Millions of Americans across the country are gearing up for Memorial Day weekend. While some people are staying home and firing up the barbecue, others are hitting the road. Here’s what to expect if you’re traveling this holiday weekend.
Every year, about the beginning of May, Piping Plovers fly up from the Gulf Coast of Mexico where they winter and look for wide, sandy beaches to nest on.
Denfeld choral students got a lesson in music from a former opera singer.
Visiting cabins and fishing will be in high demand this weekend.
This will be the busiest weekend of the year for cemeteries.
It’s hard to believe, but Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer is nearly here. But, before we all happily slip into that summer mode, there is still much to get done! Memorial Day is a big foodie day, and prepping the big feast takes a lot of time.
No more long car rides to Grand Marais for a taste of Sven and Ole’s pizza. Sweeden Sweets in Superior is now selling their pizzas!
This weekend, millions of people are expected to be on the road and doctors at the Duluth Veterinary Hospital are offering tips to keep your furry friends safe if they are hitting the road with you.
Earlier this week, President Barack Obama made cuts to shipments of military equipment to police offices.
The Superior Police Department grew by two new officers Thursday.
The Move Minnesota campaign made the final stop of its duct tape tour in Duluth Thursday.
With two main entryways into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, through Ely and Grand Marais, there is no denying the wilderness helps to generate big tourism dollars for nearby communities.
Thursday, elementary students in the Hillside neighborhood practiced their basic bike skills at the 2nd annual bike rodeo.
Attorneys representing a man who says he’s a survivor of clergy abuse, appeared in St. Louis County Court in Duluth.
Injury from head trauma is the leading cause of death for people ages 1 through 44.
Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of the busy recreation season for campers.
More people will now be able to enjoy some of the beautiful beaches along the North Shore in Silver Bay. The land is owned by a mining company but was recently leased to the City allowing for more public access and development.
As part of May’s Older Americans Month a campaign is underway to shed light on seniors and their struggle with hunger.
“It’s kind of dangerous, there’s needles lying around, broken glass,” said Deb Holman with the CHUM Street Outreach Team. “It’s just disgusting you know.”
A recent survey conducted by the Greater Downtown Council provides some positive trends for downtown Duluth.
Today you can take a free tour of Glensheen! Plus, hear about a new room you can see and their upcoming gala.
In this week’s Cooking Connection, Landon and Kyle with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit show us how to cook and carve a brisket.
The recall of nearly 35–million airbags worldwide has left many drivers worried.
The idea of camping sounds appealing when you consider nature, stars and a campfire.
Duluth students took their friends and family down the Yellow Brick Road Wednesday.
Pecan Avenue in Duluth is 48–feet gutter to gutter. Right now, it’s a four-lane road with two lanes of traffic in each direction.
As the school year draws to a close, Wednesday was a chance for school children to get outside and hit the track.
You might be on a mission to get your vegetables and flowers in the ground by Memorial Day.
The longest kiss and largest bubblegum bubble blown are just a few acts that made the Guinness world records.
The Duluth Police Department’s K-9s Kobra, Malakai and Oakley are all working in style. The dogs received ballistic vests thanks non profit organizations, Vested Interest and the French Foundation.
Cirrus Aircraft can now successfully expand, thanks to the legislature approving $4 million in state aid.
As you hit the lakes, so will the U.S. Coast Guard as this week marks National Safe Boating Week. They are sending out a very important message tot he public before all the chaos begins this Memorial Day weekend.
The Duluth Seed Library is back in business the way they fully intended to be when they first started.
Whether or not you’re an avid outdoor junkie you’ve probably heard of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
It was a balloon bonanza at the West Duluth Branch Library Tuesday.
Duluth School Board also discussed whether to increase activity fees for students on free or reduced lunch. For now, the issue was tabled.
Twenty-four affordable income housing units are set to go up in Superior.
There will soon be a new sport offered at Duluth Public Schools as Lacrosse is gaining attention in the Northland.
Duluth School Board held a special meeting Tuesday evening to publicly take a stance against board member Art Johnston.
Duluth Steam has been around for more than 80 years and now company leaders are talking about some big changes.
The Superior Jaycees has partnered with the Superior Fire Department to donate three new automatic external defibrillators.
From fires to floods, disaster exists in Minnesota and disasters of all kinds affect Northland businesses and families.
Locally Laid Egg Companies will soon offer more than just eggs.
After 12 year with Grand Avenue Veterinary Clinic in West Duluth, Justin Dahl moved back to his hometown of Superior and opened up a clinic of his own.
Although it may seem far away, summer is almost here. With the longer days and warm weather, comes another season: mosquito season.
With summer just around the corner, millions of swimmers will enjoy Wisconsin’s Great Lakes beaches and cool water on a hot summer day, but waves and currents can be deadly.
Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed an education budget that he says isn’t big enough, setting up a special session of the Minnesota Legislature.
Minnesota lawmakers have passed a budget but are bracing for a likely special session.
Come celebrate the City of Duluth’s 33rd season of the Chester Creek Concert Series on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in Chester Bowl Park.
In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbor we make a stop in Grand Marais. If you’re in need of a Cup of Joe we can offer up a suggestion for a small, family-owned business, Java Moose Espresso Cafe.
