DULUTH, Minn. – Earth Day was the start of the annual Bus Bike Walk Month in the Twin Ports. For over a decade Zeitgeist and their partners have been hosting a number of activities focused on these three modes of transportation. “We’re able to offer a whole bunch of different fun activities for people of all ages and abilities,” says Andrea…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota’s infrastructure is mediocre and requires attention. That’s according to members of the American Society of Civil Engineers who are from Duluth and Minnesota. They unveiled their latest report card during an event Tuesday next to the Can of Worms Infrastructure project along Lower Michigan Avenue, as well as in St. Paul. ASCE releases these report cards every…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Some UMD students planning to graduate next month are taking advantage of a program this week that gives them a more personal send off. The Kirby Commencement allows students to get their pictures taken with their cap, gown, and diploma cover as if they were on stage during a commencement ceremony. They also get the chance to meet…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District is ready to begin the process to create a new comprehensive strategic plan. Superintendent John Magas says they hired TeamWorks International to assist them. The approach they are taking is known as ‘schoolroom to boardroom’. “This process focuses more on first assessing on our current reality,” says Magas. “What is our history? What are…
DULUTH, Minn. – Visit Duluth is ready to open their new visitor center in Canal Park. The move from West Superior Street to Lake Avenue next to Flagship will continue to offer brochures, maps, and information to the various attractions in the Twin Ports. “We’re right in Canal Park,” says President Daniele Villa, “the heart, where visitors all come. Whether they…
DULUTH, Minn. – Those in need of a bike but may not want to purchase a new one can use an event this weekend in Duluth to hopefully find what they need. Continental Ski and Bike will have their 15th annual bike swap outside their East First Street location. It will run Saturday, April 23, from 10 to 5, and Sunday,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is highlighting equipment that is helping them document accident and crime scenes better. Last year they purchased three cameras that can scan an area of interest by video. One camera can handle an area between 2 to 12 feet in front of them, while a second can handle an area between 1 to 6…
DULUTH, Minn. – Another sign of spring in the Northland as The Rambler food truck had its first stop of their season Wednesday outside Cirrus. Event Coordinator Kesley Auran says they are one of the oldest food trucks in the Northland, starting in 2012. “We love our regulars. We love people are still finding out about us, fresh and new, so…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s a store that prides itself on having niche items that one needs for their home and life, but it will soon end its presence on London Road in Duluth. A personal matter is forcing S & J Everything to close after nearly four years in business. “The business has been really well,” says owner Scott Olson, “thanks to…
DULUTH, Minn. – After 40 years, the Duluth Salvation Army is closing its thrift store. This decision is due to the store losing money in recent years, along with the lingering impacts of the pandemic and staffing. “Because of the length of time that this has been happening,” says Director of Development Cyndi Frick, “and the fact that we want to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A new piece of equipment will help firefighters in Superior get clean faster and easier when they are out on certain calls. Enbridge has donated a $400,000 53-foot decontamination trailer to the city. Jeff Foster Trucking is also assisting by storing the trailer at their location, and having people available to move it to a scene when needed….
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DULUTH, Minn. – An Easter weekend tradition is back to full capacity at Lake Superior Zoo. Their Egg-stravaganza will run from 10 to 4 Saturday, April 16. People can enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny, as well as take part in animal enrichment exhibits put together by zoo members. Returning this year is a golden egg hunt, where lucky kids…
DULUTH, Minn. – The persistent winter weather may not be the most appealing for outdoor activities. However, it isn’t stopping some people from getting out for a bike ride. “People are already out on their bikes quite a bit,” says Ethan Reilly, a mechanic and salesperson with Twin Ports Cyclery. “I’ve seen three different kind of group ride groups that…
DULUTH, Minn. – Restaurants that are hosting an Easter Brunch are preparing for a busy Sunday. For Boomtown, this will be their first at their Duluth area location since opening up in June of 2021. Front House Manager Alexis EK says they are ready. “We are going to be offering everything from a French toast bake,” says EK. “We have an…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Harbor Rescue Mission is finalizing preparations for their Easter dinner. This year’s menu will consist of sliced ham, creamy potatoes, mashed potatoes, gravy, pineapple, cherries, and homemade cookies. Items were either donated, including from businesses like Bridgeman’s in Duluth and B & B Market in Cloquet, or bought through the monetary donations made to the mission….
