SUPERIOR, Wis. — Mont Du Lac Ski Resort is making snow as it prepares for this year’s season. The resort is looking forward to this winter as the last two seasons have been difficult for business. “We’re hoping for a great winter. You know, the last couple of winters have been difficult with natural snow, so we’re just hoping for…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Choice Credit Union gave away Thanksgiving goodie bags Wednesday night. In every bag there was a frozen turkey, a bag of potatoes, and a can of green beans. The staff gave out 200 goodie bags to people in need. Staff said that with the ongoing food crisis, they want to lend a helping hand to the…
Unified Bocce Tournament (November 20, 2025) PROCTOR, Minn. — Local High Schools and Special Olympics Minnesota teamed up to hold a Unified Bocce Tournament. Rather than separating students based in intellectual ability, the Unified sports initiative teams up the students to foster friendships and support the students’ social skills. “It makes a big difference these kids being getting the chance…
Willard Munger Trail DULUTH, Min. – The first mile of the Willard Munger State Trail in Duluth will be closed starting Monday, November 24, 2025. It’s the area between Pulaski Street and Riverwest Drive. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is removing “a significantly undersized culvert and replacing it with a bridge over Lower Knowlton Creek”. The bridge installation will…
DULUTH, Minn.–Animal Allies in Duluth is making light out of what they called the worst case of neglect they’ve seen. The story of Lovebug begins two years ago, when the shelter desperately tried to help, and save the neglected surrender. The community quickly supported the dog and raised $14,000 in under 24 hours. Unfortunately, Lovebug passed away the next morning,…
St. Louis County Seal on podium DULUTH, Minn.– Following the most recent election season, several St Louis County election workers were recognized and awarded for their efforts. In today’s ceremony, 4 election workers received the Excellence in Elections award. Jon Blevins, St. Louis County information Specialist Amanda Inman, Municipal Services Secretary, City of Mountain Iron Dawn Kehoe, Deputy Clerk Treasurer,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Four days after vandals tore through the Piedmont Youth Hockey Association’s main hub, the clean-up continues. Vandals caused significant damage at this community center, which serves as the home base for the Piedmont Youth Hockey Association. Paint on the floors, graffiti on the walls, broken glass, garbage, and toilet paper everywhere. A board member discovered all of…
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Lakewood Township’s supervising board hosted a meeting in order to engage with residents about the potential zoning change that the board is considering. The singular item on the agenda for the evening’s meeting was the discussing of the possibility of transferring the town’s local zoning control over to St. Louis County, with many of the town’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – A news release from AFSCME-represented workers at Community Action Duluth (CAD) says they will hold a news conference to raise concerns about Community Action Duluth. They say there is a “growing crisis” within the organization. The news release claims, “hostile working conditions, financial mismanagement, a newly-filed Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) against management, and the ongoing refusal by…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 38th annual Festival of Trees fundraising event took place at the DECC over the weekend of Nov. 15, wrapping up with a strong attendance and a successful outcome. Organized by the women’s volunteer and leadership training organization, the Junior League of Duluth, the event featured more than 170 vendors, including retail shops and nonprofits. The festival…
DULUTH, Minn.– Inspired by recent difficulties with snap benefits and expensive cost of living, Western Bank in Duluth is ‘banking on kindness’ At both the Hermantown, and West Duluth locations, Western Bank is collecting any and all pet supplies and money for this fundraiser. The mission is to help prevent surrenders resulting from hardships. Happy Tails Animal Hospital in Superior…
George Thorogood DULUTH, Min. – George Thorogood & The Destroyers are hitting the road for more shows in 2026, one of them is coming to Duluth. The show is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:30pm at the DECC Symphony Hall. He told FOX21 that he wants the fans dancing and laughing at the concert, “Get up and boogie!”…
DULUTH, Minn. — Glensheen is gearing up for the holiday season, showcasing its ‘Joy to the World’ Christmas theme. The mansion and estate are uniquely decorated, offering guests a chance to experience the Congdon family’s travels combined with Christmas. Twelve rooms throughout the mansion have been transformed, representing different countries the Congdons visited, featuring original artifacts the family collected abroad….
