DULUTH, Minn. – Canal Park isn’t the only area hit hard by yesterday’s storm. Spirit Lake Marina endured some flooding from the St. Louis River. This entire pier was flooded with water that rose from the St. Louis River. It’s a sight many say they have never seen before. Staff at spirit lake marina say some flooding is pretty common,…
DULUTH, Minn. – CHUM’s food shelf is undergoing a more than 15,000 dollar transformation to become a Super Shelf Volunteers spent most of the day getting rid of the old to prepare for the new. They un-stocked and tore down shelves to make way for new ones to be built. A new meat cooler will also be brought in. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Judge for The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Duluth has approved a nearly $40million settlement against the Diocese of Duluth. The settlement is part of a resolution to sexual abuse claims against the diocese and 30 of its parishes. In the small courtroom, no seat went unfilled as survivors and their families waited to hear the approval…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – An international gas retailer is expanding its business into the Twin Ports. In August, Ireland-based Applegreen purchased three gas stations previously owned by Cross America Partners… Those stations including the Freedom and Holiday stations on Belknap Street in Superior and the Holiday on Haines Road in Hermantown. Applegreen plans to keep all employees at the stations. Major…
DULUTH, Minn. – Firefighters put their lives on the line every day to save the lives of others. It’s very common for that to have a huge impact on the mental health many firefighters. During this week’s Minnesota Fire Chief Association’s conference one organization is bringing awareness to the topic. In Minnesota, nearly five firefighters take their lives every year…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Village of Superior is searching for the culprits who vandalized a brand new playground at the Clarence Benson park on Ogden Avenue. The initials “M” and “K” were found in various areas of the park including on a swing. Vandals also wrote names on a park bench. 99% of the vandalism has since been removed and…
DULUTH, Minn. – School was out for many students in Duluth today. For a little fun on their day off, a few kids attended a craft camp at the duluth folk school in lincoln park. More than a half a dozen kids spent the day making crafts like handmade mittens. They outlined a stencil onto an old blanket to get…
DULUTH, Minn. – Families hopped aboard the North Shore Scenic Railroad for the annual Pumpkin Train. The first stop was to a secret pumpkin patch. It is filled with tons of pumpkins of all sizes where kids had a chance to pick out any pumpkin they wanted to take home. A set of grandparents say this is one of many…
DULUTH, Minn. – The William A. Irvin is finally back in the Minnesota Slip after being removed for repairs more than a year ago. Now that The Irvin is back in its place fans have shown up to get their first look at the popular tourist attraction. The return of the Irvin caught the eye of people visiting the area….
SUPERIOR, Wis. -If you are looking for a place to get your car or truck repaired… Well a new auto shop has opened in Superior on Ogden Avenue. Twin Ports Diesel and Auto specializes in repairing medium to heavy duty trucks. But they can also handle all types of vehicles. The shop opened in April after relocating from a location…
DULUTH, Minn. -The University of Minnesota Duluth is fighting to end food insecurities on campus to help in this effort, the university hosted a food drive on World Food Day to ensure no student goes without food UMD is one of few campuses that provides a free campus food shelf to help students who fall on hard times. The dining…
DULUTH, Minn. – This week was supposed to be the start for free parking in canal park, but unfortunately residents will now have to wait a little longer to enjoy the perk. Between October 16th and May 14th parking is typically free in Canal Park. City officials say they have decided to extend paid parking until after the Minnesota Educator…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some folks at University of Minnesota Duluth are petting away their stress with the help from some furry friends. Pet Away Worry and Stress or PAWS is a program designed to help students, faculty and staff reduce their stress level from the comfort of animals. Once a month nearly 15 therapy animals and their handlers are invited…
DULUTH, Minn. – Business is back to normal for the Goodwill store on Garfield Avenue in Duluth after a small fire broke out last week. A palette caught fire, causing some donations to be destroyed. Fortunately everyone was able to evacuate the building… And no injuries were reported. The Duluth Transit Authority also provided a bus during the incident to…
DULUTH, Minn. -Winter can be a time when heating and electric bills can skyrocket, due to frequently cold temperatures. Minnesota power is reminding residents that help is available, thanks to what’s called the Cold Weather Rule. The Cold Weather Rule is designed to ensure Minnesota residents don’t go without heat or power during the coldest months of the year. Under…
DULUTH, Minn. – For five days the highly anticipated Catalyst Content Festival combined the creative worlds of a small town and an industry full of opportunities. The Festival brought out the who’s who of Television and film. Nearly 1,000 people from around the world came to town to give movie screenings, panel discussions and much more. The Executive Director of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The city of Superior recognizes Indigenous People’s Day. City leaders, activists, and the local tribal community came together in the Government Center in Superior to honor the importance of recognizing this holiday. Every year since 2016 the city of Superior has proclaimed Indigenous People’s Day. But many from the tribal community say the recognition by Superior brings…
