DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of anglers are getting ready for this weekend’s Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament on Island Lake kicking off Saturday morning. All proceeds from the tournament go to helping people with ALS and their families. This year 103 boats will partake in the popular competition, each boat has two anglers looking to reel in the biggest bass…
DULUTH, Minn. — Despite some rain, over 100 mountain bikers hit the trails at Hartley Nature Center for the first race of the Duluth Enduro Series. The series kicked off today with a 2-stage individually timed race on some of Hartley’s most popular trails. Each racer had a chip that timed their downhill portions, which were only a fraction of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is spreading the word about free fentanyl test strips that they say are designed to save lives. The test strips can determine if any type of drug, liked cocaine, is laced with fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid that’s become one of the leading causes of overdoses in the United States and a very…
SAGINAW, Minn. — A+ Garden Center has provided the Northland with fresh grown plants, flowers and crops since 2008, and this spring the family owned business is seeing an increase in customers after a large expansion. “The garden center of course has been our customer’s favorite, we went from 4,000 square feet, to 13,000 square feet of retail space, and now…
DULUTH, Minn. — Memorial Day brought some nice weather to Duluth and surrounding areas, getting people outdoors Lester Park was a very popular spot today, dozens of people got outside for the holiday. The water might still be a little cold but that wasn’t stopping a group of girls from jumping in the Lester River. Kids rushed to the the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — It’s that time of the year again, as the sun comes out so does the outdoor summer fun. Skyline Social and Game’s Summer Leagues have returned and are more popular then ever before. From the start of May until September the summer leagues will be in full force, with volleyball, bocce and bean bag games. This year…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth born award winning signer and songwriter Bob Dylan will be turning 82 Wednesday, May 24th, which means it’s time for the 13th annual Duluth Dylan Fest. Over a dozen events will be held this week, focus on celebrating the long and successful career of the artist. Tonight Carmody Pub hosted a sing-a-long, where local musicians jammed…
DULUTH, Minn. — The snow has finally melting and that calls for farmer’s markets to be out in full swing after a long and exhausting winter. The Duluth Farmers Markets is officially back and bringing in customers. While some crops like vegetables are still growing, the market still has plenty of different vendors and stock lined up. From plants and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Wednesday the Superior School District held a Salute to Service celebration, honoring this years retiring staff members. The district honored 13 staff members with a ceremony and awards, which recognized the outstanding work that the staff did throughout their time in the district. A video was played at the celebration which had coworkers and friends speaking on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Congdon Park Elementary School hosted a rodeo Tuesday, but not the kind you may think, this rodeo involved all things biking, from obstacle courses to maintenance clinics. The third annual bike rodeo was filled with joy for both kids and parents. Newer bikers could learn how to start, stop, and perform hand signals. For more experience riders,…
DULUTH, Minn. — After 14 years, the Northland Honor Flight is still remembering and honoring the sacrifice of veterans by bringing them on a meaningful journey to the nation’s Capital. 93 veterans along with family members and volunteers left from the Duluth Airport and traveled to Washington D.C Saturday May 13 to visit memorials dedicated to their service. “Everything was…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s finally Mother’s Day, and that means all kinds of fun events and activities happened around town. The Lake Superior Zoo hosted its third annual Mother’s Day Craft and Plant Sale Sunday. Around a dozen vendors showed off their best Mother’s Day crafts for eager shoppers. The zoo parking lot was filled with all kinds of goods,…
DULUTH, Minn. — In the heart of the Lincoln Park Craft District, Kirsten Aune Textiles served up some warm tea and cookies for people on Mother’s Day. The textile shop sells various kinds of garments and clothing, but today they hosted their second-ever Mother’s Day event to celebrate and honor moms. Homemade sweet and spicy chai tea was available for…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Auto Club was back hosting its student-run car show today at the college. From classic Ford Mustangs to vintage trucks restored to mint condition, the LSC car show filled a parking lot with a wide variety of cars that would satisfy just about any car buff. Some owners showed off the finer details of…
FREDENBERG, Minn. — The fishing opener is like an unofficial holiday for Minnesotans, and after a very long and challenging winter, being able to finally fish on an open lake is like a breath of fresh air. “It was a tough winter, the ice was never all that great so we didn’t get out as much as we wanted to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better time to treat mom to tea and treats. The Merryweather Inn is a bed and breakfast in Duluth, but for this special occasion they will be hosting Mother’s Day tea. Along with a glass of champagne, people can enjoy scones, sandwiches and pastries while dressed to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was time again for the annual Spaghetti Dinner at the Italian-American Club of Duluth as they served up hundreds of plates to support a great cause. Since 1974 the club has hosted the dinner to help raise money for scholarships for relatives of club members. Along with the delicious dinner, there was a raffle with gifts…
Brule, Wis. — When you think of art, you probably don’t think of automata. But these detail pieces are interactive mechanical sculptures that originate from clock makers hundreds of years ago. One Wisconsin sculptor has perfected making automata almost entirely out of wood, with the help of very few metal parts. Cecilia Schiller had been creating automata for nearly 15…
DULUTH, Minn. — Friends of the Duluth Public Library went back to the past today for it’s first ever Nostalgic Newsstand Vintage Magazine Sale. From Saturday Evening Posts from the 1920’s, to Sports Illustrated issues from the 90’s, there was a vide variety of classic magazines to browse through. The rare sale comes at a time when the library is…
DULUTH, Minn. — The weather cooperated, and it was a beautiful day for a ceremonial groundbreaking. In fact, you might say it was just what the doctor ordered. St. Luke’s was celebrating the next steps in expanding its hospital campus. “Building A” will add three new stories. The $58-million project includes 60 new rooms for cardiac and intensive care. Hospital…
DULUTH, Minn. — All day the batter was flowing and the flap jacks were flipping at the DECC for The Duluth Lions Club’s 64th Annual Pancake day. Lines of people poured into Pioneer Hall to get the all-you-can-eat breakfast treat. Delicious pancakes filled thousands of plates throughout the long day that ran from 6:00 A.M. Thursday morning to 7:30 P.M….
