DULUTH, MINN. — Veit, a company that has been in Duluth for 20 years unveiled a new building for its team this afternoon. Veit is a specialty contracting and waste management company. The new 12,800-foot office is located in Gary and sits on 20 acres of land. Jesse Rousch, the Veit senior vice president of operations, saiD, “This facility is…
DULUTH, MINN. — Teens have been drawing on the library’s walls for the past week, but it’s not graffiti, it’s artwork, and the library likes the kid’s work. The artwork is part of the library’s summer reading program that has the theme “Find Your Voice.” It may appear the artwork was made with chalk, but it’s not your typical sidewalk…
DULUTH, MINN. — In this day and age where you can have just about anything delivered straight to your door, Chum has begun delivering food to those in need. There are really two separate Chum programs. One delivers right to a person’s door, while the other program brings boxes to a set point and people come to the Chum van…
DULUTH, MINN. — The school year is over for students in the Duluth School District and the students are now just kids. They’re looking forward to the lazy days of summer. The kids won’t need to worry about breakfasts and lunches. The Duluth School District will be providing those meals free to all kids at six schools. The meals…
DULUTH, MINN. – Beginning next week, local artist Adam Swanson will be installing his mural of pollinators on the rotunda at the St. Louis County Depot. Adam Swanson has been working on this project for more than two months. It is a mural of pollinators, meaning a lot of butterflies. He is interested in the environment and the need to…
SUPERIOR, WISC. – “We can all feel very confident that is the safest way. That’s why we’ve got a 99.99 safety record,” said Mark Graul of the Wisconsin Jobs & Energy Coalition. The group consists of labor, business, and agricultural groups, made a stop at the Enbridge facility in Superior. The group was formed last year and is visiting cities…
SUPERIOR, WISC. — In Superior, the Memorial Day program was held at the Greenwood Cemetery. The program included speeches, a presentation of wreaths by local organizations, the raising of the flag, a processional, and more. All to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives serving in the U.S. military. The Memorial Day address was given by…
PROCTOR, MINN. –One of the Northland’s first Memorial Day observances took place in Proctor. Family and friends gathered at the Community Center to remember and honor their beloved heroes “Well, you know, our veterans give the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms, so the least we can do is come together, over Memorial Day to recognize that sacrifice that so…
DULUTH, MINN. –On Sunday and Monday, there will be Memorial Day observances throughout the area to honor those who died defending our country. Sunday the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery Duluth will host its Memorial Day program beginning at 2:00. There will be pre-ceremony music provided by the 34th ID Boots and Brass. The cemetery is located at 4777 Highway 53….
WRENSHALL, MINN. — The class of 2023 at Wrenshall High School finished their high school career Friday as they took part in the graduation ceremony. The Valedictorian for the class was Janae Sjodin, who was seriously injured in a car crash over two months ago and has been hospitalized since. In her place, Angela Sjodin, Janae’s mother delivered the speech….
DULUTH, MINN — St. Luke’s Hospital and its Emergency Department took time out Thursday to say thanks to a group that is a very valuable part of medical care, EMS personnel. EMS includes the ambulance service, the fire department, the police department, the Lifeline helicopter, or any other service that provides initial health care. For St. Luke’s Emergency Department’s Medical…
DULUTH, MINN. — The Duluth Police Department welcomed new officers to the force and also recognized those people who had been promoted This class of three officers being sworn in today was not as big as classes have been in the past. Despite the small number of new officers, they had to go through the same requirements as the officers…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation has 27 different grant programs and serves a wide range of local needs. The newest grant program is known as the Unity Fund. The purpose of this fund is to serve as a catalyst for achieving equity and justice for people of African Heritage in the community. For the past two…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Fifty tenants displaced by a fire Tuesday morning in Superior won’t be able to return to their apartments until sometime next week, according to the building owner. Owner Dan Ahonen told FOX 21 Wednesday he was hoping to have tenants back in the Nottingham Apartments at 1719 N. 19th Street by this Friday. But, that’s now delayed…
SUPERIOR, WISC. — An early morning fire at an apartment complex in Superior sent two people to the hospital and forced 50 people from the building. It was at a third-floor window that firefighters saw smoke and flames coming from the Nottingham Apartments when they arrived a little after 1 a.m. Tuesday. Dan Ahonen, the owner of the building, explained…
DULUTH, MINN. — It’s been just over a year since the tragic loss of the Barry family. Riana and Sean Barry along with their two daughters were killed by a relative as they slept in their beds in April of 2022. Family and friends held a memorial fundraiser at the Other Place Bar and Grill Saturday. Those that knew the…
DULUTH, MINN. — The St. Louis County Rescue Squad is a group of volunteers who dedicate their time to keeping the Duluth area safe. The group faced one of its hardest tests on Saturday. The Rescue Squad is taking part in its annual Rescue Scramble. This is a controlled test that puts them through the toughest of scenarios so they will…
