DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Community Health Center in Duluth is calling all heroes, to get back-to-school examinations for kids before they head back to class. This week, the health center is holding a super hero themed event for kids. Staff will be in costume to make appointments fun for the youth. Services provided include health, nutrition, and vision…
DULUTH, Minn. — Back by popular demand, the University of Minnesota Duluth will offer telehealth counseling again this school year. During the pandemic, many schools connected virtually with students. Last year, UMD launched its telehealth program, that offers remote mental health counseling. Now, the university is bringing it back, after seeing how well-received it was by students. Virtual, in-person, and…
SUPERIOR, WI. — It was a sunny day in the twin ports, making ‘Barkers Island’ a hot-spot in Superior. Barkers Beach is a hidden gem — much smaller than the point beaches. Today, it brought out a handful of people, who didn’t hesitate to plunge right in the water. “We went to Superior Farm Days and then figured, it’s a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chaguuh-chaguuh Thomas who? Thomas the Tank Engine is back once again at the North Shore Railroad in Duluth. Thomas comes from the Island of Sodor, United Kingdom’s fictional home of engines. When he’s in town, thousands travel from across the country to see him. “Generations have grown up with Thomas. Grandparents were Thomas enthusiasts, parents were Thomas…
SUPERIOR, WI. — Kids went into the barn Friday at the ‘Head of the Lakes Fair’ in Superior. The event is called Little Farm Hands–featuring Betsy the milking cow, hay rides, and barrel training. Free of cost, Superior’s youth gained true farming experience. “They’re taking away just a better understanding of life on the farm and where our food comes…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — A wave of tall ships returned to Lake Superior today for the ‘Festival of Sail.” This highly-anticipated event comes to the northland every three years — featuring historic ships… entertainment… vendors… and more. Up until this year, the festival has taken place in Duluth, bringing in tens of thousands of people. Duluth’s harbor is under seawall…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Tall ships aren’t the only festival attraction, local vendors set-up camp, keeping attendees entertained on land. Festival-goers can grab a bite to eat, listen to music, and shop a few northland businesses. There’s a wide-variety of vendors at the festival, including Duluth’s Lake Superior Art Glass. General Manager at Lake Superior Art Glass, Amber Nichols, said…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth tattoo shop is giving one military member, or veteran, free tattoo service. Gitchee Gumee Tattoo held a Facebook giveaway for members of the United States Armed Forces. The winner will receive a free 5×5 traditional tattoo. Owner Jason Voss is a former service member himself. He says this is a way for the shop to…
CLOQUET, Minn. — A fan-favorite diner in Cloquet now has an outdoor pavilion for patrons to enjoy a burger with a side of sun. Gordy’s Hi-Hat is a seasonal diner that’s been around since 1960. This spring, owners decided to put the locations extra space to use and tack on a pavilion. The new space will allow more seating for…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC has offered free Covid testing throughout the pandemic. Now, the site is test-to-treat with medical assistance provided on scene. If you test positive on site, you now have the option to be evaluated by a nurse practitioner and they may provide you medication, such as Paxlovid. Minnesota Department of Health Planning Coordinator, Walter James, says…
DULUTH, Minn. — Just in time for school this Fall, the Duluth Public Library has a new space for teens to hangout after class. This space at the library’s main downtown campus, is free to teens grades six through 12. It features a variety of activities, including good reads, crafts, games, and computers access. The Library Teen Advisory Board, which…
MINNESOTA– 15 years ago the unthinkable happened in Minneapolis. One of Minnesota’s most popular bridges collapsed during rush hour, taking with it 13 lives and injuring many more. In 2007, the I-35 bridge collapse sent shockwaves across the nation. Nearly immediately impacting the ways of bridge management and inspections. Following the bridge failure, Minnesota Legislature increased funds for transportation. “As…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Tuesday, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to welcome new storefronts downtown Duluth. Eight business owners were selected for a Pop-Up Colab by the Greater Downtown Council and the Duluth 1200 Fund. The Colab grants $1,500 to each business, and rent-free space within several buildings on West Superior Street for three months. Owner of ‘Rose from…
SUPERIOR, MINN. — You may have seen a sky full of smoke near Wisconsin Point Saturday —- that’s because Superior Landfill caught fire. First responders were able to contain the blaze, but the fire department says it’s not the first time the landfill has ignited. Battalion Chief Joe Tribbey said that the department responds to fires at the landfill a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Community members usually only encounter police officers during negative incidents, from traffic tickets to tragedies and more. Tomorrow, Duluth residents can hang out with them and have fun for “National Night Out.” The nationwide event takes place on the first Tuesday of August every year. More than 50 neighborhood block parties will cover Duluth’s streets tomorrow, featuring…
DULUTH, Minn. — Schools across the nation are in desperate need of food service workers, including Lowell Elementary School in Duluth. The shortage is not only in the area, but throughout the country and across the state. Duluth public schools Communications Officer, Adelle Wellens, says they do have workers to provide meals. Although, if one person gets sick, they’re short…
