DULUTH, Minn. – Toppers is pizza has announced they will be holding their Grand Opening on June 16th. As part of their grand opening celebration Toppers will be giving out free pizza for a year to the first 50 people in line opening day. The new Toppers Pizza location will be at 1231 East 9th Street across from the Cenex…
DULUTH, Minn. – The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children along with the Camden Police Department in South Carolina are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 2-year-old child. Authorities believe Dakota Ray may now be in Minnesota after she was taken by her parents William and Jessica Ray on April 15. Authorities say they have reason…
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DULUTH,Minn. – Nearly 2,000 Duluth elementary students hit the track at public school stadium for the annual Fit-N-Fun Run. Students ran a quarter of a mile during the event which is aimed at teaching younger kids about healthy lifestyles. Directors of the race said this event could stop some bad habits that young people develop at an early age. “It’s…
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DULUTH, Minn.-A special painting was unveiled today at the Duluth Depot honoring those who served in the military. The temporary exhibition, organized by the Veterans Memorial Hall, features an eight-by-ten foot oil painting that pays tribute to the Marine Corps. Part of the painting on display today, by Charles Capsner, even includes sand from Iwo Jima, the site of an…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-The roads throughout Two Harbors are going to be getting some big improvements this summer as the city has decided to invest nearly $2 million in restructuring them. The capital improvement plan was approved earlier this week to fix roads, alleys, and sidewalks in the city this summer. The Two Harbors mayor said this is just the beginning…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday Judge David Johnson declared yet another mistrial in the Aaron Humphreys murder case. Humphreys, 44, has been on trial twice in the past year for the death of 47-year-old Eric Wayne Burns who was shot outside of Duluth’s Bedrock Bar in October of 2016. The first mistrial took place in January due to the untimely…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Officials at Sappi North America have confirmed the death of Ryan Martin at Sappi North America’s Cloquet facility. The company did not provide specific details about the cause of death. In an official statement from Sappi Manager of Corporate Communications: “We are shocked and saddened to confirm the death of Mr. Ryan Martin at Sappi North America’s…
ASHLAND, Wis. – According to the Ashland Police Department officers responded to a report last night of an intoxicated male threatening his neighbors while carrying a revolver pistol. The neighbors state they were cutting down a tree in their yard when the upset neighbor came outside yelling about the noise of the chainsaw while carrying the pistol. After failed attempts…
DULUTH, Minn. – Last night the Duluth City council moved forward on the Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance that has been debated for months and even years. Two new amendments were introduced and approved last night. One amendment would change the accrual rate to one hour of earned sick and safe time for every 50 hours worked. The other…
DULUTH, Minn.-1,500 sixth graders are making their way to the Duluth waterfront all this week to learn about Lake Superior. Students will be taking one hour trips out on the Vista where learning stations are set up. Students will also go through a variety of educational programs in the DECC as well, many of which will be hands-on. “I think…
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DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Attorney Mark S. Rubin has again been awarded the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest possible rating for both ability and ethical standards. According to Martindale-Hubbell, this rating represents the pinnacle of professional excellence and is achieved only after an attorney has been reviewed and recommended by their peers/members of the…
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DULUTH, Minn. – A major setback tonight for Minnesota’s medical marijuana industry. One of the two distributors in the state is facing serious financial losses; a total of $12 million dollars since they first started selling the medicine in 2015. And now Leafline says one of their co-founders is no longer working with the company in any capacity. We talked…
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photo: facebook/@bentpaddlebrewingDULUTH, Minn. – Street closures are expected for the Bent Paddle Festiversary Event this Saturday May 12. The closures will be from Michigan Street from 18th Avenue West to 20th Avenue West, and 19th Avenue West from Lower Michigan Street to Superior Street starting at 10:00 a.m. ‘No Parking’ signs will be in place during the event on Michigan…
