HERMANTOWN, Minn.-Â Many Northlanders began their day at Hermantown Middle School lined up for the 6th annual Saint Fennessy 4K. “Just starting sometimes is all it takes… And then you’re on your way,” Grandma’s Marathon executive director Shane Bauer said. The annual run was a good excuse to dress up for the holiday, but it was also the start of a…
DULUTH, Minn.- You may have noticed the signs along I-35 threatening to steal your ‘pot–o–gold’to remind those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with alcohol not to drink and drive. Many bars in the area are offering ways for people to get home safely like free taxi services and deals on rides in addition to their drink specials. “We’ve pulled people out of…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Fire fighters are preparing themselves for challenges they may face on the job. A brisk Friday afternoon, but fire trainees were feeling the heat. “We’re trying to take firefighting out of the classroom, put it down here into buildings where we can make it repetitive and relevant,” lead burn instructor Damon Laurion said. Lake Superior College students and firefighter…
CLOQUET, Minn.- Residents of Cloquet can expect new additions to the city within the month. Aldi’s food market and Members’s Cooperative Credit Union re finishing up interior construction and are on track to open off highway 33 in mid–April. Additionally, the community anticipated White Pine Complex and Cloquet Middle School Apartment projects are hopeful to finish construction by December. “Both…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Â 2019 marks an anniversary- 100 years since the Douglas County Courthouse was built. The courthouse is noted for its interior columns and marble walls. At the time construction, the project cost just over half a million dollars. It was officially added to the national register of historic buildings in March of 1982. “This is such a beautiful building it…
CLOQUET, Minn.- You may have celebrated Pi Day today recognizing the Greek mathematical symbol for the number 3.14, but Cloquet Memorial Hospital celebrated P-I-E Day with an old fashioned bake–off. Employees and residents of a nearby nursing home submitted their best recipes for the inaugural competition. Those sampling the 10 different pies could vote for their favorite. The winner taking…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the second time in a month, Amtrak officials were in the Duluth pushing for the Northern Lights Express rail service from the Twin Ports to the Twin Cities. A public Q & A was held at the Duluth Depot regarding the proposal that suggests reopening 150 miles of existing BNSF tracks from Duluth to Minneapolis with stops…
DULUTH, Minn.- March is Women’s History Month, and where better to hear stories by women than in the Building for Women? The building faced an incredible journey leading to it being the only one left of its kind today. “We’ve put up quite a battle,” Building for Women founder Tina Welsh said. The Building for Women hols significance as a…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â High school prom season is just around the corner which brings with it the pressure of picking out the perfect dress. It’s an expense that some families can’t afford. That’s why teens lined up to see what was available for the 4th annual ‘If the Dress Fits’ giveaway. Donors from across the country have contributed 700 dresses for high…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Â The city of Superior is particularly prone to standing water with it’s flat land. And with March and Spring like temperatures rolling in, the fire department has a message for the city’s residents. Spring blizzards are still likely, but we’re not short of snow already on the ground. Or should we say puddles thanks to the Spring warm-up…
CABLE, Wis.- At the American Berkebiener Trail over a thousand fat tire bikers came together for the world’s largest fat bike race. In its 7th year, the Fat Bike Birkie had professionals and beginners participate in the races, but the day wasn’t just for them. Spectators enjoyed bike demos, food and friends which was good for one long time racer…
CABLE, Wis.- Cable, Wisconsin is the place to be this weekend for Winter sports lovers. The Dion Snowshoe National Championship gave men and women of all ages a chance to represent the United States in next year’s world competition. “Anybody can do this. If you can walk, you can go out and you can snowshoe,” race director PC Rasmussen said….
DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders took advantage of the weekend warm–up and spent their night in the middle of Lake Superior for an ice festival. Duluthians spent the last few weeks shoveling out areas of the ice right off of Leif Erickson Park for people to skate and spin fire. In the words of those attending, it was a cool way to…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Dog owners in the Chester Park neighborhood are asking the city of Duluth for a dog park in their area. After officials started enforcing dog leash rules in part of the park, one resident, Rowan Bakke, made a petition asking parks and rec to consider making the abandoned tennis courts adjacent to the back field an open leash area…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â More snow coming means more salt on roads. And while it’s sometimes annoying for drivers, salt can be an unsung hero during snowstorms. But will we have enough of it to last through the rest of a very snowy season?. MnDOT used over 25 thousand tons of salt on the roads so far this Winter- that’s right on…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Creatures of the Northland danced at CHOICE Unlimited’s annual masquerade ball. The ball is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. With an ‘Enchanted Forest’ theme they recognized over 400 donors and members of the CHOICE family in Greysolon Ballroom. CHOICE Unlimited is a program designed for adults with disabilities to help them stay involved with the arts. “We…
DULUTH, Minn.- Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the Duluth Scottish Heritage Association is getting ready to perform its annual Celtic dance performance. The Highland dance team held a final rehearsal Thursday night. The show features traditional Irish and Scottish music. Performers of all ages wear Scottish kilts and play bagpipes. “This concert, while taking advantage of the fact…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Â One fish, two fish, red fish blue fish. The catchy phrase might remind you of the great children’s book author Dr. Seuss- he would have celebrated his 115th birthday this week. It’s why nearly 500 kids and parents spent Thursday afternoon at UWS for the 6th annual Seussville family fun night. The event started as a way to remember…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth police respond to over 100 thousand calls a year, putting their lives on the line while saving the lives of others. Now they’re being honored by the city Several Duluth officers were praised at the Duluth Police Department’s annual commendation for their dedication to the Twin Ports community. But the award ceremony didn’t just recognize police. Partnership was…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â From the most unknown local artists to headliners that we know and love, the Red Herring Lounge has been the Northland’s go to spot for live music for years. Since 2013, the Red Herring Lounge on East 1st Street has been one of Duluth’s most popular concert venues. “What I thought the scene deserved was a place that was…
