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…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Today was full of mixed emotions for the owner of a popular coffee and sandwich shop in Hermantown that’s on the move. The Yellow Bike Coffee Shop off of the miller trunk highway closed the doors at its current spot it’s been in for five years as it transitions to a new location. The owner isn’t spilling…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo invites the community to dig-in and help spruce up the pollinator gardens. The gardens provide food and shelter to the smaller animals at the zoo. Such as the birds, bees, and butterflies. Horticulture volunteers are vital to keep the pollinator gardens alive and to make the zoo grounds colorful. Lake Superior Zoo Marketing…
GRANTSBURG, WI. — A Wisconsin food truck brings farm-grown produce to the forks of the Grantsburg community. Brickfield Market is a family-owned food truck featuring menu items with beef and dairy from their own ‘Four Cubs Farm.’ Members of the Peterson family opened the food truck in April of this year. They serve sandwiches, tacos, burgers and more. In a…
DULUTH, Minn. — AÂ replica wall of the Vietnam memorial in Washington D.C. travelled to Chisholm last week. The monument is known as the ‘Wall That Heals.’ The replica is brought across the country so that Vietnam veterans and their families can see it without getting on a plane. The wall that heals’ exhibit includes a three-quarter scale replica of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Members of St. Scholastica College were able to adopt a piece of Benedictine heritage furniture over the last week. The sisters of CSS have collected many cultural items within the past 100 years. Including chairs, vases, and antique décor. these objects have lived in their heritage room at the monastery for nearly 50 years. Now, the sisters…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Twin Ports Interchange Project is moving forward with shovel-ready projects to utilize new federal funding. Construction on the Miller Coffee Creek Box Culvert has been completed and the interchange project will pursue now pursue new work. The Trunk Highway 53 bridges will be under construction, along with Garfield Avenue and 1-535 interstate. The project estimate is…
NORTHLAND– Roe v. Wade has been overturned by the Supreme Court. What does this mean for women’s abortion rights? Well, it depends on the state they reside in. For the last 50 years, roe permitted abortions during the first two trimesters of pregnancy. Now, individual states have the power to set their own abortion laws. Many states will be outlawing…
DULUTH, Minn. — After having to cancel the event a few weeks ago, the Duluth Salvation Army celebrated National Donut Day by handing some out to first responders today. National Donut Day was created by the Salvation Army in 1938 to fuel those serving in World War 1. Now, the non-profit uses the pastries to thank different work forces for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police will now begin dealing with calls differently so they can cope with staff shortages. The department is currently 22 officers short and Chief Tusken said that they are working to actively recruit more candidates. “Most important response that we have of all of the things that we do is to be responders to 911 callers…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today, the Duluth Salvation army held a 50% off closing sale to say thank you to their customers for 40 years of support. The organization announced that they would be closing the shop back in April due to financial loss and not having enough staff to operate. They say that this was an emotional decision as the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today, Twin Ports nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association Union marched with signs outside of the two largest hospitals in the area. It’s not a strike, but an informational picket as their current contract is a little more than a week away from expiring. This, as Essentia Health and St. Luke’s say they are continuing negotiations in…
DULUTH, Minn. — On this day a decade ago, heavy rains that hit the northland and Duluth experiencing record-breaking flooding. It started the day before, on June 19th, when waves of heavy storms began to drape across Northern Minnesota. Over the next two days, Duluth would nearly drown under seven inches of rain. Former Mayor Don Ness, said that, “the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon kicked off with the popular whipper snapper races. Along with the races, a new youth festival that took the stage, featuring live entertainment and activities. The young athletes foundation is a Grandma’s Marathon Program that promotes healthy lifestyles for kids. They also offer a way for kids to participate in the weekend fun by running…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon runners and supporters loaded up on carbohydrates today. The Michelina’s all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner took place at the DECC. This annual dinner has been a tradition at grandma’s weekend since 1977. It brings people in the community and beyond together in celebration of the race weekend. Spaghetti feed volunteer, Leila Bouchard, has been working the event…
DULUTH, Minn. — For the thousands of runners taking part in races tomorrow, the DECC was their first stop when they arrived in Duluth to pick up their race packets. Today has been long-awaited for many involved with the marathon weekend. It will function in full-capacity for the first time since 2019. Many of the athletes have been training for…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Rhubarb Festival will take place in Duluth next weekend and volunteers are needed for the community event. The annual festival is held to raise money for chum, the largest service shelter in Duluth. This year, the celebration will resume full-scale for the first time since 2020. There will be games, activities, and many food options; everything…
DULUTH, Minn. — As of June 16, 2022, the St. Louis County Continuum of Care has officially given a home to all veterans in need. All of the 27 cities within St. Louis County officially reached an effective end to veteran homelessness. Governor Tim Walz and local state officials gathered to recognize this milestone. Efforts to end veteran homelessness in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today, a group of kids joined Duluth Police Officers for a bonding day on Lake Superior. Every Tuesday, the Duluth Police Department puts on the ‘Get Hooked on Fishin’ program. Where they take a group of kids fishing on the vast waters in Duluth. For some of the kids, it is their first time fishing or boating…
