DULUTH, Minn. – The Taste of Greece Festival returns this Saturday for it’s 29th year. The festival put on by the Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church is a way for the church to share their faith and culture with the community. The two day event will include Greek food like homemade pastries and traditional Greek dancing from the group…
DULUTH, Minn. – The FDA is ordering the electronic cigarette company Juul to pull its products from stores nationwide. This means that stores can no longer sell the vaping pens and pods from Juul. The FDA says the reason behind the move is because there is not enough evidence that these products do not harm people’s health, adding that the…
DULUTH, Minn.– If you’re craving some barbecue this summer, the Lake Superior Ribfest returns this Friday. Set up for the event is already under way at Bayfront Festival Park. Put on by Twin Ports Entertainment, this is the third year of the fest and features a variety of ribs to try with flavors that include pineapple and teriyaki, as well…
DULUTH, Minn. – A premiere screening for WDSE’S final episode of The Great Minnesota Recipe took place Tuesday at Clyde Iron Works. In the last three weeks, the first three episodes of The Great Minnesota Recipe aired, with each episode focusing on a different cook in Minnesota all coming from unique cultural backgrounds. At Tuesday’s event, hosts and cooks from…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation held a public forum Tuesday to discuss plans for the Blatnik Bridge project. Held at the Superior Public Library, the meeting presented the latest plans and allowed the public to ask questions and share feedback. Right now the project is in its first phase with documents and planning. Designs will be drawn…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth encountered the hottest day of the year thus far, reaching temps in the mid 90s. In search of a cooler space, some folks decided to spend their day down by the water at Brighton Beach, paddle boarding, skipping rocks, jumping in the lake, or just sitting and basking in the sun. “It was really hot up…
WRENSHALL, Minn. – “It is really fun. I, for years have wanted to bring egg-tourism to this farm,” Locally Laid Egg Company Marketing Chick, Lucie Amundsen says. Locally Laid Egg Company, a business based out of Wrenshall known for their eggs has taken on a new venture. The company has built a 6 foot elevated house, an AirB-N-Bawk as they…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 39th annual Chester Creek Concert Series kicked off Tuesday, sparking the summer season. The family-friendly concert series, held at Chester Park, is free for anyone to enjoy. The sets performed by local artists last for 90 minutes, and attendees can pick up dinner there too, as there is a rotating food truck every week. Tuesday’s performers…
DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday, The Central Hillside Farmers Market kicked off for summer. Organized by Community Action Duluth with partners Essentia and Hunger Solutions, the market welcomes all venders and is a way to provide food access. The farmers market contains products like canned foods, flowers, and soups. Those who attend can also expect giveaways, art projects, and live music….
DULUTH, Minn. – “We look forward to Summer more than anything. We’re very excited for the warm weather and the people coming and we love the visitors and we love being part of this community and doing what we can to be a transportation provider for it,” said Co-Owner of Leaf Rides, Jed Irvine. Summer is back and so are…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has set up a temporary pedestrian demonstration project along London Road. These pedestrian crossings are put in to demonstrate how people can cross the street easier, feel safer, and slow traffic. Part of a bigger project set for 2025, these temporary crossings show what permanent enhancements will look like. They are set…
DULUTH, Minn. – “It feels really good man. We have been working a long time been doing a lot of construction, a lot of early mornings and late nights working to get this store open, and finally being here to the point where the doors actually open and we’re serving customers and we’re training staff, it’s just, it’s incredible,” Hungry…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- With the school year coming to a close, the Superior Public Library finds a way to keep kids reading all summer long. They announced the beginning of the summer season with easy reading tasks for kids to check off. The program is aimed at readers under the age of five to get them excited about learning. Some of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Friday, Glensheen the musical opened up for the first time in Duluth at the NorShor Theatre. The award winning musical is based on the Congdon murders that happened at the Glensheen mansion. The seven person ensemble weaves in facts from the events while mixing in tone relevant music. The show has been running since 2015 and returns…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – The flooding continues to get worse in Northeastern Minnesota, and THE Red Cross organization has been hard at work aiding those affected in the area. Red Cross was called into action on May 13th and has six of their members helping the community by providing hydration and snacks for sandbaggers as well as disaster health services….