DULUTH, Minn- Who doesn’t love fair food. Well there was a bunch at the University of Minnesota Duluth, as they hosted a county fair to kick off homecoming weekend. The UMD Student Association gave away tons of corn with butter for free. Students say it’s a great opportunity to get excited, even with the stress of the semester. “It’s so…
DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Commission held a luncheon at the Kirby Student Center to celebrate National Coming Out day. Students and faculty of all orientations gathered to enjoy food and conversation. The commission welcomed a multi-generational panel of guests to share stories and perspectives. One panelist says an event like this…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fall leaves are beginning to drop and the folks at WLSSD say they can help you get rid of your piles of leaves. In Duluth it’s illegal to put leaves and shrubs in the trash. Residents can rake and bag up their leaves and drop them off at the yard waste compost site on Courtland Street near…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District in Duluth hosted a free collection event to help people clean out their medicine cabinets to get rid of unwanted medications in a safe and convenient way. Old or unwanted medicine can pose many risks. WLSSD began the medicine cabinet clean out in 2006 as an effort to stop the misuse…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Construction on the new Webster Dream Park in Superior is inching closer to completion. On Monday the final work on the playground began. Crews are currently finishing the landscaping, so new rubber flooring can be installed. They will also complete the walkway and add a cement barrier around the rest of the playground. Many were hoping to…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County held its 37th annual health and human services conference at the DECC and more than 3,000 people showed up to gain a better understanding of how to improve public health. Professionals of all sectors of public health including mental health experts, attorneys and social workers were among all those attending the conference to find…
DULUTH, Minn. – New apartments are being developed in two historic buildings in the heart of downtown Duluth. The 47–unit complex called the “First Street Lofts” is under construction at the corner of Lake Avenue and East First Street inside the old “Builders Exchange” and “Interstate Auto” buildings. The properties are owned by former Duluth Mayor Gary Doty, who is…
DULUTH, Minn. -St. Luke’s Hospital is celebrating the launch of their comprehensive Breast Program. They held a ribbon cutting to commemorate this achievement. The program will speed up the process to care, by helping patients get answers to their concerns and information for treatment at a shorter time frame. It isn’t just for patients with breast cancer. Patients with any…
DULUTH, Minn. – The number of young adults in Minnesota using e–cigarettes has been rising at alarming rates. And teen vaping has many health experts concerned. Now a University of Minnesota Duluth public health class is working on a semester long project to find out why the use of e–cigarettes is becoming so popular, not just on campus but around…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s homecoming week for the University of Minnesota Duluth Students celebrated by indulging in the tradition of bringing out the Top the Tater food truck. Free chips and the different flavored dips were given away and hundreds of students lined up to get a taste of the Minnesota–made sour cream dip. Students also received tons of “Top…
St. Louis County Public health division held an open house at the Government Center in Duluth for “Finding Foster Families Day.” In St. Louis county there is more than 500 kids that have been displaced and are in need of a foster home. The open house was an opportunity for to help anyone interested learn more about the process required…
DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Women’s hockey team is embracing the chance to show appreciation to the men and women serving in the military by partnering with the American Red Cross. After getting in tons of practice on the ice, the women’s hockey team headed back to the locker room to fill out the holiday cards for…
DULUTH, Minn. – Its National Fire Prevention Week. The American Red Cross in Minnesota is urging people to make sure they are prepared in the event of a fire. In the U.S., house fires take the lives of seven people every day. One way to get prepared is to have an escape plan, including having at least two ways to…
Fall is in full swing which means winter is not too far behind. Experts say this may be the best time to start thinking about preparing your home before those harsh temperatures and inches of snow arrive. Winterizing your home can be daunting. But marking everything off the check list can save you money and stress. Checking windows and doors…
DULUTH, Minn. – The $2 million reconstruction project of Lester River bridge is now complete. Residents will no longer have to endure traffic detours after a portion of Superior Street was shut down to handle those repairs. This is the first major restoration of the bridge since it was built in 1973. The reconstruction included repairing elevation issues impacting the…
DULUTH, Minn – Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch in Duluth held its annual Pumpkin Hunt and dozens of kids showed up to take part in the fun. The pumpkin hunt is more than just a fun fall activity. It’s a chance for children to learn a valuable lesson about animals. Pumpkins large and small are scattered around the Seeds of…
DULUTH, Minn. – After closing down for almost a year Lester Park’s pedestrian bridge overlooking amity creek has finally reopened. Cracks in the support beam and other structural damage caused much concern for the safety of those visiting the trail. And last November, the city of Duluth’s Parks and Recreaction barricaded the bridge after deeming it unstable. Over the summer,…
