DULUTH, Minn.–Lake Superior Art Glass is offering a class for its younger creators. Their mission focuses on using their products to educate the general public about glass blowing. With the kids going back to school, this is a great way to continue learning in ways outside of the classroom. Kids can sign up to learn the ins and outs of…
MINNESOTA– On Thursday, the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) announced it will be going on strike. Nurses at 16 different hospitals in the Twin Cities, Twin Ports, and Moose Lake will go on a three-day strike starting on September 12th, 2022. The MNA and the hospitals spent more than five months in contract negotiations that fell flat. The hospitals and the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.–A gas station and convenience store in Superior’s “Allouez” neighborhood, is providing new technology at the pump. The Allouez Korner Store is owned by Derek Medved and he says the new pumps are state-of-the-art, touchscreen only, and much larger than any previous screen style. They were making other improvements and figured–‘Why not go all out’? Korner Store owner Derek…
DULUTH, Minn.–The St. Louis County Jail is finding new ways to provide care for those just getting out. They are the first in the region to offer ‘Naloxone’ kits, the formal term for Narcan, for inmates. The kits are to be used within the jail if needed, but the main priority for this distribution is to get them in the…
BARKER’S ISLAND, Wisc.–The long oar-driven boats will be racing this weekend in the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival and setup preparations are well underway at Barker’s Island. The festival is the largest charitable fundraising even the city of Superior has to offer This weekend’s event resurfaced after being called off for the past two years. This was due to the…
DULUTH, Minn.–Spirit Halloween is getting ready for spooky season. It just opened a second location in the Miller Hill shopping district. Owners took advantage of the former Bed Bath and Beyond site and filled it with all things Halloween. To some, August may seem a bit soon for skeletons and cobwebs, but the shop’s staff say they’re already getting excited….
SUPERIOR, Wisc.–The city of Superior kicked off their 2022 Storm Drain Art Project earlier this month and painters are busy working on murals. Superior’s Environmental Services Division partnered with the Northwest Wisconsin Lung Health Alliance to organize the project and raise awareness regarding pollution, more specifically storm water litter. Each artist has their own designated drain to get creative with….
DULUTH, Minn.–On Friday, the Duluth Fire Department received a $30,000 check to go towards new equipment and training opportunities. Cenovus Energy, part of the Superior Refinery, hands out grants totaling $300,000 every year to it’s community partners. The fire department is one of them, and they hope to use the funds to buy a new, more efficient water hose,…
AITKIN COUNTY, Minn.–A man out fishing with friends has drowned after falling into the waters of Elm Island Lake in the Nordland Township. Last Saturday, August 13, around 4:00 p.m., Aitkin County dispatch got a call that 25-year-old Daniel Nelson, of Hopkins, Minnesota fell overboard. Deputies responded to the report of a group of friends that had been fishing for…
ASHLAND, Wisc.–Researchers are changing the way they monitor fish populations in the Great Lakes. Tuesday, August 9, researchers welcomed community leaders and fishery managers to the lakeshores of Ashland, Wisconsin, showcasing new state-of-the-art technologies. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Great Lakes Fishery Commission partnered with Saildrone Inc. to come up with a robot-like sail drone, as well as…
DULUTH, Minn.–Stella Maris Academy in Duluth is expanding with it’s new high school opening Fall 2022. Stella Maris High School will open it’s doors in the Woodland neighborhood on Allendale Avenue. The Academy has several campuses throughout the city, but this will be their first ever high school building. Last fall, the academy acquired the former Hills Youth and Family…
DULUTH, Minn.–The YMCA’s Superior Campus is hosting a food drive to help launch their snack program for the upcoming school year. The YMCA was originally going to collect school supplies, but leader there talked with local schools, like Northern Lights Elementary, and were able to understand a need that’s just as important as having school supplies, which is snacks. This…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.–Self-driving cars will be coming to the Northland soon. Multiple driverless cars, using state-of-the-art technology, are coming to Grand Rapids on July 29 and August 5. Launching in September is a pilot project called goMARTI, with funding from MinnDOT and other local governmental entities, that specializes in free, on demand rides for those needing it. Although considered driverless,…
WRENSHALL, Minn. — Honeyberry picking is in full-swing at a local Wrenshall farm. Farm Lola is home to berries, birds, and even Airbnb’s. The farm is also the first commercial-scale honeyberry farm in the United States. Farm owners describe honeyberries as “a blueberry in love with Sweet-tart candy.” June and July are prime season for the picking of the berry…
DULUTH, Minn.–Downtown Duluth is bringing life to Allete’s “Lake Superior Plaza” at the corner of Lake Avenue and Superior Street. In an attempt to revitalize downtown Duluth, the Plaza hosted free music and free coffee for anyone who had the chance to swing by Thursday morning. . The Office and Special Events Coordinator for Downtown Duluth, Brittany Lind told us,…
DULUTH, Minn.–One way to ease into the cold depths of Lake Superior is to get on a paddleboard. A board shop on Barker’s Island sells stand-up paddle boards to individuals or groups. North Shore SUP has a full staff of certified instructors allowing them to offer guided sessions as well. The Co-Owner caught up with us to talk about how…