SUPERIOR, WI. — University of Wisconsin-Superior was one of 15 awarded grants from the ‘Focus on Energy’ program in Wisconsin. The program works with businesses to reduce energy waste and become more energy efficient. UWS received the energy efficiency excellence award at $26,000. The money helped them switch to LED lighting and add new controls in six campus buildings. The…
NORTHERN, Minn. — 46 groups in Northern Counties and Tribal Nations were awarded grants from the Northland Foundation. Small businesses, organizations, schools and native nations received grants this week. Totaling over $600,000 from April to June. The largest multi-year grants were awarded to two organizations, at $150,000 each. Chum Food and Shelter was one of the recipients. The grant will…
DULUTH, Minn. — The TORI Finnish Market will showcase local artists, merchants, and demonstrations. 5 local bands and solo musicians will play continuous music all day long. The event is FREE and there is parking on site. It will take place Saturday, August 13 from 10am-5pm at the Finland Heritage Site in Finland, MN. For more information, click here. Event…
PARKLAND, Wis. — Two mobile home parks just outside of Superior will be closing next Monday. Many residents are long-time homeowners at Country Acres North and South Parks in Parkland. Douglas County says the shutdown was forced by health concerns and the owner’s failure to pay-up. Now, homeowners have less than one week to pack up, pick up, and leave…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — You may have shopped Duluth’s Sidewalk Days a few weeks ago, but if you cross the bridge this week, Superior businesses are taking to the streets. People can stop, shop, and stroll through Superior’s Sidewalk Sales. The event is put-on by the Superior Business Improvement District. It features more than 20 local businesses, offering discounts, specials, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police Department reports that two overdose incidents took place in the Lakeside Neighborhood resulting in one death. The DPD says the incident occurred this morning on 54th Avenue and Glenwood street. Officers report arriving on scene and administering Narcan to the first individual. The individual was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. DPD…
SUPERIOR, WI. — Superior Police Sergeant Greg Swanson, who was charged with Homicide by Intoxicated use of a Vehicle, appeared in court today after his release last week on 15-thousand dollar cash bail. Swanson and his attorney Chris Gramstrup appeared in-person. While the state prosecutor and Douglas County judge appeared on zoom. Both attorneys asked the judge to push…
DULUTH, Minn. — A clinic in Duluth says that they expect to see more out-of-state patients coming in for abortions, one month after federal protections for the procedure were overturned by the supreme court. Just one month ago, Roe v. Wade was overturned. While some states have been affected by the ruling, Minnesota’s abortion rights have remained in place, allowing…
DULUTH, Minn. — You may have noticed the Denfeld Clocktower is under construction and the steeple point has been removed. The clocktower is a well-known feature of Denfeld High School, standing at 120 feet high and featuring eight buttresses. Last year, the tower’s water diversion system failed last year, resulting in erosion of the tower’s structure and bricks. Now– work has…
DULUTH, Minn. — Summer is heating up and you may be tempted to take to the local beaches. Before you jump in the water, it’s important to know if any beach advisories are in place. Lake Superior had a recent series of beach advisories. On July 20th, no water contact advisories were placed on Bluebird Landing Beach, Minnesota Point Harborside…
DULUTH, Minn. — July is vehicle theft prevention month, and Duluth’s Auto Theft Investigator talked about the expensive crime. In Minnesota, it’s a felony to steal a motor vehicle, and you can be penalized up to 10 thousand dollars with possible jail time. While Duluth is no stranger to auto theft– DPD Investigator, Morgan Cekalla, says that the number of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today, Mayor Emily Larson awarded grant money to three groups in the Central Hillside and Lincoln Park neighborhoods in Duluth. The grants are funded by the ‘Love Your Block’ program. Larson says the program helps connect city leaders with residents, by giving residents the funds to conduct their own community projects. These projects could look like neighborhood…
NASHWAUK, Minn. — Nashwauk city leaders say they are struggling under financial pressures. They point the finger at the city’s largest tax payer– Mesabi Metallics. “We shouldn’t have to hold a press conference every time we need Mesabi Metallics to pay their property taxes. We shouldn’t have to publicly shame them to pay the remaining 1.7 million dollars in property tax…
SUPERIOR, WI. — The pandemic forced many businesses and their owners to just try and survive. Today, many in Superior told Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers how they used grant programs to make it through. The grants have been issued to small businesses around Wisconsin, with the intent to help their doors remain open while working through the pandemic. “It is…
UPDATE (JULY 19, 4:30 p.m.) — A GoFundMe page for the family was updated with news about the 2-month old baby. On Monday the family shared that the infant would be taken off life support if he did not pass two “brain death” tests. The GoFundMe page shared that the baby passed away Tuesday. With a second death in the…
DULUTH, Minn. — While work begins on the Glenwood roundabout, Arrowhead Road will also be closed to thru traffic for three weeks starting today. The City of Duluth expects major traffic impacts on West Arrowhead road between Dodge Avenue and Woodland Avenue during the closure. As the road may be reduced to a single lane with flaggers managing traffic. Construction…
