how to bring their creativity to the outdoors.
Swap Meet and Car Show in Proctor
“Anything that you need you can probably find here,” North Land Wheels Chapter Studebaker Drivers Club vice president Jim Van Dell said.
Kayakers Race on Lake Superior
“On a foggy day like this I’ll just try to stay with the group so we don’t get lost at sea,” said John Thompson of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Run Like an Animal
Locals and tourists go there to see live animals up close, but this weekend it was an athlete’s playground.
U.S. Senator Addresses Concerned Veterans
Concerns Heard at Veterans Town Hall in Superior
“Every Friday morning we raise flag at the Bong Center,” American Legion Richard I. Bong Post 435 commander Del Kanjas said.
Creatures at the Duluth Library
Lake Superior Zoo brings Animals to the Library
A popular event is back at the Duluth Public Library.
Local Coffee Shop Displays Maritime Exhibit
Duluth Coffee Shop Displays Exhibit on Ships
A local eatery is serving up something that’s pleasing to the eye.
13th Annual Twin Ports Lighthouse Days
Lighthouse Days Celebrated in the Twin Ports
The next few days will be dedicated to celebrating a big draw in Canal Park and the Twin Ports.
Local Emergency Sex Trafficking Fund Low
Funds Low for Sex Trafficking Advocates in the Twin Ports
Advocates say Minnesota is making great strides with sex trafficking but when victims turn 18 there are not as many resources for them.
St. Luke’s Unveils New Expansion
$22.5 Million Expansion Revealed in Duluth
Hundreds of people came out to see the $22.5 million dollar surgical and procedural care expansion at 1012 East Second Street.
UMD Students Create Eco-friendly Concrete
Students in Duluth Create Eco-friendly Concrete
A local campus has developed a new product to help them decrease their carbon footprint.
First All Women’s Sailing Crew Makes History
Lake Superior Race Ends & Makes History
The first all-female crew in a more than 20 year old sailboat race crossed the finish line Wednesday.
Thomas the Tank Engine is Back!
A famous tank engine has returned to the Northland.
Canoeing to End Bullying
A local organization using a canoe to call attention to bullying is making headway.
U.S. Air Force Showcases Supercar
A supercar that travels around the country made a stop in Duluth Sunday.
Animal Adoption Event and Fundraiser
A local foundation kicked off an event Sunday to help find nearly a dozen cats and dogs a new home along with honor the memory local animal advocate.
Arts and Music Festival Fundraiser
The North Central Windows Program hosted a Lammas First Harvest Community Arts and Music Festival in Billings Park.
Local Benefit Helps Homeless Veterans
According to recent reports communities across the country identified nearly 50,000 homeless vets on a single night in January of 2014.
Socks for Survivors
Northlanders Golf for CASDA
Golfers brought out their wackiest socks, not as a fashion statement but to raise money for a good cause.
Teen Girls Build Popular Arcade Machine
Northland Girls Build Pinball Machine
For the last three days middle-school-aged girls have been putting together a pinball machine at UMD’s E-musement Electrical Engineering and Physics Camp.
Duluth Job Fair for Veterans
Job Fair Helps Veterans
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton proclaimed July “Hire a Veteran Month.”
Duluth Nonprofit Hosts BBQ and Cupcake Sale
Duluth Group Hosts BBQ Fundraiser
A Twin Ports organization advocating for victims of sexual assault hosted an event to help them with their bottom line.
United Taconite Temporarily Idling
Cliffs Natural Resources Idles Iron Range Plant
“It’s not a surprise but it kind, kinda sucks,” United Taconite employee and member of the United Steelworkers 6860.
Duluth Church Breaks Ground on New Expansion
“We’re really excited about what God is doing for us here,” said Eastridge Community Church build team co-chair Howard “Jake” Jacobson.
UMD Cheerleaders Car Wash Fundraiser
They get the crowd and bulldogs pumped and Sunday they used their team spirit to raise some much needed funds.
Cyclists Ride for MS Research
Athletes have been biking for the last three days to help out Minnesotans living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Tournament Connects Duluth Police with Kids
Duluth Police are always out in the community but this weekend their presence had a different tone.
Organization Spruce’s up Duluth Resident’s Home
A volunteer group, pedaling for more affordable housing brings new life to one locals home.
Event Caters to Craft Beer Lovers
Bayfront Park was the place to be for anyone who loves pale ales, stouts and lagers.
New Restaurant Opening in Eveleth
A new restaurant with a spin on traditional American faire will soon open on the Iron Range.
Ely Hosts Annual Blueberry Festival
This weekend Ely is expected to grow about 40,000 people as locals and tourists are making their way into town for something blue, round and juicy.
Local Event Celebrates All Abilities
Event in Superior Celebrates All Abilities
The Mariner Mall in Superior bustled with people and activities celebrating people of all abilities.
