Duluth Council Approves NorShor Funding
Agreement Paves Way for $300K Pre-Development Loan
New funding is headed to help restore Duluth’s NorShor Theatre.
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Lakewalk Task Force Recommends Walking-Only Trail Along Shore
Duluth City Council Hears Task Force Presentation
After months of heated conversations, Duluth’s Lakewalk task force has a recommendation on how to extend it.
School Consolidation Could Save Carlton, Wrenshall $1.5 M A Year
Consultant Unveils Results of Consolidation Study
Two small rival schools are faced with a big decision to combine as one.
Free Tax Preparation Service
Community Action Duluth Offering Free Tax Site to Community
Tuesday, the tax season kicks off, and Community Action Duluth is re–opening it’s free tax site for the 11th year
Superior Police Officers to Wear Body Cameras
Trial Run Expected This Summer
Following controversial killings of unarmed citizens by police, the question rises on how officers can fight crime without sparking controversy.
East Coast Storm Not Affecting Duluth Flights
No Flights Cancelled or Delayed
More than 1,700 flights were cancelled Monday morning on the east coast.
Duluth Pack Adds New Item to Shelves
Local Business Creates Conceal and Carry Purse
In their 134th year of business, Duluth Pack, which prides itself on quality and made in America products that are guaranteed for life, has added a new item to its’ shelves.
Dayton Suggests Tax Hikes to Tackle Transportation Problem in MN
Dayton Introduces Plan to Fix $6B Transportation Problem
Gov. Mark Dayton’s plan for transportation would repair or replace 2,200 miles of state roads and 330 bridges, but would come at a noticeable cost to taxpayers.
Weather Conditions put Damper on Michigan Wildfires in 2014
Officials say weather conditions including a long winter and a wet spring and summer combined to put a damper on wildfires across Michigan in 2014.
Beargrease Brings out Large Crowds
About 2,000 locals and tourists made their way to Two Harbors for pre-race activities and to see the teams take off.
Beargrease Marathon Kicks Off
More than 40 Teams Compete
With a starting line in the North Shore due to the lack of snow, the 31st annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon kicked off this weekend.
Exhibit Showcases Beargrease Marathon
Photographs of Mushers and Dogs
An exhibit opened up this weekend showcasing the Beargrease from a more artistic point of view.
IPC Race Kicks Off
Hundreds of Athletes Invade Cable
After much anticipation the International Paralympic Skiing World Championship kicked off in Cable, Wisconsin.
Vet Checks for Beargrease Sled Dogs
Hundreds Required to get a Clean Bill of Health
The examinations were probably more extensive than one a pet would get for their annual check–up at the vet clinic.
Bentleyville Tree Comes Down
All of Bentleyville has officially left the Northland for the season.
New Fundraiser Launches For Animal Allies
Animal lovers came together Friday night for the first-ever New Year’s Celebration Social for Animal Allies of Duluth.
Project Homeless Connect Expands To Meet Demand
Those less fortunate in Duluth were able to get the help they needed Friday afternoon, thanks to Project Homeless Connect.
Elite Athletes Practice For Global Nordic Skiing Competition
More Than 230 Athletes To Compete In Cable
After years of planning and preparation, more than a dozen teams from all over the world have touched down in Cable, Wis., for this weekend’s International Paralympic Nordic Skiing World Championship.
St. Louis Co. Conducts Homeless Count
Homeless Count in St. Louis County
In an effort to learn more about the homeless in St. Louis County a study is being conducted.
Small Dogs Race as Part of Winterfest
Mini-Sled Dog Races Take Place in Canal Park
You may be excited to see the dogs at the John Beargrease Sled-Dog Marathon this weekend, but some little dogs competed this morning.
Mild Winter Helping Some Duluth Businesses
While some businesses are hurting with the lack of snow this season, there are other businesses in Duluth that are seeing more traffic than usual.
Superior Chamber Launches ‘Lunch and Learn’
The Superior Chamber of Commerce kicked off its first Lunch and Learn of the season Thursday.
‘Project Homeless Connect’ Is Friday
Project Homeless Connect will offer services to locals on Friday who are either homeless or on the verge of becoming homeless.
City Wants Tourism Tax Dollars For Lincoln Park
The city of Duluth is asking lawmakers to extend a specially approved tourism tax district in the western part of town to also include the struggling Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Pro-Life Ministries of Duluth March for Women
Thursday marked the anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe vs. Wade, which says women can have a legal abortion.
