Author: Paige Hansen

Fire Danger and Burning Restrictions Across the Northland

DULUTH, Minn. — The fire danger in the Northland has been rated as high, as a result the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued burn restrictions across the region. “This upcoming pattern that we’re going to be looking at as far as creating these possible critical fire weather conditions, especially Sunday and Monday, is something that we generally see,…

Volunteers Come Together to Clean Up Lincoln Park

DULUTH, Minn. — Volunteers came together in Lincoln Park to clean up for Earth Week. Local organization Ecolibrium3 wrapped up it’s 5th annual Earth Week on Saturday.  The week consists of a series of events dedicated to bettering the environment. On Saturday Eco3 hosted a community clean up in Lincoln Park. Volunteers were provided gloves, garbage bags and grabbers. Last…

MadHouse Burgers Opens on Woodland Ave.

DULUTH, Minn. — A new burger joint opened up this weekend, seeing large crowds of hungry customers. MadHouse Burgers opened it’s doors on Saturday, offering the first 150 guests free burgers. MadHouse Burgers is a partner of Chilly Billy’s located on Woodland Ave, meaning smash burgers, frozen yogurt and craft beer are now served under one roof. The updated space…

Egg-Splosion Event Held in Lincoln Park

DULUTH, Minn. — With Easter right around the corner, the 10th annual Egg-Splosion event was held in Lincoln Park. Northern Expressions Arts Collective hosted Egg-Splosion at the Harrison Community Center on Saturday. The Easter event welcomed community members to have fun with games and crafts. With the rising price of eggs, this year the event was budget friendly as wooden…

Model Railroad Returns to St. Louis County Depot

DULUTH, Minn. — All aboard!!! Minnesota’s largest model train set returned to the St. Louis County Depot this weekend. While the Depot is home to many large trains, this time they were scaled down. A dozen members of the Minnesota Free-Mo Modelers came together to create the miniature model. Small trains whistled through the varying landscapes of the model, from…

Chum Hopes to Reach March Food Drive Goal

DULUTH, Minn. — With less than a week left, Chum is looking to meet its goal for Minnesota’s March FoodShare Campaign. Chum is around halfway to its goal of filling the food shelf with 40,000lbs of non-perishable food items, as well as raising an additional $80,000 to purchase additional food. The March FoodShare is Chum’s biggest food drive of the…

UMD Criminology and Sociology Club Hosts Clothing Drive

DULUTH, Minn. — Find any old clothes while doing some spring cleaning? Students with UMD’s Criminology and Sociology Club are looking for clothing donations for unhoused youth. UMD students are collecting clothes and shoes at the drive. Those items will be donated to the Carlton County Restorative Justice Center, supporting unhoused youth. The Criminology and Sociology Club focuses on getting…

‘Practicing Democracy’ Hosts Town Hall at Duluth East High School

DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of Duluthians gathered at Duluth East High School on Saturday, sharing their concerns at a town hall. Practicing Democracy, a local political action committee, hosted the town hall, which saw residents engaging in the discussion surrounding local, state, and federal issues. Former Minnesota State Representative Jen Schultz is a co-leader of the effort, and spoke at…

Annual Taste at Fitger’s Event Returns

DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of people packed into Fitger’s Friday evening for a popular annual event. Taste at Fitger’s sees local restaurants and beverage vendors serving up their best dishes. The event raises hunger awareness and 100% of the proceeds go towards Second Harvest Northland Food Bank, which is the regions largest hunger-relief organization. Taste at Fitger’s started 30 years…

St. Louis County Depot Hosts Annual Spring Gardening Extravaganza

DULUTH,  Minn. — Saturday, local experts were sharing tips at the Depot’s annual Spring Gardening Extravaganza. With the turn of seasons, many northlanders are looking forward to getting their hands dirty this spring. The theme of this years event was “creating a better garden for a better life.” Speakers shared their insights into the garden world before attendees broke out…

City of Superior Seeking Funding to Reinstate Cancelled Bus Route

SUPERIOR, Wis. — In Superior, local officials are seeking aid from the state to help restore canceled bus routes. Two years ago, the Duluth Transit Authority enhanced bus routes across the Twin Ports because of increasing ridership needs.  But part of that re-organizing mean eliminating some routes in Superior, including bus services in Billings Park and South Superior. So now,…

Duluth Police Department Honors Staff During Commendation Ceremony

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department held its annual Commendation Ceremony Friday afternoon. The ceremony recognized and acknowledged the work of individuals and teams within the department. Officers and other professionals received awards for their hard work over the course of last year, including awards for Police Officer of the Year and Professional Staff of the Year. The team…

Saint Fennessy 4K to Kick Off Racing Season

DULUTH, Minn. — With temperatures on the rise, people are lacing up their running shoes for the start of the race season. Saturday morning the Saint Fennessy 4K is returning to Hermantown. The race is the first of the year for the Young Athletes Foundation and welcomes in experienced and beginner runners. The 4K is one of many races leading…

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Hosts Career Fair

CLOQUET, Minn. — Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College hosted a career fair Wednesday morning, connecting students with future opportunities. Around 750 high school students attended the 28th annual Career Awareness and College Fair. Students could connect and learn about future career opportunities from over 50 local businesses and industries, such as law enforcement and the medical field. Students…

Wrecktangle Pizza Coming to Wild State Cider

DULUTH, Minn. — A popular Twin Cities pizza joint is coming to Duluth! Construction will shortly begin at Wild State Cider, bringing Wrecktangle Pizza to the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The award-winning restaurant serves up Detroit-style pizza. To previews what’s to come, Wrecktangle will be bringing its food truck to Wild State the weekend of April 12-13. Wrecktangle Pizza is slated…

