Family Day Held at the Depot
Activities Like Bouncy Houses and Arts and Crafts Available
Families enjoyed a day off for President’s day at the Depot’s Family day.
Author: Nathaniel LeCapitaine
Hartley Nature Center Holds Winter Camp
Both Whole and Half Day Options Available
Kids can still have fun in the cold. Winter Break Camps are being offered at the Hartley Nature Center.
School’s Out Special at the Lake Superior Zoo
1 Adult Gets In For Free With 2 Paid Children
The Lake Superior Zoo has a deal for families with kids on winter break.
Low Gas Prices Affecting Businesses in the Northland
Minnesota Average Price Lower than National Average
The average gas price in Minnesota is a staggering $1.49 per gallon, which is lower than the National Average.
Duluth Gets in the Valentine’s Day Spirit
The Valentine spirit was handed out in downtown Duluth on Friday.
Valentine’s Day Holds A Powerful Meaning For The Owner Of Roseman’s Flowers
Julie Stabe owns the popular Roseman’s Flowers in Duluth. She compares life and love to a red rose both flower and both have thorns. Julie has been working hard filing Valentine orders.
Dog Killed By Wolf Near Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach is a piece of Duluth that merges wildlife with city, but this normally peaceful place turned fatal Tuesday for a local dog owner.
Great Outdoors: Surfing in Lake Superior
Great Outdoors: Surfing in Lake Superior
The North Shore of Lake Superior is iconic to Minnesota, but it’s not just the beauty people appreciate.
Car Flipped on Railroad Tracks Removed
Accident Left Unoccupied Car on Railroad on Sunday
A car accident left a vehicle upside down on the railroad tracks.
Students Learn Real Life Business Skills Through Hands On Class
A Class in Northwestern High School is Run Like a Business
Students at Northwestern High school are learning the ins and outs of working in a business, though a class called Tiger Manufacturing.
Local Businesses Prepare for Superbowl
Food and Liquor Sales Rise
The Superbowl is coming up on Sunday, and local businesses are seeing a rise in sales.
Hockey Day Minnesota In Its Final Preparation Stage
Hockey Day is Saturday
The 10th annual Hockey day Minnesota kicks off tomorrow and local organizers are finishing up their last minute preparations
Aging Simulating Equipment Creates Learning Opportunity at WITC
Simulators for Different Conditions are Available for Students to Try Out
The Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Superior is giving students a unique learning experience with aging simulation equipment.
DTC Grand Opening Ceremony in Duluth
30 Million Dollar Construction Project is Complete
The event was held to celebrate the completion of the 30 million dollar construction project that began in June of 2014
6th Annual St. Louis River Summit Held in Superior
Event Was Held at UWS
The National Estuarine Research Reserve held their 6th annual St. Louis River Summit at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Duluth School District Facing $3.3 Million Dollar Deficit
Declining Enrollment Is One of the Culprits of the Deficit
The Duluth school district is facing a deficit of millions of dollars, and is looking to make some changes in the upcoming year to balance the budget.
Duluth Tourism Industry Still on the Rise
Tax Collections Topped 10 Million
Duluth’s tourism tax collections topped ten millions dollars this past year.
Forum About Racism and Poverty Held in Superior
Forum Held in the Superior Public Library
Community members gathered in the Superior Public Library for an open discourse on topics like systemic racism and poverty issues in Superior.
Ground Hog Day at the Lake Superior Zoo
Fill in Animal Checks for Spring
It’s Ground Hog Day, and we have news from the Lake Superior Zoo that Spring is around the corner
Duluth Police, Fire Chief Positions Now Posted
A Public Opinion Survey Is Also Posted
The city of Duluth has officially posted the job openings for the city’s police chief and fire chief.
UMD Girl’s Track and Cross Country Team Hosts Blood Drive
Athletes Work to Recruit Donors
The Women’s Track and Cross Country team for The University of Minnesota Duluth hosted a blood drive Monday, where they volunteered their time to recruit blood donors.
‘The Current’ Enters Duluth With Mayoral Proclamation
Now Streaming on 90.9 FM
“The Current” — a radio program on 90.9 FM — launched on Duluth airwaves Monday at 9 a.m.
Why Are The Iowa Caucuses So Important?
First Voting State in the 2016 Presidential Election Cycle
Iowa is one of the few states that hold caucuses, and though only a small fraction of the country’s population lives and votes there, the Iowa caucuses play a huge role in the nomination process.
Space Carpet Prepares for Concert with DSSO
Band Gets to Perform with Symphony
The winner of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra’s Bridge Sessions contest, Space Carpet Band, recently geared up for their big show.
Program Connects Homeless to Govt., Health Services
It might be easy for you to access healthcare, child care, and other basic services.
