Emily Larson, Chuck Horton Win Duluth Mayoral Primary Election
Candidates for Duluth Mayor Narrowed Down From 8 to 2
Emily Larson and Chuck Horton are the names that will appear on the November ballot as the city of Duluth votes in a new mayor.
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Great Outdoors: Archery
This weekend, bow hunting season starts in Northern Minnesota. It’s a sport that attracts hunters looking for big and small game. In this week’s Great Outdoors we take a look at archery.
Superior Group Plans to Buy, Revamp Carnegie Library
The Superior African Heritage Community is asking people to stand behind a proposed renovation project.
Miller-Dwan Mini-Cottage Ready for Auction
Structure Valued at Over $50,000
The building, set to be put up for auction September 26 at the foundation’s ARTcetera event, is valued at over $50,000.
Lincoln Park Boys and Girls Club Opens Renovated Teen Center
Ribbon Cutting Held Tuesday
The renovations to the center included adding a recording studio, theater and sound system, a food bar area, and game room upgrades.
Downtown Farmer’s Market Brings Fall Harvest
The Downtown Farmer’s Market was full of fall harvest crops Tuesday, including corn, squash, pumpkins and carrots.
Upgraded St. Louis County Government Center Hosts Open House
St. Louis County purchased the 32-year-old building from the state for $3.2 million in 2002, but part of the deal was that the state could be in the building for 10 years as a lease holder.
Duluth-Based Company Growing, Moving to Superior
Kitchen Utensil Company Expands Business
Epicurean, a Duluth based company, is expanding and moving to a larger manufacturing facility in Superior.
Alert Issued for Missing Duluth Woman
Authorities Search for Missing Duluth Woman
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has issued a missing person alert for a woman who went missing in Duluth.
Nation’s Largest Inline Marathon Celebrates Milestone
20th Annual NorthShore Inline Marathon
The NorthShore Inline Marathon celebrates 20 years this weekend.
Minnesota Cities Press for Body-Camera Footage Restrictions
Duluth Police Support Restrictions
Sixteen Minnesota cities are petitioning the state for a temporary declaration that police body camera data be presumed private in most instances.
Neighbors Oppose Rezoning
Residents Speak Out; Zoning Change Passes 8-1
The owner of the residence at 2421 London Rd. had asked the City Council to reclassify the lot as mixed use, allowing for a small business to operate on the property.
A Wish Fulfilled
Area Family Going to Disney World Through Make-A-Wish Foundation
A Duluth-area girl was granted a wish, Monday night.
Knowing Your Neighbors: Moose-Cellaneous Gifts
In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors we introduce you to a woman who was a nurse for 50-years before opening a gift shop along the North Shore.
Ashland Police Dept. Raises $32,000 for Artesian Well
In 3 Months, Community & Tourist Donations Raised to Fund New City Attraction
In just three months, the Ashland Police Department has raised $32,000 to go toward drilling a new artesian well.
Ashland Victorious in 4-Year Legal Battle vs Xcel Energy
Federal Judge Rules City Has Zero Liability in Ashland Lakefront SuperFund Lawsuit
The four–year legal battle between the city of Ashland and Xcel Energy/Northern States Power has come to an end.
Fraser Shipyards Celebrates 125 Years
Superior Shipyard Reaches Milestone
A local shipyard reached a milestone of staying in business for over a century.
Brain Aneurysm Survivor Speaks Out to Raise Awareness
September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month
According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, an estimated one in 50 people have an un-ruptured brain aneurysm.
Primary Elections for Duluth Mayor to be Held Tuesday
The Primary Elections for Duluth’s mayor will be held Tuesday. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
New $7-Million Gondola Being Constructed at Lutsen Mountains
Largest Ski Resort in the Midwest
Some major enhancements are happening at Lutsen Mountains.
Superior 6th Graders Learn About the Wilderness in Unique Way
Wilderness Inquiry Makes Learning Fun for Elementary School Students
Wilderness Inquiry partnered with the Superior National Forest and several other organizations to educate 6th graders from Superior about the watershed’s ecosystem, health, and history.
Environmental Study Required for Sandpiper Certificate
Court Rules that Environmental Study is Required for Sandpiper Pipeline
The Minnesota Court of Appeals says an environmental impact statement should have been completed on the proposed Sandpiper pipeline before regulators granted the project a certificate of need.
Dayton to Unveil Plan to Rescue Pheasant Population
Hunting Season Begins October 10
State officials are ready to outline a plan to reverse a long decline in Minnesota’s pheasant population.
Engwall’s Corn Maze Opens With Record Crowds
This weekend was one for the record books for the 5th annual Engwall’s Corn Maze.