DULUTH, Minn. — After weeks of delays, the Glenwood Roundabout Project is now underway. Crews didn’t have all the materials for the project, causing it to be put off. Now, the entire intersection of Glenwood Street, Snively Road and Jean Duluth Road is closed for construction. The St. Louis County Public Works and the City of Duluth said in a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Airshow is set to take flight this weekend, but if you’re not attending by plane, you might want to prepare for the ground-level traffic. “people come at the same time because they want to see the entire show which is great. so what we do is encourage people to make a plan make your route…
SUPERIOR, Wi. — A Superior Police Officer has been arrested after a fatal car crash Friday morning. He is being held on suspicion of homicide for allegedly driving while intoxicated. Police Chief Nicholas Alexander said that the crash occurred at about 1:15am along the 5200 block of E. 2nd Street in Superior. One vehicle drove into the rear end of another…
DULUTH, Minn. — There was a happy and safe ending to some frightening moments on the St. Louis River last week. Police say a 6-year-old boy was found in the water, after becoming separated from the family sailboat. A kayaker who happened to be nearby on the river says he heard and saw a child yelling for his father. He…
DULUTH, Minn — Sidewalk Days took over the streets of Duluth today. This 3-day event showcases nearly 100 vendors and attracts more than four thousand people each year. It’s a booming event for downtown businesses, but what happens when they pack up, head back inside, and return to their day to day sales? According to Ed Barbo, owner of Ed Barbo’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today, kids from the Red Cliff community helped paint the Chief Buffalo Mural Project at Gitchi-Ode’ Akiing Park. The project features a maze of murals near the Lakewalk, hand-crafted by artists and local community members. Each wall tells the story of Chief Buffalo, while also highlighting the Indigenous community in a contemporary light. Lead coordinator of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Downtown Duluth’s Sidewalk Days kicked off today with the 14th annual Sidewalk Shuffle. This 5k race helps the local YMCA raise money for community projects. People of the ages six and older were able to run alone. The course is was an out and back, heading East up the shore along the Lakewalk. It is a family-friendly…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grab your sunscreen and head downtown tomorrow for the kickoff of the annual Sidewalk Days event. This is downtown Duluth’s biggest summer shopping festival of the year showcasing nearly 100 vendors and attracting more than four thousand residents and tourists each year. The 3-day event will take place along superior street from lake avenue to 5th avenue…
RAINY LAKE, Minn. — Water levels are finally receding on rainy lake, and the National Weather Service plans to end the flood warning today. Rainy Lake water levels are expected to decline 10-12 inches from now until July 15. Although, heavier than expected rainfall on the lake would slow the rate of decline. In an interview with homeowner on Rainy…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today, members of Boy Scout Troop 9 began painting the outside of the Duluth Food Shelf. This act of service will help one of the scout members get his eagle rank. Which is the highest achievement attainable in the Boy Scout of America program. To achieve the eagle rank, scouts must demonstrate leadership for the benefit of…
DULUTH, Minn. — While tinting your vehicle may create a sharper look and also preserve the interior, you will want to follow your states laws before you shell out the money for it. A basic four-door vehicle will cost between 300 and 500 dollars to tint at Elite Tinting and Graphics in Duluth. “So it’s going to offer a lot…
DULUTH, Minn. – A person was charged for the murder of a 17-year-old Duluth male after a shooting this weekend. The suspect was charged as a juvenile for murder in the second degree and for possession of a pistol by a minor. Witnesses stated that the victim went to an apartment on 16th Avenue East and 1st street with the…
DULUTH, Minn. — With the popularity of concerts at Bayfront, DECC officials are looking to decrease entry time. There is a new entrance at Bayfront Festival Park. The gate will help limit crowding for those who are entering the park. The DECC staff has been working to produce this new gate for years. Last weekend, they opened the entry for…
NORTHLAND. — After nearly two months of historic flooding, the water levels are declining on Kabetogama and Rainy Lakes’s. Although, residents are not out of the wake just yet. Our Northern neighbors have been battling the flood since May. Residents are working daily to keep their homes afloat and they’re also preparing for the months of clean-up efforts to…
SUPERIOR, WI. — The Palace Bar in Superior has officially closed their doors after months of violence and a shooting. The Superior Police Chief called on the city to revoke its liquor license after more than 150 calls for police services were made since January of last year. Officers have been called out to the bar for large fights, weapons…
TWIN PORTS. — With the Fourth of July just days away, people are on the hunt for fireworks across the Northland. Local firework shops are red, white, and booming for the holiday weekend. For the last seven years, KG fireworks has been superior hotspot. They sell a variety of fireworks and they also put-on firework shows choreographed to music. “So…
DULUTH, Minn. — A wave of flight cancellations and delays have surged across the nation due to staffing shortages. So what does this mean for the Duluth Airport? They report having fewer flight disruptions compared to other regions, but like a lot of airlines, Delta and United are struggling to hire staff and pilots. Three flights have been canceled…
DULUTH, Minn. –Beach fires are a popular summer activity and Minnesota and Wisconsin Point have different rules for fires. The sandbar along Wisconsin Point allows fires, unlike its neighbor Minnesota Point where fires are highly restricted. Minnesota’s Park Point is the largest freshwater beach in the world. The beach is lined by home’s and the area often faces harsh winds…
