Minnesota Waterfowl Season Opens Saturday
Duck Numbers Up This Year
Officials say hunting is expected to be good when Minnesota’s waterfowl season opens Saturday.
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‘Uncorked & Untapped’ Fundraiser for Lake Superior Zoo
Beer & Wine Tasting Party Features Brewers & Distributors From Across Northland
Thursday evening, the Duluth community showed its support for the Lake Superior Zoo at the 6th Annual ‘Uncorked and Untapped for Conservation’ fundraiser.
DSSO Announces Four Local Bands for Bridge Sessions
Bands Chosen to Collaborate with Symphony Members
The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra selected 4 local bands to collaborate with Orchestra Musicians for the Bridge Sessions.
St. Louis River Rendezvous Held to Connect Community With St. Louis River
The event was held to inform the public about the projects that have been going on to restore and protect the St. Louis River and Estuary.
Journey Awards Honor Outstanding Community Members
Recognizing Those Who Have Overcome Disabilities & Inspire Others
Thursday afternoon, Essentia Health honored three outstanding individuals at the 17th Annual Journey awards.
Superior Meeting Addresses Need For Foster Homes
Douglas County Seeing Higher Number of Foster Children Than in Past
Right now in Douglas County there are about 15 licensed foster homes, but officials say they need at least 10 more.
Duluth Indigenous Commission Hosts Annual Feast And Forum
Study by Dr. Bruce White is Highlighted at Annual Event
This year they highlighted an ethnographic study of the indigenous community in Duluth, by Dr. Bruce White.
Emotions In Motion 5K Will Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention
The 5K run and walk is called Emotions in Motion. The proceeds will benefit programs used to educate people about depression and suicide.
Congdon Elementary Hosts 6th Annual Fall Harvest Festival
Students at Congdon Park Elementary School celebrated their green thumbs.
Volunteer Helps to Remember the Forgotten at Local Cemetery
Parkland Cemetery Gets a Facelift
The Parkland Cemetery sits just south of Superior and has been neglected for more than a decade.
Horton and Larson Face-off in Forum
Top Mayoral Candidates Debate in Duluth
Duluth’s top two mayoral candidates faced off in a forum Thursday morning.
Annual Run is Back on Duluth Trails
9th Annual Grand Traverse
The 9th Annual Grand Traverse is this weekend. We take a look.
Hibbing Community College Asks State for $10 Million
Proposed Renovation Plans To Enhance Education Experience
Wednesday evening, members of the Minnesota House of Representatives stopped at Hibbing Community College on their state bonding tour.
Discussing Change to MN Medical Cannabis Program
Should 'Intractable Pain' Become Eligible Condition for Medical Marijuana?
Right now in Minnesota you have to have a condition that qualifies you to get the medical marijuana.
Bentleyville Ready for Candy Bar Fundraising Campaign
Candy Bar Fundraiser is Biggest of Year for the Attraction
While it’s not quite Christmastime yet, Bentleyville is already prepping for another year in Duluth.
Oktoberfest Kicks Off At Grandma’s Saloon and Grill
Festivities Include Beer, Food and Music
A Ceremonial “Tapping of the first Keg” was held in the Hillside room, where our very own Diane Alexander was the Grand Marshal.
Free Train Ride at Lake Superior And Mississippi Railroad Open House
Lake Superior And Mississippi Railroad Has Open House
The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad held an open house to celebrate Veit construction completing an environmental restoration project recently.
Open House Held to Spread Word About America’s Longest Hiking Trail
North Country Trail is In the Making
When completed, the trail will be 4600 miles long.
Duluth Church Finds New Place of Worship
Church Destroyed in Flood Finds New Home
The church didn’t have a permanent place for 3 years and 4 weeks, until they restored the former location of the Riverside Methodist Church, and made it their new place of worship. With them they brought the stained glass windows that had been in the old church, and installed them in to the new one.
UWS Enters Into Partnership with School in Turkey
The University of Wisconsin-Superior and Kafkas University in Kars, Turkey are proud to announce that they will be entering into a new international partnership with the signing of an articulation agreement between the two schools Wednesday.
Potential for Deer Crashes High Again this Fall in WI
Crashes with Deer Expected to be High Again this Fall
Even when hunters have a difficult time finding deer in the woods, the elusive creatures may still be prevalent on Wisconsin roads.
Mills Prepares for Round 2 Against Nolan for Congressional Seat
Mills Announces Plans to Run for 8th District Seat
A GOP challenger is preparing for a second crack at U.S. Rep Rick Nolan.
St. Louis River Alliance Hosts Educational Events
River Rendezvous & Fall Colors Train Ride
Find out about St. Louis River Alliance projects at the River Rendezvous Thursday.
Experience Wildlife in Duluth
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory has events through October.
