DULUTH, Minn. — A quilt shop in Duluth is celebrating their move into a new space. Creations Quilt Shop, now located at 1731 West Superior Street is owned by a mother and her daughter. It is an all-inclusive space with many fun and affordable options. The new spot will provide an enhanced experience for quilting enthusiasts, as well as a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect involved in the armed robbery that happened on Tuesday. The robbery happened in the 1600 block of Kenwood Avenue around 7 p.m. at Walgreens. The person in the photo above is seen wearing a black face mask, plaid jacket, blue jeans, black shoes,…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Texas family was left heartbroken when their dog, Poppy, escaped while staying with a family friend in New Mexico. Nearly two months later, she showed up across the country in Duluth. Poppy is a Southern dog at heart, but she found herself in snow and frigid temperatures. While Poppy was trying to stay warm early in the…
The days are ever-so-slowly getting a bit longer. The daylight can’t come soon enough for those dealing with depression this time of year. Mental health professionals say there are many things that can contribute to that feeling. The holidays are over, most of us are not as physically active in the winter, and there are things we like to do…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Art Institute has been at the Depot for half a century. After years of stability, the DAI is poised for change in 2024. The Duluth Art Institute, or DAI, considers itself to be the premier arts institution in the region, but after 50 years of being housed in The Depot, they will have to find…
DULUTH, Minn. — Friday is National Popcorn Day and of course, Marcus Theatres is celebrating it. The General Manager at Marcus Duluth Cinema says popcorn has been around for 4,000 years and is a staple when going to the movies. For Magical Movie Reward members and those who sign up for it you can get $5 off any size popcorn…
DULUTH, Minn. — New London Cafe in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood is closing after 20 years. According to a Facebook post the closure was announced on Thursday with the last day of operations being January 29. The restaurant is a breakfast and lunch spot that has been under new ownership for the last 2 years. The Facebook post does not say…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UWS and Cenovus Energy have announced a partnership that will benefit the college and its athletics. The agreement comes with a 3-year term and totals $450,000. A portion of the funds will go toward Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium and additional enhancements, such as a video board. Cenovus will also sponsor the Cenovus Energy Fan Zone which…
This week Duluth schools kicked off a new partnership with the DTA. It will allow for free bus rides for high school students. Under the pilot program, the student will simply show the driver their current ID. School officials are calling it a game-changer, because not all students have their own car or easy access to one. The goal is…
Even the cold temperatures could not keep away the passion and excitement of supporters at the Martin Luther King, Jr. march Monday. Monday’s gathering actually got started with a worship service Sunday night. St. Mark AME and other churches provided volunteers. For Reverand Galloway, the future cannot be taken for granted. Reverend Anthony Galloway at St. Mark AME Church said,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Super One is donating over $100,000 to the Salvation Army thanks to their Roundup Campaign. During the 2023 holiday season customers at 42 Super One locations were able to donate rounding up their transaction or donating $1, $3, or $5 when checking out. On top of the generous donation, Miner’s Inc. is also donating 50-thousand dollars as…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Today, Superior held its first Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Community members joined together at Superior Public Library to read about and discuss King’s legacy. The library, which was closed for the official holiday yesterday, put out book displays featuring King and other Black activists. Children were invited to color and complete word searches. Mayor Jim…
DULUTH, Minn. — The holidays are over, and all those parties and plates of cookies are in the rearview mirror. Those with resolutions for the new year are sixteen days into 2024. Many people looking for added motivation were making their way into All-Star Nutrition in Duluth, Tuesday. Everyone had their own goals and benchmarks for reshaping themselves a bit…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Billboards and yard signs are beginning to pop up in Superior in support of building the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). This comes as Mayor Jim Paine says he’s continuing to do whatever he can to derail the natural gas power plant for good. Mayor Paine is banking on Wisconsin state regulators to change their approval of…
CLOQUET, Minn. — 2 doctors saw a need for spine care in the Northland and found a great opportunity to do so. The neurosurgeons partnered with Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet to bring in state of the art equipment to create the new spine surgery program. They have practiced in Duluth for years and noticed with the aging community this…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Playhouse is getting ready for its 2nd annual “Singing with the Stars” fundraiser. The contestants with familiar faces perform a piece of musical theatre using their own vocals. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger will be one of three judges on stage giving some flare. But the real judges are people in the audience. Donations to each…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth City Councilor Arik Forsman has launched what he’s calling the Duluth Download. It’s a bi-monthly newsletter emailed to whoever signs up. Forman said he’ll be talking all things council and politics within the city, allowing him to dive deeper into topics that people may not see on the news or on social media. “Just this last…
