DELTA, Wis. – There’s only a few more weeks left until a new food experience comes to Delta, Wisconsin. The Owners of Delta Diner are opening a new restaurant and taphouse. The restaurant will be called the Chicken Shack, while the bar area will be called the Tin Taphouse. Both are built with repurposed shipping containers, and the new spot…
MASON, Wis. – It’s called Rescue Divas and for the fifth year in a row this special camp offers a unique experience for sixth to eight grade girls from Northwestern Wisconsin. They get first–hand experiences with the Emergency Services field. The Rescue Divas Camp was started to empower young girls and to peak their interests in helping save lives. 20…
DULUTH, Minn. – For the 40th year in a row the Friends of Duluth Public Library book sale is back once again! Members of the library had first dibs to purchase books before the sale is opened to the public. Multiple genres of books, CDs, and DVDs are up for sale. Some books can be bought for as little as…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Parks and Recreation department and the Duluth Public Library teamed up today for play and story time at Bayfront Park. Every other Monday throughout the summer, the community is invited to hear stories and sing a few songs. “It’s great to see all the families come on down here together and enjoy the park. Enjoy…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Libraries Symposium brought together dozens of librarians from public and school libraries to create a resource in an industry which is changing frequently. Attendees participated in multiple breakout sessions to hear stories from colleagues. Speakers shared trends impacting libraries in the region. Librarians also discussed new ideas to better improve library services. “I’m always…
DULUTH, Minn. – Grandma’s Marathon and local Toyota dealers are partnering to collect shoes to donate to Goodwill. Now until marathon weekend all types of gently worn shoes can be dropped off at dealerships across the Northland, like Kolar Toyota in Duluth. Their goal is to fill a Toyota Tundra truck with shoes. The shoe drive began more than five…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Superior Transportation Association is looking to feed Northland families by filling a truck with food items and raising $10,000 for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Passing customers donated cash or purchased a bag of food worth five bucks. A one dollar donation can create about three meals for a Northland family from the Second Harvest Food…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been a popular place to find bargains for a long time, but Pan-O-Gold bread thrift store in Duluth is closing its doors after more than 20 years. Pan o gold has been selling fresh bread and snacks at discounted prices. Now it will no longer be a resource for many families to use. AÂ sales clerk…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Some folks in the Northland may have trouble finding the right health resources they need. University of Wisconsin–Superior hosted a community health fair to bring awareness to those resources that are available in the Northland. Several organizations set up booths and talked to visitors about handle their finances and how to get the best home care services….
DULUTH, Minn. – Recent rain in Duluth stopped construction on Superior Street for the day. A portion of the site near 3rd Avenue flooded with an overwhelming amount of water. Nearly one inch of rain came down in the city, which isn’t much of an issue. But because the rain fell quickly, the city says the water was too much…
DULUTH, Minn. – Downtown Duluth is about to get spruced up for the summer. The greater Downtown Council and the City of Duluth teamed up with several volunteers at Wheeler Field to fill planters with flowers for the downtown waterfront. Volunteers filled more than 100 street planters with flowers that will be placed along the sidewalks to help beautify the…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been about a year since Superior Police and fire departments received another drone for emergencies, thanks to a $20,000 grant from Husky refineries. They say thus far it has been very beneficial. The fire and police departments say the new drone has zoom and thermo- technology cameras to look closely at incidents they respond to. Right…
DULUTH, Minn. – Disturbing new details are emerging about a violent stabbing in Duluth. Ryan Richard Jazdzewski, 40, is now charged with second-degree murder after admitting to stabbing his wife 10-12 times on Sunday at home on Chester Park Drive, according to the criminal complaint. He told police he stabbed his wife Nicole, 41, after they had been in a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth firefighters trained for real life emergency situations at a vacant house to learn how to become more efficient in their response. During the training firefighters practiced how to search for people trapped inside a house that’s on fire. Firefighters were split into groups to perform searches and learned best practices on how to execute those searches….
