‘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.
Author: Nathaniel LeCapitaine
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.
Experts Urge Community Members to Test Homes for Radon
The Odorless Gas is a Silent Killer
The Duluth healthy homes partnership working with the Minnesota department of health is asking residents to test their homes for Radon.
AARP Ranks Minnesota as Number One State for Retirement
Northlanders Say the Lifestyle Drew Them Here
Minnesota was ranked as the best state to retire in, according to AARP, the biggest advocate for the elderly in the country.
Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge Has Opening for Operator
Job Opening Trends on Facebook
The deadline to apply for the Aerial Lift Bridge Operator Position in Duluth is Midnight.
What the President’s Expected Gun Law Changes Could Mean
The Changes Would Close Gun Show Loop Holes
President Barack Obama is expected to go through with tightening the nation’s gun laws through executive action.
Tree Recycling
If you are looking to get rid of your holiday tree, the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District has the program for you.
Red Cross Needs Help
This Holiday Season Many Have Experienced Horrible Weather
This holiday season, many states have experienced horrible weather such as several days of tornadoes and flooding. Now the American Red Cross is asking for your help.
Annual Holiday Dinner at the Union Gospel Mission
Temple Israel Jewish Community Members Volunteered
Community members show their holiday cheer at An Inter-faith Christmas Dinner.
Blind Musician Plays for Cancer Patients
Music can be a very personal thing for people. It can help you through tough times, or make you feel happy when you’re sad. One Duluth woman is using music to do just that, but she has her own obstacles she’s had to overcome throughout the years.
Superior Salvation Army Needs Donation to Reach Goal this Christmas
They Have Reached a Little Over Half of Their Goal
The Salvation Army in Superior needs help spreading holiday cheer. They had a goal to raise 250 thousand dollars for the Christmas season, but so far have only reached a little over half of their goal.
VFW Hosts Annual Christmas Dinner
Around 400 People Attend Event Each Year
Veterans and community members gathered together for The Veterans of Foreign Wars annual holiday dinner.
Wisconsin Cracks Down On Drunk Driving
Wisconsin Police Gearing Up For Holiday Season
Wisconsin is cracking down on drunk driving this holiday season with a drive sober or get pulled over campaign.
Huge Curling Event In Our Backyard
Curling was first recognized by the Winter Olympics in 1998 and the sport has grown substantially since then.
Firefighters Deliver Coats For ‘Operation Warm’
600-Plus Coats Were Given To Kids In Need
Duluth firefighters distributed hundreds of coats to children in need Thursday — part of a national push to help communities.
Cuddle Dog Helps Students with Stress at UWS
Students Pet Dog to Help Relieve Stress During Finals Week
Students at the University of Wisconsin Superior had the chance to meet Twyla the cuddle dog on campus Thursday.
Researchers Observe Lakes To Study Climate Change
Lakes Across 6 Continents Observed
Climate change is warming lakes across the world, affecting freshwater ecosystems, according to a study spanning six continents.
Celebrate The First Snowfall
There’s no business like the snow business. Northlanders were thrilled at the first appearance of winter.
Wilderness Visits Patients At St. Mary
Hockey players bring cheer to pediatric patients
At St. Mary’s hospital the halls were filled with hockey players.
Vikings Announce February Winter Fest
Vikings get kids active while promoting winter fest.
The Vikings organization made the trip all the way up from Minneapolis today. The play 60 event stopped here to get kids exercising and moving. It also gave the Vikings a chance to announce a winter event coming February.
End In Sight For Stadium Construction
Construction almost over for US Bank Stadium
For 15 months Minneapolis has watched as U.S. Bank Stadium has been built but the end of construction is finally in sight.
Superior’s Fire Chief Talks Outlook For 2016
Superior Fire Chief Steve Panger is getting ready to close the books on 2015 and begin a busy year in 2016, which includes a few cuts and the start of a multi-million dollar overhaul of the department’s headquarters on Tower Avenue, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports.
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