DULUTH, Minn. – As more folks are becoming vegan and vegetarian or have other dietary restrictions planning holiday meals can be tricky, but it is not impossible. Whole Foods Co-op in Hillside is helping to make it easy for people to successfully pull off their holiday meals. They offer a wide range of alternatives including plant-based “meat” substitutions and dairy…
DULUTH, Minn. – Slumberland in Hermantown is helping kids in need. All month long they have been giving away twin beds, box springs, and bed frames to kids who may have never had one. It’s all part of their program called ‘Homes for the Holidays.’ The furniture store works with non-profits and social workers to find families with children in…
TWIN PORTS – Christmas gift ideas can be hard to come by every year, but by thinking of out-of-the-box gifts, it might make the holidays even more special. If you are looking for something unique two loons gallery and boutique in lincoln park might be the place to go. It is a treasures paradise, when it comes to gift giving….
DULUTH, Minn. – Tiny tots had a little bit of indoor play time at the Washington Center in Duluth’s Hillside neighborhood. About a half dozen kids, all with high energy, enjoyed time playing with one another. Some took a ride around the gym on a double seated tricycle. While others found excitment with a rainbow colored parachute. One parent says…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Giving Tree project began as a small gesture and now has spiraled into a 17 year holiday tradition. Second through fourth grade students walked the halls of St. Mary’s to deliver trees to patients. The Christmas trees were beautifully decorated by the students with ornaments and trinkets. At the age seven Robbie Baker was inspired to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Downtown Duluth may now look a little different after massive amounts of snow used to clog the streets. Overnight snow removal teams went through and whisked away huge snow banks from Superior Street between Second Avenue East and Sixth Avenue West. Business owners say parking became very limited. And the big chunks of snow made it hard…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Salvation Army of Duluth is helping to make sure families in need aren’t going without Christmas gifts. Nearly 1,000 households stopped by the salvation army center in Duluth to “shop” for toys. Thousands of donated toys, including brand new bikes, stuffed animals and games, were up for grabs. Thanks to this years toy distribution about 2,000…
DULUTH, Minn. – The College of St. Scholastica received two grants totaling nearly $4 million. This is the largest amount of funding the college has ever earned in its 108-year history. About $3 million was awarded to the School of Nursing will fund the Advanced Nurse Education Workforce project. ANEW is four year initiative that helps address the need for…
TWIN PORTS – CHUM in Duluth and the Ruth House in Superior both are getting their fair share of intakes on these frigid cold days. The Ruth House has seen an increase in new visitors this winter. On average nearly 30 people drop in during the day. Another 15 have been using the center as a warm place to sleep…
HIBBING, Minn. – Burnt wood and debris is all that is left of a home that went up in flames in Hibbing on Tuesday morning. Unfortunately that fire took the life of a man that had lived in the home for nearly 20 years. Hibbing Fire and Police Departments both responded to the scene on 25th Street after a call…
DULUTH, Minn – The snow is creating good business for local snowmobile shops. Staff at R. J. Sport and Cycle say they have been so busy that they barely can keep up with the increased demand. After the last rounds of snow, sales have gone up. R. J. Sport’s service department has also had their hands tied with repairs. Salesman…
TWIN PORTS – College campuses in the Twin Ports are packed with snow. With a lot of ground to cover campus maintenance crews have been putting in extra time to stay on top of the clean up. The University of Minnesota Duluth’s campus is approximately 250 acres. Having that amount of land creates a huge job for the campus’ facilities…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hartley Nature Center’s “Step Outside” campaign has received a $20,000 donation from a duluth business. The donation is part of Duluth’s recycled furniture company Loll Designs, which is participating in a global program called ‘one percent for the planet.” The program is an effort to get businesses to donate at least one percent of their revenue to…
DULUTH, Minn. – This year’s winners of Greater Downtown Council’s Annual Holiday Window and Lighting display have been announced. Last month more than 15 downtown Duluth businesses decorated their windows with creative holiday displays. The winning storefronts were decided based on theme and design. CSL Plasma on Superior Street was a winner in two categories including most original storefront and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Cross country skiing is a popular activity for many in the northland, but to keep these trails groomed for skiiers can be like working a full time job. More than 40 inches of white fluff has blanketed the area over the last two weeks. For cross country skiiers that can be a great thing. It’s also good…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Salvation Army took a hit due to the recent snow storms. Now they are still in need of bell ringer volunteers to staff Red Kettle stations in Duluth to help reach their fundraising goal of $250,000 this holiday season. More than 2,000 bell ringer shifts have already been filled, but another five hundred shifts are left…
