DULUTH, Minn. – For photographers, Lake Superior is a paradise- even in rough elements. “This is the first time I’ve photographed some inclement weather like this,” Photographer, Zackary Ceeland says. Ceeland has been a photographer for five years. Instead of going back to the Twins Cities, he decided to stick around on Sunday. “I’ve just gotten a few shots of…
DULUTH, Minn. – The ending of Bentleyville’s 2019 season was A summary of its year as a whole. “Its been a challenging year than previous years with the weather conditions with the weather conditions we’ve had and a little bit lower in attendance than in previous years,” Bentleyville Executive Director, Nathan Bentley says. Bentleyville was closed for three days back…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth curling club hosted a learn to spiel event at their club at the DECC. Normally, the event is a tournament where seasoned veterans from different clubs would come and play against each other. On Sunday, the club invited the public out for a one-day spiel. “We can teach them about curling at the same time…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, a fun winter event “Glow tubing” is back at spirit mountain. The relatively new event has been open for the past two years. The hill was lit up blue, green and purple for the night. Staff say extra snow was blown to make it happen. Glow tubing has become a huge hit with families for…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Thursday night, Mont Du Lac ski resort in Superior was rocking out with their weekly “Turns and Tunes” event. Throughout the ski season on Thursdays, the resort will have local bands playing along with wings and craft beers available. Staff say, this is just one of the many events that showcase everything Mont Du Lac has to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Glensheen mansion brings thousands of visitors through the historic grounds every holiday season. Management says, this is one of the busiest weeks they have at the mansion. From the Christmas trees, decorations and the elves- there’s something for everyone. One of the newer tour additions is the candlelight tour, which has increased in popularity over the years….
DULUTH, Minn. – “Christmas in a lot of ways is just like a normal day for us.” The firefighters here in Duluth get to the station early- doing their normal routines- making sure the rigs are good to go. “Our response is the exact same as any other day.” With being away from their families, these firefighters at the Duluth…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Fairlawn Mansion is all geared up for the holiday season. Volunteers have been hard at work since the beginning of December decking out the historic mansion with holiday decorations. Whether it’s the trees or the period decor, staff say now is the time to visit the museum. “It’s actually the best time to see Fairlawn. It’s so…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re still in the market for a Christmas tree, Emmanuel Evergreens tree lot in West Duluth has you covered. The average life span of a Christmas tree in the home is ten weeks. Keeping it away from heat sources and watered are two ways to prolong its life. But owners say, the key to keep your…
DULUTH, Minn. – After receiving a grant from the A-S-P-C-A, Animal Allies is offering a discount in adoption fees. The event will run from Sunday the 15th to Sunday the 22nd. People can adopt dogs for half price, and cats over one-year-old for twenty five dollars. Staff say, this promotion will allow them to cover certain fees and hopefully entice…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Western Lake Superior Habitat For Humanity received a big grant this afternoon, which allowed them to purchase two new vehicles for daily operations. Both the Associated Bank and The Ordean Foundation each contributed $20,000 to help purchase the vehicles. The truck will help the construction manager haul equipment, and the car will be used for work…
ESKO, Minn. – A space heater is believed to be the cause of a small structure fire in Esko on Wednesday. Wrenshall, Carlton and Esko fire departments responded to the fire around 11 a.m. on Erickson Road. Officials say they take extra precautions during these cold temperatures making scene safety a top priority for firefighters. “Watching where you’re stepping. A…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Art Glass is now offering a new class for you to add to your Christmas decorations. The glass blowing classes feature designer ornaments and snowmen. Although it isn’t hands on, it offers customers something new for the holidays. “Doing these designer events allows people to customize it a little bit more. Puts a special memory…
DULUTH, Minn. – In an effort increase enrollment, starting next year, the school will offer reduced tuition rates from grades 4-8 and frozen rates in grades 9-12. The school will also offer guided tuition, so families with different circumstances can see exactly how much tuition will cost. With these small class sizes, students are needed to participate in the arts…
Superior, Wis. – The Duluth City Council has now approved 235–thousand dollars in emergency funding to help keep Spirit Mountain operating this winter. At nearby Mont Du Lac, the season is off to a much better start. Mont Du Lac in Superior opened earlier than usual this year, and the resort stayed open throughout the record setting snowfall Thanksgiving weekend. