DULUTH, Minn. — For over 20 years, the Duluth Armory has been looking for funds and donations wherever they could them. However, thanks to a very generous anonymous local, the finish line is in sight. “We are so appreciative,” said Michelle Miller, co-executive director of the Armory Arts and Music Center. “This is a local supporter of the project who…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The American Red Cross is hosting a special double-edition blood drive with their “Battle of the Badges” events. The two-part blood drive, the second part of which taking place at First United Methodist Church in Duluth on Dec. 4, allows each person donating to vote for their favorite department of Twin Ports first responders, in a friendly…
DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota-Duluth UMD treated both students and community members to a night of jazz with their Big Band Jazz Concert The big band was joined by the school’s vocal jazz ensemble “Lake Effect”. Tickets were free for all Bulldog students at the event, as all types of musicians got into the holiday spirit. Categories: Community,…
DULUTH, Minn. — As Immigration and Customs Enforcement increases raids in cities across the country, the University of Minnesota-Duluth’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America are taking action of their own. The student organization’s most recent event is what they dub an “ICE whistle training session.” The event welcomed community members to campus as well, with the organizers…
DULUTH, Minn. — During the ongoing tensions between Community Action Duluth and its employees, Twin Ports vendors with the Duluth Farmers Markets are still yet to be paid their promised fee by the organization. According to one of the vendors, many sellers attending these markets have yet to receive compensation from Community Action Duluth, as part of the non-profit’s EBT…
DULUTH, Minn. — With snowplows officially out on Duluth roads assisting Twin Ports commuters, there’s some interesting science that goes along with the first plowable snowfall. While the snow has been few and far between so far during the season, the noticeable lack of snowfall has helped plow drivers be extra ready for whatever comes their way. “The city takes…
DULUTH, Minn. — While the Northland’s favorite holiday tradition travels along Superior St, the Duluth Art Institute, used the parade of lights next door to help raise money for the non-profit. The institute offered cozy, aerial views of the Christmas City of the North Parade, welcoming guests in for a fundraising watch party. The evening serves as a major fundraiser for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Community Action Duluth, a non-profit since 1982, prides itself on empowering and engaging the community to eliminate poverty, however that pride is currently being clouded by controversy. On Nov. 20, AFSCME and some of the organization’s employees held a press conference in front of the Community Action building protesting Executive director Classie Dudley. Employees both present and…
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Lakewood Township’s supervising board hosted a meeting in order to engage with residents about the potential zoning change that the board is considering. The singular item on the agenda for the evening’s meeting was the discussing of the possibility of transferring the town’s local zoning control over to St. Louis County, with many of the town’s…
NASHWAUK, Minn. — Mesabi Metallics have welcomed in the newest member of their mining family with a public open house. The Komatsu 980E-5 Haul Truck, one of the largest pieces of mining equipment in the world, is just one of a number of pieces of new equipment to company is bringing to the region. “This is a very large unit,…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — The Two Harbors Youth Hockey Association has welcomed in the newest member of its family, a Zamboni with a unique backstory. The “Jamboni” is the newest Zamboni belonging to the hockey club, courtesy of the legendary rock band “Pearl Jam”. The association reached out to the band on a whim after coming up with the name…
CLOQUET, Minn. — An indigenous winter craft market at the Cloquet Community Center helped kick off the local holiday shopping season. The market showcased pieces from a number of the area’s indigenous artists, each showing off their creations from blankets to bead work. According to one of the event’s organizers, markets like these help local artists get a headstart on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Northland golfers are sneaking in one last round at Grand View Golf Course before colder weather strikes. The course, which had previously closed down for the winter, opened back up for one final weekend of golf. Dozens of golfers have been coming out to celebrate the end of the fall season, but the owner of the course…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth held an open house at City Hall in order to debut some suggested changes to the city’s Unified Development Chapter. The changes are meant to increase housing supply across all income levels around the city. The open house was meant to introduce some themes and a potential timeline for the proposed code changes,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Zeitgeist has welcomed Twin Ports residents in for a conversation about data centers. The evening, which was hosted by CURE, was meant educate locals interested in the topic on the different impacts data centers have on communities. The organizers say that when data centers are discussed, it’s important to have all the facts before conversations are had….
