Ski Hut Anxious For Winter Blast, Uptick In Business
With colder temperatures approaching, a popular local ski shop is looking forward to finally getting back to business as usual for this time of year.
Author: Nathaniel LeCapitaine
Snocross Not Threatened By Warm Weather
Colder Temperatures Coming This Weekend to Make Spirit Mountain White
With Snocross nine days a way and not a snowflake in sight, concerns have been raised about whether Spirit Mountain will be ready.
Amsoil Makes Stop at Two Harbors High School
Amsoil Brings Demonstration to Two Harbors High School
With some spare time before snocross the Amsoil snow team paid a visit to Two Harbors High School.
Be A Santa For A Senior Kicks Off
Seniors Receive Gifts From Community Members
This December it doesn’t matter if you are young or old everyone likes to have something to unwrap come Christmas morning.
Third and Final Friday the 13th for 2015
Third Friday the 13th in 2015
While some are just happy it’s the weekend this Friday makes other people a little nervous.
UMD’s Swenson College Celebrates Female Athletes
Female Athletics in it's 50th year at UMD
The 2015 to 2016 season marks the 50th anniversary of women’s athletics at UMD.
Minnesota Power Proposes New Rate
Minnesota Power Proposes Cuts
Minnesota power is filing a rate plan that will provide lower electric rates for up to a dozen critical industrial companies but there won’t be cuts for everyone.
Bystanders Move Quickly to Help
Mechanics lift car off of boy who was pinned.
Last night a seventeen-year-old boy was hit in an intersection and then ran over by a second car, leaving him pinned underneath.
Enger Golf Course Extends Season
Unseasonably warm November allows an extension on golfing season
Nov. 10, a lovely day in Minnesota to, golf? Well when it’s the third warmest November in history there’s no reason to hang up the clubs early.
Evolution of Policing: Part 3
Catching Criminals Through Social Media
We’ve shown you how social media has helped Northland police build a positive relationship with the community, but what about the criminals?
USDA Visits Lincoln Park Middle School
Lincoln Park Middle School Shows Off Garden to USDA
The USDA is trying to get schools to commit students to growing fruits and veggies and incorporating it into science classes.
Duluth Council Endorses Recreational Projects
Duluth Council gives the green light to recreational project
If you love the outdoors get ready for some new adventure spots that’ll be popping up in Duluth.
City Council Votes on Stricter Townhome restrictions
Stricter restrictions on townhomes and duplexes approved by council.
After a unanimous vote Monday night the Duluth city council passed further restrictions on townhomes and duplexes that can be built in traditional residential neighborhoods.
Evolution of Policing: Part 2
Social Media Allows Law Enforcement to Engage with Community
Dramatic photos and videos have spread around the internet like wildfire, portraying law enforcement as “the bad guys,” but some Northland police departments are using the tool as a way to connect positively with the community.
Lake Superior Zoo Exchanging Tigers for Breeding Program
Tiger is one of 133 in the Nation
The Lake Superior Zoo is exchanging tigers with a Nebraska Zoo for a breeding program.
The 5th Annual Food Access Summit Being Hosted at the DECC
Community Members Gather to Learn About Healthy Food
The 5th Annual Food Access Summit is taking place at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center this week.
Winter Hazard Awareness Week In Minnesota and Wisconsin
Officials Call for Community Members to get Winter Ready
Though it’s around 20 degrees above average for this time of year, it’s Winter Hazard Awareness Week in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Evolution of Policing: Part 1
Impact of Social Media
Social media has wormed its way into most people’s lives one way or another. It’s transitioned to such a big part of our culture that those who protect us now use it as a method to keep us safe.
Eleventh Annual Women Rock Event
Breast cancer fundraiser in eleventh year
For the 11th year Women Rock will be held in support for breast cancer.
Restaurant Week Returns for Flavors of Fall
Eat Downtown - Flavors of Fall Begins Sunday
It’s that time of year, restaurant week is upon us.
Work Continues Post Deer Season
Store buys deer hide after season.
We are less than a day away from deer season and hunters in Minnesota are all ready to get into the woods.
Project Aims to Breathe New Life into Hillside
Build Up Duluth Initiative Breaks Ground
today the duluth housing and redevelopment authority hit a huge milestone in their recent project…
Minnesota Power Puts Up Christmas Tree
Minnesota Hosts Community Christmas Tree
Minnesota power is getting in the holiday spirit a little early!
Land Explorer App a Useful Tool For Hunters
Gives access to St. Louis county land records
If you are hunting on county land this year you might find the land explorer app to be a handy tool.
Hunting Changes Going Well St. Louis County
Deer Stands cannot have walls or roof during off season.
It was just three years ago St. Louis county put their foot down to hunters building extravagant deer stands.
Burrito Union Brings Back it’s Thanksgiving Burrito
Thanksgiving Burrito has more than just turkey
Now that the only thing left of Halloween is candy, it’s on to Thanksgiving.