DULUTH, Minn. — Lights, Camera, Action!! A new holiday movie is being filmed in Duluth coming from the same producer of “Merry Kiss Cam” which was shot and based in Duluth. “Rescuing Christmas” starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Sam Page is currently filming in popular locations around the city, including OMC Smokehouse, Dovetail Café and Marketplace, the Depot, and many…
DULUTH, Minn. — Saturday Duluth’s Continental Ski and Bike hosted its 15th annual bike swapping event, just in time for “Bike to Work Month” in May. Over 500 bikes were sold or donated in the past few days to Continental Ski and Bike as they prepared for the event. Starting this morning over one hundred people lined up for the…
DULUTH, Minn. — After a long winter, the one and only Portland Malt Shoppe opened back up for the season Saturday, and was already bringing in lots of customers. Because of recent weather, the popular Duluth ice cream shop had to push back its original opening date, but the day has finally come for the windows to be opened for…
Superior, Wis. — The Veterans Honor Flight is back in the Northland after the pandemic and participants are gearing up to take their flight. 183 veterans, guardians, and staff will be taking the honor flight to Washington D.C. for a day trip coming up on May 13. Veterans from the Korean and Vietnam wars, as well as one person who…
DULUTH, Minn. — The All American Club in Lincoln Park hosted a fundraiser Saturday to support the Northland Honor Flight by raising funds for the veterans going on the trip. The fundraiser was a spaghetti dinner for $10 a person, with funds helping raise money for the honor flight. There was even a silent auction with all kinds of goods,…
BRULE, Wis.– A member of the Minnesota Woodworkers guild that makes automata interactive hand-carved wood sculptures and gears will be showing off her work at the upcoming Northern Woods Exhibition. Cecilia Schiller will display her crafts at the event and will also be present for a Q&A on Saturday for “Meet the Maker”. The exhibition is hosted by the Minnesota…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s that time of the year again, after a long winter it’s finally food trucks time, they are back on the street, serving up delicious menu items in the Northland. The Rambler Food Truck is back for their 11th season, holding their opening day at St. Luke’s hospital. The roaming truck has a wide variety of food…
DULUTH, Minn. – A brother and sister who lost their sister and nephew in a weekend apartment fire in Duluth are thanking the firefighters who tried to save their relatives and for the outpouring of community support with the unexpected funeral costs. Fatal fires are not common in Duluth, especially fires that take the life of more than one person….
