Author: Paige Hansen

New Retail Clothing Store Opens in Lincoln Park

DULUTH, Minn.– A new retail clothing has opened in the heart of the Lincoln Park Craft District. Superior Thread Collective held its grand opening Friday afternoon. The new store is a collaboration between Frost River and On The Limit Screen Printing & Embroidery. The store has clothing items customized for both Duluthians and tourists. With printed and embroidered designs on…

Mountain Bikers Hit the Trails for Opening Weekend at Spirit Mountain

The bike park has a variety of trails catering to both expert and beginner riders.

DULUTH, Minn. — Over the past few years, mountain biking has seen a significant growth in popularity in the northland. As new trail systems have been implemented, bikers fill the woods with the sound of zooming tires. “It’s cool to see not only the ridership grow but also the network grow,” said Jon Regenold, Director of Resort Services, Spirit Mountain. At…

Anglers Gear Up for ALS Fishing Tournament

DULUTH, Minn.– Anglers are preparing to take to the waters Saturday for the 29th annual Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament. The fishing tournament takes place on Island Lake each year. The event is held to benefit individuals living with ALS and their families. ALS is a progressive neuro-degenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord….

Duluthians Celebrate “Run, Smelt, Run” Parade

The sight of silver costumes and puppets, and the sound of cheers and music has become familiar for Duluthians in May. Sunday was the 11th annual “Run, Smelt, Run!” Parade. The fun tradition that welcomes the migration of the tiny, silver fish. Fox 21’s Paige Hansen brings us the sights and sounds from this year’s celebration.   Categories: Community, Minnesota,…

Ski Hut Opens New Location in West Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — Ski Hut has officially opened its new location, an Adventure Center in West Duluth. A grand opening was held Friday afternoon for the new facility, which Ski Hut is calling an “one-stop-rental-shop.” The store has various types of bikes and ski’s for rent. Plus equipment and accessories for both sports are available to purchase. The new location…

Duluth Art Institute’s Youth Art Club Presents Photography Showcase

DULUTH, Minn. — A group of teen photographers are having their work showcased at an art gallery this weekend. The nine aspiring photographers are with the Youth Photography Club through the Duluth Art Institute. The photos range from various subjects such as nature, animals and buildings. Here’s what some of the young photographers said about their favorite photo they are…

Women’s Business Alliance North Recognized With Excellence Award

The WBA North serves women entrepreneurs in seven counties in Northeast Minnesota and Douglas County, Wisconsin

DULUTH, Minn. — On Monday women operated businesses were recognized for their part in the community. Women’s Business Alliance North was named the 2024 Women’s Business Center of Excellence in Minnesota. The WBA North provides support to female entrepreneurs through advising, training and opportunities. A discussion was held at Mexico Lindo for female businesses owners who shared their experiences around…

Duluth Rowing Club Hosts Open House

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Rowing Club kicked off its season with an open house on Saturday. The rowing club invited people out to meet coaches, tour the boathouse and learn about rowing programs. Rowing machines were even set up for those looking to test their technique. The club has adult learn to row classes, a junior program and adult…

2024 UWS Commencement Ceremony

SUPERIOR, Wis. — As graduation season continues, it was students at the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s turn to walk the stage for their commencement ceremony. Around 300 students attended the in-person commencement, with around 630 students graduating in total. Friends and family cheered on the Yellowjacket students at the ceremony. This year UWS saw more graduate degrees earned then ever before….

Federal Hearing Held in Hayward, Wisconsin for Improving Federal Land Access

HAYWARD, Wis. — Monday the city of Hayward was the location for a federal hearing on “Improving Access and Opportunities for Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation on America’s Federal Lands.” Testimonies were heard from witnesses from Wisconsin and Minnesota, they say reduced access to federal land is decreasing the amount of people recreating in outdoor activities like hunting. Hunting and…

Chalstrom’s Bait and Tackle Shop Busy Ahead of Fishing Opener

DULUTH, Minn. — Chalstrom’s was a popular spot for bait and tackle this week as anglers get ready for the Minnesota Fishing Opener. In the land of 10,000 lakes, the fishing opener is an unofficial holiday for Minnesotans. Chalstrom’s has just about everything one needs before hitting the water, including bait, lures, and of course snacks. Chalstrom’s says the week…

Charitable Gambling Starts at Hoops Brewing, Proceeds Going Towards Duluth Curling Club

DULUTH, Minn. — Charitable Gambling has started at Hoops Brewing, with proceeds going towards the Duluth Curling Club. The Curling Club opened its pull tab booth at Hoops Friday afternoon. People were quick to visit the booth to buy a stack of pull tabs. There is also e-tabs and e-bingo at Hoops. And all proceeds from the charitable gambling will…

Northland High Schools Compete in a Burger Cook Off

DULUTH, Minn. — It was a day filled with flipping burgers for four high school culinary classes on Friday. There was some friendly competition between northland schools today as they competed in the first annual Northeast Minnesota High School Cook Off. Duluth East, Duluth Denfeld, Rock Ridge and Cook County schools participating in the burger cook off. The cook-off focused…

Union Gospel Mission Receives $25,000 From Project Joy For Summer Food Program

DULUTH, Minn. — Union Gospel Mission has received a donation from Project Joy to help feed local children this summer. Thursday afternoon Project Joy gave the Mission a check for $25,000. The money will go towards filling up bags with easy-to-prepare food for kids in the northland. The bags will given to local organizations that have youth programs. It will…

City of Superior Reminds Boaters to Purchase Launch Passes for the Wisconsin Fishing Opener

