KOOCHICHING COUNTY — After months of historic flooding near International Falls, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, says it will not be assisting individual residents in fixing the damage. Koochiching County Emergency Management says FEMA found not enough individual property damage to qualify for the assistance program. County Sheriff Perryn Hedlund says, they were told the protective measures put…
DULUTH, Minn. — As thousands of nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association walked out and hit the picket lines, many are left wondering what’s going on inside of the hospitals now. Tuesday was day two of the three-day MNA nurse strike. The strike comes after months of contract negotiations between the MNA and 16 Minnesota hospitals, with nurses expressing frustration…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Monday, nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association went on strike at hospitals across the Twin Cities and Twin Ports. The MNA and the hospitals have spent more than five months in contract negotiations, with nurses complaining of low wages and understaffing. The two groups have yet to reach an agreement. 10 days ago, nurses at 16…
DULUTH, Minn. — Despite the summer season coming to an end, one garden center is still green and blooming. A+ Garden Center has two locations; one at Duluth’s Kenwood Super One Plaza, and their main spot in Pike Lake. Owners have been transitioning both shops from summer to fall sales, meaning gardeners are leaving with more trees, shrubs, and fan-favorite…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health has filed an unfair labor practice charge after the Minnesota Nurses Association failed to include them in their strike notice. The filing comes after MNA nurses at 16 different hospitals in the Twin Cities, Twin Ports, and Moose Lake announced a three-day strike, starting on September 12th. The MNA and the hospitals have spent more…
DULUTH, Minn. — Peace of Mind Duluth is looking to add more staff to its team. On Wednesday, they held a hiring event for people to walk-in and get interviewed on the spot. Peace of Mind describes themselves as a supportive living service, assisting people with a range of treatments and mental health support. They are hoping to fill a…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’ve ever thought about getting a membership at the YMCA, now is the time to try before you buy. It’s Welcome Week at the Twin Port YMCA locations. In other words, you can try out the facilities for free. Group classes, the fitness room, gymnasium, and pool are all open to the public. The Hermantown and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday was the first day of school for many students, and some stepped foot inside Stella Maris Academy’s new High School for the first time. Nestled away in the woodland neighborhood, sits a new Stella Maris Academy High School. About 5 years ago, all of the Catholic Schools in the Duluth area decided to combine, resulting in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Posting back-to-school photos is a tradition for many parents, but the harmless act can have harmful results if too much information is shared. The Duluth Police Department is reminding parents to be cautious with what they post online. It can be common to upload a first day of school picture with your child’s name, age, and fun…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — Update on the April 2022 officer-involved shooting that occurred in Chisholm and resulted in the death of Michael David Johnson. On April 20th, law enforcement officers had shown up at a house in Chisholm, trying to arrest Michael David Johnson on stalking charges in another county. Investigators said that when efforts to communicate with Johnson were unsuccessful,…
DULUTH, Minn, — Teachers are prepping their classrooms and patiently waiting for the school year to start, including those at Lester Park Elementary. Kindergarten teacher, Sara Hill’s classroom is vibrant and splashed with colors of the rainbow. Anticipation is creeping in, but Hill says all of the work spent prepping will be worth it when the students arrive. “I think…
SUPERIOR, WI. — In honor of Overdose Awareness Day, the Lake Superior Community Health Center held a free Narcan training event. The event was open to the public, free of cost. Registered nurse, Jessica Campbell, taught people how to administer nasal Narcan. Which she says is the easiest form of Narcan to administer. “So typically, first responders aren’t the ones…
DULUTH, Minn. — City leaders and Duluth community members joined together in holding a proclamation of Overdose Awareness Day and a declaration of September as National Recovery Month. Today is Overdose Awareness Day, a global event to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. This year, over 107 thousand lives were lost to preventable overdose. On Wednesday, the…
DULLUTH, Minn. — AAA and the Duluth Police Department are reminding people to slow down, put down the phones, and drive safely through school zones. School zones are a hotspot for congestion. People are in-and-out, walking and driving around the outdoor grounds. Sergeant Mike Jambor with the DPD is encouraging people to keep their head on a swivel this school…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s officially opening week for the second location of “Duluth’s Best Bread.” The beloved bakery originates in West Duluth. Now, owners have opened a second shop downtown, on 120 E Superior Street. There are new additions to the menu, including; the Nutella Croissant and the Crunchy Munchkin Cookie. You can place your order in English, German, or…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Winters in the Northland can be anything except, “Minnesota nice.” When snow falls and pavement turns to ice, plows are some of the first vehicles to drive on the roads. St. Louis County is already prepping for snow plow season. Every year, the county replaces the 10 oldest plows with new ones, and three out of…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — The Sugar Shack in Virginia has doubled in sweetness. On Monday, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the opening of its second shop. Here’s the scoop, the original Sugar Shack is a downtown success. Owners say they needed more space to dish out fan-favorite ice cream. The second shop is located on the outskirts of…
DULUTH, Minn. — A nationwide mental health awareness campaign will return to UMD this school year. The Green Bandana Project was started by student athletes at UW-Madison in 2017, and has since spread through campuses across the U.S. Fox 21 talked to the UMD project presidents, who shared the deeper meaning behind the bandana. The project came to UMD in…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Education has identified over 300 schools and several districts with low academic performance, including the Duluth School District. The Duluth School District was identified as struggling academically, and not for the first time. Results are based on MCA standardized tests in middle schools. This year, students of Duluth schools tested at a 50%…
CARLTON, Minn. — A 49-year-old Cannon Falls man has been charged for driving a charter bus while intoxicated with 35 students aboard. On Sunday, troopers from the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a complaint that a charter bus was swerving shoulder-to-shoulder on interstate 35 in Carlton County. Troopers located the bus and watched it weave in-and-out, continuously into the other lane….
