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…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota will introduce a new program that looks to get more people out on the biking trails, and one Duluth company is participating. Traverse Duluth will be a retailer in Minnesota’s e-bike rebate program. The program will give applicants a discount of up to $1,500, covering 50% to 75% of the purchase of a bike and accessories….
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…
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…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. –Summer is getting closer, which means the outside fun at Skyline Social & Games is back. The summer leagues at Skyline are kicking off this month, with volleyball games starting Monday evening with bocce ball and bean bags starting on May 20. Over 300 volleyball teams of all skill levels are hitting the court in this years summer…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Farmer’s Market hosted a May Day Celebration on Saturday as the market gets ready to open its doors for the season. The May Day Celebration got customers into the market early to get a jump start on their summer produce shopping. The Duluth Farmer’s Market on the corner of 14th Ave E. and 3rd St…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. — For people who prefer to get around on two wheels, the 16th annual Continental Bike Swap was the place to be this weekend. Every year, Continental Ski and Bike hosts the event at its store on E 1st Street in Duluth. On Friday, people dropped off good-working bikes to sell or donate to the Bike Swap. Then…
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…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth will be filled with the sound of music next week as the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival kicks off this upcoming Sunday. This is the 26th year of the music festival and around 160 bands will hit the stage across 35 venues. The largest venue being Amsoil Arena at the DECC. What makes the Homegrown Music Festival…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. — We only have one Earth and to see so many people come out here and want to help us take care of it, and to take care of Hartley Park, which is a special place for Hartley Nature Center, it’s really exciting,” said Matt Willey, Hartley Nature Center Stewardship & Recreation Program Manager. During a day that’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — Earth Day is upon us and Ecolibrium3 is hosting its 4th annual Earth Week celebrating our planet. Earth Day takes place on April 22nd every year, it’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and learning how to protect the planet. In Duluth dozens of people participated in cleaning up the Lincoln Park area. Eco3…
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…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The Hermantown Highschool Robotics team kicked off their trek to the World Championship in style with a police escort on Monday. The Talons are making their return to the World Championship for the second year in a row. The team packed up a bus and headed to Houston, Texas where the competition is held each year. The…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Rainbow Room is a vintage clothing and home goods store that made the move from its former location into a bigger space on West 1st Street. “Our social media presence has grown with the move and also people walking by on the street have been popping in which has been really lovely. This new space downtown is…
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…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. — One local company was doing some spring cleaning and decided to host a ‘garage sale’ to get its products out in the community. Loll Designs is a Duluth-based company that produces all kinds of outdoor furniture. The company held a large sale for the start of the season on Saturday. It was a big hit, and saw…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Mayor’s Reception Room at the Duluth City Hall got a makeover and one local artist is having her artwork displayed throughout the room. Kelly Schamberger is the featured artist whose paintings are now hanging in the reception room. Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert says the room is used for many meetings and he wanted to showcase talent…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. — A last-minute plan turned into a good turnout of volunteers on a mission to better their city. Twin Ports Trailer Trash announced it would be bringing its junk removal services to Canal Park on Monday. The company called upon volunteers to assist in the cleaning and were shocked by the turnout. The crews also worked on clearing…
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, Minn. — It was a hopping good time at the Lake Superior Zoo Saturday as it hosted its annual ‘EGG-stravaganza!’ Every year the zoo celebrates Easter and the welcoming of Spring, even though it may not look like it. Because of the recent snowfall, the zoo had to adapt and move the egg hunt indoors. Kids could also meet…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Even though most skiers and snowboarders hung up their equipment a few weeks ago, many broke out their boards and skis and hit the slopes at Mont du Lac Resort on Saturday. Mont du Lac closed its hills for the season two weeks ago, but after a winter storm brought fresh powder the resort held a bonus…
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,’…
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…
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, 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…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. — Just like that Easter is right around the corner, and it was an Egg-splosion of fun in Lincoln Park ahead of the holiday. The 10th Annual Egg-Splosion event got kids into the Easter Spirit. Northern Expressions Arts Collective hosted the free event at the Harrison Community Center on Saturday. It was a hopping good time as there…
