Author: Nathaniel LeCapitaine

St. Luke’s Opens New Clinic

Clinic Will Help Patients Living In Pain

St. Luke’s Hospital announced the creation of an Interventional Pain Management clinic.

First Ship Competition Asks You To Guess The First Saltie

Winner Receives Duluth Getaway

Visit Duluth in conjunction with the Duluth Seaway Port Authority,  is holding their First Ship contest.  The person who predicts when the first ocean going saltie will arrive, will win a big prize, including dinner and a hotel stay, in Duluth.   

Duluth Public School Superintendent Chosen As Finalist

Results Predicted To Be Released In April

The Superintendent of Duluth Public schools has been selected as a finalist in the Superintendent search of the Rogers Board of Education. 

Hop A Ride In Canal Park

It Could Open As Early As May

A shuttle Service in Canal Park may become a reality Hop-A-Ride is a mom and pop run shuttle company looking to start up in Duluth. 

Duluth City Councilors Vote On Trails and Parks

Many Of The Grants Would Come From DNR

There are several proposed parks and trail projects waiting for grants in Duluth

Art Open House Held In Superior

Artists, Writers, and Community Members Attend

Artists, writers, musicians, and art supporters gathered for an Art Open House in Superior.

Taste At Fitger’s Is Friday

Looking for a delicious discovery? Consider your search over because the 22nd annual Taste At Fitger’s is Friday. 

Group Gathers To Discuss future of the Great Lakes

Policy makers and experts from the U.S. and Canada united in discussion Thursday, at the Great Lakes Symposium, to express interest in the future of Great Lake Waterways. 

Duluth Announces Major Construction Plans For Roads

Double The Funds To Be Allocated To Projects

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson unveiled some major plans for the maintenance of streets in Duluth. 

National Compulsive Gambling Awareness Month

March is Compulsive Gambling Awareness Month. The National Problem With Gambling Council estimates 6.2 million people have a gambling problem in the U.S. 

Runway Tenants Worried About Runway Reconstruction Project

Runway 927 has been in commission for 60 years, and engineers predict there’s only another five years of life left to operate safely.  But some businesses along the runway are worried the project will cause serious financial concerns. 

Cloquet Home Show

The Cloquet Home Show kicks off at Black Bear Casino this weekend. Attendees have the chance to view and visit with more than 100 vendors events like this create great opportunities for local businesses. 

Gordy’s Opens For Business Sunday

    It’s all hands on deck at Gordy’s as the burger joint gears up to open this Sunday.   

Globetrotter Player Meets Fans At Miller Hill Mall

The Team Is In Duluth For An Event

A player from the Harlem globetrotters made an appearance at Miller Hill Mall.

Trinity Road Closes Due To A Downed Power Line

Hundreds Out Of Power For a Few Hours

Duluth Police responded to a report of a downed powerline across the roadway on Trinity Road. 

Northland Schools Have A Snow Day

Dozens of Schools Call the Day Off

With heavy snowfall in some areas, Dozens of schools across the Northland called a Snow day.

Snow Fall, and the Lack There Of, In The Northland

Some Areas Snow, While Others See Rain

Downtown Duluth and Superior saw rainfall throughout the day, but inches of snow fell on other parts of the Northland. 

Shoveling Snow Safely

Strenuous Activity Can Cause Back Injuries and Chest Pains

With the snow outside in many parts of the Northland, a lot of people are outside shoveling their driveways and sidewalks.

Whole Foods Co-Op Opens Second Location

The ribbon was cut at the new Denfeld Whole Foods Co-Op Tuesday, and just like its flagship store, it vows to continue to bring the best healthy options to the city.

Report: MN Homelessness Down First Time In 25 Years

For the first time in 25 years, a survey is showing the overall rate of homelessness in Minnesota has gone down. 

Clothing Store In Duluth Celebrates 110th Birthday

Owned By 3 Families Throughout The Years

Ed Barbo’s Columbia clothing is celebrating its 110 year birthday.

Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center Seeks Volunteers

Spring Cleaning On Wednesday

The Lake Superior Marine Museum Association is hosting its annual spring cleaning day on Wednesday in conjunction with the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center.

Superior School District Referendum Vote in April

Tax Payers Will Vote on 92.5 Million Dollar Plan

The Superior School District is hoping to get upgrades on all 8 of their school buildings. 

Drier Weather Means Potential Grass Fires

Outdoor Fires Are a Popular Part of Life In The Northland

Burning Permits are not required for outdoor fireplaces, but must be obtained for bonfires and other outdoor burning. 

Home Show In Hibbing on Saturday

Around 3,000 People Expected To Attend

Homeowners will get the chance to network with contractors and businesses at Perrella and Associates 12th annual Home Show this Saturday in Hibbing.  

Chisholm City Hall Receives Grant

Grant To Be Used For Building Upgrades

The Chisholm City Hall is getting some big upgrades, and it’s benefiting not only the city, but also the community of Chisholm.

Minnesota Legislative Session Starts Tuesday

Steam Plant Conversion Duluth's Highest Priority

The Minnesota Legislative session begins tomorrow, and area legislators will be making their way down to St. Paul. 

March Mentor Duluth Campaign

Setting A Goal Of Signing Up 31 New Mentors In March

Mentor Duluth is a program that’s 75 years strong in the Twin Ports, and it’s revving up for another go at their annual “March Into Mentoring.”

St. Louis County Weighs In On Fate Of Old Kozy Building

City of Duluth, Kozy Representative, and St. Louis County Meet Together

The old Kozy building is considered ta forfeited land and it’s in the control of St. Louis County. 

The Exchange Makes B-Day Cake For Chelsea Clinton

Chelsea Clinton’s Birthday was Saturday, so The Exchange Bakery in Duluth delivered a birthday cake. 

City Responds to NorShor Restoration Delay

City: Contracts With Lenders Are Complicated

Delays, delays and more delays. Is Duluth’s NorShor Theatre restoration project ever going to actually happen?

The SunSpot Helps Fight Winter Blues

It's A Start Up Business By Two Duluth Women

Two Duluth Women are out to help community members fight the winter blues

Diocese Ordain Eleventh Bishop Of Superior

Most Rev. James P. Power was named bishop of the diocese in December

The Diocese of Superior has been without a bishop for more than a year after their former bishop went to Idaho, today they filled that void.

Topping Out Ceremony Held for Expanded CAIR Building in Duluth

Projected to be a 15 Million Dollar Project When Complete

A  multi-million dollar expansion of The Center for American Indian Resources in Duluth was celebrated.