DULUTH, Minn. – The invasive Knotweed plant is becoming a growing concern for the city of Duluth. Officials held a workshop to educate contractors and land managers on ways to keep the plant from spreading. The plant has been found in more than 300 locations around Duluth. It’s commonly referred to as “bamboo” because of its thick stem. It can…
SUPERIOR, Wis-. June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. The cities of Duluth and Superior are working together to make residents more aware of elder abuse problems in the area. Elder abuse is growing rapidly. According to the U.S. Census Bureau the sixty five and over population is expected to double by 2050. This creates the possibility for more elder abuse…
DULUTH, Minn. – School is almost out for kids in the Northland. The Damiano Center in Duluth is getting ready to start their Summer Food Corp program to keep kids busy this summer and tackle issue of food disparities. The program employs teens from the Damiano Center to help mentor younger kids. They all learn to grow their own food…
Many Veterans in the Northland don’t have dental insurance. So Shoreline Dental Associates on London Road spent the day giving veterans and their spouses free dental care. Veterans were offered free cleanings, fillings, and x–rays. The wife of a Vietnam veteran said when she heard about the free service, she immediately set up an appointment for her husband. She says…
MEADOWLANDS, Minn. – Flooding from ditches have been a constant for farms in Meadowlands. As the ditches become more of a problem farmers are saying it is disrupting their livelihood. Drainage ditches on farms around Meadowlands are used to get rid of excess water left behind by rain. After years of not being cared for, they have become clogged by…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Shipping season is starting to picking up after it had a slow start in March from all that ice that was on Lake Superior The Port Authority says they have seen about a ten percent increase in cargo shipping out of Duluth and Superior. They say the pickup is due to slightly more demand for iron…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps works with 18–25 year old AmeriCorps Members to revive historic parks and structures in local communities. Corps members and Northern Bedrock group leaders spent the day breaking down a rock wall in Harrison Park. The project will replace deteriorating mortar joints and missing rocks, after years of aging. AmeriCorps members from…
DULUTH, Minn. – A $60,000 construction project is set to begin in June for a new World War I memorial at Memorial Park to honor more than 20 West Duluth soldiers. A new concrete surrounding and a flag pole will be installed in the park on the corner of Central and Grand Ave. The memorial will also pay tribute to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Affordable Housing Coalition is working to end Duluth’s housing crisis. Today, the coalition hosted its 7th annual “Housing for All” Summit at Copper Top Church. The summit welcomes everyone from the community to talk about housing solutions. The Affordable Housing Coalition says several people face many barriers when attempting to find housing. The chair also says…
DULUTH, Minn.-Memorial Day through Labor Day is typically the deadliest time of the year on the roads in Minnesota. One motorcyclist was even killed in Duluth yesterday by a suspect accused of driving while intoxicated. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is encouraging drivers and riders to use these precautions to remain safe. Drivers are urged to watch for motorcycles…
DULUTH, Minn. – Superior Hiking Trail along Spirit Mountain got a fresh new look thanks to some students from Harbor City International School. Students restored the trail by adding a new boardwalk for a better hiking experience. this restoration project is part of a community service requirement for the school. a teacher says sometimes its best to get out of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Back in January, the Duluth City Council voted to raise the age a person is allowed to buy tobacco to 21. And tomorrow, that new ordinance is taking effect. The American Lung Association celebrated the new law during a recent press conference. The new ordinance means anyone under the age of 21 cannot buy cigarettes, e–cigarettes, and…
DULUTH, Minn. –Â One day after a 16-year-old boy, Auso Dufault, was found dead from a gunshot wound in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, Duluth police have not determined if the shooting was criminal or self-inflicted. Dufault is the same person charged as an adult with two felonies for allegedly robbing and shooting at a female April 23 on the same block…
today the proctor historical society debuted three new exhibits at the proctor museum. One of the exhibits will honor the founding members of the historical society as this year marks 25 years since it was founded. Other exhibits celebrate 100 years of Proctor High School Basketball and the moving of the Yellow Stone steam train back in 1963. “It is…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – The American Legion Post 109 and Two Harbors High School hosted a memorial day service where hundreds of people gathered at the Lakeview Cemetery. the honor guard gave traditional military honors to commemorate honor soldiers. A Vietnam vet also shared his story with the community. The legion president says it’s important to pay tribute even if…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Well c’mon get happy. The “Superior Singers” is back for their 2019 summer concert series. Today people turned out to hear what the singers were working with this year. The singers performed a collection of feel good songs from the 1970’s. Every year the group opens their series at the Bong Center. The “Superior Singers” have been…
NORTHLAND – Many travelers are getting ready for one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year while others are remembering loved ones.” Memorial Day is a day to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives. Instead of traveling like most people do during this busy weekend, others are memorializing those fallen soldiers. A Korean War Veteran and…
ASHLAND, Wis. – Neighbors in Ashland are reacting to the shooting. one resident Robin Weaver tells us she and her daughter saw officers hiding behind trees with guns drawn while yelling commands toward the home at times. She says she couldn’t believe what she was witnessing. “I was scared. I was petrified. No one would’ve thought this would go on…