DULUTH, MINN. — Eight school districts across Minnesota, including two in this area, have been chosen to take part in the Comprehensive Arts Planning Program by the Perpich Center for Arts Education. Both Duluth and Chisholm school districts will take part in the three-year program. It will begin this fall and continue through 2025. The districts will design strategic plans…
DULUTH, MINN — With Minnesota having one of the largest populations of Scandinavian culture outside the actual region, it only makes sense that a new Scandinavian store in Duluth. Scandinavian North is opening its new storefront in the Canal Park area. It is a company that focuses on bringing authentic Scandinavian culture to Minnesota by importing everything directly from the…
PROCTOR, MINN. — It was a perfect day to sit outside and go through all the belongings you no longer need or look through other people’s stuff. The city of Proctor hosted its 30th annual rummage sale this weekend. This is a community event where everyone comes together to sell anything and everything they no longer need. Nearly every street…
DULUTH, MINN. — The Burger Paradox is almost here. The new restaurant will open its doors to the public this Sunday, the 21st. It’s been a while in the making, but Burger Paradox has been working hard to make sure it could open on time and after a few long nights everything is ready. The paintings on the wall were…
DULUTH, MINN. — The Range Regional Animal Rescue in Hibbing is holding its spring cleaning rummage sale through this Sunday. All the items in the sale have been donated by community members. There are no price tags on most of the items, it’s up to you to decide the items worth and value to you. The money from the sale…
DULUTH, MINN. — Earlier this year P&R Companies, the owner and developer of Lincoln Park Flats announced that it would be converting the second floor of the building into a boutique hotel, and all the tenants on that floor would need to find a new place to live. That announcement was not well received by city leaders or others in…
SUPERIOR, WISC. — Superior was filled with the roaring sounds of engines and the burning of rubber as dozens of racers took part in the opening night. Godndk Speedway hosted its 62nd season opener tonight. There were dozens of racers excited to get back on the track and compete for a trophy Friday night. Time was taken before the national…
DULUTH, MINN. — Nearly a half dozen attractions in the Duluth area are part of the national Blue Star Museum program. The program allows active duty service members and their families to visit the attractions free of charge. The program begins tomorrow, which is Armed Forces Day and continues throughout the summer until Labor Day. In this area, the Duluth Children’s…
DULUTH, MINN — The Miller Dwan Foundation introduced a new program known as Hope X or Hope Multiplied. The foundation reached out to the son of Robin Williams, Zak Williams. Zak is a mental health advocate who will work to increase awareness of the innovative program – Hope X. Miller Dwan says the need for mental health care is greater…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Armory has been vacant for a long time, but Armory supporters say there is real progress. The group Armory Art and Music Center owns the building and has been working to rehabilitate it. Mark Poirier, the Executive Director of the Armory Art and Music Center, said he’s excited about what’s happening at the Armory. “But…
DULUTH, MINN. — The Duluth Transit Authority or the DTA is holding a second “Your Turn to Drive” bus event this Friday and Saturday. The event is designed to find new drivers as the system as the number of riders has increased and there’s a need for more drivers. The one requirement to take part is to have a valid…
DULUTH, Minn. — In the restaurant department you know it’s almost summer when Duluth’s A & Dubs Drive In opens for the season. The loyal customers didn’t disappoint Tuesday as the parking lot was packed for another season kick-off of serving home cooked meals and other treats like homemade root beer. The business has been around since 1950. The menu…
MANKATO, MINN. — While in the Duluth area, the weather was best described as windy and raw, it was still much better than what had taken place in Mankato where Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, stood in for Governor Tim Walz The rain fell all morning on the 75th Governor’s Fishing opener. It was held on Madison Lake, but the rain…
FREDENBERG, MINN. –In Fredenberg, people enjoyed a delicious breakfast as the volunteer fire department hosted its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser. The place was packed Saturday morning as hungry people stopped by for a bite of some pancakes and eggs. Volunteers from the town were on flipping and cooking duty, as they served up flap-jacks. For nearly 60 years, pancakes have…
DULUTH, MINN. –There’s news out of Nashville that a local Duluth brewery has won a medal for its beer at the 2023 World Beer Cup Ceremony. The competition featured over 10,000 entries from 2,300 breweries from around the world. Ursa Minor and specifically its EQUUANIMINTY brew brought home a gold medal from the competition The gold medal is for Ursa…
HUDSON, Wis. — For the fourth time in the past four weeks, there’s been a funeral for a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Three officers in Wisconsin and one in Minnesota have been killed. Friday, Funeral Services were held for St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising. She was just 29 years old. Leising had joined the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Founded just two years ago in 2021, Warrior Brewing, has seen a good deal of success and that’s meant they’re looking to expand. Matt Caple is the Co-Owner of the brewery and says he’s been very happy with how the business has grown. “The biggest change with us recently obviously, is we opened a taproom last September…