DULUTH, Minn. — We are in the final countdown of days until Grandma’s Marathon. To make sure the weekend runs smoothly, the organization behind it all is setting up for the big events right now. The tents have officially gone up and the marathon will resume in full-capacity this year for the first time since 2019, with more than 20 thousand…
SUPERIOR, WI. — Today in Superior, ceremonies were held to formally thank those who donated a tree in remembrance of someone. The Tribute Tree Program allows people to honor loved ones by donating a living memorial. Since the beginning of June, trees have been planted around the area. The trees serve as tokens of beauty with many eco-friendly benefits. Today,…
SUPERIOR, WI. — Lake Superior winds and rip currents can be dangerous for swimmers. Wisconsin Point holds a 2.75 mile beach. It is a popular summer attraction to boatloads of people. The Superior Fire Department says that beach visitors should be aware of hazards and take precautions. The beach is self-monitored, meaning no lifeguards are on duty. This makes the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Youth at The Duluth Playhouse’s summer camp started a new production today. The community theater offers acting and musical camps for students between the ages of 5 to 18. This week, seven and nine year-olds began working on the song Friend Like Me,” from the movie “Aladdin.” One teacher tells us these camps serve as a creative…
DULUTH, Minn. — Five Duluth residents spoke out during a public meeting today in hopes of preserving the historic Hotel Astoria on East Superior Street. Back in 2021, the owners requested for the structure to be torn-down due to its immense deterioration. Three local businesses within the building were also asked to leave and relocate last year. The owners say…
CLOQUET, Minn. — With the weather warming up and school out for summer, the beach at Pinehurst Park in Cloquet will open to the public Monday. Final preparations are underway as the water is currently in the chlorinating process. Despite the nationwide lifeguard shortage ,the park has doubled its numbers to 20 for the season, and 6 guards will be…
WRENSHALL, Minn. — A local Airbnb is now open for travelers to stay in a contemporary space or in a rustic bunkhouse all while tending to the chickens. Lucie and Jayson Amundsen are the owners of locally laid, a chicken egg company that provides real food to local folks. Now, they have built vacation rentals right on the farm. People…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local artist welcomed the community into her Park Point creative studio. McKenzie Kapsner is the owner behind Superior Currents, a handmade art brand inspired by Lake Superior. She grew up on park point collecting driftwood, agates, and beach glass, which she now makes inventory out of. Two years ago she began selling at pop-up shops and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Dr. Michael Waxman, a professor in the Chemistry department at UWS, developed ‘Tutoring Without Borders,’ a program used to help Ukrainian kids continue learning amidst the war. When the war first started, many Ukrainian citizens were forced to flee and enter new countries. This created many language barriers for those who are still in school, and in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Volunteers and organization members are working on final preparations for the Friends of the Duluth Public Library book sale. The Friends of the Duluth Pubic Library are individuals and businesses who advocate for the importance of the library in the community. Every year, they hold a big book sale and this year they will operate in full-capacity…
DULUTH, Minn. — Teens and young adults in Duluth teamed up with local artists to produce and showcase a mural across a wall of Positively 3rd Street Bakery. Artists Moira Villiard and Carla Hamilton served as creative mentors for the mural with the life house organization, which houses and helps homeless teens and young adults. The collaboration was funded by…
DULUTH, MINN. — Stewart’s Bike and Sports Shop offers a variety of services, and as the weather heats up, bike sales and maintenance requests have flowed in for the business. Owner Steve Meyer says that they specialize in casual riding bikes for individuals and families, with the hope to get more people out on the trails, despite their age or…
DULUTH, Minn. — Bayfront Park is coming alive as the weather warms up, just in time for big events like festivals and performances that will be taking place. Bayfront will feature different events every weekend of the summer and on some weeknights too. Some of the most popular ones that draw in the big crowds from all over the Northland…
DULUTH, Minn. — Volunteers began planting on superior street this morning, for the 19th annual “dig in for the downtown waterfront,” tradition. Each year, the event is put on by Duluth’s Greater Downtown Council. Kristi stokes, the Downtown Council President, said that the planting event is a way for community members to be a part of beautifying the area. If…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Tuesday at Mont Du Lac Resort, the Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation donated nearly 10 thousand dollars to the departments ‘get hooked on fishing’ program, an event where officers take local youth groups out for boat ventures and fishing. The program began in 2017 and continues to bridge gaps and build relationships between officers and the…
DULUTH, MINN. — This Tuesday, downtown Duluth is kicking off June with flower planting and a new event called the Happy Hour Makers Market. Volunteers can lend a hand to planting and end the evening with a local drink or bite to eat. The 19th annual “Dig-In for the Downtown Waterfront,” tradition is set to begin at 10am Tuesday on…
INT’L FALLS/KABETOGAMA, MINN. –“Mother nature has not been kind to us this year so far at all. So every week it’s like it could come up another foot, every week it could come up another foot, and it has.” Northern Minnesota residents who border Canada continue to battle historic flooding. It has devastated the area and hindered the beginning of…
WRENSHALL, Minn. — A 38-year-old Wrenshall man returned home for the first time after spending the last 214 days in the hospital battling covid-19. Steve Kilby was a healthy man before Covid, according to his friends and family. He worked out, played hockey, and took care of himself, but after getting the virus, Steve became extremely ill. He was told…
DULUTH, Minn. — Production began this week on a new movie called “Merry Kisscam,” where scenes are filming all over Duluth. Producer Mandy June Turpin originally became intrigued with Duluth while visiting the Catalyst Story Institute’s Content Festival four years ago. She met many community members and visited different local places, and she says that she knew they would be…