photo: facebook/@clydeironworksDULUTH, Minn. – Clyde Iron Works will be hosting the Y.W.C.A Mother’s Day Walk/Run on Saturday May 12 which will require street closures starting at 7:15 a.m. The 5K Run will start at 7:45 a.m. and the 2 mile Walk will start at 8:30 a.m. Portions of Michigan Street, Carlton Street and Superior Street between 30th Avenue West and…
ALBORN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported train derailment this morning in Alborn Township. When authorities arrived on scene they found 17 rail cars hard had derailed spilling their load of taconite. There were no injuries in the accident and no roadways were blocked. No other property damage was reported. Categories: News, News…
PROVIDENCIALES – Prince’s beloved island mansion located on Providenciales Island in Turks and Caicos will be heading for auction. The 10,000 square foot island retreat, which has two private beaches, will be heading to auction on July 12th. The mansion boasts 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, floor to ceiling glass doors, a pool and plenty of outdoor living areas with picturesque…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth took its fight for fixing streets to the state Capitol yesterday. In November voters approved the half percent sales tax to fix local streets. That provision has to be approved by Minnesota Lawmakers. Yesterday, Mayor Larson made her pitch to a Senate Committee for why it is so important for the city. “We…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Douglas County had a great year when it comes to tourism in 2017, as they brought in nearly $100 million dollars to the area. That’s according to a study by the group Tourism Economics, who says that travel spending was up about five percent compared to last year in the county. Those numbers are all a sign for local…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Administrator’s Office has responded to concerns the downtown business community has expressed in regards to the Assessor’s Office recent notices of Estimated Market Value. In a recent statement released by St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray the county acknowledges that after careful review they identified “several issues in calculations that resulted in inappropriately…
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth took its fight for fixing its streets to the state Capitol today. In November voters approved the half percent sales tax to fix local streets. That provision, still has to be approved by Minnesota lawmakers. Today, Mayor Emily Larson made her pitch for why it’s so important for the city. “We have 424 miles of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Traffic on a section of Highway 53 in Superior was reduced to two lanes and closed to large trucks Tuesday afternoon due to a water main break in the road. According to a release sent out by Superior Water, Light & Power “the northbound lanes of Highway 53 (East Second Street) between 18th Avenue East and Ninth…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Public Works Department announced they will be closing the south bound lanes of Mesaba Avenue at West 4th Street starting Friday May 11. The closure will take place at about 8 p.m. and will be closed through Monday at around 6 a.m. The closure is to facilitate the continuation of a critical water…
DULUTH, Minn. – Despite the rainy weather across the Northland, the Cloquet/Duluth KOA Journey campground is now open for the summer 2018 season. “Campground owners at KOAs throughout the U.S. and Canada have been working hard to get ready for the season ahead,” said KOA President Toby O’Rourke. “They’re ready to provide outstanding experiences to their guests, and we are…
DULUTH, Minn.-The temperatures are rising across the Northland which may lead you to want to scratch your gardening itch. Experts warn though, that it’s still too early to plant most items other than vegetables like potatoes and onions. The peak season for planting is still a few weeks away, which can be frustrating for some local gardeners. “We are certainly…
DULUTH, Minn.-Back in 2016, a study was released by the group Child Trends showing nearly 700,000 children were abused in this country, or about one in a hundred. Today an international best–selling author visited the Holiday Inn in downtown Duluth to share her story that involved a terrifying childhood filled with abuse. The event, which was sponsored by The Hills…
DULUTH, Minn.-Throughout the country today, teachers are being celebrated because it’s National Teacher Appreciation Day. Some businesses are giving teachers special deals as a way of saying thank you, including Duluth’s Once Upon a Child, which buys and sells used items for children. The owners say they have a special appreciation for educators, due to a family connection to teaching….