DULUTH, Minn.–Federal money is coming in to help Minnesota recover from weather disasters, like the flooding up north. It was approved by President Biden. Before asking for assistance, Senator Klobuchar and Smith teamed up with Governor Walz to conduct flood surveys in severely affected locations such as International Falls. This comes after they were part of the Minnesota congressional delegation…
DULUTH, Minn. –Friday the Lift Bridge Charter Association donated seven charter fishing boats to a good cause. They went to the statewide organization “Heroes Helping Heroes”. The charter association worked with James Addiction charter fishing. They assigned seven captains to take out active or retired first responders. “Heroes Helping Heroes” is an organization that helps create a support system for…
DULUTH, Minn.–St. Louis County hosted their Civic Center farmer’s market Thursday. The market is located in the Civic Center festival space outside of the County Courthouse near City Hall. When going to the market you can expect to find around a dozen vendors with all different types of products such as eggs, produce, jams, and even crafts. They even had…
DULUTH, Minn.–Wednesday Allete’s Minnesota Power Company held a grand opening for it’s reimagined Lake Superior Plaza, that sits right in front of the company’s headquarters in the heart of downtown. The space is located on the corner of Lake Avenue and Superior Street and it’s fully equipped with benches and tables, a green space, and a new added entrance on…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Public Library welcomed the Titambe West African Dance Ensemble as part of their Kaleidoscope Series on Tuesday. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn.–If you or someone you know has a kid who love animals and art, there’s a summer day camp opportunity just for them. Animal Allies offers several summer camp options but this week’s session is focused on animals and art. This specific camp option is targeted to kids ages ten and up and they are able to spend most…
DULUTH, Minn.–It’s rummage sale season and The Caddy Shack is hosting one with a cause. The owner of The Caddy Shack in West Duluth came together with PJ’s Rescue for a rummage sale fundraiser. PJ’s Rescue is a volunteer lead non profit organization that strives to rescue homeless dogs that have been abandoned, neglected, or injured. They are able to…
DULUTH, Minn.–This week we took a trip down the yellow brick road over to the College of St. Scholastica’s (CSS) Wizard of Oz camp. Kids ages six to fifteen-years-old have the opportunity to spend their summer days learning about all things Oz. Each kid gets cast a part, then they spend their week rehearsing for two big performances the following…
DULUTH, Minn.–Construction is underway for an outdoor classroom at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College. The new space is called The Megwayakk Classroom, and the translation means “into the woods”. The outdoor learning space will include a partially covered structure as well as outdoor seating and internet access. The outdoor spot is projected to hold around forty students at…
Duluth, MINN.–The Rogue Eagle, located in Proctor, is a brand new spot for miniature golf with fun things for the whole family to enjoy. The new spot is currently in the “soft opening” phase of getting their business started, meaning some construction must be finished in the parking lot before a grand opening happens at a later date. The fun…
Duluth, MINN.–Duluth’s Best Bread is getting creative when it comes to trying new things. The bread company has been busy creating pastry items with fun flavors mixed in, for all ages to enjoy. There are pizza roll donuts, and even Cool Ranch Dorito pieces blended into their sourdough. These new items are included in Duluth’s Best Bread’s monthly subscription option…
Duluth, Minn.–First responders and service members can pick up a free pair of socks on this Independence Day from one local business that wants to honor them. Any police, fire, active duty military member, or veteran can pick them up at Duluth Pack today, as long as they bring their I.D. The company says since it’s products are made in…
Duluth, MINN.–A jet ski exploded on an Iron Range lake over the weekend right after the driver filled it up with gas. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says it and other agencies were called out to the explosion on Saturday, July 2, at 4:30 p.m. on Lake Little 14, which is about 20 miles Northwest of Virginia. The driver,…
DULUTH, Minn.–There has been a recent spike in shootings in Duluth, and the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office has been assisting law enforcement with investigations. So far this year, there have been 20 shooting incidents in Duluth. The latest occurred at Ace’s Bar when a fight broke out on June 18. The incident is currently under investigation and police are…
DULUTH, Minn.–The annual Chester Creek Concert Series at Chester Bowl will begin tomorrow night, June 14, and will take place every Tuesday night until August 23. Musical performances will begin at 7:00 p.m. and last for 90 minutes. This free series is open to the public to enjoy all summer long. A rotating food truck will also be at Chester…
DULUTH, Minn.–The Salvation Army of Duluth is bringing back it’s hot lunches served in-person. For the past two years, the hot lunch program has only had to-go options due to the pandemic. Monday was the first day the organization re-opened it’s indoor dining for the program. The Salvation Army services center in West Duluth says all are welcome. The Director…
DULUTH, Minn.–Monday morning the Duluth Central Labor Body came together with city officials and local laborers to honor those severely injured or killed in work related accidents. The gathering took place at the Duluth Labor Temple. Attendees could take part in the free solidarity pancake breakfast and listen to different speakers who emphasized the importance of safety on the job,…