Great Outdoors: Hitting the Trails on ATV
MudPuppy ATV Rental
In this week’s Great Outdoors we hit the trails of northern Wisconsin, near Birchwood, with MudPuppy ATV Rentals.
Mayor Ness Hosts Book Signing at Zeigeist
"Hillsider" Gives Glimpse Inside Ness' 16 Year Politcal Career
After 16 years as a politician, Duluth Mayor Don Ness is releasing his first book.
MNDOT Evaluating Cloquet Interchange
I-35, HWY 33 Interchange One of 10 Most Dangerous in State
MNDOT gave a presentation offering positives and negatives of several possible solutions, including an overpass, roundabout, reduced speed limits, additional traffic signals, and limiting access to and from the frontage road.
Pinehurst Park to be Ready For Spring
Sport Court and Parking Upgrades Highlight Project
The majority of the park is currently a dirt pad, but Assistant City Engineer, Caleb Peterson says the work there should be completed by spring.
City of Superior Celebrates Park Renovations
Billings Park Completes $500,000 Renovation Project
The city of Superior is recognizing the work done to renovate its largest public park.
Meeting Held to Discuss Youth Homelessness
The Start Early Funders Coalition and other groups hosted a gathering to raise awareness of the challenges that homeless children and their families face in Minnesota.
Duluth 5th Graders Learn Science Outdoors
Children Learn Through Hands-On Experience
Duluth fifth graders took a field trip to one of four city parks in Duluth to get a hands-on learning experience in a variety of subjects.
Groups Rally to Protect St. Louis River
Environmental Groups Call for Action
The Minnesota Environmental Partnership held a rally to commemorate the designation of the St. Louis River as one of the top ten most endangered rivers in the United States.
St. Louis County Holds Meeting to Discuss Fredenberg Park Plan
The St. Louis County board held a meeting Tuesday to discuss a resolution requesting a progress report from the Fredenberg Town Board about the implementation of its public park plan for the area known as Fredenberg Park.
St. Louis County Board Lowers Property Taxes in 2016
Tax Levy to Hold Steady in 2016
The St. Louis County Board has voted to hold the maximum property tax levy flat for 2016 at $116.6 million, a 0 percent increase over last year.
St. Louis Co. Board Passes New ATV Ordinance
ATV's to Be Allowed on County Roads that Connect Trails
St. Louis County commissioners have passed a resolution allowing ATV riders on roads that connect trails.
Minnesota Shoreline Cleanup to Take Place
September Adopt-A-Beach
This weekend you can help clean up Lake Superior’s shoreline.
Health Officials Say Increased Obesity Rate a 1-Year Blip
Obesity Rates Rise Slightly in Minnesota
Minnesota health officials say the small increase in the state’s obesity rate is disappointing, given the investments in walking paths, farmers markets and other strategies to promote healthy living.
3 Minnesota Police Agencies Land Federal Body Camera Grants
Minnesota Police Agencies Get Federal Grant for Body Cameras
Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe police forces came out winners in the chase for federal body camera grants.
Minnesota Propane Supplies Should be Adequate this Winter
Mild Winter Expected
Minnesota propane supplies are expected to be adequate this winter, easing any concerns about a repeat of the shortages that hit much of the Midwest in 2013-14.
KYN: Sixth Street Market in Ashland
It’s one of the most well–known markets in northern Wisconsin. In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, Stef Manisero takes us to Ashland where a town–favorite has meat–lovers drooling.
Larsmont Cottages Open Frisbee Golf Course
Frisbees are now flying at Larsmont Cottages just south of Two Harbors.
UWS Hosts ‘Victory Over Violence’ Exhibit
For a second year, the University of Wisconsin-Superior is working to inspire discussions about violence and peace.
Nolan Visits Duluth for Discussion on Mental Illness In Youth
Congressman Rick Nolan came to Duluth to participate in a round-table talk about mental health with a focus on youth.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the 10th leading cause for deaths in the United States.
Touchstone Award Luncheon Held in Duluth
Non-Profits Awarded in Three Categories
Six nonprofit groups were nominated for the awards in three different categories, which include generosity, civic engagement, and inclusiveness.
Johnston Drops Lawsuit Against Duluth School Board
School Board Member Dismisses Lawsuit
School board member Art Johnston has dropped his federal lawsuit against the Duluth School Board.
Program Offers Technology Opportunity for High School Girls
Aspirations in Computing Award
Find out how a program is advocating for more women to work in the computing field.
Driver’s License Might Not be Enough to Travel by Air
Department of Homeland Security Could Impose New Standards
Minnesota is one of a handful of states where air travelers might need more than a driver’s license to get through airport security.
Happiest 5K on the Planet Comes to Duluth
Happiness, bright pigments and glitter filled Bayfront Park Sunday.
UMD Hosts 2nd Annual Food and Farm Festival
UMD welcomed in the fall season on its farm Sunday.