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Christmas spirit was in full swing at the Salvation Army Tuesday morning. Employees at Fond-Du–Luth staff dropped off thousands of socks collected as part of the casino’s annual sock drive. The employees also dropped off a check, which the Salvation Army will use to help purchase toys, and support other programs. When area families who come…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Friday, hundreds of college students showed off their sustainability projects. The College of Saint Scholastica students worked in teams, each taking a few weeks to a few months to finish work related to sustainability and helping the environment. We spoke with students who researched food insecurity and food deserts in low income communities. They found solutions…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Friday, community members gathered to mourn the loss of the Catholic bishop of Duluth. Bishop Paul Sirba died after going into cardiac arrest on Sunday morning. The funeral mass and visitation was held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary. His brother, Father Joseph Sirba, spoke the about life of his sibling during the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Clearing off the train tracks has been a long process for the North Shore Scenic Railroad. After two days, the group got their most powerful locomotive on the tracks to clear the popular route. “It’s got a special plow on the front of it. It was backed up by our second most powerful diesel. Then they cleared…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s held their annual ethics conference on Wednesday with this year’s event focused on the topic of vaccines. Guest speakers from the U of M and the MN Department of Health spoke about subjects including: vaccine hesitancy and community engagement. “Really this is open to all. So we have, I know, nurses and public health folks…
DULUTH, Minn. – Second Harvest Food Bank is getting an added boost to their food supply. This past September, area Subway’s teamed up with Feeding America. They donated a meal to Second Harvest Food Bank for every two meals sold. The $2,300 check presented today will equate to thousands of meals for the community in a time when they are…
DULUTH, Minn. – These mounds of heavy, are causing a few problems out there. In this week’s knowing you neighbors we are introduced to an area tree seller dealing with lots of extra work. Over at Super One in West Duluth, Christmas trees are being sold. But at first glance, you wouldn’t even notice. “There’s probably 75 or 50,” Hoffbauer…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the winter storm this past weekend, many local businesses were either closed or closed early on Saturday. With shoppers chose to stay in, the annual “Small Business Saturday” event is getting a bonus day on December 7th to give people another opportunity to stay local when buying their Christmas gifts. “This is just adding another benefit–…
DULUTH, Minn. – Cyber Monday is in full swing as shoppers can find the latest and greatest deals all from the comforts of their home. This year, a portion of your purchases on Amazon can go back to a local charity. Animal Allies is one of those charities with a wish list of items they need. From toys and feeding…
DULUTH, Minn. – Taven Woodie, a Wyoming native, is ranked second in the women’s division. She grew up riding snowmobiles, and doesn’t mind racing with the boys in this male dominated sport. Woodie says, she hopes to inspire more women to race and all the fans keep her going. “I see their faces and they are like: no way, I…
DULUTH, Minn. – The leftovers from the Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the DECC are all going to a good cause. Friday morning, roughly fifteen–hundred pounds of food was donated to area shelters courtesy of second harvest food bank. This allows those places easy access to a good meal during a time when for some, food is scare. “This is kind…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of area runners gathered for the 14th Annual Gobble Gallop. The kids run, Gobble Giddy Up and one miler Tough Turkey races were also part of the day. Some runners even wore creative attire for the thanksgiving day race. “Hence why I’m dressed up as a tree. But also because it’s thanksgiving day and I was…
DULUTH, Minn. – First Witness Child Advocacy Center held their annual bake sale Friday morning at the Holiday Center. The sale has thousand of baked goods including cupcakes, muffins and cookies. All of the proceeds donated go directly back to the families they serve. “It can go to anything from if the family comes in and the family doesn’t have…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The public works committee recently approved the changes, which will then go before city council on December 3rd. Right now, only homeowners can apply to the program which includes sump pump installation to help prevent basement flooding. The proposed resolution would also apply to landlords who own rental properties. “The occupancy criteria would be taken into consideration…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Harbor House Crisis Shelters in Superior are seeking volunteers before the holiday season. The Organization provides transitional living for the homeless, and are looking for people to help with the upkeep of the homes. Although donations are always appreciated- right now, the organization just needs people’s time. “We need help fixing things that are broken in the…
DULUTH, Minn. – United Ways Across Minnesota have sparked the initiative “Acts of Kindness Week” this week. The Head of The Lakes was out in full force this afternoon in the Holiday Center. They also partnered with the red gross, giving people the opportunity to fill out holiday cards to military personnel. It’s all in an effort to help people…
DULUTH, Minn. – While work is well underway at Glensheen preparing Marcia Hales’ “Spirit of the Lights” display, a new discovery was recently made on the grounds of the estate. Carved on a rock of the Bent Brook are the names of the last four people to live on the property Both the head gardener along with his wife, and…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s turkey time for a good cause at Marine General and its the 11th annual turkey fry. Tomorrow from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. folks can stop by Marine General on London road to get a free turkey sandwich. Donations are encouraged, with all of the proceeds going toward “Bob’s Bike Drive” for kids this holiday season….