Unique Lunch Reunites Morgan Park Alumni
A unique, all-class reunion rekindled decades old relationships and memories Sunday.
Locals Run for Heroes
“Just try to get some rest and stretch a little bit, crack my back and we’ll see what happens,” UWS student and Veteran Thomas Naughton said.
Diocese of Duluth Celebrates 125th Anniversary
People from all over the Northland and beyond made the trip to Duluth Saturday to celebrate their catholic faith.
Craft Show Fundraises for Carnegie Library
Tansy Faire kicked off a craft show inside the Carnegie Library featuring more than 40 local businesses and crafters.
Local Festival Highlights Sustainability
The 22nd annual Harvest Festival featured about 60 farmers markets with locally grown produce and treats at Bayfront Park.
Veterans Gather for Honor Flight Reunion
Dozens of veterans and volunteers came together for an Honor Flight Northland reunion.
Hundreds Bid Farewell to School
The doors of the Morgan Park School were opened to the public one last time.
UW System cuts dozens of positions in cost-saving measure
The University of Wisconsin System has eliminated dozens of administrative and academic affairs positions in a cost-saving measure to help cope with state budget cuts.
Record Number of Participants at ‘Shoot for Fun’
More than 450 shooters are taking part in Shoot for Fun at Old Vermillion Trail Hunting Preserve.
Missing Minnesota hunter’s body found in Colorado
43-year-old man from Duluth
The body of a 43-year-old Minnesota hunter has been found in northern Colorado.
Putting Finishing Touches on Haunted Ship
Workers at the William A. Irvin are putting the finishing touches on the Haunted Ship and this year more than ever its not for the faint of heart.
Focus on Health: Picky Eaters and New Foods
If you introduce preschoolers to vegetables they will most likely eat them.
5th Annual MCCU Twin Ports Bridge Festival Redefines “Bullying”
Bullying Redefined to Empower Victims
Every year the festival focuses on a social issue and holds the festival as what the organizers call a “pep rally for humanity.”
Superior Police Department Introduces New Command Structure
New Structure to Promote Career Development
The Superior Police Department is getting a new line of command.
Previewing the 10th Annual Duluth Drag Races & Car Show
Hundreds Prepare to Go Head-to-Head Down Garfield Avenue
A one–of–a–kind drag race is getting ready to take over Garfield Avenue in Duluth this weekend.
Second Annual Running for Heroes to be Held Tomorrow
Northlanders Running 5K to Benefit Veterans
The 2nd Annual Running for Heroes event is taking place on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus tomorrow.
Habitat for Humanity and Essentia Health Help Fix Home for Resident in Proctor
2 Local groups help rebuild home
The project was sponsored by Essentia health, whose employees also worked alongside Habitat for Humanity to make safer living conditions a reality for Peggy.
Northlanders Remember September 11
September 11 Remembrance Held at The Veteran Center
It was 14 years ago today that 19 terrorists from Al-Qaeda, Hijacked 4 commercial airplanes as part of terrorist attacks. The attacks killed 2,977 people.A ceremony was held today at the Duluth Veterans Center, to honor those who lost their lives in the tragedy.
Students Help with Wild Rice Restoration
Thirty–one fifth graders from Lake Superior Elementary spread 600 pounds of wild rice in the St. Louis River Estuary.
Local Educators Kick off Farm to School Initiative
Educators in Duluth Kick Off Farm to School Program
“Carrots, squash, beans, potatoes,” Lincoln Park Middle School student Abby Longnaker said.
Duluth Police Get $1M Grant to Help Victims of Sexual Violence
Agencies in St. Louis Co. Awarded Grant for Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
The Duluth Police Department along with our partners PAVSA (Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault) and the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office are pleased to announce that they are the recipients of a $1,011,096 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Duluth is in the Running for $5 Mil. Energy Prize
Energy Tent to be Featured at Harvest Festival
Duluth is in the running for an energy prize.
Weekend Spotlight: Sept. 11-13
Here’s a look at some of the events happening in the Twin Ports the weekend of Sept. 11.
St. Louis River Alliance Tour
Non-Profit Hosts Free Tour of Estuary
The trip was designed to allow Northlanders to explore river clean-up and improvement projects currently underway.
Annual Raleigh Edison School “Bully Free Block Party”
Duluth School Hosts Party to Stop Bullying
Hundreds of families turned out for the annual Bully Free Block Party at Raleigh Edison School.
Lake Superior Zoo Becomes Home to 5 New Wallabies
New Wallaby and Kangaroo Exhibit Opens
The wallabies came to the zoo in May this year, but now have a new exhibit space where they have more space to frolic. The exhibit also makes it possible for zoo visitors to get closer to the wallabies.