PROCTOR, Minn. – Proctor held its annual Memorial Day observance and program Monday to honor those who have given their lives for country. Sherman Gonyea and James Verville, were two flyers who grew up in Proctor and died when their F-101 plane crashed 50 years ago. 58 other Procter area service members who gave their lives were also honored today…
DULUTH, Minn. – Memorial Day weekend is here and campers are getting set up for some summer celebration. Over at the Buffalo Valley Campground, campers started rolling in yesterday and have started to set up camp. Buffalo Valley offers a variety of activities for guests such as bike trails and the bar and restaurant. Owners say their dozens of full…
DULUTH, Minn. – Veit held a ground breaking ceremony Thursday for its new operational facility in Duluth. Veit is a heavy civil contractor that has been in business for over 90 years and a local presence for over the past 20. The new facility has been in the works for about two years and will house construction and waste management…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Public School teachers were recognized Thursday at the Gold Star Teacher Award ceremony held at Lincoln Park Middle School. The award presented by the Goldfine family since 2006, is a way to honor teachers in the area who go above and beyond to inspire and encourage students through education. Sixteen teachers were nominated and two were…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College announced Thursday that they are partnering with Ascent Aviation in an effort to support the professional pilot program. LSC has worked with Ascent Aviation through the Lake Superior Helicopters program for the last couple of years and has seen success through a rise in enrollment. Now, they will work with them on the airplane…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wednesday was National Wine Day and people over at the Spirit Room in Superior didn’t miss the chance to celebrate. Wine day is all about appreciating the wide variety of wines and the regions they come from nationally and globally. To celebrate, the Spirit Room ran a special where every glass of wine was just $5 dollars….
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Farmers Market is back for the summer. Homegrown Minnesota flowers, potted plants, veggies, eggs, and maple syrup can all be found at the market. The Duluth Flower Farm, one of the businesses at the market has had a busy start to the season as hanging baskets and lettuce bowls are high in demand. It’s so…
DULUTH, Minn. – “People are so upset by this shooting and angry and so we knew we needed a place for people to come to express their grief to light a candle. It was put together in a hurry but we’ve done this so many times before unfortunately that we can do this,” Northland Brady Protect Minnesota Chapter Co-President, Joan…
DULUTH, Minn. – The South Pier Inn held an open house Tuesday to celebrate twenty years in business. The Sola family purchased the property in the late nineties after it had been run down and on the mark for nearly 20 years. Since then, the business has grown to be an accomplished establishment winning several accolades over the years such…
DULUTH, Minn. – People gathered in Canal Park Tuesday afternoon to witness the USS Minneapolis St. Paul leaving the harbor. The naval ship was commissioned on Saturday, and the first to ever be in the state of Minnesota. Dozens of people came down to watch, and those who gathered were excited to witness history taking place in Minnesota waters. “It…
DULUTH, Minn. – The North Shore Estates held a petting zoo event Monday for residents and staff. Sheep, mini horses, mini cows, and alpacas were just a few of the animals included at the pop-up petting zoo. The event was supposed to happen two weeks ago during national skilled nursing care week but was cancelled both times due to bad…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – AV Logistics held an open house Friday to show off their new event space in Superior. The building on 1288 Banks Ave. is intended to be a community venue. The first floor will be a workshop space for smaller projects, and other events, while The upstairs space will allow for larger events such as art shows. Hybrid…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Mont Du Lac is gearing up for Summer as Memorial Day Weekend approaches. The snow has mostly melted on the hill and summer activities are on the way. The Big Kahuna Water Park, Super slide, along with water features down at the marina are all part of the summer fun. The lift will also be running for…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Chairman’s Gala event was put on at the DECC Friday to recognize those involved in the commissioning of the USS Minneapolis St. Paul. Donors, sponsors, elected officials, legislatures, and dignitaries from the navy were all in attendance. The event included a dinner, speeches, and presentations from those involved with the commissioning. This is the first time…
DULUTH, Minn. – Affinity Plus held their third annual Tech Drive for Education at Lake Superior College Tuesday. The tech drive was set up for people to drive up and drop off unused or unwanted technology like computers, iPads, and smart phones. Minnesota Tech for Success, a partner of Affinity Plus, will then take the donated tech and repurpose them…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Congdon Park Bike Rodeo returned Tuesday for the first time since 2019. The Bike Rodeo was a free event for all elementary kids and families in the area to come and learn about pedestrian and bike safety and rules of the road. The event featured a mountain biking agility course, a bike raffle, and demonstrations on…
