Socks for Survivors
Northlanders Golf for CASDA
Golfers brought out their wackiest socks, not as a fashion statement but to raise money for a good cause.
Community-imported
$3.5 Million in Restoration Complete at Glensheen
Glensheen Completes Millions in Restoration Work
The number one house museum in MN, just got substantially better.
Local Artist Showcased at State Park
Tettegouche State Park Support Local Art
For better or for worse, Dale Knaffla is a professional artist.
Gordy’s Hi-Hat Annual Curbside Classic
Hundreds Show Off, Check Out Antique Cars
Thursday night, over 150 people brought out their hot rides to the Gordy’s Hi–Hat Curbside Classic, to enjoy some good eats and some sweet–looking cars.
Honoring Frank Yankovic, ‘America’s Polka King’
Celebrating Man Who Popularized Polka Music
Thursday, Duluthians honored America’s Polka King, Frank Yankovic, as next Tuesday would have been his 100th birthday.
Teen Girls Build Popular Arcade Machine
Northland Girls Build Pinball Machine
For the last three days middle-school-aged girls have been putting together a pinball machine at UMD’s E-musement Electrical Engineering and Physics Camp.
Alternative Bands Compete in Local Contest
Twin Ports Bands Compete in Symphony Contest
It’s time to cast your vote for a local competition bringing classical and alternative bands together!
West Bay Club in Apostle Islands Named to National Register of Historic Places
West Bay Club Named to National Register of Historic Places
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is pleased to announce that the historic West Bay Club has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Duluth Job Fair for Veterans
Job Fair Helps Veterans
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton proclaimed July “Hire a Veteran Month.”
Duluth Nonprofit Hosts BBQ and Cupcake Sale
Duluth Group Hosts BBQ Fundraiser
A Twin Ports organization advocating for victims of sexual assault hosted an event to help them with their bottom line.
Alakef Coffee Celebrates 25 Years by Giving Back
Alakef Gives Back to Local Charities
To celebrate their 25th anniversary in a giving way, the new Alakef Coffee Cup on Kenwood will be giving back to the City of Duluth.
How Sweet It Is Cakes Expansion Delayed One Month
Expected to Move in One Month
The anticipated move for How Sweet It Is Cakes is once again delayed.
It’s Miracle Treat Day! Help Kids in Need By Eating Blizzard
Northlanders Help Local Children in Need
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream because Thursday, July 30th is Miracle Treat Day!
Standardized Test Scores in the Northland Increase Slightly
Local Districts Beat Statewide Average
The numbers are in for this year’s standardized tests throughout Minnesota. Statewide, districts experienced mixed results but local schools saw slight increases.
Help Children by Eating Ice Cream
Miracle Treat Day Supports Children's Miracle Network
Today, when you purchase a blizzard from Dairy Queen, $1 will go to the Children’s Miracle Network.
Casino Ruling Could Affect Road Projects
10.5 Million Dollars in Revenue Sharing Funds Allocated For Streets
A Federal District Court judge’s ruling in the Fond Du Lac, Duluth revenue sharing case could have a negative impact on Duluth street projects.
Miracle Treat Day
Dairy Queens to donate at least $1.00 for every Blizzard sold
On Thursday, July 30, Dairy Queens across the country will be donating proceeds from every Blizzard treat sold to the hospitals of Children’s Miracle Network.
Paddle Boarder Comes Full Circle
UMD student paddled 1350 miles in 49 days.
Munch paddled nearly 1400 miles around the perimeter of Lake Superior in just 49 days.
‘Stink In’ Continues Debate Over Hog Farm
Proposed Plan to Bring Pig Farm to Northern Wisconsin Has Residents Speaking Out
For months people in the Ashland area have made a big stink about the hog farm proposal, and Wednesday night, protesters took the debate to the next level.
20th Annual TLT Youth Leadership Program
Foster Kids Learn Leadership Skills in Duluth
Young people who have transitioned from foster care to adulthood kicked off the 20th annual conference for those to learn leadership skills.
Great Lakes Aquarium Celebrates 15 Years
New Discovery Center Opens
Wednesday marks a milestone for the Great Lakes Aquarium as it celebrates 15 years in Duluth!
Michigan Students Visit to Explore Rail Industry
6th Annual Youth Program to Twin Ports
Students from Michigan Tech’s Rail and Intermodal Transportation Institute are making their way around the Twin Ports.
United Taconite Temporarily Idling
Cliffs Natural Resources Idles Iron Range Plant
“It’s not a surprise but it kind, kinda sucks,” United Taconite employee and member of the United Steelworkers 6860.
Slip Bridge Out of Service Due to Strong Winds
Bridge Out For Third Time in the Last Two Weeks
The little blue bridge is up once again making this the 3rd time in the last 2 weeks.
Dayton Considers Special Session for Mille Lacs Walleye Drop
Governor Calls this a "Crisis Situation"
Gov. Mark Dayton is considering calling a special session if the walleye season is closed on Mille Lacs Lake.
Hibbing Fire Appears to be Arson
Fire Engulfs Old Mining Truck Shop
The Hibbing Fire Department responded at 8:29 p.m. Tuesday to the report of black smoke coming from an old mining building.
