New Charter High School Coming to Duluth
Duluth Edison Charter Schools started off the year with record breaking enrollment.
Author: Maya Holmes
Spirit Mountain Advances in Mountain Biking Contest
Spirit Mountain needs your help wining a nationwide contest.
Local Students to Compete in Washington
Duluth Students to Compete at Nation's Capital
Three Marshall School students will soon leave Duluth and head to the nation’s capital to present their work.
Congdon Park School Holding Plant Sale Friday
Garden Sale Happening Friday in Duluth
Congdon Park Elementary school students will be selling the edible and perennial plants they’ve been growing this season.
Local Celebration Honors Vietnam Vets
More than 50,000 soldiers died in the Vietnam War.
The Nation Celebrates Outdoor Trail Systems
In honor of National Trails Day, the Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance gathered at the Amity Creek Trail to enhance its beauty and usage for horseback riders.
More than 70 Vets Attend 8th Annual Honor Flight
“We went to war, some of us were kids, some of us lied to get into the service,” said Gene Beckstrom.
Iron Range School is Expanding
A school on the Iron Range is growing to get kids ready for education at an earlier age.
KYN: Palucci Space Theater
“It’s a fun place to come and play and look around,” said Heidi Werdier with the Palucci Space Theater.
Duluth Coffee House Celebrates 1Yr. Anniversary
The Jefferson People’s House in Duluth was heavy with gratitude as they celebrated their one year anniversary.Â
Depot Adds New Interactive Children’s Exhibit
The Depot unveiled its newest exhibit where kids can learn about life in the 1930s on a Finnish homestead.
Martial Arts Tournament Raises Money for Kids
Since 1897 Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare has provided tailored services to children with rare conditions.
Anglers Fish for a Cure
“We decided pretty early on after the first hour or two that we were gonna go for bass,” said Gary Hage.
Bent Paddle Turns Two!
Bent Paddle Brewery located in west Duluth kicked off its Festiversary party.
Grandma’s Marathon Names New Exec. Director
After a nationwide search the organization picked Shane Bauer.
More Plans Unveiled for Belknap Reconstruction
Belknap project development leaders have done a lot of preliminary design, investigating everything from pavement structure to traffic and environmental safety and aesthetics.
Locals, Tourists Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend in Outdoors
“Its super clear, the water it’s really cool, the cabins,” said Kelsey Ford from River Falls.
Bong Center Offers Free Admission to Veterans
The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior is giving free admission to veterans in honor of Memorial Day.
Local Fire Victims Get New Bikes
The Duluth Police Department took Aurora, Caden and their mom Jessica Peterson shopping at Walmart in Hermantown for new bikes.
Locals Protest Against Genetically Modified Food
Inside the Minnesota Power plaza locals took part in the third annual March Against Monsanto for a more sustainable system.
Local Beachgoers Asked to Help Endangered Bird
Every year, about the beginning of May, Piping Plovers fly up from the Gulf Coast of Mexico where they winter and look for wide, sandy beaches to nest on.
Denfeld Students Learn Music Artistry
Denfeld choral students got a lesson in music from a former opera singer.
Many Expected to Fish on Holiday Weekend
Visiting cabins and fishing will be in high demand this weekend.
Busy Weekend for Cemeteries
This will be the busiest weekend of the year for cemeteries.
Campaign Highlights Seniors Struggle with Hunger
Struggle with Hunger Highlighted Among Northland Seniors
As part of May’s Older Americans Month a campaign is underway to shed light on seniors and their struggle with hunger.
Community Cleans up Trashed Homeless Camp
Community Members Cleanup Homeless Camp in Duluth
“It’s kind of dangerous, there’s needles lying around, broken glass,” said Deb Holman with the CHUM Street Outreach Team. “It’s just disgusting you know.”
Planting Your Garden Before Memorial Day?
Tips for Getting Your Garden Ready Before Memorial Day
You might be on a mission to get your vegetables and flowers in the ground by Memorial Day.
St. Louis Co. Attempts Guinness World Record with Trees
St. Louis County Tries to Set World Record
The longest kiss and largest bubblegum bubble blown are just a few acts that made the Guinness world records.Â
Locals Celebrate Lincoln Park Neighborhood
The Our Lincoln Park Neighborhood celebration kicked off in Clyde Iron Works to showcase what the neighborhood offers.
Superior Seniors Transform Old Police Car
The Spartan Hot Rod Team is a mentoring program teaching Superior high school students how to modify and restore cars.
Locals Honor Duluth Racing Legend
Kyle Smalley remembered fondly
Kyle Smalley of Duluth was a car lover and the brains and muscle behind Duluth’s biggest drag race and car show.
Deadly Weekend on Minnesota Lakes, Boating Professionals Teach Water Safety
Life jackets are advised on lakes and rivers
In honor of national Boating Safety Week local efforts were underway to prevent drownings in Lake Superior.
Superior Hosts ‘Clean Up Our Town’ Event
Hundreds turn out to spruce up the city
Superior residents helped to beautify their city this weekend.
Thousands of UMD Students Walk Across the Stage
Hats off to the Graduates!
UMD held commencement ceremonies this weekend.
Hundreds Graduate from UWS
Hundreds of local college students threw their hats in the air this weekend as they advance to a new chapter in their lives.
Volunteers Needed for Bentleyville Light Repairs
Bentleyville Looks for Volunteers
The Northland’s Disneyland needs your help replacing some its lights.
Read with a Therapy Dog this Saturday
Duluth Library Offers Chance to Read with a Therapy Dog
For the first time free children’s literacy programming is being offered at the Miller Hill Mall.
Free Fare for Bus Riders with Bikes
Passengers with Bikes Get Free Fare on Buses in Duluth
Passengers who brought their bikes with them did not have to pay a fare on the bus.
Wade Stadium is Vandalized
Vandals Strike at Wade Stadium
After getting more than $2 million in upgrades Wade Stadium has been vandalized.
Superior Seeks Clean Up Volunteers
Superior needs your help cleaning up debris left from melted snow and the rain.Â
Students with Disabilities Get a Chance to Play
Northland Students with Disabilities Get a Chance to Play
“Hi my name is Paul and I like the games,” said Paul Gannucci.
$13M Weigh Station Under Construction in Douglas Co.
When built in 1969, the Safety Weight Enforcement Facility on HWY 2 and 53 was considered state of the art.
Glensheen Unveils New Room
Duluth Glensheen mansion is unveiling another room you’ve never seen before.
Anishinaabe Women Revitalize their Culture
Beautiful sounds came from the 7th Oshkii Giizhik Women’s Hand Drumming and Singing Workshop.
Dunkin’ Donuts Hosting 2nd Job Fair Tuesday
If you missed Dunkin’ Donuts job fair in Duluth last week you’re in luck because the franchise is having another one.
Locals Spend the Day Honoring their Moms
According to retail reports this year Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $21.2 billion dollars which is the highest projection in more than a decade.
UWS Hosts Silent Auction for Nepal
The death toll from the tragic earthquake in Nepal is more than 7,000, thousand a number that has hit close to home for some local students and universities.
Superior’s New Female Lacrosse Team Gets Help
Dirty cars along with soap and water helped Superior’s first female lacrosse team get closer to their $500 dollar goal.
Kids Encouraged to Explore Outdoor Fun
A community event encouraged kids to get out of the house and into the outdoors.
Duluth Farmers Market Open for the Season
Located at 1324 East Third StreetDuluth Farmer’s Market offers a variety of things.