DULUTH, Minn.– A local nonprofit serving Duluth youth and families is bringing back its Thanksgiving tradition. For six years, Neighborhood Youth Services has been collecting donations to go towards Thanksgiving meals. Last year alone, the organization helped out 150 families. The organizer of this fundraiser said, they will accept cash and Venmo donations until Friday November 21st. And to reach…
DULUTH, Minn.– With winter well on its way, Lake Superior College wasted no time to put on its first ever winter safety fair. Resources such as Duluth Fire and Police Departments, MNDOT, and Minnesota State Patrol came prepared to help educate students. Topics ranged from navigating winter driving, checking smoke detectors, and safely heating homes. In addition, the college was…
DULUTH, Minn. — Super One Foods’ Annual Bag Hunger Campaign resulted in over $100,000 being raised for Second Harvest Northland. After an extended 3-week campaign, Second Harvest can now provide over 313,000 meals thanks to the efforts of Super One customers. Customers could choose to donate between $1, $3, and $5 or round up their change. The campaign occurred during…
IRON RIVER, Wis. — Fishin’ Chicks, an organization out of Iron River, donated $5,000 to NorthLakes Iron River Community Clinic. The organization raises funds through its annual women’s ice fishing tournaments, which benefit the community of Iron River. The 2025 tournament brought in $5,000, which will be used to help patients access essential services. Fishin’ Chicks will hold its next…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ecolibrium3 is set to continue construction on the LNPK Grocery store after receiving the necessary permits. The store, originally set to open this past summer, encountered various snags in the construction process, delaying the opening. SEE PREVIOUS: Completion of LNPK Grocery delayed to early 2026 Now that Eco3 has the building permits, they can start renovation and…
TWIN PORTS — The Northland Grandmothers for Peace are gearing up for their 40th annual book and art supply drive this holiday season. The organization is collecting gifts that promote peaceful play and creativity for children. There are eight locations across the Twin Ports sponsoring donation boxes, making it simple and easy for people to drop supplies throughout the region….
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — The Two Harbors Youth Hockey Association has welcomed in the newest member of its family, a Zamboni with a unique backstory. The “Jamboni” is the newest Zamboni belonging to the hockey club, courtesy of the legendary rock band “Pearl Jam”. The association reached out to the band on a whim after coming up with the name…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Piedmont Youth Hockey Association is seeking the publics help after vandalism took place at its warming house. The hockey club posted to Facebook showing the damage to the inside of the building at Piedmont Park. The interior was covered in toilet paper, garbage, glass and graffiti, written in paint, on the walls. Many community members have…
POPLAR, Wis.– For the past 10 years, Berg Park Farm has raised small groups of artisan black turkeys for Thanksgiving. The turkeys eat, sleep, roam, and are cared for with purpose. “We spend a lot of time with these guys. We get them as day old or maybe two days old, and so we have them under lights and…
DULUTH, Minn.– A gathering described as a safe space for networking, gathering, and ideas took place at the DECC Monday morning. The 3rd annual Women in Leadership Conference brought in nearly 500-people from across the Midwest. Since the beginning, the event has sold out every year. The empowering environment has breakout sessions relating to topics such as career development and…
Minnesota DNR Logo DULUTH, Min. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle fees to all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Friday, November 28, 2025. The DNR offers four “Free Park Days” each year to encourage Minnesotans to explore the parks. Director of the DNR Parks and Trails Division Ann Pierce said, “After Thanksgiving celebrations, we…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Continental Ski and Bike shop hosted a maintenance workshop on Sunday night. The workshop was to teach women and people of the queer community how to do repairs and maintain their bikes. “We want to make sure that everybody has access to the knowledge and the skills to make sure their bikes are running safely and…
DULUTH, Minn. — People gathered at the DECC for the 37th annual Festival of Trees fundraiser. The weekend-long event doubles as one of Duluth’s largest “pop-up” arts, crafts, and gift shows, featuring a mini-tree auction, 170 vendors selling handmade gifts, treats, and art. The event is hosted by the Junior League of Duluth, a nonprofit organization with a mission to…
CLOQUET, Minn. — An indigenous winter craft market at the Cloquet Community Center helped kick off the local holiday shopping season. The market showcased pieces from a number of the area’s indigenous artists, each showing off their creations from blankets to bead work. According to one of the event’s organizers, markets like these help local artists get a headstart on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Northland golfers are sneaking in one last round at Grand View Golf Course before colder weather strikes. The course, which had previously closed down for the winter, opened back up for one final weekend of golf. Dozens of golfers have been coming out to celebrate the end of the fall season, but the owner of the course…
MEADOWLANDS, Minn.– Over the years, Sax Zim Bog out in Meadowlands has captured the hearts of countless nature enthusiasts. One of their most famous landmarks is going through what staff is calling a long overdue extension. When visiting Sax Zim Bog, visitors have different goals and missions. Whether it’s searching for a life bird or trying your luck at some…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth Housing Strategies Conference was held at the DECC on Friday. The event was the first of its kind in over a decade to be held in Duluth. It aimed at building connections among developers, bankers and other stakeholders to support local housing projects Throughout the day different listening sessions were held, each focusing on different…
DULUTH, Minn. — Former Duluth City Councilor Zack Filipovich wants to make a return to politics as Minnesota State Auditor. Filipovich announced his campaign launch today at the Duluth Labor Temple. He says he’s ready to work for small governments across the state after serving two terms as an At-Large city councilor in Duluth, advocating for regional economic development, and spending…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth held an open house at City Hall in order to debut some suggested changes to the city’s Unified Development Chapter. The changes are meant to increase housing supply across all income levels around the city. The open house was meant to introduce some themes and a potential timeline for the proposed code changes,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Zeitgeist has welcomed Twin Ports residents in for a conversation about data centers. The evening, which was hosted by CURE, was meant educate locals interested in the topic on the different impacts data centers have on communities. The organizers say that when data centers are discussed, it’s important to have all the facts before conversations are had….
