GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – There are few things quite like finding an antique that brings memories of a beloved family member flooding back, and one Northland antique store is all about family ties. The Antique company in Grand Rapids is a family-run haven housing a mix of new and old goods, all celebrating the stories and lessons that could be…
PINE CITY, Minn. — Attention Hunters! Are you looking for a place to keep your shot sharp and your dogs well trained? In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot takes us to Wings North! “Have a cup of coffee, lie about how well you are going to shoot! And then we get you out in the fields!”…
DULUTH, Minn.- In an age where many kids are glued to screens, toys can be an important tool to use their imagination and build social skills. The owner of Toys for Keeps hopes her traditional toys can help everyone feel like kids again. “This is a family friendly store,” said Cindy McCabe. “We have the grandparents and the parents and the…
DULUTH, Minn.- For some, it can be hard to make your house or apartment feel like home. The owner of Reimagined by T. Underwood says her philosophy can help with that. Tammy Underwood once ran her store out of her garage and storage units, but now has a place of her own. “When this spot become available I signed the lease…
DULUTH, Minn.- Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth, and that means out with the old to make room for the new. The weather’s warming up, flowers are in bloom, and you want to start cleansing your home of dirt. There’s just one problem. Clutter. “How do you sweep and mop the floor if the kids’ toys are all over?”…
DULUTH, Minn.- Looking to add some drip to your fashion style this spring and summer? Look no further than 144 Music, Fashion and More here in Duluth. You may be asking, what is drip? Drip is adding some bling and glitter to your since of style. And with so many concerned about how we look out in the public, this…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A small mom and pop store in Superior is giving those in the area the ability to buy quality leather goods for all ages without having to travel a far distance to get it. Robinson’s & E’s Leather Plus Urban Wear has been in business for four years, and offers up jackets, vests, footwear, purses, saddle bags…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Homegrown, handmade, delicious- Kickin’ Delicious actually. Which just so happens to be the name of Superior’s newest family owned restaurant. Amy Poster worked in restaurants her whole life. A few year’s back the Posters were inspired to tackle a restaurant of their own which is how they found KD’s. It was originally Kathy and Dwayne, named after its first…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Straight from the farm to your kitchen table- that’s what Greenfield Meats and More promises every customer. At 25 years old Brandon Greenfield’s dream became a reality. “My grandpa farmed, so I was always around it,” Owner Brandon Greenfield said. Greenfield grew up on the farm and raised sheep, so the idea of his own meat store was…
DULUTH, Minn. –Attention kiddos! Balloon art is getting bigger and more creative than what our parents had! “It’s usually quite the cluster at first. All the kids are like balloons!” said owner of Lauralloons Balloon Art Laural Schultze. With balloon art recently popping, “Especially with the internet and you can share so much easier. Before there were a few books…
DULUTH, Minn. – More fabric and fun will soon be available for quilters in the Duluth Lakeside neighborhood. The owner of Hannah Johnson Fabrics is expanding. The growth comes after Johnson’s Bakery vacated their Lakeside location in 2018. “Who would have ever known? I never thought I’d be here for ten years,” said Janet Anelli, Owner of Hannah Johnson Fabrics….
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors a local physical therapist is helping give the gift of motion back through his personal invention that helps Northlander’s get back on their feet again. It’s called “Lightspeed Lift” and this creation all started with an idea that was sparked back in the early 90’s. Duluth physical therapist Malcolm Macaulay has…
DULUTH, Minn. – Every year, thousands visit Bentleyville at Duluth’s Bayfront Park. In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, we take you to Bentleyville’s Cookie House. Categories: Knowing Your Neighbor, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn.- Located on Superior Street in Duluth is Alakef Coffee Roasters. “I grew up in this my parents started this in 1990. When I came back and expressed interest in taking over the business I didn’t want to just run their company… I wanted to create something that was representative of me and also that allowed our company to continue…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The local arts scene isn’t just in Duluth. It also expands into the Iron Range. Jenni Smith has made it her mission to bring art back to the Iron Range with her business, Smith’s Infusion, located on Chestnut Street in Virginia. “I want to help bring back things we don’t have anymore. But I mean I can…
DULUTH, Minn.-Many big coffee shops like Starbucks, and smaller niche cafes like to boast of their organic, single origin coffee. But how many can boast that their entire coffee shop is homegrown? One cafe in Lincoln Park sure seems like it can. “That’s something we really believe strongly in, and if we can re-purpose something so that it’s not going…
CLOQUET, Minn. – For one couple in Cloquet, team work makes their dream work. They’ve turned their passion of baking and making handmade rugs into their purpose. After being downsized from a job Carolyn Warner Gilbertson found herself asking a question. “What can i do well that i can’t get fired from?” It sparked a lightbulb. “I started making cookies…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Grand Rapids is home to an art gallery shop that can also take a piece of art to the next level with its custom framing. Wings ‘n Willows Art Gallery and Custom Framing is nestled in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. “We do custom framing,” said Owner Linda Burdow. “We sell a lot of local…