DULUTH, Minn.–The Lake Superior Zoo announced Thursday the passing of their male African lion, Leo. The lion was 14 1/2 years old, and called the zoo home for 13 years. He is survived by his two sisters, Lily and Malkia. For the past couple of weeks, Leo’s behavior had been different than normal. On Tuesday his health took a decline…
BAYFIELD, Wisc.–Disaster volunteers from the American Red Cross are stepping up to help those who lost everything, including the roof over their heads, after an apartment building caught fire in Bayfield on Saturday. The Red Cross is working to connect the residents affected with a place to stay, food, and other necessities. Currently, they have helped fourteen people from six…
DULUTH, Minn.–City of Duluth operations crews are responding to a water main break on the 1700 block of North 43rd Avenue East. Water has been turned off on North 43RD Avenue East from Glenwood Street to Tioga Street. The duration of the repair is unknown at this time. Crews are working to repair the break and restore water service as…
DULUTH, Minn. –As the seasons start to transition, and the snow melts, waterways in the Northland become a popular attraction. Especially waterfalls. We spent time in Wisconsin today visiting Amnicon Falls State Park to check out the action. With a break in flurries, some people took advantage and ventured out for a refreshing taste of spring. One solo hiker made…
Ashland, WI – Today, Kelly Westlund, a longtime resident, former city council member, and community advocate from Ashland, announced her candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate District 25. Westlund, who has served as the Northwest Regional Representative for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin since 2015, will run to replace State Senator Janet Bewley, who is retiring from public service at the end…
FOX 9 BUFFALO, Minn. (FOX 9) – Former Hennepin County Sheriff and Republican gubernatorial candidate Rich Stanek is hospitalized, following a serious crash in Buffalo, Minnesota Tuesday. A spokesperson for Stanek said he was leaving a campaign event when the crash occurred. A report from the Minnesota State Patrol says Stanek was behind the wheel of a Ram 1500 that pulled out…
DULUTH, Minn.–Portions of Superior Street will be closed to vehicle traffic for construction projects starting next Monday. The east side of the Fitger’s parking ramp will shut down for two weeks to install a new Minnesota Power duct bank. After that installation, the street on the west side of Fitger’s parking ramp will close so crews can work on reconstructing…
DULUTH, Minn.–One of the only stores in Duluth where you can find a wide variety of games, was open for business for the last time today. Dungeon’s end over on Central Avenue has called the Spirit Valley neighborhood home for the past 12 years. Offering a place to shop for board games, fantasy card games, puzzles and more. The owner…
UMD Public Health students are teaming up with the Kirby Program Board to promote good health on campus for National Public Health Week. They offered free wellness kits to the first 50 students that stopped by their table. These kits were put together by Public Health Majors and are free to anyone on campus. They include helpful everyday accessories like…
The University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS) is partnering with the Center for Sexual and Domestic Abuse (CASDA) for the Clothesline Project, raising awareness about sexual assault. The Clothesline Project provides sexual assault survivors with a unique opportunity to decorate T shirts with the words they wish they could have said when under the control of their abuser. This gives those a…
Due to the prolonged wet weather the Northland has been experiencing, the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Division have made the decision to keep portions Skyline Parkway closed to vehicle traffic until the end of May. Parts of Skyline are usually closed for the winter season and reopened in the spring. The prolonged closure will continue until May 31….
The 63rd annual Lions Club Pancake Day is back after canceling in the past years due to the pandemic. Pancake Day is an all-you-can-eat affair with the goal of raising money for sight, hearing and diabetes needs in the community. This year’s event will take place at the DECC’s Pioneer Hall. The fundraiser will be on May 5, 2022 and…
(FOX 9) – The Minnesota Twins announced the 2022 season opener has been delayed due to weather. Originally scheduled for Thursday, the game against the Seattle Mariners will now start Friday at 3:10 p.m. Gates will open at 1:00 p.m. All the season opening events, including the Breakfast on the Plaza, have been moved to Friday as well. People with tickets have…
(Fox 9)–The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, with assistance from Attorney General Keith Ellison, has declined to bring charges against Mark Hanneman, the Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Amir Locke while serving a no-knock search warrant in February. Mike Freeman, the Hennepin County Attorney, wrote there is “insufficient admissible evidence” to file criminal charges in the case. “Specifically, the State would be unable to…
COHASET, Minn.– Tuesday night’s spring snowstorm is affecting electric service for more than 1,600 Lake Country Power members and the numbers are growing. Line crews are working to restore service at more than 69 various outage points. Additional line crews from Mountain Iron and McGregor have been called to assist the Cohasset and Remer crews. Those affected are primarily in…
The St. Louis County Board recognized the local health organizations, in the Southern part of the county, yesterday. The Board took the time to recognize these entities for helping with COVID operations. Board members took the time to individually recognize different health partners that have helped them with COVID operations. There were 35 organizations mentioned that provided their support with…
With predictions of heavy snow tonight, Cook County Public Schools will have a two hour late start on Wednesday, April 6th. Please plan accordingly.