Fans Flock to Duluth for WCHA Final Faceoff

DULUTH, Minn. — Hockey fever has taken over Duluth as fans from across the Midwest poured into town for the WCHA Final Faceoff. Four top-ranked teams battled it out to win the conference and receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. AMSOIL Arena hosted the electric weekend of women’s college hockey, which saw the Minnesota Gophers and the number…

Lake Superior Warriors Hockey Hosts End of Year Fundraiser

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Lake Superior Warriors held its end of the year fundraiser on Saturday. Founded six years ago, Lake Superior Warriors is an ice hockey team dedicated to supporting wounded, injured and disabled military veterans. The program is entirely funded through donations from private donors, local businesses and charitable foundations. After wrapping up its 6th year, the organization…

WCHA Final Faceoff Held at AMSOIL Arena

DULUTH, Minn. — AMSOIL Arena is the home of another popular hockey tournament this weekend, as the puck drops on the 2025 WCHA Final Faceoff. Four women’s hockey teams are facing off, including the Minnesota Gophers and Duluth’s very own Bulldogs. AMSOIL is hosting the tournament for the first time and over a decade, and fans from all over the…

Duluth Woman Takes On Iditarod Sled Dog Race

DULUTH, Minn. — “Hello from Alaska, and thanks for supporting us, everybody from northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, and we’re carrying you all with us on this adventure this year,” Iditarod Musher Emily Ford said. Duluth’s own Emily Ford is set to embark on her rookie run of the longest sled dog race in the world. The Iditarod, a 1000-mile race…

Gov. Evers Discusses Budget Plans in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. –Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers made a visit to Superior Monday, discussing his plans to lower costs for Wisconsinites and working families. In a roundtable discussion at Thirsty Pagan, Evers highlighted his new efforts to lower every day, out-of-pocket costs, including providing nearly $2 billion in tax relief. Superior officials and other community members met with the governor to…

Fairchild Equipment Honored With 11th Consecutive MVP Award

CLOQUET, Minn. — Fairchild Equipment, a leading dealership in the material handling industry has been honored with its 11th MVP award. Fairchild Equipment was founded in Green Bay in 1985 and has facilities across the Midwest, including Cloquet. Fairchild deals new and used equipment such as forklifts, movers and utility vehicles. The dealership has been greatly recognized over its history…

Elementary Students Bring Flowers to Seniors for Valentine’s Day

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Students in Superior were spreading love and joy on this Valentine’s Day. A Twin Ports radio station Life 97.3  and the Northern Lights Elementary Kindness Club partnered to bring flowers to seniors. The club visited New Perspectives Senior Living, putting smiles on many faces. With flowers from Artistic Florals by Leslie, the kids hoped to spread love…

26th Annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour Raises Over $1.6 Million

MINNESOTA. — The 26th Annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour raised over $1.6 million, supporting the fight against ALS. 260 snowmobilers covered an average of 420 miles each. For three days, riders hit the trails, from Black Bear Casino Resort, to Tower, to Grand Rapids and back. Throughout its 26 year history, the tour has raised nearly $21 million, supporting individuals…

Fundraiser to be Held for a Duluth East Girls Basketball Coach Who is Battling Cancer

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth East Basketball Community is coming together to support one of their own. Kailee Olson, who has been a Duluth East Girls Basketball Assistant Coach for 11 years,  is receiving immense support after being diagnosed with colon cancer. Saturday, Feb 8, at 2:30 p.m. a fundraiser is being held during the Duluth East Boys Basketball game….

Knowing Your Neighbor: Free Air Life Co. Reopens Doors at a New Location

DULUTH, Minn. — Free Air Life Co., an outdoor lifestyle store has reopened its doors to a new and bigger space after a 2-year hiatus. Husband and wife Sarah and Justin Steinbach first started the store in 2019. “We had a space down the block in Lincoln Park, and it was very small. Things were going really well for us….

Cold Front Festival Returns to Bayfront for 8th Year

DULUTH, Minn. — The 8th Annual Cold Front festival returned to Bayfront Park on Saturday, celebrating all things winter. Duluth Parks and Recreation first started the winter event to get people outside during the cold months. The fest included many activities that kept even young ones entertained, from a sledding hill, an ice skating rink, play areas and more. People…

3rd Annual Cider North Event Held at the DECC

DULUTH, Minn. — Cider lovers from across the region flocked to the DECC for the 3rd annual Cider North event on Saturday. Around 10 different cideries from across Minnesota and Wisconsin were serving up popular and exclusive flavors. Each guest received a Cider North sampling glass and unlimited samples. Many people went for the VIP experience and got early access…

Family of Duluth Businessman Paul Vesterstein Hopes to Keep His Legacy Alive

Longtime Duluth businessman and leader Paul Vesterstein has died at the age of 96.

DULUTH, Minn. —  “He wanted to change things, and he changed his destiny through hard work, determination and discipline,” Marc Vesterstein, son of Duluth businessman Paul Vesterstein said. Born in Estonia in 1928, Paul Vesterstein was merely a teenager when he found himself fighting in WWII. “His parents had been separated from him, and he was forced to defend his…

Pop-up Art Show to Be Held at City Hall on Tuesday

DULUTH, Minn. — A local artist duo held a pop-up show in the Duluth City Hall Rotunda. The pair of artists created a vibrant interactive art installation, spreading color and joy to the heart of the civic center. The installation is inspired by an indigenous story called the “Two Wolves.” The story explores the internal struggle of having two opposing…