Weekly Zumba Dance-A-Long Class Comes to Duluth
Locals Gather on Lakewalk for Dance Exercise Class
One of the first Zumba instructors who brought the exercise to Duluth has started a new workout class called Fit to Go Dance–A–Long Tuesdays.
Paper Hog, Inc. Buys Duluth Ruling and Binding
103-Year-Old Businesses Closes its Door
A well-known paper company in Duluth has acquired a century old business.
Great Outdoors: Pieces of Nature Create Picture-Perfect Landscape
MN Senator Chuck Wiger Creates Masterpiece Display
It might surprise you to know a well-known Minnesota Senator is creating art on the North Shore, that’s literally stopping people in their tracks.
Farms Not Factories to Hold ‘Stink In’ for Proposed Hog Farm
Public Invited to Get a Whiff of What Proposed Pig Barns Could Smell Like
Wednesday night the heated debate over a proposed hog farm just miles from Lake Superior continues at the Bandshell in Ashland.
Bike MS TRAM Riders Come Full Circle
The Ride Across Minnesota Started and Ended at Same Location for First Time.
Rider’s spent the weekend and Monday riding more than 300 miles around Northern Minnesota to raise money for the battle against Multiple Sclerosis.
Duluth Sees One of Busiest Construction Seasons
More Than 50 Construction Projects Have Roads Closed, Filled With Detours
City officials say Summer 2015 is one of the busiest construction seasons the city has ever seen.
Study Looks at How to Improve Quality of Life
Health Impact Assessment for Lower Lincoln Park
The conditions of where we work and play can have a huge impact on our health.
City Sees $13K in Unpaid Garbage Bills
32 People have not Paid Trash Collection Bills
It’s a trashy problem that’s been going on for more than a decade in Proctor.
Friends Of Animals Still in Need of Funding
$300,000 Required to Operate Cloquet Shelter
Grants and one time donations have been sufficient to keep the doors open, and even provide a slight operating cushion, but the organization is still concerned about its future.
American Heritage Girls Camp Makes Blankets For Less Fortunate
Girls Character Development Group Ties Fleece Blankets
A group of girls, and a couple brothers, spent Tuesday making blankets for Northlanders in need.
St. Luke’s Providing Oncology Services in Cloquet
Services to be Provided on Tuesdays
Oncology patients who travel north to visit doctor’s at Saint Luke’s now have an alternative.
Virginia Public Schools to Adopt ‘Early Release Wednesday’
Staff at Virginia Public Schools will gain 18 more hours of training.
Virginia Council Adds Properties to Demolition List
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority is getting some help from the City of Virginia to demolish old duplexes.
Virginia Fire Department to Add New Peak Response Unit
Nearly a week ago, the Virginia Fire Department got the go ahead for a new peak response unit.
Funding Approved to Combat Invasive Species in St. Louis County
Nearly $1M will be Used to Stop Invasive Species
Nearly $1,000,000 from the State Legislature will be used to help combat aquatic species in St. Louis County.
St. Louis Co. Board Moves Forward with Plans to Help with Airport Renaming Project
Board Takes Next Step to Help with Funding for Oberstar Renaming Project
The St. Louis County Board took steps Tuesday toward honoring a late northern Minnesota lawmaker.
Old Main Arches Offer a Look at UMD’s Historic Past
Northland Uncovered: Old Main at UMD
The years spent in college are years major growth happens for students in a number of ways. In this week’s Northland Uncovered, we talk to a former student and employee of UMD about the memories he has of Old Main.
Wisconsin Assembly to Vote on $500 Million Bucks Arena Deal
Legislators Believe Funding will Pass
The Wisconsin state Assembly is scheduled to vote on approving a $500 million financing plan for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Zebra Mussels Found in Lake in Northwestern Minnesota
Zebra Mussels Have Been Found in More than 200 Minnesota Lakes and Rivers
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Big Cormorant Lake in northwestern Minnesota’s Becker County.
Wisconsin Man Drowns on Lake Vermilion Monday Night
Man Apparently Thrown from Boat
A Wisconsin man drowned on Lake Vermilion Monday night.
Plans Moving Forward to Improve Memorial Park
$500,000 to Revamp West Duluth Park, Brighten Up St. Louis River Corridor
As plans move forward to brighten up the St. Louis River Corridor, 14 parks will be enhanced including Memorial Park on Grand Avenue in West Duluth.
Knowing Your Neighbors: The Snug
Locally Owned Irish Pub in Washburn is a Hit
If you’re in the mood for a taste of Ireland on the South Shore, the place to be is ‘The Snug’.
Improving Sidewalks, Streets and Health in Cloquet
Complete Streets and Active Transportation
While the City of Cloquet continues to consider ways to generate more foot and bicycle traffic throughout the community, it’s raising some questions whether the positive outweigh the negatives.
Proposal to Change Process to Determine City Councilors’ Pay
Ordinance Introduced to Have Charter Commission Decide City Councilors Fee
Duluth city councilors are currently paid a flat fee of $833 each month for their service as a member of the council. But Monday night, one city councilor is looking to change the way that fee is determined.