DULUTH, Minn.- One of Duluth’s well known music and concert venues is on the market but only for the right buyer. The property on E 1st Street, home to Red Herring Lounge is up for sale for $275 thousand. Herring owner Bob Monahan recently opened the Hostel Du Nord down the street from the venue and says he’s expecting a…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth police are reminding homeowners to call 911 anytime you see something suspicious in your neighborhood. This comes after vandals or a vandal slashed tires on a dozen vehicles in the East Hillside Neighborhood. The crime happened late Friday into early Saturday along 13th Avenue East. Police tell us it’s a good idea for residents to get to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The city of Duluth’s top attorney s standing firm against the reinstatement of a Duluth police officer. That officer is Adam Huot. He was fired in 2017 after being caught on video dragging a combative man by the handcuffs before that man’s head hit a doorway in the skywalk. Huot was ultimately given his job back after an…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Another candidate making his announcement for Duluth city council, but this time from someone a little younger than most of his running-mates. Mike Mayou is a 21 year old student at UMD who thinks the younger generation of Duluth needs better representation in the city. A born and raised Duluthian, Mayou wants to focus on making affordable housing available…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth police are investigating the East Hillside neighborhood after at least a dozen vehicles had their tires slashed. The crime happened overnight Friday (3/1) into early Saturday (3/2) along 13th Avenue East between 2nd and 3rd streets. People who live in the neighborhood say they’re worried police won’t be able to catch the vandal or vandals because of the lack…
DULUTH, Minn.- Coordinators with the Independent Television Festival are taking further steps to make Duluth the next Hollywood. They hosted a community outreach and Q&A at the Red Herring Lounge to let Northlanders know their intentions are to make Duluth a home to independent TV, not just a convention spot for their festival once a year. “Very much in the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Diversity in the Twin Ports was celebrated at UW–Superior’s 22nd annual Cultural Night. Cultural Night is a long standing tradition put on by UW–Superior’s World Students Association. Guests began their night sampling foods from different countries and learning traditional practices from Asian cultures like making origami and Chinese calligraphy. The event is entirely student run, but UWS faculty…
GORDON, Wis.- Communities in Northern Wisconsin spent the day in prayer, but not for any old church service. “I think education about the world really opens people up and makes them not be afraid,” Solon Springs Lutheran Church member Sandy Nelson said. Learning– That’s what it’s all about. And it’s why several churches from Solon Springs, Minong and Gordon spent…
DULUTH, Minn.- What do baking and legos have in common? They’re ways to teach your children science at home. Making science fun was the goal at Lowell Elementary who held their first ever STEM festival Thursday night. Over 10 experiment stations that included playing with machines with Denfeld robotics or making rockets launch through the gym helped students see what…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A group in superior is working to keep kids off drugs in a new way- they’ve created a “quiz show”. The Elk’s Lodge and local community coalition teamed up to create it and bring drug awareness to middle school students in a fun way. They say drug and alcohol use starts as early as 11 years old in…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- From the devastating day in April when the Husky Oil Refinery went up in flames to dangerous calls involving threatening officers with weapons, the Superior Police Department faced an array of challenges in 2018. But many of those challenges were met with accomplishments recognized by other officers in the city. The awards started nearly 15 years ago as…
DULUTH, Minn.- Turning the old into the new, that’s what one property owner wanted to do with a well known home in the Northland. “If you can’t preserve and protect, reconstruct with the heritage in mind,” contractor Austin Aili said. Oliver G. Traphagen left a legacy as an architect with hands on several buildings in Duluth, including Fire Station No….
DULUTH, Minn.- In 2018 the St. Louis County Rescue Squad came close to a record breaking number of calls from major incidents like the Husky Refinery explosion to a spike in ATV–snowmobile crashes. 405 is the number of calls rounding off the third year in a row the rescue squad received over 400 emergency response calls- it’s what they’re calling the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Dolls got down and a little dirty in their “Hot Days, Cold Nights” performance at the Underground Theatre. On the surface the Duluth Dolls are a cabaret and burlesque team, incorporating different genres of dance from hip-hop to classical. But the Dolls have an underlying purpose of promoting confidence and body positivity. The Dolls started in 2012….
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Birchwood School District – Closed with all after school activities cancelled Duluth Public Library: All branches closing at 5 p.m. East Hillside Meeting: The planned public meeting on the Upper Central and East Hillside land use study has been rescheduled from tonight. It is now Monday, March 4th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Grant Rec Center located at 901 E. 11th…
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DULUTH, Minn.-Â I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Ice cream- good, whether it’s hot or Minnesota cold. “Bridgeman’s is a family owned ice cream company, so we make our own ice cream, and then we also have restaurants,” Bridgeman’s brand owner Crystal Bakker said. In 1883, Henry Bridgeman delivered fresh milk home to home through Duluth. It’s…
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Hear from members of the Zeitgeist Arts Community Center on why 2019 is the Year of the Womxn. Categories: News, News – Latest News