DULUTH, Minn – Waking up to a car that won’t start is a headache many face on very cold days. But by following a few tips, drivers can avoid reaching into their pockets to pay for repairs. One of the biggest reasons a car may not start is a dead battery. When temperatures reach zero or below a battery can…
DULUTH, Minn. – Denfeld High School’s Maroon 16 Choir is spreading holiday cheer with their voice. The group traveled through the skywalk on Tuesday to different businesses around downtown Duluth. Their first stop was at the P.S. Rudie Medical Center on Superior Street. There they sang holiday songs like as 12 days of Christmas and Silent Night. One caroler says…
DULUTH, Wis. – After winter hit the Northland pretty hard mail and package carriers are busy catching up on deliveries. Staff at The Mail Room on London Road says after the recent snowfalls, the U.S. Postal Service, Fedex and UPS were delayed making deliveries. Now that the carriers have finally been able to get through town things are starting to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Winter has gotten off to an early start with huge piles of snow already covering the Northland. With frigid temperatures on the way, having a place to warm up can be crucial for those who need it most. The Superior YMCA is now opening it’s doors to allow anyone, for any reason to stop by its facility…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin–Superior Athletic Department kicked off its “Week of Giving” by wrapping gifts for 15 families in need. Each sports team adopted a child and was given 30 dollars to purchase items from a list of gifts requested. Student athletes spent their afternoon wrapping those gifts to get them ready in time for Christmas. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College manufacturing students put their self–designed robots to the test in a task competition. The competition demonstrated how the robots can handle mechanical challenges. Each robot had to move 50 steel balls from one side to the other. This class is part of a core requirement for students. One student says he didn’t know what…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – This time of year slip and falls can become a lot more frequent due to large amounts of ice. One chiropractic office in Superior has seen an increase in new patients injured from slip and falls. Lake superior Chiropractic wants folks to remember to use caution when walking on slippery areas. Back strains and broken wrists or…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Every winter as temperatures drop, people choose to use alternative heating sources to warm up their homes. One of those methods is the use of space heaters. But space heaters can pose a fire risk. The Superior Fire Department says kitchen fires are a common type of house fire, with electrical fires being number two. When using…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you are looking for great gift ideas, the Superior Library is hosting its annual Merry Little Christmas Book Sale. Nearly 1,000 gently used books are up for sale. Library staff say this book sale is not as large as their annual book sale in September, but this one gives options to people who are interested in…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Department of Human Services recently awarded $11 million in grant funding to state organizations to help fight the opioid epidemic. A portion of that funding will go towards the fight against opioids in St. Louis County. Minnesota’s state opioid response grants, worth more than $500,000, will go to two organizations to help bring more access to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Salvation Army is helping Miller Hill Mall shoppers save some time by wrapping all of their gifts, this holiday season. Their booth, located next to Maurice’s, has plenty of bows, ribbons, and wrapping paper to handle gifts of all sizes. choppers can stop by the booth now until Christmas Eve to get their gifts wrapped for…
DULUTH, Minn – Snowblower repairs are beginning to rise. Denny’s Lawn and Garden has been busy keeping up with that growing need. currently they are working on nearly one hundred service orders. If you are hoping to get your snowblower in for repairs, you might have to wait few weeks. “We are several weeks behind. It’s really hard to say…
DULUTH, Minn. – Snow clean up for roads in Duluth has been a hot topic this week, but even though the snow stopped falling several days ago, and the lack of shoveled sidewalks is continues to be a big concern. And many are letting the city know just how frustrated they are. Under a Duluth city ordinance, property owners with…
DULUTH, Minn. – After calling for patience and understanding for the slow snow–removal response after the weekend storm, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson has changed her tone by apologizing and calling a fourth day of unplowed streets “embarrassing.” This comes as two Duluth schools were forced to close for a third day in a row Wednesday because of snow–clogged streets. After…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Across the bridge, Superior is also working to improve snow packed roads. Mayor Jim Paine says all city streets are at least “passable” at this time, but the goal is to get them back to 100%. Main and secondary roads have already been cleared. The next step is to go back through to make the streets wider….