BAYFIELD, Wis. – Applefest has come and gone. Orchards are selling off the last of their 2018 crop as apple season comes to an end. Hauser’s Superior View Farm has been a staple of Northern Wisconsin for more than a hundred years. “And our family’s been here since 1908 so it’s been here quite a while,” said Jim Hauser, owner…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Stained glass is growing in popularity. One shop in Superior is making the art form more available in the Northland. If you’ve ever wanted to make your own glass creation or find the perfect piece of glass art, Shannon’s Stained Glassery in Superior may be the local destination you’re looking for. “There’s something for everyone in glass,”…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Northern Midwest isn’t normally knowing for its Western staples, but Fox 21 found one of the only places in the Twin Ports that can help you gear up for a ride. On the brim of Lake Superior, Diamond Royal Tack has a little something for everyone, but the family owned business focuses on giving those in the…
VIRGINIA, Minn- It all started with some strawberries, six acres of land and selling produce and baked goods from under a tent. But over the years, it’s grown into so much more than that. The Kunnari family always hoped of expanding their small farmers market and it took a small tragedy to make them go for it. “In the fall…
DULUTH, Minn. – With school almost back in session and cooler temperatures right around the corner, many families are busy finding clothes for their children. One newer, local second-hand clothing shop is working to meet that need. Once Upon A Child opened in December in Duluth, and works to sell gently used, name brand children’s clothing at a lower price….
ASHLAND, Wis.- Over the course of 20 years Ashland, has transformed into an outdoor art gallery and the year 2018 has been named the year of women, let us paint the picture of the woman, keeping history colorful for many years to come. “If I’m painting people I want to capture their personalities, if I’m painting buildings I want to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Valley Days brings throngs of vendors to West Duluth, from all over the Northland. Yet only one brings the whole family, and the family’s food. “The sausage also is a family recipe for the sausage,” said club member Bob Sisto. “Made by, well it’s an old recipe made by my uncle. And now my uncle died…
CLOQUET, Minn. – One Cloquet family has continued to pass down their business for generations. B&B Market has been in operation selling meats and cheeses for over 50 years. As they’ve passed the business down the family, they’ve also started to expand, now offering a catering service and traveling to different events on their food truck. “There wasn’t really a…
BLAINE, Minn. — You can smell the barbecue born from competition as it rolled into the Northland for the South St. Louis County Fair! It’s the middle of summer and people crave good weather, festivals and food! In this weeks knowing your neighbor’s Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot takes you to Lucky Brisket BBQ’s food truck! “Brisket! My lucky brisket!” shouted…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, FOX 21’s Viktoria Capek takes us up the North Shore to the Penmarallter Campsite. It’s the perfect time of year to spend in the great out doors and for those who love camping, the Penmarallter Campgrounds may be your wilderness home away from home. The mom and pop campsite is owned…
SOUTH RANGE, Wis. — In this weeks knowing your neighbors Brittney Merlot takes us to the South Range to ignite your adrenaline at KG fireworks warehouse. KG is a must stop for firework fans as you drive down HWY 2 in Wisconsin. It’s been open for 7 years with some of the biggest selections of fireworks in the area. Stock…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Twin Ports has a new pizza option with some specialty creations customers can’t wait to devour. “One of my favorites is the buffalo chicken pizza, the ragin’ pepperoni, it’s got three types of pepperoni,” explained franchise owner Jonathan Matko. “We even do the loaded tots pizza. It’s got tater tots and some smoked applewood smoked bacon…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Smoked fish. It’s a North Woods tradition. Rebecca Swanson and her daughters Ashleigh and Callie are the women behind Lou’s Fish House in Two Harbors. “We are world famous smoked fish,” Ashleigh explains. “So we want to bring that to everyone in town and the surrounding area.” They’re not open yet, but they’re already smoking fish…
Bubble tea – it’s the Asian inspired drink that’s becoming more and more popular here in America. Originating in Taiwan in the 1980s, bubble tea has grown in popularity in all of Southeast Asia and with Asian-Americans. And now Duluth has its own bubble tea establishment, which opened two weeks ago at the Miller Hill Mall. “I’m really excited to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Big box and department stores have a large selection when it comes to bling and jewelry for babies and children. But one Northland mother simply wasn’t satisfied with the choices. “Probably not your typical style, the blue hair and black walls in my house,” said Lyndsey Manning, Owner of The Bauble Fairy. For this stay-at-home mom, fashion…
SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.- The Garden House is transforming into a wedding venue, hear the goodbye from the current owners and see who’s taking over. Since 1995 the sisters Lisa and Kristi Reque have been helping the Garden House blossom, but now they’re selling the shop to help pay for their mother’s assisted living care. “And honestly this is a rough…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — If you have a fondness for woodworking and craftsmanship, there’s a shop in Superior that might be calling your name. Grandpa’s Workshop, LLC, is a production wood-shop in Superior. And “Grandpa” is Robert Moniasque, and man with many job titles. “ owner. And I do the bookkeeping and I sweep at night too!” says Robert, who is…
DULUTH, Minn. – Do you toss and turn all night long or wake up drenched in sweat? If so, one Duluthian is looking to make a difference in your life. “I may not be walking the red carpets in California and Hollywood anymore but I’ll be the hottest chick at a toga party,” said DeBora Rachelle, Founder, DeBora Rachelle Inc….