There will soon be some new places for out-of-town visitors to stay in Duluth. Eight of them to be exact. Or, at least eight suites. There was a good-old-fashioned ribbon-cutting Friday in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. It was next to the outdoor seating area of the OMC Smokehouse. That’s not a coincidence, because the restaurant owners bought the long-standing Duluth…
Special efforts continue with a commitment to remember veterans at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay. Gifts were delivered there Wednesday by the Bong Veterans Historical Center after their holiday collection drive. American Legion Bong Post 435 played an active role in the effort. Commander Butch Liebaert said it is the culmination of a year-round attempt to help all…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Dozens of friends and family held a candlelight vigil Wednesday night outside the Super 8 in Cloquet where two people were killed Monday by a man with a gun. The vigil was organized by the family of 22-year-old Shellby Trettel. Shellby was the young woman who worked at the front desk of the hotel for at least…
If there’s ever a time when Duluth’s new mayor is not available, he now has an official back up. In a formal proclamation Wednesday, Mayor Roger Reinert named At-Large City Councilor Arik Forsman as acting mayor whenever necessary. Reinert is still an active Navy Reservist and says at times he will be called away. For example, next week he will…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Lake Superior Ice Festival is all set to take place January 26th and 27th. Even with the warmer temps and lack of snow the City of Superior says there will still be lots for families to do. Taking place at Barkers Island people can enjoy ice sculptures, fireworks, smore’s, mini golf, and activities just for the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Public Library is encouraging teens to come and hang out through programs like today’s Gaming Event. The library invited students from sixth to twelfth grade to hang out, play board games, try out the Nintendo Switch, and enjoy some snacks. According to Senior Library Technician Heidi Harrison, many of the teenagers came from Harbor City…
Law enforcement investigators spent the night at the crime scene in Cloquet. Investigators say a man shot and killed a female desk clerk, and then shot another man who was sitting in a car. The gunman then shot himself. Tuesday morning, Chief Derek Randall said investigators were still looking for answers for what happened at the Super 8 motel. He…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — If you are feeling bleu, but want to feel cheddar, a gouda idea would be to head over to Yes, Cheese in Superior and they will have you feeling sharp again in no time. Kimber Johnson grew up on a dairy farm and is well acquainted with what cheeses the various creameries in Wisconsin have to offer….
Pete Johnson, a Duluth firefighter, announced he is running for the seat left open by Representative Liz Olson. Olson represents central and western Duluth in District 8A. Johnson says he has been thinking about running for office for a long time and he knows that campaigning is always a family affair. He says his wife and kids are supportive and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s 148th Fighter Wing held its annual awards and retirement ceremony at the DECC Sunday. Before awards were given this afternoon, the Fighter Wing looked back on its accomplished work during the past year, reflecting on its 75th anniversary of service. Awards were presented to multiple levels of service members –from a Pilot to Non-Commissioned Officers. The…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A popular Mexican restaurant in Cloquet is getting closer to opening its second location in Superior. Pedro’s Grill and Cantina posted pictures on social media showing the inside of the new restaurant. It’s located in the 3200 block of Tower Avenue in the former Epic Restaurant building. Pedro’s has a capacity to serve 240 people. An opening…
Wisconsin State Rep. Angie Sapik is running for reelection for Dist. 73 in Northwestern Wisconsin. The Republican from Lake Nebagamon made the announcement over the weekend at the Log Cabin Tavern just outside of Superior. “We accomplished a lot of things in this cycle from the largest increases in shared revenue in history, to holding people accountable for fentanyl deaths,”…
DULUTH, Minn. — At its December meeting St. Louis County Commissioners voted to change their rules…moving the public comment period to before the meeting starts and limiting it to 30 minutes. Commissioner Annie Harala said the move will provide a time certain slot for contractors and business owners to appear before the board. “We can ensure folks that are traveling…
MINNESOTA — After 8 years as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives Liz Olson has announced she will not seek reelection. Olson was elected in 2016 as a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party in District 8A of northeastern Minnesota. She says she is very proud of the work accomplished over the years from providing affordable housing, healthcare…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System have decided not to move forward with a merger. The decision announced Friday morning from Essentia saying that after 2 years of discussions, the organizations have decided that a combination at this time is not the right path forward. Essentia also mentioned Marshfield’s financial situation was the primary factor as…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Grinch was in the Northland Thursday stealing Christmas trees! The Twin Ports Trailer Trash crew was out for their first day of holiday tree removals. This year they have seen in uptick in requests and have many more trees to pick up than they did last year. The Grinch could be seen all over in Duluth…