For more than 20 years the Head of the Lakes Career and Internship Fair has helped thousands of students in the Twin Ports explore a variety of jobs. The bi–annual career event was once again held at UMD. More than 80 local and national employers were on campus to share information about their available jobs and internships. The career fair…
DULUTH, Minn. – College women are three times more at risk of a sexual assault than all women. The University of Minnesota Duluth is hoping to shed light on this issue one sign at a time. In the middle of the hustle and bustle of the lunch hour, many students stood with signs hoping to gain the attention of those…
DULUTH, Minn – Congressman Pete Stauber sat down for a roundtable discussion with health care leaders. The meeting was held to discuss accessibility and affordability of healthcare in rural communities. The group talked about implementing broadband to make tele–medicine available for those in rural areas. The topic of mental health was also brought up. Studies have shown farmers take their…
DULUTH, Minn. – Students at Lake Superior College made the most of their day off from regular classes by attending the school’s student success day. It is a day set aside each semester to help promote academic success. LSC’s Student Success Day not only helps students achieve academic success, but also gives them an opportunity to find success in life….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The City of Superior is now recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse and other members of the community gathered at the government center in superior to kick off the month by talking about the impacts of domestic violence on the area. One woman says it was important for her…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Marathon County Bomb Squad and Superior Police are still investigating a tube that was deemed a possible explosive device, found near the new fire department headquarters in Superior. But they have now determined it was an inactive device, with no wires or firing device inside, other than some unknown grainy residue, which will be sent out…
SUPERIOR, Wis. -St. Mary’s hospital sits next door to the Superior Fire Fepartment. Hospital leadership was worried about the hospital’s proximity to the suspicious device, but authorities assured them everyone was safe. Staff say if the incident was more severe than it actually was, they were ready to take action. “We have a process in place that we kind of…
Christmas is more than 60 days away. Organizers behind the “Christmas for the homeless” event are now looking for donations to help the less fortunate, who usually don’t receive much around the holidays. A full list of donations such as warm clothing and essential items are currently needed. Organizers are also looking for possible drop off locations for those donations….
Essentia Health is partnering with super one foods to offer in–store flu shots at locations throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Customers visiting super one on Oakes Avenue in superior had their chance to get a flu shot. Anyone 19 and older can stop by to get the vaccine. We’re told most insurances are accepted. Customers who do not have insurance can…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Fire Department battles flames on a regular basis, but what happens when help is needed from other agencies? A fire drill tested the response of Twin Ports first responders working together. Last winter, a fire erupted here at Superior Midwest Energy. This training exercise is meant to replicate incident in hopes of improving the response….
DULUTH, Minn.- Controversy continues to swirl over the proposed Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline as a rally is scheduled in Duluth on Saturday. Leadership from that rally held a press conference on Friday at Gitchi Ode’ Akiing Park to generate support ahead of the upcoming march and rally from noon to 6 p–m on the Lakewalk. Protestors are hoping the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Over 1,000 members make up the 148th Fighter Wing. Thanks to their teamwork and dedication the members are being honored with two special military awards. Many of them say it is a huge honor to be recognized. The 148th was awarded with the 2019 Spaatz trophy from the National Guard Association of the United States. The award…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Safety Council hosted their Northern Regional Safety Day at the DECC to help safety professionals gain insight on the latest issues connected with workplace issues including injuries. Hearing loss is one of the many workplace injuries, which was a big topic of concern discussed during Safety Day. The annual Safety Day is an opportunity for…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior YMCA collaborated with the city and the Coastal Cleanup to help clean Faxon Creek, which is situated right behind the YMCA. About a half dozen volunteers and staff walked along the creek to pick up anything they could find. The Faxon Creek cleanup happens at least once a year. “I think everybody can do a better…
The University of Wisconsin–Superior hosted a unique showcase focused on issues related to transportation and freight. The Northland has a great amount of freight traffic including the use of trucks, rail, and ships. This showcase allows the agencies are trying to show the importance of how these forms of transportation can be critical for the twin ports. The day…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you are looking for the buzz on bees, well UWS–Superior has got it for you. Students from a bee biology class performed a demonstration to show how honey is removed from the hives. The honey is provided by bees from UWS’s Apiary, which is a place where bees are kept. The bees have been making honey…