ASHLAND, Wis. – New details have been released involving an officer–involved shooting in Ashland that happened yesterday. Investigators tell us the person shot and killed by police was wanted on a federal warrant. Authorities have not said what type of federal warrant the man was wanted on. Ashland police chief Jim Gregoire says shots were fired by law enforcement other…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – St. Luke’s Mariner Medical clinic hosted a celebration to highlight new art work created by University of Wisconsin– Superior students for Mental Health Awareness Month. More than 15 art therapy students created nearly 60 pieces of art during the semester. The art is displayed on the walls of the lobby and exam rooms at the clinic. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – The worlds of mental health and criminal justice often come together in our court system as law enforcement tries to help those dealing with mental illness One in five people in Minnesota face a mental illness every year. Some of them end up having run–ins with the law. Many Criminal justice systems nationwide now have adapted mental…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Impact Nutrition in Superior is expanding its business. They’re going to open up a second location where subway used to be on Belknap Street. The owner says the demand for nutritional options in the Twin Ports is rapidly growing. The original store on Tower Avenue is only about 400 square feet. The owner says she’s excited…
BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. – Flooding from Pigeon Lake has been a concern for quite some time. Residents say they are hoping for a permanent solution. Recent rain fall in Bayfield County has caused the lake to rise. With nowhere to go, water overflows on to the main county highway between Barnes and Drummond. We talked to a Barnes resident who…
DULUTH, Minn. – Its National Bike to Work Week and to celebrate Duluth Mayor Emily Larson hosted the annual Mayor’s Bike Ride through downtown Duluth. Dozens of bikers rode from City Hall to Duluth Cider in Lincoln Park on the Cross City Trail. The goal of the annual ride is to help bring awareness to the effort of minimizing greenhouse…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lakewalk Galley in Canal Park, formerly known as Crabby Bill’s is open again for the season. The landlocked food boat is an extension of the fine dining lake avenue restaurant in the Dewitt–Seitz building. Mini donuts and cheese curds are some of the favorites still on the menu for the season. This year is the first…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College – Superior has not undergone any significant changes since the 1970’s. School staff now hope the more than $1 million renovations will bring new life to the campus In 2018, WITC began the first of several phases of updates including a new exterior paint job and several interior renovation projects. For the next…
DULUTH, Minn. – Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children 12 and younger. The program safe kids of northeastern Minnesota and local fire departments worked together by doing seat fittings at a car seat clinic in West Duluth. Certified technicians walked parents through step by step instructions on how to properly install a car seat to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Water sports are a big adventure for many in the Northland. Duluth Parks and Recreation Department unveiled one of three rental racks for the public’s use. The new racks will now allow people to store their canoes or kayaks during the open water season. Duluth Residents can rent a rack for $100 and non–residents can rent for…
DULUTH, Minn. – As part of Police Memorial Week the St. Louis County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy hosted its annual memorial prayer lunch earlier today. The event held at the downtown Holiday Inn was created to welcome the community and law enforcement to honor the most recent fallen officers in Minnesota. Duluth police officer Aaron Haller along with his k–9 partner…
DULUTH, Minn – Hundreds of home care providers from across the state were in Duluth for Minnesota HomeCare Association’s 49th annual meeting and expo at the DECC. Home care providers are those who care for people with disabilities. During the expo the providers learned ways to offer higher quality service to their clients. The expo was also chance for…
DULUTH, Minn. – Men and women in law enforcement in the Northland make big sacrifices every day to protect the community The diocese hosted its annual Blue Mass to pay tribute to those men and women. People of all faiths joined in on those efforts. Following the mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, the Diocese…
DULUTH, Minn. – Now that the weather has been good and the grass is finally green business is beginning to pick up for local lawn mower repair shops in Duluth. Over at Denny’s Lawn and Garden mechanics say that one of the biggest problems they see is lawn mowers being left with gas in them all winter. It causes the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The Duluth Public Library offered an education session to help the Northland community understand the disease. Attendees learned tips on how to communicate with people living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. The educational session is a part of a series to help the Duluth Library become Dementia friendly….
PROCTOR, Minn. – The Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity Age in Place program is geared to help aging homeowners maintain their independence. The program takes away the stress of preserving homes for older adults with repair needs. Project repairs can range from installing new handrails to re-leveling a porch. The nonprofit believes the Age in Place program helps keep…
DULUTH, Minn. – The wait is finally over. The iconic A and Dubs in West Duluth is officially open for business for its 69 year. A and Dubs is the original drive in of Duluth. Still operating since 1950, the restaurant will continue to offer plenty of menu favorites like their homemade root beer. In a matter of minutes of…
Shopping, dining, and entertainment are some of the things that brings the vibrancy to downtown Duluth. Now you have a chance to indulge Starting today, The Duluth Greater Downtown Council’s annual “Get Downtown Week” begins. About 25 participating downtown businesses will be offering buy one get one deals during the promotional week. the greater downtown council says this encourages people…