DULUTH, Minn. — Back-to-school expenses can add up fast. If you’re buying on a budget this year, a Duluth shop can help fill the little ones’ closet with discounted items. Once Upon a Child has been a sustainable shopping option in Duluth for the last five years, buying and selling gently used children’s clothes, shoes, toys, and more. You can…
DULUTH, Minn. — As the DECC gears up for concerts, conventions, and hockey season, they’re looking to add more staff to the team. Dozens of part-time positions are available at the DECC; anything from ice maintenance to concession stand workers. The DECC held a job fair on Wednesday to help fill the slots. Applicants were able to stop by, have…
DULUTH, Minn — Worker shortages continue to hold-back industries across the nation, and the Northland is no exception to the struggle to hire. The pandemic disrupted life as we knew it, and while almost everything has returned to normal again, “we’re hiring” signs are still pinned to many businesses’ doors. Supply and demand issues have been a hot-topic throughout the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Yesterday, the Duluth City Council voted to reduce the speed limit of electronic bikes and scooters on a portion of the Lakewalk. The speed limit will drop from 15 to 10 miles per hour between the Rose Garden and the Lift Bridge. Council members said the ordinance comes from safety concerns — as the Lakewalk is a…
DULUTH, Minn. — As students of the University of Minnesota Duluth move-in to town, Officers of the Duluth and UMD Police Departments decided to give a visit to the new arrivals. They visited 114 student rental homes, letting residents know the laws and policies in-place for the school year. Students live across Duluth and beyond, meaning on-campus police are not…
SUPERIOR, WI. — Superior Middle School is enforcing a “no phone, no backpack” policy this school year. During the school day, students grades K-8th must keep their phones and backpacks in their lockers. Superintendent Amy Starzecki says teachers have tried regulating phone use in the classroom, but they’ve continued to be a big problem. “I think our cellphones provide a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Four Duluth entities are teaming up to renovate a long-troubled property, the Brownstone Apartment Building on East 4th Street. The vacant and blighted building  has been a part of Duluth for the last 130 years. It caught the eye of local groups, who have a shared concern for community health and well-being. Now, they’re bringing the complex…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual White Coat Ceremony was held at the University of Minnesota Duluth Friday, welcoming first-year medical students to campus. At the ceremony, students receive their first white coat in front of family, friends and the medical school administration. After being “coated,” students recite a sacred pledge — dating back hundreds of years. The pledge states that…
SUPERIOR, WI. — The first benches of Superior’s new “Bench Sponsorship Program” were dedicated to community members today. The program allows people to sponsor a city bench in honor of someone. On Friday, ceremonies were held to dedicate benches to three individuals, including Jean Kioski. Jean was a prominent member of the Douglas County Humane Society. She passed away in…
SUPERIOR, WI. — On Thursday, a historic signing took place, the sacred sites on Wisconsin Point were returned to the Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Just over 100 years ago, the sacred burial ground where many Anishinaabe ancestors were laid to rest, was removed from Fond Du Lac band. The Anishinaabe signed a treaty in 1854 which…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan gave a big “cheers” to Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors today. The two officials set off on a victory tour, celebrating a new bill called “Free the Growler.” Over the last four years, Castle Danger has fought alongside big breweries for the right to sell growlers. Smaller…
SANDSTONE, Minn. — The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone is in the works of constructing a new Food and Wellness Center. The need for big-cat rescue continues to increase, and the sanctuary has over 100 cats on its property.. meaning more mouths to feed. The new building will feature a walk-in cooler, smart boards to make sure cats are getting the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A back-to-school barbecue will take place at Lifehouse on Friday. Lifehouse is a homeless shelter for teens and young adults in Duluth. They’ve been collecting school supplies for kids in need. At the barbecue, backpacks, notebooks, folders, and more will be given out. “There’s a lot of youth who maybe have parents to provide school supplies for…
DULUTH, Minn. — A tutoring program known as Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps, is recruiting 1,700 tutors throughout Minnesota. Organizers say the need this school year will be higher than ever due to pandemic impacts. The program is looing for 16 reading, 10 math and 8 early learning tutors in the Duluth area. “Post-pandemic we are seeing…
SANDSTONE, Minn. — For the first time, Tiger King rescue cats at the Wildcat Sanctuary are shown to the media. A popular television series caught national attention when it exposed owners of a big-cat breeding operation. After the series aired, Tiger King Park was shut down. Many rescue sites stepped-up and took in the cats, including the Wildcat Sanctuary in…
DULUTH, Minn. — The first ever Scottish Scramble tee’d off in Duluth Monday. Ridgeview Country Club hosted the charity golf event to raise funds for two local non-profits: The Duluth Scottish Heritage Association and the Minnesota Masonic Children’s Clinic for Communication Disorders. The scramble consisted of 18 teams and a few celebrity guests, former Vikings Quarterback Tommy Kramer and Olympic…
DULUTH, Minn. — Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association are voting today on whether or not to authorize a strike. The poll comes after five months of contract negotiations and informational picketing in the Twin Ports and Twin Cities. If the majority of nurses vote in favor, MNA leaders will call a strike following a 10-day notice to hospital employers….
