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…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s not every day a world record is attempted in Duluth but Sunday was that day as The Brewhouse Family hosted the first Great Duluth Sweat together. Duluth is looking set a new Guinness World Record for most people to take a sauna in a city in one day, per capita. A dozen mobile saunas were gathered…
DULUTH, Minn. — Superior Highland Backcountry hosted a film festival at Zeitgeist tonight to raise funds for a future project. 12 short films dedicated to any human powered winter sport were accepted to be a part of the festival, but most films focused on backcountry skiing. The showing started at 6pm but there a was social time for the viewers…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chester Bowl had a eventful day as they end their season out with an announcement of their plans to upgrade their chalet. This weekend was closing time for the season for the park as today was their final day for the ski hill. Skiers and snowboarders got to close out the season with a good “powder day”…
DULUTH, Minn. — Even though Spring is officially in 8 days, the Northland got hit with yet another snow storm. As Duluthians break out the shovels once again. The many inches of snow didn’t stop people from getting outside to clear off some fresh powder. While city plows hit the road, residents can do their part by clearing of their…
DULUTH, Minn. — There’s finally a sign of Spring! The West Duluth Dairy Queen has opened for the season after a long snowy Winter. It opened up on Friday, and even with the fresh snow that fell overnight there was a line outside Monday. From blizzards to sundaes there is plenty of cold treats for people to enjoy. Coming up…
WRENSHALL, Minn. — After a few dry years, the Food Farm in Wrenshall is hoping for a great growing season as the snow starts to melt and their greenhouse opens. Lots of snow means plenty of moisture to grow the more than 150 varieties of crops that they produce. The farm recently planted their first batch of seeds and are…
DULUTH, Minn.– At the Lester- Amity Chalet the Duluth Cross Country Ski Club hosted Tour Duluth Ski Festival, giving people a chance to ski surrounded by candlelight. There was a raffle raising money for DXC, including a ski package worth 700 dollars. Ski Hut and Continental Ski and Bike were lending equipment to demo on the lit trials. The Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Tweed Museum of Arts at UMD hosted a family day event with guided tours and plenty of fun activities. The museums current exhibition is by the Duluth Fiber Guild created by founder Janet Meany and other artisits of the guild. People could try their hand in creating art based on the current artwork in the gallery. The…
DULUTH, Minn.– Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute has partnered with Spirt Mountain to bring adaptive skiing programs to the Northland since 1979. Saturday was the first time that kids from Gillette Children’s Clinic were able to participate in the program in Duluth. A couple of kids were able to go down the snowy hills with big smiles while riding on sleds…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — The famous Thomas the Tank Engine is ready to make his return to the Northland this summer, but this time he will be in Two Harbors. After being stationed in Duluth in years past, Thomas will now be making his trip further up north for the first two weekends of August at the Two Harbors Depot….