DULUTH, Minn. – Thanksgiving is a little over a week away, but preparations are already underway at the DECC for their Thanksgiving buffet. Food has been coming into the DECC, waiting to be prepared for the thousands of community members that aren’t able to get a hot meal on Thanksgiving. Volunteers are still needed, especially during the afternoon shift, so…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College’s Physical Therapy Program Celebrated its 20th Anniversary Tuesday afternoon. It was all started by students who were part of a class to develop a clinic back in 1998. Then, the clinic opened in 1999 as a partnership with Saint Scholastica’s PT program. The program accepts students, LSC employees and the public as patients. Students…
DULUTH, Minn. – The annual “Operation Christmas Child” is now underway in the Northland. Volunteers were hard at work boxing up shoe boxes full of toys this afternoon at the Mount of Olives Baptist Church. Once boxed, the packages will be shipped down to Minneapolis for processing. From there, the toys will be sent to children all across the world….
UPDATE: Bulldog Pizza and Mount Royal Library are back open as of Monday afternoon. Additionally, Vanilla Bean wrote in a Facebook post Monday afternoon that they will be open for regular business hours on Tuesday. DULUTH, Minn. – Several businesses at the Mount Royal Center were closed this past weekend. According to signs posted on the building, the closure is…
DULUTH, Minn. – Chester Bowl began making snow Thursday morning. The ski hill fired up their guns with the expectation of opening on December 7th. Management says, the help of the volunteers makes this all possible. “There are two of us that are permanent staff at Chester Bowl. We rely so heavily on volunteers. 24 hours a day someone is…
DULUTH, Minn- UMD students got the chance to future career opportunities today. The Labovitz School of Business held the first-ever Insurance Career Day. There, students got the were able to network with UMD Alumni currently working in the industry. Staff say, the whole day is to set students up for success when it comes to the variety of careers in…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Have you ever wanted to start your own restaurant? Well, the Superior Business Center and UWS Small Business Development Center gave folks some tips Monday morning. The Center held a workshop which gave people the first steps, and other resources to push them in the right direction. The goal is to make sure they can support a…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local salon is helping veterans with a fresh haircut. Bam Style located on Central Entrance is giving free haircuts to vets this Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. They also will be receiving donations which go towards sponsoring a local veteran family through the holidays. Staff say, its a great way for them to give…
DULUTH, Minn. – Demolition is underway at the former B.P gas station on London Road to make room for the new Taco Bell. On Friday morning crews began demolishing the old gas station. This new taco bell isn’t expected to be open until 2020. Over in West Duluth another Taco Bell has popped up on Grand Avenue across from Denfeld…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – With Veterans Day just around the corner, one UWS class has partnered with the Red Cross to help show support for area veterans. The public relations course at UWS is putting the finishing touches on a banner and holiday cards for Northland veterans. This project is something they have been working on all semester. Students say, it’s…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Area high school students gathered for the 36th Annual Choir fest at UWS. Roughly 85 students were able to participate, giving them the opportunity to experience larger orchestra works. One high school teacher says, his students will be able to take this new insight back with them. ”Their going to be all excited. Like, you have no…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College hosted their annual career day Thursday morning. Hundreds of area high school students were able to see some of the different opportunities of the tech industry. Students were able to participate in 40 minute hands-on career sessions for a variety of careers. Auto Service Technician, Welding and Nursing were just some of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth Family waking up dealing with $75,000 in damage to their home after an early morning fire. Fire crews responded around 2:30 a.m. this morning to the home located at 1401 East 10th Street in Duluth. Officials believe the fire started in the attic of the home. All family members and pets were able to evacuate….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Area high school girls gathered at UWS for the third annual Sonia Kovalesky Day. Kovalesky was a Russian Mathematician who made a number of contributions to the subject. Roughly thirty girls from Duluth and Superior schools participated in workshops, panels and activities. Each were geared to help give them great exposure, and learn the importance of mathematics…
DULUTH, Minn. – Last night Roz Randorf also claimed victory over the 3rd District City Council Seat. The newcomer overtook Threesa O’Hallora-Johnson by a ten percent margin in the race. Randorf says her team also deserves credit for the win, and one of the things she will bring to the city council is an open mind. “For someone to come…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -Mont Du Lac has begun making snow at their ski resort in Superior. For the new season, the resort is putting in more snow guns and a larger snow making system which should be wrapped up later this week. All of these improvements gives the hill even more capacity. “We’re excited. We’re making snow right on schedule I…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – One local business in Superior is giving back to the community during the cold winter months. Last year, owners of Sutherland C-B-D put out a coat rack at their location on Tower Avenue. They asked for hats, mittens and other winter attire. Now for their second year, donations have already been flowing in. “This year already we’ve…