DULUTH, Minn. — Vehicles were rolling into the DECC Friday ahead of Motorhead Madness this weekend. From classic to modern rides, 150 cars and trucks geared up for the show that starts Saturday. The event has fun for the whole family, from simulators, a RC track and even a robotics tournament. The car show will also be rewarding cash prizes,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Pack held its 10th annual Beer and Gear event Friday at its retail flagship store, giving people a taste of Duluth. The event was filled with giveaways from Duluth Pack and free beer samples from Hoops Brewing. As the store gets ready for the upcoming tourist season, clearance items had an additional 10% off special during…
DULUTH, Minn. — A combat veteran turned UMD student shared his experience overseas and the hardships he has faced while transitioning into scholar life. Jacob Heytens gave a speech at the college as a part of its Perspective Speaker Series. His speech titled “From Combat to College” focused on the lack of research surrounding veterans transitioning into college. Before enrolling…
DULUTH, Minn. — Construct Tomorrow hosted a two-day event at the DECC this week. The event allowed local students to get hands-on experience and learn about new job opportunities. Students could lay bricks, set tiles and even use motion simulators as they went through stations. Many organizations also taught kids about apprenticeships and careers in construction. “I am passionate about…
SANDSTONE, Minn. — The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone Minnesota has grown a lot over its 25-year history, but one thing has stayed the same– its mission, which is to provide a safe home for rescue wildcats. It started with an idea and a backyard. the plan was to rescue smaller animals, maybe a few bobcats or lynx. Now, 25 years…
DULUTH, Minn. — “All of a sudden we could get dumped on by two feet of snow, I’ve seen it happen every so often up here,” said Lakewalk hiker, Dan Anderson. This weather is great, it gets people out, get out in the fresh air and stuff and be able to go out and walk and hike and stuff like that.”…
DULUTH, Minn. — The West Duluth Branch Library held a ribbon-cutting Monday to celebrate upgrades. The upgrades consisted of a new service desk, a new computer center, new shelving and a new layout. The Duluth Library Foundation raised $30,000 to fund upgrades to Duluth Library branches. The upgrades are centered around providing a welcoming space to library goers. Speakers at…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Marshall and Hermantown Robotics Teams are heading down south to Houston, Texas, to compete in the FIRST Robotics World Championship. The Marshall Topperbots were the first team in the area to qualify for the world competition, that will take place starting April 17. This is the second time the team has made it to worlds,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Female hockey players laced up their skates as The Twin Ports Women’s Invitational kicked off Friday evening. The puck dropped on the first game of the tournament Friday. The Invitational has been around for 30 years and is focused on providing women in hockey a place to show off their skills. Women of all skill levels can play,…
DULUTH, Minn.– A dental practice has officially opened on the first floor of Duluth’s Intrepid Building. Gregorich and Matack Family Dental has been providing dental care in Duluth since 2014. The dental team has moved locations and opened its new practice on Superior Street. The new facility was a long time in the making and has new “state-of-the-art” equipment, centered around…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — There are only so many hours in a day, and one local woman likes to make the most of them as she finds herself giving back to the community through various organizations. Hermantown mom Cyndi Lewis wears many hats throughout her day-to-day life. One is her role as the Director of Development at Duluth’s Salvation Army. “When…
DULUTH, Minn.– The record holder for worldwide food challenge wins visited Big Daddy’s Burgers in Duluth Monday to take on a burger challenge. Randy Santel has won over 1,200 food challenges in his career, including the one on Monday after he finished an eleven-patty burger with 22 slices of bacon, and 2lbs of fries on the side. While he didn’t…
DULUTH, Minn. — Democratic Duluth Elected Officials, local leaders and community members rallied together to call for an “uncommitted” vote in the DFL Presidential Primary. The gathering was held at the Lake Superior Plaza on Saturday. The group urged other Minnesotans to vote “uncommitted” in the DFL Presidential Primary, withholding their support for President Joe Biden in his reelection bid….
DULUTH, Minn. — Warrior Brewing Company hosted a fundraiser event Saturday for the Lake Superior Warriors Disabled Military Hockey Team. The Warriors team was founded in 2019, where military veterans can use hockey as a form of cognitive and physical therapy. The team also assists veterans with transitioning back into civilian life by creating a support system. The fundraiser had…
DULUTH, Minn. — 10 local celebrities took their talents to the stage Friday for Singing with the Stars at the NorShor Theatre. The Duluth Playhouse’s 2nd annual music-filled event brought in a large crowd of voters. Each person could vote for their favorite performer through donations. The person with the most donations was crowned the winner. Fox 21’s own Dan…
CLOQUET, Minn. — It’s Tee time! Golfers are already hitting the fairways during spring-like conditions. Big Lake Golf Resort in Cloquet opened its course today, making it the course’s earliest opening to date. Many eager golfers hit the greens for the first time in months. One of the owners of Big Lake says the course is in good shape, and…