DULUTH, Minn. — Chester Bowl has begun it’s preparing for the upcoming winter season. The preparations kicked off with ski fittings for young skiers and their families who will be renting the equipment during the season. With events like these featuring well over 100 athletes a night, it’s the work of volunteers that helps Chester get ready for the big…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Representative Kristin Robbins visited the Northland for a second time as her campaign for governor continues. Robbins is one of a number of Republican candidates running for the seat currently occupied by Tim Walz, who is seeking his 3rd term as Governor. As the Chair of the Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee, Robbins…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Armed forces veterans celebrated Veterans Day with a free dinner in Superior. The evening, hosted by Superior Elks Lodge #403, was filled with ceremonies to help bring those in attendance together, and honor those who could not attend, or never made it home. For veterans young and old, it’s events like these that help make each Veterans…
DULUTH, Minn. — North Star Academy officially unveiled its new playscape, much to the delight of many of its students. Representatives from the Duluth Chamber of Commerce were also on hand to help cut the ribbon and show off the new space. The “playscape” welcomes students into the outdoors to play and learn from the world around them in a…
SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. — A new type of Northland race will be run in Solon Springs, one that’s definitely not for the faint of heart. “The race is the ‘NCTRaces 15x’ and it is a one mile repeat every 15 minutes, and if you can’t make it in 15 minutes, you’re out of the race, you’re cut, you’re dropped out,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local Essentia Health employees have come together to donate their old cellphones for a good cause. The old phones were donated to Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center in Duluth, a center for survivors of domestic abuse, where the devices can be repurposed in order to help bring safety to those in need. “These cell phones will…
DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota-Duluth played host to a special night of remembrance in honor of Lake Superior’s most famous ship. The production “Gales of November” took the stage at the school’s Marshall Performing Arts Center for a 1-night-only performance to relive the tale of the sinking of the S.S Edmund Fitsgerald. Just like the Fitzgerald, the show’s…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Mayor Jim Payne has put a ban in place that will stop city officials in Superior from signing non-disclosure agreements. The mayor said that NDAs have not been common practice for the city up to this point either, with only 3 signed in the last 5 years with publicly disclosed vendors, in order to protect proprietary…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A Whistleblower Lawsuit has been filed against the Hermantown School District on behalf of a former employee of the schools. According to the lawsuit which was filed on Nov. 2, Emily Bellamy, a former speech-language pathologist at the schools, was retaliated against by the district after she reported to the district that Individualized Education Program services for…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Police departments met on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus to conduct a training exercise. They warned students and community members ahead of time that there would be a large police presence on site, as they simulated a hostage situation at the school. The exercise involved multiple agencies across Northwestern Wisconsin and Minesota working together in a controlled…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local heroes were being recognized as the “Duluth Peace Hero Award” was given out. The Waging Peace Project hosted the 2nd annual event, with the recipient of the award being given a $1,000 cash prize. The nominees are all local community members who are “making a positive change” in their community. To receive the award, nominees had…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — New studio apartments are being built in the heart of downtown Superior. The project is located at the corner of Hammond Avenue and Belknap Street, across from the Superior City Courthouse and City Hall. The building used to house the PhoCali Vietnamese restaurant until it closed in 2022. Now, the structure is being turned into nine studio…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Superior Theatre Program has begun showcasing its first production of the 2025-2026 season. The play is a familiar name for audiences, though this time there will be a twist. “It’s called ‘Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really,’” said the show’s Assistant Director Andy Hill. “It’s kind of taking the original Dracula script, but it’s…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The loss of SNAP funding because of the federal government shutdown has Superior Mayor Jim Paine proposing a plan to help residents who rely on the food-assistance program. With the city council’s approval, Mayor Paine wants to create a new $200,000 emergency fund. That money would come from the city’s Economic Development Fund and be used to…
DULUTH, Minn. — After more than a decade in the Twin Ports, one of the area’s first-ever food trucks has officially retired. “The Rambler” and MidCoast Catering, the truck’s parent company, held a retirement party for the Twin Ports icon. Musical guests and free goodies supplied by MidCoast supported the main event, and with this being the final night to…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Locals flooded to Two Harbors in order to give back to some of the region’s most crucial community servants. The yearly event, brought to the Northland by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, raises funds for first responders, and welcomed various area public officials to Two Harbors, with nearly all expressing their appreciation for those they…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has begun rolling out a new initiative to help remove inappropriate behavior from sporting events. The “Hear It? See It? Report It!” Sportsmanship Initiative is the WIAA’s newest method tackling inappropriate behavior along the sidelines of high school sports. The reporting system, which will be quickly accessible through a QR code or…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo celebrated International Snow Leopard Day, welcoming locals in to help share the love with the zoo’s resident big cat. The zoo’s guests were able to ring in the day by designing their own “enrichment item”, which would later be given to Kiran, the snow leopard. Guests were able to decorate a colorful…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Depot opened its doors for fans of Fall with the autumn edition of the Civic Center Farmers Market. The event, which also doubled as the final market of the season for the Civic Center, featured a variety of local vendors and a pumpkin giveaway. Some of the different treats attendees were able to find…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tariffs and global issues are forcing coffee houses, including local shops like Duluth Coffee Company, to raise their prices for your morning cup of joe. “Duluth Coffee Company is going through unprecedented times in the purchasing and selling of coffee, not only because of tariffs, but because all of the raw coffee that we buy is connected…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The Hermantown City Council has voted 4-0 to rezone land for a potential data center, officially changing the property from residential to business and light manufacturing. While the vote marks a major step forward for the proposed project, city leaders say it’s a rezone only and does not approve the data center itself. The decision came just…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation held a public meeting in Superior to present community members with updates on the Blatnik Bridge project. The presentation, which took place in front of a packed house at the Superior Public Library, gave Twin Ports residents the chance to hear some of the updates on the long awaited project and see…
DULUTH, Minn. — Twin Ports residents celebrated Indigenous People’s Day at Duluth City Hall with a ceremony. Both Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert and superior Mayor Jim Payne were on hand to officially proclaim October 13th as Indigenous People’s Day in both cities. Various Duluth and Superior schools and the Fond du Lac Honor Guard were in attendance as well, paying…
DULUTH, Minn. — A traveling film festival has found its way to Duluth. The “No Man’s Land Film Festival” took place at Clyde Ironworks for the first time in the Twin Ports. The festival is dedicated to showcasing multi-sport films from “women and gender non-conforming athletes and storytellers”, and for Duluth’s outdoor community, bringing the film festival to town, was…
DULUTH, Minn. — University of Minnesota-Duluth Men’s Hockey hosted its first official tailgate ahead of their home opener, giving fans the chance to take in the gorgeous evening, before the night’s main event The festivities took place along Harbor Drive, behind Amsoil Arena, where fans were encouraged to hang out and enjoy food and drink, while the UMD Pep Band…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UW-Superior invited the community in once again for a discussion on politics. The “Freedom of Speech” event, which featured a guest from the “Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression”, was part of the UW-Superior Link Center’s ongoing “Superior Dialogues” series. The 2nd year series is designed to help maintain healthy conversations and relationships for people with differing…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Mayor Jim Paine released his 2026 budget proposal, which is heavily focused on infrastructure and public safety. In addition, Paine says the budget will decrease the city’s property tax levy by 1.55%, while maintaining Superior’s spending levels for all city services. “This budget lowers the tax levy. We are one of the only municipalities, probably the only…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — “The sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald is a story that will never be forgotten, even 50 years since that tragic day. However, it’s rare to read about the Fitzgerald in the form of a children’s book… until now. “I took a deep breath. I’m like, ‘I don’t know how I’m going to do it, but I’m pretty…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Superior alumni came together to help raise scholarship funds for students. The event, which was dubbed a “Superior Soirée”, is an annual tradition from the “University of Wisconsin-Superior Alumni and Friends Foundation”, with the money being raised going towards various scholarships for current students. “Thank you for your generosity and your presence here tonight, for…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — On the Iron Range, the city of Virginia hosted an open house to introduce locals to its new “Public Safety Building.” The new, 50,000 square-foot building will be the new home of the city’s police, fire department, ambulance, and search and rescue teams, and is a major upgrade for all the new residents moving in. The facility…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — In the wake of the accidental release of thousands of social security numbers by the Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office, two Wisconsin lawmakers have responded. SEE PREVIOUS: Superior resident receives thousands of Social Security Numbers from Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office Wisconsin representative Angela Stroud of the state’s 73rd district released the following statement to FOX21: “We…
DULUTH, Minn. — Are you fascinated by the spooky, mysterious, and paranormal? If so, a new company in Duluth might have just what you’re looking for. US Ghost Adventures recently launched its new ghost tour location in Duluth. The company offers a one-hour, narrated tour that explores the city’s most haunted and eerie sites. The tour covers a variety of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Fox 21 is able to provide an update the previously reported story about a large data breach of social security numbers by the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office. As Fox21 previously reported, a client of that office, Joe Eischens of Superior, was accidentally sent thousands of social security numbers during a personal data request he made with…
DULTUH, Minn. — The 2025 Depot United Campaign has kicked off as another season of arts in the Twin Ports is under way. The fundraising campaign supports 6 different organizations under the depot’s roof: The Lake Superior Railroad Museum, the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, MN Ballet, Lyric Opera of the North, the St. Louis County Historical Society, and the Depot…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office has allegedly revealed thousands of Social Security Numbers of Wisconsin residents, sending the information via e-mail to a client. According to the client, identified as Joe Eischens of Superior, he made a public records request on a matter regarding his own case. The Wisconsin Office of Public Defender responded by…