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge was shut down for part of the day so crews could clear off ice that has been preventing it from lifting for ships, since Monday. Crews are using pressured hot water to help get the ice off hoping to get the bridge operational. Officials tell us harsh waves created large amounts of ice…
DULUTH, Minn.- The holiday season is not complete without a little bit of snow. But as inches on top of inches fell throughout the city, it kept folks occupied with digging themselves out. And Bentleyville was not an exception. “Shoveling at Bentleyville is way more fun than shoveling at home, it’s a snow day so we are making the most…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – With Northlanders getting ready for the upcoming holiday businesses are getting swamped with orders including one spice shop in Two Harbors. McQuade’s Herbs, Spices and More sells a variety of flavorful seasonings. During the holidays their turkey brine becomes one of their top sellers. All packaged and ready to go, the brines are a blend made…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Lake County wants to implement a lodging tax across that entire region that would largely pay for more tourism advertising. Right now only Two Harbors and Silver Bay have the tax, but now the county wants to impose a four percent lodging tax on every city within county lines. 3% of the proposed tax would fund…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Creating new jobs and boosting economic development is often a challenge for small communities. Senator Tina smith was among those discussing solutions in Two Harbors. She sat down with school administrators, local officials, and business owners to hear their concerns. She says her goal is to listen to whats working and help build a better partnership…
ClOQUET, Minn – Anishinaabe artists from Minnesota and Wisconsin hosted a pop up art sale at the Fond Du Lac Tribal Center in Cloquet. About 15 vendors took part in the this year’s art sale. Shoppers could purchase everything from embroidered clothing to pottery. Bead work artists were also at the sale crafting beautiful jewelry. The organizer says the art…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Ground has been broken for the new $4 million dollar Essentia Health clinic planned for Cloquet. The new 10,000 square foot facility will take over the site of the former driftwood hotel. It will feature an urgent care unit and a primary care practice. Also a rehab space for physical therapy patients as well as lab and…
DULUTH, Minn. – In September of 2018 the Thunderbird–Wren Halfway House broke ground on a $7 million project to build a new treatment center. After 14 months of construction, the new facility has opened its doors. The Thunderbird-Wren House moved from a nearly 100 year old building, which no longer fit the needs to fulfill their mission. This new facility…
DULUTH, Minn. – Getting a text or call while driving can be very likely. But what if you need to answer a text or talk on the phone. Minnesota state patrol says drivers are now pulling over on the shoulder to use their phones which is also against the law. stopping on an interstate or freeway in Minnesota is illegal….
DULUTH, Minn. – The Amsoil Snocross team visited two harbors high school to talk to students to talk to them all about what it takes to be a racer. The team even gave students an inside look into the official Snocross transporter truck. Students were also shown the type of technology the Amsoil team uses. “We want to show technology…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has already started the ground work for the “Can of Worms” project, which is expected to start next spring. This project will rebuild and modernize the interchange of I-35, I-535, and Highway 53. MnDot officials tell us the project is moving along quickly. Currently preliminary work and testing is now underway on…
DULUTH, Minn. – The implementation of Duluth’s Earned Sick and Safe Time is set to go into effect in January. Elected officials and small business owners gathered at Vikre Distillery in Duluth to advocate for statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave insurance. The Duluth earned sick and safe time will allow people to accrue days off to care for themselves…
DULUTH, Minn. – Phase Two of the Superior Street Reconstruction project recently wrapped up, but Phase Three is next up on the agenda for the project. In addition to Phase Three of the Superior Street project, the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Lake Avenue Bridge Resurfacing project will also happen this upcoming construction season. Phase Three of the Superior Street project…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Students at Four Corners Elementary in Superior are giving back this holiday season to help those in need. The school is hosting a “Stuff the Turkey” food drive. All week students can bring in non–perishable items like canned goods and personal hygiene products. Some Four Corners students have been learning about rights and responsibilities. A 3rd grade…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many Superior Street businesses are welcoming the holidays by putting up red curtains. This is part of the annual Storefront Window Display and Lighting contest in Duluth hosted by the greater downtown council. More than 15 businesses along superior street will take part in this year’s contest. Those businesses will spend all week decking out their windows….
DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re looking for another option to get your passport, UMD now has a U.S. passport facility on campus. A grand opening was celebrated on Monday. Students, staff, and the public can use the facility to fill out an application and take a passport photo. Without this new service, UMD officials tell us getting a passport would…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local artist partnered with the Duluth Fiber Guild and the Art Institute to make a felt rug, which will be donated to the Denfeld library branch. Volunteers spent the day assembling the nearly seven foot rug to bring it to life. For the last few weeks the group has also been working on a design that…
DULUTH, Minn. – Superior Street is reopen in downtown Duluth as Phase II of the reconstruction project has wrapped up for the year. Business owners, community members, and city officials crowded along Superior Street to witness its reopening. After dealing with street barriers and closed sidewalks over the course of six months, folks are now letting out a sigh of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College hosted a Cybersecurity workshop for adults who may be looking for a new career or have an interest in the high demand field. Participants learned about the skills needed to start a career in Cybersecurity. Workshop topics also included the outlook on the current job market. A Cybersecurity workforce study shows there are nearly…