DULUTH, Minn. — Exciting news from the College of St. Scholastica Friday as ground was broken for a new Student Center that is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2024. The Student Center has been in the planning stages for more than two decades. The president of the school, Dr. Barbara McDonald said, “The Student Center is the…
DULUTH, MINN. — The annual Hot Dog and Brat Sale to raise money for Shriner’s Hospitals for Children is taking place through Saturday in the Twin Ports. The AAD Shriners is the group that is at the six sites this year. The hot dog and Brat sale was originally started by the Knights of Columbus. The Knights did it as…
SUPERIOR, WISC. — The Minnesota Fishing opener is this Saturday…and that means there will be a lot of boats on the lakes across the state. Pat Brink talked with a boat repair shop about what boat owners are doing to be ready to hit the lakes. The warmer temperatures along with sunny skies over the calm blue waters is a…
DULUTH, MINN. –The warmer days mean it’s once again migration season for shorebirds coming back to the Great Lakes. The St. Louis River Alliance is monitoring both the Wisconsin and Minnesota beaches for the critically endangered Piping Plover. They have a team of employees and volunteers who work day and night to monitor the beaches for any signs of the…
DULUTH, MINN. — Part of the history of the Edgewater in Duluth slowly–and finally–disappeared today. As of Tuesday morning, only a small portion of one wall remained, by afternoon, it was gone. It is part of the first phase of the remodel of the Edgewater Resort and Waterpark. It was not part of the current complex, but a remaining two-story…
DULUTH, MINN. — Monday evening, the Duluth City Council voted 8 to 1 to use American Rescue Plan Funds to replace $382 Thousand Dollars that would have been trimmed from the city’s $107 million dollar budget. “So tonight I am voting no, I didn’t want to cut police, I didn’t want to cut Fire, said council member Roz Randorf, “My…
DULUTH, MINN. — A UMD Graduate has been recognized as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. Her name is Olivia Osei-Tutu, ALL IN’s Student Voting Honor Roll recognizes college students at participating campuses who have gone above and beyond to advance nonpartisan student voter registration, education and turnout efforts in their communities. Nationwide, Just 175 students…
DULUTH, MINN. –There are some preliminary numbers from the 64th Annual Duluth Lion’s Club Pancake Day that was held this past Thursday. According to the Chair of the Public Relations Committee for the Lions, Larry Winner, 7,525 people were at the DECC for their annual pancake fix. That is 1,207 more people that attended this year as compared to 2022….
CARLTON, MINN — The family members and friends who organized this event weren’t sure what to expect, but they obviously hoped for the best. Cassie Avernik a cousin who helped organize said, “Turnout is way more than we could have imagined, expected, and planned for, it’s been really great ” As you might expect there were some tears, but there…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was graduation day for Seniors at the University of Minnesota Duluth. There were approximately 2,000 Bulldogs graduating. The graduates earned their bachelor’s degree, doctoral degree, or master’s degree. There were two ceremonies held today, both of them at the AMSOIL Arena. The morning was for the College of Education and Human Professions, as well as the…
WRENSHALL, MINN. –It’s an annual event for the senior class at Wrenshall High School. The class takes a trip together after raising funds since they were freshmen. But this year, that trip won’t be taking place. Instead, the senior class decided to donate the money to the family of a classmate who was involved in a serious car crash. Wrenshall…
DULUTH, MINN. –The wind was strong on the water Friday but that did not stop the Vista Star. Friday was the maiden voyage of the 2023 tourism season. The end of winter was a long time in coming, but regardless of how stubborn Mother Nature can be, the crew always shoots for getting out in early May. The first cruise…
SUPERIOR, WISC. — A new tourism campaign has been launched in Superior. It is called “Gotta be Superior” and is all about the places to see, what to do, and where to stay in the city. Swim Creative, a marketing agency helped put it together with Superior’s tourism development commission. The goal of the campaign is to bring in people…
SUPERIOR, WISC. –Are you a veteran that loves to explore the outdoors? Now is the time to sign up for the free Boundary Waters Canoe Area summer trip taking place in July. The Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center hosts the trip every year. Six veterans will be chosen to go on the six-day adventure happening July 10th through the…
DULUTH, MINN. — Friday was a day to remember missing and murdered Native American women. Family, friends, and advocates gathered at City Hall to help bring awareness to the issue, and to the women themselves. One goal is to focus national attention on it at all levels of government. Rene Goodrich of the Native Lives Matter Coalition says, “Together here,…
DULUTH, MINN. — Another candidate has entered the Duluth City Council race to represent the Fourth District. On Friday evening Tara Swenson officially announced her candidacy at a gathering at Warrior Brewing Company. Swenson and her husband and two children live in the Piedmont neighborhood. Swenson says she is committed to supporting economic growth, and core services including streets, utilities, and…