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The spirit of giving is around the corner, and that means the Superior Fire Department is hosting its annual “Toys for Tots” fundraiser. The firefighters team up with the U.S. Marines Corps to gather as many toys as possible for local families this Christmas. Anybody can drop off new toys at the main fire station at numerous locations…
DULUTH, Minn.– The rise in political violence is as real as ever in the United States. In Minnesota just this year, two lawmakers and their spouses were shot multiple times at their homes. House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her spouse were shot and killed. Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were shot multiple times and survived. Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert…
Spencer T. Kuvin DULUTH, Min, – Pastor John Kliewer lead Duluth Vineyard’s congregation following a sex scandal from their youth pastor and his family. After being put on leave for a number of months, Kliewer left the Duluth Vineyard. Kliewer led the effort to uncover what happened within church walls when Jackson Gaitlin was sexually assaulting children. Vineyard USA and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Congress voted to reopen the Federal Government Wednesday night, and in doing so, passed a bill federally banning hemp-derived THC products. Before the Government reopened, Bent Paddle, a local brewery, shared its concerns regarding the hemp ban. The bill came as a shock to many people in the industry, including the CEO and Director of Operations for…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth 1200 Fund celebrated its 40th anniversary at Zeitgeist. The private non-profit supports entrepreneurs and business owners by providing mentorships and loans with a mission to grow the economy and create jobs in Duluth. Wednesday night’s celebration was to celebrate the hard work of everyone involved and the success stories. “We really hope that one,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chester Bowl has begun it’s preparing for the upcoming winter season. The preparations kicked off with ski fittings for young skiers and their families who will be renting the equipment during the season. With events like these featuring well over 100 athletes a night, it’s the work of volunteers that helps Chester get ready for the big…
DULUTH, Minn. — The McDonald’s on London Road held a fundraiser and supply drive yesterday evening for the local Ronald McDonald House. From 4 to 7 p.m., 20% of food sales and 100% percent of cookie sales and supplies donated by people went straight to the local Ronald McDonald House. These funds help the non-profit support families of children receiving…
SUPERIOR, Wis.–More than 130 students representing 10 school districts had the chance to dive into a variety of activities focused on promoting wellness. At University Wisconsin Superior, there were thirteen breakout sessions ranging from learning how to cope with stress, to balancing sports and wellbeing. The entire opportunity was planned and put on by high schoolers. The middle schoolers attending…
DULUTH, Minn. — Spectrum recognized the efforts of the Duluth Honor Guard by presenting them with a 5 thousand dollar check today Spectrum’s spokesperson said their national workforce is over 10% veterans, so choosing to help support the Honor Guard is a natural choice. The Honor Guard performs military funeral honors, flag raisings, and other services to honor local veterans….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Armed forces veterans celebrated Veterans Day with a free dinner in Superior. The evening, hosted by Superior Elks Lodge #403, was filled with ceremonies to help bring those in attendance together, and honor those who could not attend, or never made it home. For veterans young and old, it’s events like these that help make each Veterans…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Lawmakers in Wisconsin have proposed a new hemp-derived cannabinoid regulation bill, putting farmers and business owners in a difficult position. The bill proposes a three-tier licensing system requiring separate manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. According to Craig Sutherland, owner of Sutherland CBD in Superior says the new regulations would mean expensive permits and new taxes on farmers, processors,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UWS celebrated their Veterans on campus today. A public event was held to honor those who’ve served. The ceremony included a presentation of colors, nationals anthem, and presented the Henry Blomberg Excellence in Service Awards. The awards honored campus veterans working with veterans, campus police, and in hospice care. “Veterans are a huge part of our society. They’re…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.– Today marks the 50th anniversary of the well-known Great Lakes tragedy. During a fierce storm, the Edmund Fitzgerald went down, resulting in the loss of its 29-man crew. And for forty years, the Split Rock Lighthouse has acknowledged the great loss. “We’ve never had to cap the event before, but we knew, because of the 50th anniversary…
John Kliewer DULUTH, Minn. – Pastor John Kliewer was tasked by the Duluth Vineyard’s congregation to lead their flock following a sex scandal from their youth pastor and his family. Kliewer has now left the Duluth Vineyard. In March of 2025, the Duluth Vineyard placed Kliewer on leave to investigate him. That investigation was focusing on allegations that Kliewer’s management created…
DULUTH, Minn. — CHUM’s prepped to hand out over 300 boxes of Thanksgiving staples to families for the holiday. Each box will include Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, Instant Potatoes, canned fruits and veggies, mac and cheese, and of course pumpkin pies. They’ll include other products need to make those items as well such as milk. Chum partnered with local churches, schools…
DULUTH, MINN- Starting this month, the YMCA is waiving membership fees and offering free memberships for federal employees on furlough during the government shut down. “I feel a sense of hope because I know that when we work together, when we support each other there’s nothing that we can’t get through.” Says Duluth YMCA Sarah Cole. Come in and show…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 38th annual Gales of November maritime conference drew over 200 attendees to the DECC during November 7-8. The educational fundraising event included a maritime trade show, silent auction, and several keynote speakers sharing their insight on the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, as tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of its tragic sinking on Lake Superior. “There’s a lot…