DULUTH, Minn. — For the last 70 years, Duluth Amateur Hockey Association, also know as DAHA, has managed outdoor rinks across the area. The association is run by parents and volunteers in the community. Starting this fall, the city plans to charge DAHA for utilities at 7 of the outdoor rinks, leaving payers and players frustrated. Two of the local…
DULUTH, Minn. — People got a taste of “Duluth’s Best Bread” for the first time at its new location today. The beloved bakery originates in West Duluth, and has been in the process of adding a second shop downtown. In just a few short weeks, the new location will officially open. Today, owners let the public inside to get a…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was Back-to-School Teacher’s Day at Fitgers Bookstore, featuring a variety of discounts and giveaways. Twice a year, the bookstore holds a sale dedicated to educators of early childhood to 12th grade students. Organizers say that the event is to support teachers in classroom preparations, and to encourage them to shop with local vendors. Today, teachers were…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Workforce Center has opened its Career Lab to the public for the first time since April of 2020. As of last week, people can stop-by the lab without an appointment, and receive help with anything related to employment and job training. Throughout the pandemic, all support from the Workforce Center was virtual. Helping people apply for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association announced that they will be voting on Monday to go on strike. The poll comes after five months of contract negotiations and informational picketing. This would be the first time Twin Cities and Twin Ports nurses took such an action together in contract negotiations. If majority vote in favor, MNA leaders…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thomas the Tank Engine is known by kids worldwide, including those on the spectrum. Today, the North Shore Railroad held a sensory-friendly event, for kids to spend time with Thomas in a quieter setting. Five years ago, Duluth became the first in the country to hold a sensory-friendly day with Thomas. Featuring less noise, smaller crowds, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The city of Duluth announced a new proposal to increase property taxes for its park funding. On Thursday, some members of the community joined Mayor Larson on the steps of city hall, presenting a plan for Duluth’s park system. Larson said the goal is to restore the park levy back to its initial tax rate. “We believe…
DULUTH, Minn. — In less than two months, the William A Irvin Ship Museum will transform into a tank of terror. The haunted ship has taken place in Duluth for the last 30 years, drawing in thousands annually. Right now, crews are hard at work, building new props for this years event. Hop onboard, walk the plank, and run through…
CARLTON, Minn. — In the woods of Carlton, the Haunted Shack is prepping for its 29th season of scares. The event takes place every October; featuring a hay ride, corn maze, haunted forest, and the shack itself. Volunteer actors will be needed to bring the event to life. Leaders of the event are asking for groups of 15 people to…
SUPERIOR, WI. — Reconstruction of Hammond Avenue in Superior has been decades in the making. On Wednesday, Mayor Jim Paine introduced a streetscape plan to the public, including bringing back boulevard trees. The community has been weighing in on the re-design of Hammond. Mayor Paine says that many want to bring back historical elements, such as the boulevard trees, which…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth International Airport will be adding a third United airline flight come September 6th. Air services nationwide have felt the impacts of pilot and crew shortages. United airline at DLH has been operating twice a day, down from pre-pandemic rates of three to four flights. In good news, the airport says locals have been flying and the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Yesterday, Memorial Blood Centers announced another blood emergency. An already alarmingly low blood supply has become even more scarce across the Northland. Memorial Blood Centers reported its current supply of blood as enough for two days, which they said is well below the ideal level of five to seven. The shortage has been consistent for many weeks….
TWIN PORTS — The annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign is kicking off in the Twin Ports. The donation drive collects school supplies for students, everything from pencils to notebooks. It’s hosted by the Head of the Lakes United Way. The organization is encouraging everyone to grab a few things next time you’re in the store to donate. This years drop…