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Art Glass is giving people the chance to design their own hummingbird feeder this month. More than 40 people took part in this event last year. People will be able to choose their own colors and pattern, then watch a glassblower make it for them and describe each step of the process. “A lot of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The first saltie of the season is in the Twin Ports. The Resko, a 624-foot bulk carrier, arrived Wednesday evening from the Netherlands, and will be loaded with wheat to transport to Italy. The Duluth Seaway Port Authority will hold its annual welcoming event Friday, where the First Ship contest winner will be announced from the more…
DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC is ready to trial run a fast pass program for one of its concession items. Called “Fast Two”, people who purchase tickets online to see Travis Tritt on July 10 will have the option to pre-purchase two beers for an additional fee. People will be able to get them at a concession stand at Amsoil Arena…
DULUTH, Minn, – A new home in Duluth’s Irving Neighborhood is one of the latest completed projects part of Rebuild Duluth. The city set up the program in 2019, giving developers free lots if they can create home designs that will fit in them. The home at 58th Avenue West and Redruth, designed by Office Hughes Olsen and built by One…
DULUTH, Minn. – As cases of a new strain of bird flu increase across the country, the Lake Superior Zoo is doing its part to keep its winged habitants safe. Lizzy Larson, Assistant Director of Animal Management, says she and their veterinarians on staff are monitoring where current cases are and how close they may come to this part of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Twin Ports’ largest music festival is getting ready to return in person. Homegrown begins May 1 and will feature around 200 musical acts over eight days across several dozen venues in Duluth and Superior. Executive Director Melissa LaTour says bands and performers responded well to their call for acts, which also connects to the excitement across the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Erickson Library at Lake Superior College played host to a wolf fair Tuesday. Representatives from the International Wolf Center, the Wildlife Science Center, Timber Wolf Alliance, Wildwoods, and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission provided information on the role wolves play in the Northland’s ecosystem. “We have a passion for wolves,” says Kath Rolfe, one of…
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DULUTH, Minn. – For the first time since their launch in 2013, Bent Paddle Brewing is changing the way its main year-round beers look with a brand refresh. New packaging began Thursday for their Venture Pils, Bent Hop IPA, 14° Amber, Black Ale, and Cold Press Black. Each features a beach along Lake Superior, with their geo-coordinates on the box, which…
DULUTH, Minn. – Several of Duluth’s local and statehouse leaders are pushing for more action in Washington to combat climate change. Duluth Council Member Mike Mayou cites recent extreme weather events, from the flooding in 2012, to storms damaging the Lakewalk, to last year’s wildfires, as signs that action needs to be taken soon. “That’s when the climate crisis really hits…
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DULUTH, Minn. – It may be a while before people make their way to Park Point Beach to take a dip in Lake Superior, but as of now there will be no lifeguards there this summer. The YMCA says they are working to get people hired, but a shortage in lifeguards across their branches has them scrambling to find and train…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Over 100 of the best young math minds from across the Northland gathered at UW-Superior Wednesday to put their knowledge to the test. The university’s mathematics and computer science department’s annual High School Math Meet had students from eight schools answer questions in geometry, calculus, algebra, trigonometry and elementary functions, and probability and statistics. “Each event has an…
DULUTH, Minn. – Five years and nearly half-a-million dollars later, the round up program at Whole Foods Co-op in Duluth continues on. Each month people who shop at their two locations can raise their totals to the next dollar, or any amount that they want. “We will see anywhere between $7,000 and $15,000,” says Marketing Manager Marci Strack. “Last month CHUM…
DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC is playing host this week to police chiefs and command leaders from the several hundred departments across Minnesota. The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association’s annual Executive Training Institute is one of their largest events of the year. It typically rotates between several cities, and this year was Duluth’s turn to host. “We’ll have general sessions that…
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DULUTH, Minn. – After being closed two weeks for remodeling, CHUM Food Shelf is ready to resume distribution April 1. Their first distribution will begin at 10 a.m. of fresh items, such as dairy, produce, and baked goods. They will also resume handing out pre-packed boxes at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Duluth on April 4, also starting at 10 a.m….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Public Library is holding their annual genealogy event April 1, this year called “Foolin’ Around With Your Family Tree.” It will feature information from Douglas County Register of Deeds Tracy Middleton and professional genealogist Marie Mattson. It’s also a chance for people to learn more about what services the library can offer people who are researching…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s efforts to combat climate change is getting a boost from the U.S. Department of Energy. The city was one of 22 locations selected to take part in the Communities LEAP pilot program. Federal officials will be working with the city to provide guidance on how they can reduce air pollution, increase energy resiliency, and lower energy costs…
DULUTH, Minn. – When Essentia Health opens their new outpatient surgery center at Miller Hill Mall this summer, the Minnesota Nurses Association does not want them to stop nurses from possibly unionizing. They want the medical provider to publicly pledge neutrality on this matter, since the current bargaining agreement between the two would not cover the new facility. “We believe that…
DULUTH, Minn. – After a two year hiatus, Movies on Michigan is returning to The Depot. What was supposed to be a series back in the spring of 2020 that was cancelled after one movie due to the pandemic, they will be showing “Miracle” inside the Great Hall April 1. Depot Director Mary Tennis says it coincides with an exhibit that…
DULUTH, Minn. – There’s a new way to experience the murals in Lincoln Park with the installation of an art walk. Info plates with a QR code on them are being set up next to each mural that the public can access. When the code is scanned by a smartphone, it will open up a webpage that details the process for…
DULUTH, Minn. – A spring tradition at UMD resumed Tuesday as the American Indian Learning Resource Center held their Spring Feast. The event coincides with a similar event in the fall to celebrate the changing of the seasons. It’s a chance for American Indian and Alaska Native students, their allies, and anyone interested in learning more about Indigenous cultures, as well…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – March 29 is an important day for the United States involvement in the Vietnam War. It was on this day in 1973 that the last U.S. combat troops left Vietnam, ending eight years of direct involvement. As part of their mission, the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior helps to share the lives of Northlanders…
DULUTH, Minn. – March 29 is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, and one doesn’t have to look hard in the Northland to see how they collaborate to help each other out. A recent example of this comes through the work of Reimagined by T-Underwood in downtown Duluth. The painting, do-it-yourself project, home staging, and redesign business made available…
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