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead, File) DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and public health agencies in other states are working together to investigate the recent outbreak of E. coli O157 infections associated with romaine lettuce. So far there have been ten…
DULUTH, Minn. – Trampled by Turtles is confirmed to play the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand this summer. Duluth’s favorite bluegrass band is scheduled to perform on Saturday August 25 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admission and will go on sale May 11 at 12:00 p.m. Trampled by Turtles released a new record, Life is Good on the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Toppers Pizza will be opening their doors next month. The Grand Opening is scheduled to be in mid-to-late June. “We will be giving out free pizza for a year to the first 50 people in line,” says General Manager Justin Lyons. The Toppers Pizza in Duluth will be located at 1231 East 9th Street across from the…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 79-year-old woman with dementia. Lois Laverne Featherly was last seen on May 7th at approximately 8 p.m. Featherly is 5’4” and weighs approximately 160 pounds. She was last seen at 810 Cloquet Avenue and was wearing black pants and a pink top. She may…
DULUTH, Minn.-The wildfire danger in the Northland has been rated as “extreme” causing burning restrictions to be put in throughout much of the region. The current dry conditions are ideal for what could be an “explosive” fire situation that could lead to extensive property damage. The DNR wants to remind the public to remain vigilant to avoid a catastrophe in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior City Officials have provided a detailed summary a little over a week since the Husky Superior Refinery fire: Husky Energy continues to work with the community, government agencies and its employees to recover. Working in partnership with community leadership, municipal, state agencies and federal agencies, we have made progress over the last week towards the goal…
DULUTH, Minn. – The annual week-long Duluth Dylan Fest is set to kick off this year on May 19th and run through May 27th. The festival is always held in conjunction with Bob Dylan’s birthday, May 24th, and this year marks his 77th birthday. Dylan Fest is slated to include a Dylan-themed art exhibition, a poetry showcase, a Dylan trivia…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is notifying the public of a level three sex offender that has moved to Duluth. David Charles Workman moved to the 200 block of North 22nd Avenue West on May 4th. According to the Notification of Release, Workman has a history of “possessing child pornography and has engaged in sexual contact with minor…
DULUTH, Minn. – The final phase of the 4th Street construction project to rebuild approximately two miles of 4th Street resumed this morning. Starting today 4th Street will be closed between 22nd Avenue East and Wallace Avenue. Crews will be working on multiple projects including: Paving the road Constructing curbs, gutters and sidewalks Installing street lighting Landscaping There is no…
photo: duluthmn.govDULUTH, Minn. – The Irving Park Renovation project kicked off this morning in Duluth. The park sustained irreparable damage following the June 2012 flood and will undergo renovations which include: New accessible walkways throughout the park Porta-potty slab and screen New stairs to the parking lot Removal of old playground and installation of new in June Relocation of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Final painting and touch ups started this morning for the Aerial Lift Bridge in Canal Park. Contractors working with the city finalized the decking project for the bridge and the final touch ups required the bridge to be reduced to one lane of traffic. The project is expected to finish today but may be extended into Tuesday…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bridge inspections that had been scheduled to begin today have been pushed back to start tomorrow morning. The inspections are expected to last from May 8 through May 10. MNDOT has provided a schedule of closures for the week: Tuesday, May 8 the ramp from southbound I-35 to eastbound Highway 2 at the Bong Bridge will close…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Depot has always been the home to trains, but this weekend a smaller version of railroads will also make its way there. A massive model train layout will fill the Great Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and until about 1 p.m. Sunday. It’s all sponsored by the group Minnesota Free-Mo Modelers, who say that…
DULUTH, Minn.-A UMD student has taken his love of video games to a whole new level. Charles McGregor graduates tomorrow, but before he leaves, he offered the campus a culmination of his work in creating video games. The event , dubbed Digital Cove, showcased his work at the Tweed Museum of Art. He told us today, that video games…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-It’s that time of the year again where various parties are being held throughout the Northland whether it be for graduations, family reunions, or weddings. And you can’t have those parties without balloons, but getting the helium to fill them up is an ongoing issue. According to publication Chemical and Engineering News, there’s a helium shortage hitting the planet….
Superior, Wis. – According to recent updates from the Superior School District, Paul Davis has been selected as the cleaning company to proceed with the cleaning process which started on April 25. The District will be focusing on cleanup efforts with Paul Davis to ensure no further damage or corrosion takes place inside the building. Paul Davis is also working…