HAYWARD, Wisc.– Covering 50 kilometers the Slumberland American Birkiebeiner started in the city of Cable Saturday morning and finished in Hayward. The race started in 1973 and has now expanded to a 5 day long event. The Birkie is the largest cross-country ski marathon in North America. Besides the main event held Saturday, there was a junior race and a…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Public Library will soon upgrade their community service center. Mayor Emily Larson revealed a partnership with the Library Foundation at a press conference on Wednesday. Redesign on the facility is expected to start late 2024, with construction hoping to start soon after. The extent of the remodel has not be determined yet, but will be centered…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Sport Show has finished is third of four days back at the DECC and so just one day remains to sees all kinds of things to enjoy. It’s Saturday, so the attendance was way up from the first two days. Vendors showing everything from RV’s and resorts to Fishing equipment and boats. Vendors showed off heir…
DULUTH, Minn.– The temperature may be nice for February but the water is still freezing, but that’s not stopping anyone from jumping in to support of a great cause. Many brave souls are local, but country singer Frank Ray decided to take a cold dip before his performance at Amsoil Arena tonight. “I’m so fired up to be here, it’s…
DULUTH, Minn.–The Boys and Girls Clubs held their annual Youth of the Year event at Clyde Iron Works. Two boys gave speeches on their experiences and lessons learned while at the clubs. The speeches were performed for judges who could also interview the boys. The winner of tonight’s competition gets to compete for a chance at a fifty thousand dollar…
DULUTH, Minn.– The city of Duluth welcomed a new Community Relations Officer Monday. Breanna Ellison is in her new role as she fills the vacancy of previous relations officer. Ellison shadowed Mayor Emily Larson for her first official day, and said she is thrilled to get to work. With experience as a licensed teacher, community organizer and job counselor, Ellison…
Duluth, Minn. — After five races, the Duluth Winter Trail Running Series comes to an end with the unique Frozen Four Hour run. This start and finish line was set at the Lester-Amity Chalet. Starting at: 9:00 Saturday morning 50 runners took off to hit the snowy trail. Each runner was required to run a five kilometer loop, but with…
DULUTH, Minn.– At the ice skating rink at Bayfront Festival Park, local artists collaborated to create a one of a kind art piece. Friends of the Light was put on by the Duluth Public Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation. Friday and Saturday night, projections were displayed on the side of the ice rink warming shack. The artists created the…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Pilgrim Congregational Church is preparing for their second annual SOUPer bowl Sunday selling gourmet soups. The event is in part with the Souper bowl of caring project which started in 1990. Supporters ordered a total of more than 180 soups by the deadline last Sunday, which they will receive on Super Bowl Sunday. 5 different types of…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.–Fun Land owners Desiree Hughes and Paul Bothun both grew up in Superior Wisconsin. While living in Minneapolis they visited an indoor play area with their two young daughters, and they knew then what their hometown was missing. “We wanted to bring a little bit of Minneapolis back with us, so we are like, why not an indoor playground….
DULUTH, Minn.– Duluth Parks and Recreation hosted the 6th annual Cold Front at Bayfront Festival Park. The all-day event had much to enjoy. The fun was kicked off at noon with youth dog sled races and ended with fire dancers at 6. The cold day event was a hit for kids, as there was sledding, skiing and even many spots…
DULUTH, Minn.– The well-loved American crow named Freeway is getting used to his new enclosure at the Great Lakes Aquarium after being out of sight for more than a year as his new home was being built. The newly constructed exhibit Wild Neighbors opened Saturday. And it is home to three non-releasable animals who would be neighbors in the wild….
SUPERIOR, Wisc.–A genealogy seminar was held at the Richard I Bong Veterans Center in Superior on Tuesday. The event was free and open for up to 25 people to learn about and start the research for their family trees. The workshop had three sections, basic genealogy, how to navigate ancestry, and how to research service members. Computer skills were not…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Minnesota Department of Transportation continues to try and keep drivers and the community up-to-date on what’s going on. Another camera has been added to the project site, and is available on the DOT website. During an online briefing today, the department said the project has also been fairly safe so far, with injuries to workers kept to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Walking through a hallway of Duluth’s most adorable puppies may sound like a dream, but it came true once again as 40 puppies, from the ages of 4 to 9 months, got a chance to prove that they are the cutest of them all. The event was free and open to the public with ballots being handed…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– The Lake Superior Ice Festival kicked off this evening in preparations for the main events tomorrow. It’s the 7th annual year for this event at Barkers Island. Tonight, there were yard games set up. Superior police officers and firefighters continued playing their traditional Kubb match. Visitors also got a chance to play some disc golf on the ice…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– This weekend, the U.S Ice Cross Association is hosting its annual races at Mont Du Lac Resort in Superior. Competitors race down a ice covered track, filled with, jumps, turns, and other obstacles. The Ice Cross Association travels across the world to host races, and welcome anyone interested to try it out. There is a Men’s and Women…
GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn.– In Gary New Duluth, a special Winter Fun event was held at the local YMCA by the St. Louis River Alliance. From hot chocolate, to a bonfire, and even snowshoeing, there were all kinds of fun activities to enjoy. Wednesday’s event was free and family friendly, there was also a chance to win prizes. The River Alliance…
SUPERIOR, Wisc– Students at Superior High School got a chance to explore options for future careers. The 2 hour long career fair was open for all grades, 9 to 12. With booths from Lake Superior College, Frasier Shipyards, and even military services. The fair was the second of the year at the High School, centered around construction and trades. Superior…
DULUTH, Minn.– Simply Ballroom in Lincoln Park hosted their first art showing of the year. Since the opening of the dance studio in October, every month they welcome artists from across the Northland to display their art. This month featured artists are from Duluth’s TBI Residential and Community Services, created by people suffering from traumatic brain injuries. The art gallery…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– Superior has a new addition, their first ever indoor playground, with FunLand opening up last week. Over two hundred families enjoyed the grand open last Saturday getting to see what the space offered. FunLand has a lot to enjoy, from a trampoline pad, to arcade games, and even a sensory room. The owners grew up in Superior, and…
Cloquet, Minn.– In Cloquet, American Red Cross hosted a Community Blood Drive. January is National Blood Donation Month, over the past week there has been multiple drives across the Northland Many stations were set up as over 15 people participating the day long donation in Cloquet…which ran from nine AM to three PM. Red Cross partnered with the NFL to…
DULUTH, Minn.– Adventure awaits at Glensheen Mansion as the property’s sunset snowshoeing kicked off this weekend for the winter season. The snow covered estate welcomes visitors to explore the grounds of the historic destination for free. Snowshoes are available to borrow, but they are not required. Guests can also hike the area. Organizers recommend checking out the Lake Superior Shoreline…
TOWER, Minn.– A beloved Minnesota Barbeque joint has been picked to be featured in a popular YouTube channel that showcases the top spots to eat at across the country. Neighbors BBQ in Tower Minnesota opened in 2021. Owner Eric Drake said they were nominated by a customer to appear on America’s Best Restaurants. After a long application process, they were…
DULUTH, Minn.– Lots of fun happened in Morgan Park as their 4th annual Winter Fun Fest took place Saturday. Starting back in 2018, the Morgan Park neighborhood hosted their first Winter Fest, they decided to make it a January tradition. Even though they took a year off due to COVID-19, community members still fill the hall of their local event…
DULUTH, Minn.– As weather in the northland continues to get colder, ice fishing is in full gear as today kicked off the weekend dedicated to getting kids on the ice and starting to ice fish. The sound of drilling through the ice on a nice day is a fisherman’s dream. Saturday was no different as the sun was beaming on…
DULUTH, Minn.– The new year means new opportunities as the Youth Photography Club is back at the Duluth Art Institute. The club welcomes teenagers 13 and older, and it doesn’t matter if they’ve never picked up a camera before or if they’ve been doing so for years. Students are taught the basics, such as lighting and contrast. They’re encouraged to…
DULUTH, Minn.– A youth art exhibit is open at the Cultural Center Art Gallery in Duluth, showcasing art pieces on what bravery means to them. AICHO is an organization dedicated to supporting the Indigenous community in the Northland. They are hosting the gallery until the end of the month, as January is Human Trafficking Awareness month, and they hope to…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.– “To honor those who have survived and are out of the trafficking world and making as good of a life as possible for themselves and then to honor those who are still trapped.” Says Marlys Wisch. Monday people in Two Harbors came together to honor the victims of sex trafficking in the northland and throughout the rest…
DULUTH, Minn. — Jazz at the Depot started 5 years ago, and Jan. 7 marked the return of the much loved event. The Jazz Quartet had played at Canal Park for a number of years, but the audience at the museum will be about double what they were seeing at when they played at Canal Park. Each week Jazz lovers…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It was time for kids to have some fun on January 7, as Playtime Palace celebrated it’s one year anniversary. Kids up to the age of six were welcomed. Playtime Palace could be the perfect place to throw a birthday party as they offer a venue for parties to be reserved. The anniversary party had face painting,…