Birch Tree Center Holds Grand Opening
Center To Focus On Nature
A new mental health-care facility celebrated its grand opening Thursday.
Business Owners Discuss Legislative Goals
FORVM Focuses on Tax Competitiveness
This morning, local business owners met to discuss their plan for the legislative session.
MN Sunday Liquor Sales Advocates Promise to Keep Fighting Ban
MN Lawmakers Introduce Sunday Sales Legislation
Advocates for allowing Minnesotans to buy booze on Sundays are back at it.
Superior Mayoral Candidates Face Off in Debate
Five Candidates Answer Community Questions
For the first time this election season, all five candidates for mayor of Superior faced off in a community forum organized by voters.
Duluth Greater Downtown Council Celebrates 30 Years
Nearly 600 Attend Annual Dinner
Nearly 600 Duluthians came out to celebrate Duluth’s successful downtown Wednesday night.
Warm Temperatures Prevent Ice Cave Formation
Visitation Down 90 Percent
Around this time last year thousands of people were flocking to Bayfield for a pilgrimage to the ice caves.
LSS Hosts Sweepstakes To Encourage Debt Relief
A Debt Management Plan was set up through Lutheran Social Services to encourage clients to achieve their goals in being debt free.
St. Luke’s $22.5 Million Expansion On Track
St. Luke’s is expanding in a $22.5 million way, and hospital officials said Tuesday that construction is going as planned.
Kids Shake Winter Blues With Indoor Luau
The West Duluth Public Library hosted different art projects and games for kids to interact and shake off some of that cabin fever.
Skiers, Snowboarders Compete In Meet
In the winter, snow bunnies like to hit the slopes as often as they can — not only for joy rides but for competitions and challenges.
Community Helps in Search for Missing Dog
Superior Citizens Help to Find Max
The entire Superior community is involved in the search for Max, a German Shepard who went missing on December 15th.
Two Sent to Hospital in Hibbing School Bus Crash
2 Taken to Hospital in Crash
The Hibbing Fire Department responded at 0704 a.m. to a report of vehicle vs. school bus crash.
Bear Dies at Lake Superior Zoo
Phoebe the Kodiak Bear Dies at Zoo
Lake Superior Zoo officials Tuesday euthanized Phoebe, the zoo’s 28-year-old Kodiak bear, after she had trouble rising for the past 72 hours and had not been eating.
Christian Eggert Violins
Violin Shop
Duluthians spend a lot of time taking care of and tuning up their outdoor toys like bikes and snowmobiles.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Seek Highway Speed Increase
Speed Limit Could Go From 65 to 70 MPH
If Republican lawmakers have it their way, Wisconsin highways might be getting five miles an hour faster but is it a good thing?
Duluth Neighbor Reacts to Homicide Next Door
Matthew Walker Victim of Homicide
Duluth police have released the name of a homicide victim who was killed early Saturday morning.
Ashland Shopko Set to Close, 26 Out of Work
Company Cites Financial Reasons
Shopko is closing 14 stores across the country, including the location in Ashland costing 26 people their jobs.
Hundreds March the Streets of Duluth Honoring Civil Rights Icon
March Heads to MLK Day Rally at the DECC
Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Duluthians of all ages, races, and creeds walked in solidarity under Dr. King’s message of peace and equality.
Duluth MLK Day March and Rally 2015
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Ice Caves Still Not Ready for Visitors
No Ice Caves in Bayfield Yet
Those hoping to check out the ice caves this winter may get their chance.
Group Canvasses for Yes Votes in Cloquet
Depending upon where you live in Cloquet, you may have had some canvassers knock on your door Saturday afternoon.
Martin Luther King Week Begins With Mayor’s Reception
Duluth Advocates Gather For MLK's Birthday
Thursday evening kicked off a new event to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King week in Duluth.
6th Annual ‘More Cowbell’ Helps Local Families
Northern Lights Foundation Raises More than $15,000
A Saturday Night Live skit has taken over the Northland. More cowbell, is what hundreds of people chanted Thursday evening at the Northern Lights Foundations More Cowbell fundraiser.
Spaghetti Feed Helps Fund Local Iditarod Musher
If you’re hungry for pasta, you can get a $10 bowl of spaghetti while supporting Beargrease champion and Iditarod competitor Nathan Schroeder.
Family Dog Left for Dead, Rescued by Good Samaritan
More than two weeks ago, a family’s dog went missing for nine days. She was hit by a car and left for dead, but someone found her just in time to save her life.