DULUTH, Minn. – Becoming a home or business owner can be exciting but it also comes with a price tag, countless hours of hard work and labor. That’s why Duluth based Building Logic is looking to be there for you when there’s property care and repair needs. It’s located in a small grey building just off Piedmont Avenue in Duluth….
McQUADE HARBOR, Minn. – Just one semester shy of graduating from Northern Michigan University, Captain Parker Bambenek of Superior Pursuits was hit by a snowmobiler while ice fishing. That incident left Bambenek with two broken legs and a new outlook on life. “If someone wants to go tomorrow, they can give me a call right now,” said Bambenek. Captain Parker…
DULUTH, Minn. – Halfway between Duluth and Two Harbors is a hidden gem located on the iconic North Shore. The shop owner says he initially wanted to open a a junk shop or thrift store. He didn’t think it would grow and become what it is today. You never know what you’ll find at Practicals, Collectables & Antiques. “Books are…
DULUTH, Minn. – AmeriCorps volunteers are building a new legacy house in Lincoln Park that will house future members and volunteers while they serve in the organization. A team of nine National Civilian Community Corps, or NCCC members and a VISTA volunteer are working on the project on West Third Street in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. “We just gutted the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Rue 48 takes over the old “On the Canal Hair Salon” off of Chicago Avenue in Duluth’s Canal Park. The new owner is Susan Maki’s and it’s her third Rue 48 salon. She currently also owns two in the cities and is happy to bring one here to the Northland. “I’ve had the experience to be in…
CHISHOLM-Minn.- Healthy Vibes is a family owned shop, giving the community nutritional help. Leo Lambert and his wife are the owners of Healthy Vibes. “People can come in and get what we call a healthy burger fries and shake,” Leo said. The most popular items on the menu, are dessert flavored smoothies packed with high nutritional value. “You can’t always…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – The City of Moose Lake is now home to the first microbrewery in Carlton County. What started as a wild idea back in the summer of 2015 is now a reality for a group of investors and brewers. So far, customers say the choices on tap have been top notch. “My favorite beer that we brew…
DULUTH, Minn. – The first day of spring has gardeners and plant lovers excited. But it’s still a little too chilly to start moving our plants outside. One greenhouse in Duluth is gearing up for warmer days ahead. “Here, it just seems like everybody’s happy,” says Jennifer Couillard, owner of Spring at Last Greenhouse. “Most of the stuff that’s grown…
DULUTH, Minn. – They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but for one Northland native, diamonds don’t do a thing. The Armory Arts and Music Center in Duluth is now home base for a new metal-smith. “There are so many amazing rocks here. Right across the border there’s like huge amethyst mines,” said Yarrow Mead, creator of Yarrow Mead…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been known for years, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure. With the popularity of shabby chic and repurposing these days one local business owner in Duluth is inviting everyone to experience the new age of antiquing. “We don’t have a lot of retail in West Duluth anymore,” said dealer Jeanne Koneczny. With customers coming in,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Jim carter is used to working under pressure. It’s been his business’s calling since the 1970s. “Basically what we do is we fix leaks under pressure,” He explains. And his work can be done anywhere you find steam and water under pressure – refineries, power plants, chemical plants, you name it. Jim and his team are called…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Nicole Wilde is wild about ice cream. And her business, Love Creamery is a name well-suited for what she does: crafting flavorful concoctions for Northlanders with a sweet tooth. “We like to create new and kind of – not crazy – but interesting flavors that people might not have tried with ingredients that are local from the…
CLOQUET, Minn. – When it comes to getting a cup of coffee we’re often in a rush, heading through the drive thru looking to grab and go. However, creators of a new coffee shop and deli in the City of Cloquet are looking to bring people together, creating common ground. “I think as a culture we’ve kind of gotten away…
DULUTH, Minn. – When you think of flowers, a special occasion probably comes to mind. Technology has since changed the way many of us order flowers, as it’s now easier than ever to go online, place an order and have it delivered. However, owners of one flower shop in Duluth are looking to keep as many orders as they can,…