DULUTH, Minn. — Glensheen Mansion is bringing back their highly requested guided tours, but this time new spots throughout the estate will be unlocked for the tours. Lock and Key tours will be starting on May 1 at the mansion, areas that are normally closed off such as the boathouse, carriage house and a balcony will be opened only for…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 10th Annual Zenith Digital Marketing Conference in Duluth Thursday brought in hundreds of marketers and business people from across the country. Over a dozen professionals spoke about marketing practices and other business topics, but the big subject was the development of Artificial Intelligence. The conference focused on effects of A.I on businesses and jobs. Speakers reassured everybody…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The School District of Superior’s Board of Education has voted to close the Lake Superior Elementary School at the end of the 2023-24 school year. The School Board voted 3-2 to consolidate one of the two rural schools in the Superior School district. The board had three decision to decide on, including keeping all schools open or…
DULUTH, Minn. — With three local high school robotics teams headed to the world’s championship of robotics, the Arrowhead Robotics Coalition arranged for a practice arena for the Denfeld, Hermantown and Babbitt teams. The DNA 4009 team from Denfeld is appearing in its first Worlds Championship since 2017, although they qualified in 2020, there was no event because it was…
DULUTH, Minn. — With warm weather comes race season as the Fitger’s 5-K is right around the corner, and this year it brings a new sustainable plan. This years race lands on April 22nd which happens to be Earth Day, so in honor of the green day Grandma’s Marathon-Duluth plans on making the race zero-waste. In partnership with a company…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday St. Luke’s hospital held their annual ceremony honoring the life saving gift of organ donation and the families of donors. The hospital raised a “Donate Life” flag and held a moment of silence for those who have given the gift of life through organ donation. Recipients also recognized the gift of their donors at the ceremony….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Public Library continues to review safety within its downtown branch after a rise in violence and disturbances since the pandemic. Guidepost Solutions recently completed the assessment, which included getting input from library staff. It found more than 90% of staff have experienced a unsafe situation at the library. The assessment also studied the crime around…
DULUTH, Minn. — Composer Wendy Durrwachter has officially announced that she is running for Duluth City Council for District One. Durrwachter is a single mother of two who says she supported her family mostly as a restaurant server before pursuing her passion of composing. Her two kids graduated from Duluth’s public school system and she says she wants to work…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lions and tigers and bears, oh my, but that’s not why people gathered at the Lake Superior Zoo today, they were there for the bunny. It was an Easter take over at the zoo as hundreds of eager families Hopped through the doors to meet the Easter bunny. It was an Egg-cellent day as Easter activities packed…
DULUTH, Minn. –April is youth month at Northern Communities Credit Union, and just in time for Easter as they hosted a kid’s egg hunt. Dozens of eggs were hidden around the snow-filled parking lot of the credit union this morning. Kids were welcome to find as many as possible and collected the prizes and candies within the plastic eggs. At…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Railroad Museum is celebrating its 50 anniversary this year and to celebrate they re-introduced Family Free Day. The museum partnered with Every Child Ready Duluth to fill the great hall will vendors, crafts, and even face painting. The trains and train displays on the lower level were very popular with both the children and…
DULUTH, Minn. — It may not look like it, but spring is, officially here and Easter is right around the corner. Lincoln park hosted a Easter celebration at the Harrison Community Center Saturday. The Easter event welcomed community members to have fun with games and crafts. It would have been the 10th year for the event if it had not…
DULUTH, Minn. — When the Federal Dart cruised under the Aerial Lift Bridge at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, it became the earliest Saltie ever to arrive at the start of a new shipping season. It beats the previous record by 2 days which was March 30, 2013. Once the Soo Locks opened last Saturday, Lake Superior and the port of Duluth-Superior…
DULUTH, Minn. — For seven years Spring at Last Greenhouse has provided plant lovers of the Northland with various flowers, herbs, vegetables and a whole lot more. After a historic snow filled winter, owner Jennifer Couillard said they have been seeding every Saturday since the end of February and are right on track for their season opening on May 4th….
DULUTH, Minn. — It was story time at the Zenith Bookstore in West Duluth, kids gathered for a reading of a book about a turtle, then got to meet a very special guest. Sacred Serpents is a non-profit organization centered on breeding and the preservation of pythons. Founder Sarah Glesner read a book calley Mossy by Jan Brett to…
DULUTH, Minn. —Â Hundreds of jigsaw puzzlers filled the great hall of the Duluth Depot this weekend. Each person was there to complete the goal finishing a 500 piece puzzle in the least amount of time with their team. The puzzle aficionados gathered from all across Minnesota, neighboring states, and some from even further. “The best thing about jigsaw puzzling that’s…
DULIUTH, Minn. — Over the years thousands of students have participated in the Minnesota National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament, this year is no different as 1,900 kids show off their archery skills at the DECC this weekend. After a drop in numbers during COVID, this year the event has hundreds more students then past years. “Every kid…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Sixth Judicial District Treatment Court celebrated today because of the record number of Drug Court Graduates since COVID. Five participants were recognized for completing the treatment court program. Family members of the graduates spoke to honor program completion. Courts, law enforcement, and treatment providers partner to work with people suffering from addiction and mental health issues….
DULUTH, Minn. — Not only did the Women’s Frozen Four tournament bring great collegiate hockey to Duluth, it also brought in players and thousands of fans from out of town. For the first time since 2012, the Frozen Four was held at AMSOIL Arena. The experience went so well that the NCAA has encouraged the DECC to bid for hosting…
DULUTH, Minn. — For more than 25 years, Kern and Kompany has put on many famous events in Duluth, and now they are focusing on talent management as well. With the rise in film production in the Northland, newly launched Kern Artists are looking to find local talent for future productions. Kern Artists hopes to create more opportunities and are…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was raining cats and dogs at the Caddy Shack Pub today, where a non-profit dog rescue organization called PJ’s Rescue hosted a microchipping and adoption event to raise money for its mission. The event had all kinds of fun with puppies, live music and even free nail trims for furry visitors. There was also a silent…