UWS Scholarship Remembers NASA Shuttle Accident Victim
The University of Wisconsin–Superior has a scholar program named after the memory of Dr. Ronald McNair — an astronaut that was killed on the NASA space shuttle Challenger. The program held an event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the shuttle accident.
Elementary Students Celebrate Holocaust Remembrance With Projects
With Help of College Students, Fifth Graders Research WWII
Today is “Holocaust Remembrance Day,” and some elementary students in Superior have used the 71st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz to learn big lessons about the Second World War.
Thousands Pack DECC For Bernie Sanders Rally
U.S. Senator From Vermont Is Dem. Pres. Candidate
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders came to Duluth Tuesday to hold a rally, and the place was packed with supporters who wanted to hear him speak.
West Duluth Remembers Melvin Stelton
89-Year-Old Was Struck, Killed While Crossing Street
The West Duluth community took time Thursday to share memories of Melvin Stelton. Police identified Stelton as the victim involved with the fatal pedestrian accident Wednesday night.
New Helicopter Lands At EMS Conference
A new addition flew into the EMS Conference and Expo Thursday. The Life Link III crew proudly showed off their new helicopter at the DECC.
Mayor Larson Sets Plan For Hiring Fire, Police Chiefs
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is ready to take a bite out of the mayoral to-do list by hiring Duluth’s next police and fire chiefs, which she formally announced her plan to do so at her first press conference of 2016 Wednesday.
Great Outdoors: Winter Running
Even in the frigid air the Northland faces in the winter, many runners still choose to hit the road instead of a treadmill. In this week’s Great Outdoors, we look in to the world of winter running.
Search Held for Missing Brookston Man
65 People Gathered To Search
A man in Brookston has been missing since the end of last year. The frigid temperatures are raising concerns for his family and authorities.
Red Rock Radio’s Winterfest 2016 Kicks Off
The First Clue for the Medallion Released
Red Rock Radio’s Winterfest 2016 kicked off Monday morning.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day March and Rally in Duluth
Over 100 March Despite Frigid Temperatures
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered for peacefully leading the civil rights movement. It’s a sentiment that was echoed by community members who attended the MLK march and rally in Duluth.
Shipping: Lake Levels Are Higher Than Normal
The higher than normal lake levels this year on Lake Superior has brought good news to the Twin Ports shipping industry.
Spirit Mountain Offers Winter Fat Tire Biking
Winter Downhill fat tire biking will be making its debut at the ski resort on January 17th
Biking is a popular sport in Duluth, and the trails throughout the city are utilized all winter long.
New Coffee Shop Opens In Duluth
Grand world coffee opened January fourth
In the former subway sandwich shop at 4918 grand avenue. Aside from your daily cup of joe. You can also order up soup sandwiches and ice cream the new.
St. Luke’s Hospital Donates $100,000 for End of Life Planning Programs
St. Luke's hospital donated 100 thousand dollars to the advance
The money Will be used for the first year of program planning and stepping up efforts to help individuals and families with difficult end–of life decisions.
Giant Snowman
A special winter tradition in Moose Lake will come to an end this year. A 20 ft snowman named Frosty has enchanted the small town for nearly three decades.
Cold Conditions And Your Heart Health
St. Luke’s Cardiology Department wants to remind Northlanders not to miss a beat by encouraging awareness of heart health, especially because winter heightens risks for heart attacks.
Shipping Industry Gears Up For Winter
The Duluth-Superior shipping season is coming to a close for winter but the field has other employment opportunities off the water.
Expecting At-Risk Mothers Receive Baby Boxes
The Boxes Contain Small Mattresses
Babies Need Boxes, a non-profit organization based in Minnesota, provided boxes of newborn baby essentials to at-risk expecting mothers served by Life House.
Duluth City Council Welcomes New Members
The whole council is relatively new, with only 1 of the 9 members having been on board for longer than 2 years.
Ashland Fire Station Opens
After Forty Years a New Station Opens
After 94 years at the historic Ellis Fire Station, it was time to move on to bigger and better things. The city of Ashland opened the doors of a, new state of the art, fire station facility Friday afternoon.
Remembering Armand With A Special Gift
Two Cloquet teachers keep a special student’s memory alive. Armand Garza lost his battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy this past August.
Proctor New Liquor Ordinance
Proctor City Council passes the new liquor ordinance which offers new possibilities for craft breweries.
Duluth Wedding Show Is Saturday
The Duluth Wedding Show is back in action this weekend. This is one event you will want to say “I do” to.
Sharla Gardner Announces A Senate Run
Former Duluth city councilor Sharla Gardner announced Wednesday she’s campaigning for Minnesota Senate Dist. 7 seat.
Northlanders Get Mega Powerball Fever
The Powerball craze struck the Northland Wednesday as last-minute ticket buyers rushed to pick their magic six numbers.
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