DULUTH, Minn. – Early Childhood Family Education or ECFE for short, held a mixed age class today at the Gnesen outdoor playscape. The class from Lester likes to do field trips out in the community where kids and their parents can get outside and support nature play. The Gnesen outdoor playscape is open to the public and has swings, slides,…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County released the results of a census conducted in January that shows the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in the county. The report showed that 606 individuals are experiencing homelessness with 234 experiencing unsheltered homelessness. These numbers have been trending up over the past five years as it is a 20 percent increase from what…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – A new mini golf course in Virginia is back open for the season. Greens on Foreteenth as it came to life last fall and was operational for a few months before winter hit. To start their first full season, they opened the greens back up on May 7th and business has been picking up quickly through their…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Cyclists got together Sunday afternoon and made the trek across the bong bridge in support of Bridging the Divide, a bike lock fundraiser for local Duluth and Superior kids. Part of Bus Bike Walk month, bikers started at the Bayfront parking lot and made their way to Earth Rider Brewery where the event was set up. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – “It was good to be back out on the open water again that’s for sure, not freezing out there, actually get some sunshine,” said Gabe Umpierre after fishing on Fish Lake. Saturday kicked off fishing opener for Minnesota, and anglers were happy to get back out and throw some lines in the water. “My first time out…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin Superior held their commencement Saturday at Wessman Arena. This year, UWS had 628 students graduate, and 294 showed up to walk the line. It was school’s the first in-person commencement since 2019. “It’s so amazing to have the students to be able to have this opportunity again. Every time people are coming to…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Saturday, it was opening season for another type of food in the Fredenberg area. Tig’s Smok’n Pig BBQ food truck parked in front of the Fredenberg Minno-Ette for their opening day. Tig’s features everything smoked from ribs and brisket to pulled pork and chicken. This is the second year in a row they’ve debuted the truck…
DULUTH, Minn. – CHUM is asking for food donations as its supply has become increasingly low. The Director of Distributive Services says the issue has been compounded by increasing prices with inflation, the war in Ukraine affecting certain food imports, and even environmental issues. They are short on peanut butter, beef stew, and dried pastas which are all things they’ve…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior High School Biology Teacher Lori Danz was recognized Wednesday as one of five of Wisconsin’s Teachers of the Year. The Wisconsin State Superintendent along with students and faculty put on a surprise ceremony for Danz. Along with teaching biology, Danz also coordinates the school forest experiences where students get more hands-on lessons, bringing the education to…
PROCTOR, Minn. – The Proctor Fire Department held an open house Wednesday to show off its new ladder truck. This is the first ladder truck for the department, and cost roughly $850,000 dollars. This new truck will allow firefighters to get up 75 feet in the air and is an asset for fire fighter safety as it allows more ventilation…
DULUTH, Minn. – “Well to be honest I’m not a fan of the cold. I decided that I live in Duluth Minnesota and as we know it’s a very cold climate here and so I decided to make friends with the cold, and immerse myself in the cold, and have fun with it,” said Loralee Pasley, a Teacher at Evolve…
Art created by more than 200 students is on display at Lake Superior College. The Spring Art show includes ceramics, metal art Jewelry, sculptures, paintings, and photography. Each student was allowed to pick two pieces of there choosing to put in the show which they will be graded on. Some students have chosen to put their artwork up for sale,…
CHISHOLM, Minn. – “It has been an incredible process. Filmmaking should not be this smooth, I have kept waiting, when is the second shoe gonna drop, when is some like chaos moment going to happen. But, it’s been an incredible shooting experience,” Canusa Street Writer and Director, Zack Morrison says. Canusa Street is a half hour TV comedy pilot about…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new coffee shop is opening up next week on West Superior Street in Duluth. Dream Cloud Coffee Roasters, is a coffee shop that presents a dream aesthetic and intends to foster more community and positive experiences through coffee. The shop will have a full café menu including traditional loose leaf tea and coffee roasted in house….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The long ore-driven Dragon Boats are back racing in Lake Superior this summer, and Superior citizens celebrated their return Friday at a kickoff event. The Dragon Boat festival is the largest charitable event the city of Superior has to offer. It was called off the past 2-years, last year partially due to the closure of the Canadian…
DULUTH, Minn. – Cause for Paws, an art exhibition put on by senior design students is now on display at the Tweed Museum of Art. The exhibit is the final project for a group of seven students in the design program at UMD. The event is set up to raise money for the non-profit Animal Allies. Half of the display…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 9th annual Zenith Digital Marketing Conference was held Tuesday at the Greysolon Plaza and Zeitgeist. Marketing experts from around the nation were flown in to speak to business leaders in the community about new trends in digital marketing. The conference was last held in 2019, and pre-pandemic Fuse and the Duluth Chamber of Commerce would host…
DULUTH, Minn. – Wild State Cider hosted a painting event Monday in collaboration with Northern Exposure Art. Northern Exposure Art is a company that travels around the area and teaches a step by step process on how to paint a specific setting. In Monday’s class the setting was Dock at Night. Set up and materials are provided and anyone is…
DULUTH, Minn. – Monday kicked off Get Downtown Week which promotes small and locally-owned businesses in downtown Duluth. Participating businesses will be offering a buy one get one half off special on items of their choosing. One of the businesses taking part, Duluth Candy Company, is offering the special on its bag of Duluth Mix popcorn. Owner David Siebert says…