SUPERIOR, Wis.– With the Wisconsin fishing opener happening this weekend, the City of Superior is reminding people to purchase a boat launch pass for certain landings in the city. The City of Superior maintains multiple boat landings for public use. The city owned landings require either annual or day launch passes. Including one of the most popular launches in the…

Students To Protest College of St. Scholastica’s Decision To Cut Theatre Program

DULUTH, Minn. —  There was growing disappointment and sadness Sunday from current and former theatre students at the College of St. Scholastica after learning Friday that the college’s long-running theatre program will be dissolved.  Students plan to hold a sit-in protest at CSS during the day Monday to try to get the decision reversed. “These stories that everyone has, it…

WLSSD Hosts Annual Earth Week Block Party

DULUTH, Minn.– The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District held its annual Courtland Street Block Party Friday, in honor of Earth Week. The WLSSD block party is dedicated to protecting the environment and public health within the community. People dropped off waste and plastics. And a station was set up for the proper disposal of unwanted medications. Atlas Games also had…

Knowing Your Neighbor: Spring Creek Manufacturing

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.– Dating back to 1985, Spring Creek Manufacturing has a long history of providing recreation enthusiasts with the tools they need to have a great day on the water. “Spring Creek Manufacturing was founded in 1985, Ted Newburg wanted a better way to carry canoes and propel canoes and do all those things and so literally out of…

Runners Compete in 35th Annual Fitger’s 5K

DULUTH, Minn. — The 35th Annual Fitger’s 5K took place Saturday morning. Despite the gloomy weather runners laced up their shoes and hit the course, which uses mainly Superior Street and London Road. The race started and finished in front of the Fitger’s Building, The capacity for this year’s race was 1,300 participants. Most of which were runners but a…

Crews Battle Multiple Wildfires in Minong and Wascott

MINONG & WASCOTT, Wis.– Fire crews in northwest Wisconsin battled multiple wildfires this weekend including a large one near Minong that ignited Saturday evening. Nearly 200 acres burned west of Highway 53 and east of Smith Bridge Road in Washburn County. Two trailer homes and five secondary structures mostly sheds were destroyed by flames. The DNR had 22 different pieces…

Fitger’s Bockfest Welcomes in Spring

DULUTH, Minn. — “Whether the weather is good, whether the weather is not good, Bockfest always goes one and today we’ve got the sun and it’s amazing,” said Tami Tanski-Sherman, Fitger’s Mall Manager. Bockfest is an authentic German beer festival and since 1995, Fitgers has been hosting its own Bockfest. The traditional festival welcomes in spring and many people celebrate at…

Astronomy Day at the UMD Planetarium Prepares People for The Solar Eclipse

  DULUTH, Minn. — The UMD Planetarium held its annual Astronomy Day Saturday to educate people about space and science. Many interacting activities and demonstrations were set up at the Planetarium. People could learn about the solar system and the upcoming solar eclipse and special glasses were given out for people to look at the eclipse. The Planetarium was also…

“Wear Blue” Day Across Minnesota for Child Abuse Prevention Month

DULUTH, Minn. — April is officially Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in Minnesota and Duluth was full of blue today to support the cause. First Witness Child Advocacy Center encouraged the community to “Wear Blue” Friday in recognition of the month. Landmarks across the state are also lit up blue in support of the cause… including Duluth’s own Enger…

‘Burns Harbor’ Gets Stuck At Superior Dock

Experts are still uncertain what caused the lake freighter to get stuck, but with a little help its headed out of the Twin Ports

DULUTH, Minn. — This was the scene for much of the weekend: two ships, side by side at BNSF Railway Dock 5 in Superior. On the left, the Burns Harbor. It arrived a week ago. The ship was fueled up and loaded with iron ore pellets, but remained at the dock. It wasn’t until the ship on the right, the…

Duluth Police Department Recognizes Staff Members for Their Service

DULUTH, Minn. — Friday the Duluth Police Department recognized staff for their impact on the community during a Commendation Ceremony. Police officers and department employees gathered for the ceremony as many were honored for their exceptional service. Some staff members were recognized for promotions and leadership work, and others were honored with special awards, including ‘Police Officer of the Year,’…

Boxes of Cereal Start to Pile up for the “Duluth Cheerio Challenge”

DULUTH, Minn. — The “Duluth Cheerio Challenge” is gaining traction as boxes of the cereal are starting to pile up at the drop-off site at the Duluth Labor Temple. The “Cheerio Challenge” is in response to billionaire Kathy Cargill’s recent insult on the city, including Mayor Roger Reinert. She told the Wall Street Journal last weekend that he “peed in…

Union Gospel Mission Asking for Blanket Donations

DULUTH, Minn. — The Union Gospel Mission is in urgent need of blankets and is requesting donations as snow hits the Northland. The Union Gospel Mission says its blanket stock completely ran out during the winter storm, and with the warming center and Chum being frequently full, many have to resort to sleeping outside. So, the Mission is asking for…

Duluth Playhouse Hosts 2024-2025 Season Reveal Party

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Playhouse hosted a season reveal party to announce the lineup of its upcoming 2024-2025 season. While the current season at the Duluth Playhouse is still carrying on, newcomers and theater enthusiasts could get a jump start on their watching plans for the playhouse’s 110th season. The Playhouse says input from audience members helped during the…

Craft Show Season Ramping up in the Northland

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — While the northland is seeing snow, it’s still Spring and that means the craft show season is ramping up. The Katz Meow Shows hosted its first event of the year on Saturday. Around 50 vendors packed the AAD Shrine building, showing off their crafts, from custom jewelry, handmade trinkets and even food products. One vendor says many…