Concept Unveiled for Future of Zoo
City and Zoological Society Reach Consensus
The 15–million dollar compromise for a future Lake Superior Zoo comes 18 months after uncertainty and even the question of possibly shutting down the zoo for good.
Salem Baptist Church Rises From the Ashes
After arson Salem Baptist Church looks to the future.
An act of arson has devastated the congregation of one Ashland church but the Salem Baptist Community is already regrouping.
Halloween Fun at Duluth Public Library
Duluth Public Library passes out treats to children
In Duluth the public library is kicking off Halloween a day early with Halloween fun for kids.
Minnesota Opera Brings Acclaimed Production of The Magic Flute to Duluth
The Magic Flute will be performed for a Halloween matinee.
Minnesota opera is coming to Duluth for a special Halloween performance.
Non-profit Hosts Chili Cook and Job Fair
AICHO hosts chili cook and job fair to raise money for Christmas party.
Non-profit organization AICHO held a chili cook and job fair Friday.
Duluth Police Offer Reward For Information in St. Clair Case
Police offer 1,000 dollars as a reward in St. Clair disappearance.
The Duluth Police Department is trying to get information and answers for a family missing one of their own.
Writing Group Helps Patients Express Feelings
A new online writing group is giving patients living with a debilitating condition a chance to express and share their emotions with each other.
Duluth Chocolate Shop Celebrates National Chocolate Day
As if we all need an excuse to eat more chocolate, it’s National Chocolate Day!
Tips to Keep Trick-or-Treaters Safe this Halloween
Halloween is coming and whether your kids are going as a princess or a vampire, everyone needs to know how to celebrate safely.
Pathway to Careers Event Offers Small Glimpse into Future Careers for High School Students
Students Gather for Career Fair
Over twelve hundred High school students from northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin were in Duluth Tuesday to learn about shaping their future career choices.
New Bill May Allow Concealed Weapons in Wisconsin Universities
Two State Legislators Pushing for New Bill
An exception to the state’s concealed carry law allows people to carry weapons on campus, but not inside of the campus buildings and classrooms. If this bill were to pass that could all change.
Health and Human Service Conference at the DECC in Duluth
The Dance of Compassion is This Year's Theme
The 33rd annual St. Louis County Health and Human Service Conference was held at the DECC.This year’s theme was “The Dance of Compassion”, and the opening ceremony started with just that, a dance and a song.
Jefferson Lines Expanding
Adding Extra Line to Twin Cities
Jefferson Lines is expanding bus service for riders from Duluth to the Twin Cities.
City Of Duluth Holds Hearing on City’s Vacation Rental Ordinance
The Meeting Was Open to the Public
The City of Duluth held its first hearing Thursday for anyone interested in weighing in on the city’s ordinance regulating the short term rentals like air bed and breakfasts.
Cub Club at Lake Superior Zoo
Children Learn About Predatory Animals
The Lake Superior Zoo hosted Cub Club, a program that teaches four and five year old children about Animals, and at this month’s event, the children learned about predatory animals through activities like exploring the zoo, and art.
30th Annual Rotary Rose Day Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Annual Fundraiser Has Collected $1.5 Million to Date
The club sold roses as a fundraiser, with the proceeds going to over 30 different local non-profits that support the community and especially children.
Boo At the Zoo Coming Back to the Lake Superior Zoo
Children Invited to the Zoo for Halloween Event
Grand Avenue is under construction but the staff at the zoo have planned an accessible route and designated a spot for over flow parking. They will also be running shuttles so that families can get to the zoo to enjoy the event.
Mercy Hospital Completes Multi-Million Dollar Project
$38 Million Expansion and Upgrade
Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake celebrated the completion of their $38 million dollar building with a grand opening and Ribbon Cutting Event.
Northwest Passage Skywalk Opens
Canal Park and Downtown Connected by Skywalk
The Duluth Transit Authority and other groups hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today for the newly constructed Northwest Passage Skywalk.
Minnesota Supreme Court Visits Denfeld High School
Students Witnessed Oral Argument Hearing for Actual Court Case
Students gathered from seven different high schools in the area. In the weeks leading up to the visit, local attorneys visited classrooms to help students understand the supreme court oral argument process.
UMD Hosts National Coming Out Day Luncheon
Students, Faculty, and Community Members Gather to Celebrate
The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Commission hosted a luncheon to Celebrate an early National Coming Out Day, which is actually on October 11th.
CSS Students Volunteer for Community Day
Classes Canceled for Students to Serve
Students from the College of St. Scholastica spent time giving back to the Twin Ports for the school’s Community Day Volunteer event.
First United Methodist Church Hosts Annual Pumpkin Pie Sale
All Proceeds Went to CHUM Food Shelf
The Smell of Fresh Baked pumpkin pie filled the First United Methodist Church where St. Scholastica students were helping bake and sell the pastries. Pies were being sold for 12 dollars each, and muffins were 2 for a dollar. All the proceeds went to the CHUM Food Shelf.
Chlamydia on The Rise in Minnesota
22,000 Reported Cases Last Year
Chlamydia is not only the most common STD, but is also the most reported infectious disease in Minnesota.