HAYWARD, Wis. – The 2024 American Birkebeiner is expected to attract 14,000 to as many as 15,000 skiers for the race’s 50th anniversary. Organizers say, the lack of snow isn’t going to ruin the fun. “It’s non-negotiable. We will be doing something in Hayward during Birkie week,” said Blair Flickinger, marketing director for the race. “I would say we are…
TWIN PORTS — Twin Ports Trailer Trash is once again offering their free Christmas tree removals. This is their fifth annual holiday event. It is a free service where people can sign up to have their Christmas tree picked up from their curb. All trees will go back to WLSSD’s drop off sites. Those in Duluth, Superior, Hermantown, and Proctor…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s been slightly less than a year since Roger Reinert announced that he was running for mayor. And on Tuesday, it was the culmination as he was sworn in as Duluth’s 40th mayor. In the rotunda area of City Hall, with other elected officials, including former mayor Emily Larson, city council members, and the general public in…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Great Lakes Aquarium finished the year in record-breaking fashion. In fact, they’ve broken their attendance record for the second year in a row. The final attendance numbers show that in 2023 they had ten thousand more visitors than last year at 214,533. That was without a new exhibit or adding animal attractions. The aquarium has big…
DULUTH, Minn. — Have you ever considered what a new year’s malt would taste like? Celebrating the new year a diner looks to shake things up with a new malt. At Bridgeman’s for a limited time you can get a taste of the new year with their “Happy New Year” mega malt. Since COVID, staff have been creating new mega…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia health-St. Mary’s Medical Center welcomed a set of twins for the first born in 2024. Elle Ustipak and Jason Traver of Duluth welcomed Addison Evonne Traver at 11:22 a.m. Addison’s twin sister, Brinley Eve Traver, arrived shortly after. Addison weighed 5 pounds, 4.3 ounces, while Brinley weighed at 4 pounds, 3.7 ounces. The twins became the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The American Legion Post in West Duluth is typically closed on New Year’s Day, but this afternoon they opened their doors to the public for some drinks and fun. Everyone was invited to enjoy Bloody Mary’s and Walking Tacos, but the main draw was the Pull Tab Racing, according to House Chairman Bob Stephens. People lined up…
DULUTH, Minn. — For the last 62 years now, the Blatnik Bridge helped the Twin Ports to stay connected. Most recently, both Minnesota and Wisconsin submitted their second application for federal funding to replace the bridge. Their first, being back in August. Sunday, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke alongside the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth Building and…
Those who want to get outside and enjoy a real winter, don’t know how long they will have to wait. And there is a different kind of waiting going on for those who sell winter gear. Superior’s outdoors gear store, Northwest Outlet, has decided it can’t wait forever for cold and snow, so they’re putting out the sale sign for…
The cautionary tone about being careful on lake and river ice was echoed this week as outdoor enthusiasts get antsy. At Duluth’s Marine General, this month they had customers torn between both ice and open-water fishing. Some anglers were rigging up their boats and heading out on the lake. But with the weather now turning back to a little bit…
DULUTH, Minn. — Warmer weather may be taking a toll on the winter businesses, but for indoor attractions such as the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, business has been booming. The museum was going into the season already with a 5 to 7% increase in attendance, but within the last week with all the rain, it went up 10 to 12%….
FOX21 reported earlier this week that an anonymous Santa stepped in to help the Duluth Salvation Army this year. Today we all learned who that special Santa is. The Salvation Army says it was Hartel’s Disposal that disposed of the donation shortage. It did so in the form of a check for $25,000 that the company delivered Thursday. The contribution…
While no snow and a lot of rain may have driven people inside to do things like check out Duluth’s trains and railroad museum, there are also those who think winter is going to come–eventually. There were still plenty of snowblowers lined up at Northern Tool and Equipment in Hermantown on Thursday. Store manager Mike Surface said it’s been quiet…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Music can spark memories from the past and help people reminisce, according to the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Douglas County. That’s why they invited the band, Born Too Late to play at their Memory Cafe at the Superior Public Library Wednesday. The center hosts the event the last Wednesday of every month for anybody experiencing…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local competition is lighting up the Lincoln Park Craft District during the darker times of the year. The Lights On! Competition is an annual event taking place around the holiday season featuring storefronts filled with festive lights and decorations. This year the winner is the North Shore Federal Credit Union with a hand-painted Charlie Brown tribute……
DULUTH, Minn. — It may be the day after Christmas, but the holiday magic stuck around for one last night at the Bentleyville Tour of Lights. Despite spitting rain and winds, crowds gathered for Bentleyville’s final lights of the year. The conditions didn’t stop people from enjoying the display. In fact, this year’s warmer weather brought in potentially record-breaking attendance,…
It was a long, steady march, but the Duluth Salvation Army says they had another Christmas miracle. The organization said Tuesday that it had reached their kettle goal for this holiday season. During the past couple of weeks, they were far behind their goal as the end of the campaign approached. But the day before Christmas Eve, they heard from…
