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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DULUTH, Minn. – Allergy season is already underway for some people in the Northland. While pollen numbers won’t pick up until April and May, Dr. Minto Porter, an allergist and immunologist with Essentia Health, says outdoor molds starts to increase once snow starts to melt and humidity levels rise. “Patients will probably have more difficulty if they go into spring already…
DULUTH, Minn. – Crumbl Cookies is ready to serve you in Duluth. The franchise has its grand opening March 25, but people took advantage of their soft open March 24 to get their first taste. For the owners, this is their fifth location in Minnesota and their first in the Northland. “It feels so good,” says Brian Howell, co-owner of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the winter outdoor season winds down for another year, snowmobile owners are getting their sleds ready for summer storage. Duluth Lawn and Sport says they have technicians ready to help with service and sell any equipment necessary for at-home maintenance. They recommend people go through a season-end check list to ensure it will start up again in…
DULUTH, Minn. – The latest housing indicator report by the City of Duluth confirms the need for more apartments and homes. Their 2021 study found the average price for a home sold increased $35,000 to $240,000, the average rent went up $221, while the rental vacancy rate dropped around 3-percent to 2.1-percent. Typically, a five-percent vacancy rate is considered healthy, with…
DULUTH, Minn. – March 23 is National Puppy Day, and it happened to coincide with the latest visit of therapy animals at UMD. The weather did not stop UMD PAWS from hosting seven dogs and one hedgehog at the Kirby Student Center to give students, faculty, and staff a chance to lower their stress. It was a lower number of animals…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesotans who graduate high school and attend UMD could have a sizable chunk of their tuition covered if a proposal in the state legislature become law. The Greater Minnesota Scholarship Program could cover around $4,000 of the student’s first year, and an additional $1,000 to $2,000 each year over their next three years. The goal is to end…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s not the permanent ship, but the arrival of the Hollyhock means the start of ice cutting activities in the Duluth and Superior ports. This ship, along with the Neah Bay, will start cutting around the tugboats in the ports. That will allow them to assist the five vessels that have been docked through winter get ready…
BRULE, Wis. – With the Brule River starting to see some of its ice cover melt away, anticipation to fish for steelhead trout is growing. That itch will be met as the Wisconsin DNR allows for this season to resume Saturday, March 26. “This time of year is really excited for the steel headers,” says Paul Piszczek, Fisheries Biologist with…
DULUTH, Minn. – The arrival of spring weather means the emergence of baby animals in the wild. Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation took their first assistance call of the season March 21, reuniting a baby squirrel with its mother. They are reminding people to watch for nests, burrows, and dens as they begin yard, tree, and garden work. Removing a baby animal’s home…
DULUTH, Minn. – Winter weather is not leaving the Northland yet, and road crews have been busy prepping for the wide range of precipitation that has fallen. MnDOT says this winter has seen few days of rest with persistent light snowfalls and below zero temperatures. Preparations for this storm have been routine, with warmer temperatures last weekend allowing them to pre-treat…
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PROCTOR, Minn. – The leaders of the three cities that surround Duluth to the north and west gave their annual updates to area businesses Thursday. The Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their State of the Cities luncheon at the Black Woods Event Center in Proctor, featuring the mayors of Hermantown, Proctor, and Rice Lake. Chamber President & CEO Kimberly Parmeter…
DULUTH, Minn. – Time is running out to enjoy the slopes of Spirit Mountain this winter season as they will soon begin their transition to summer activities. Interim Executive Director Ann Glumac says they will reduce their hours next week during the weekdays from 10 to 6. After their last formal day March 27, they will remain open as long as…
DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC is transforming into an automotive paradise as Motorhead Madness returns this weekend. People can see around 150 classic cars on display, along with vendors, RC racing, the crowning of Miss Motorhead, and door prizes. “We’re marking the floors (Thursday),” says show co-owner Mike Podgornik, “getting the location set up for the cars and vendors and everyone…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Community Relations Officer is the latest to announce her bid to represent District 8B in the Minnesota House. Alicia Kozlowski has been active in the Duluth community over the past 12 years; first as a community organizer before joining the city’s Leadership Team in 2019. She highlights her heritage as strengths for her candidacy. That includes…
DULUTH, Minn. – The National Weather Service is looking for more volunteers to report rain, snow, and hail totals. March is the annual push for new members to join CoCoRaHS, which stands for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network. It’s a program that allows people to measure precipitation from where they live, and supplement measurements recorded by automated devices…
DULUTH, Minn. – Ordean East Middle School is getting assistance from a traveling artists on a new mural. Adam Swanson is helping students this week create the wall-long design that will be placed near the entrance to the school’s garden. Some of the various images will be coded so that it can be linked to student-generated research projects in the future….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – March 15 is the first day Superior is sending out absentee ballots to those who have requested them for the spring election April 5. Those who get one are being asked not to put them off inside the drop boxes outside City Hall. This method of ballot collecting saw its use increase across Wisconsin during the COVID pandemic. …
DULUTH, Minn. – The community kitchen at Damiano Center celebrated its 40th anniversary Tuesday. It recreated its first meal, served March 15, 1982, by offering the same hamburger soup recipe to everyone who attended. In addition, the meal offered side such as a salad and mixed fruit, and pie ala mode for dessert. Kitchen manager Flora Woodfork helped with the first…
DULUTH, Minn. – New federal funding will help the Duluth Police Department improve their customer service. Chief Mike Tusken says the $750,000 will focus on adding or upgrading technology within the department that will focus on three initiatives. One of them regards SPIDR Tech, a program that gives people who make a call to 911 progress updates on their case through…
DULUTH, Minn. – After 37 years, Perkins next to Miller Hill Mall has closed its doors. “It’s a sad day,” says owner Dillon Flaherty. “I didn’t plan my 37 year career ending this way, but it has. It just wasn’t sustainable anymore.” Flaherty says a number of factors, from COVID to inflation to staffing, led to this decision. “It’s not one…
