One Roof Community Housing Fundraiser
Hope to Raise $30,000
Friday evening community members got a chance to raise the roof. One Roof Community Housing held its annual fundraiser at Clyde Iron works.
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17th Annual Shoot for Fun Sets Records
Money Raised Goes to Courage Kenny of the Northland
The 17th annual Shoot for Fun, which helps to raise funds for Courage Kenny of the Northland knocked it out of the ballpark this September.
Pop-Up Shops Fill Downtown Storefronts
Keeping Downtown Storefronts Filled with Occupants
It has been an issue the city of Duluth has dealt with for quite some time, how to keep businesses in downtown Duluth and storefronts filled.
Potential Sales Tax Increase in Wisconsin
Lawmakers Proposing New Legislation
Some Wisconsin lawmakers are proposing legislation that could affect businesses in Superior.
Grand Rapids School Referendum up for Vote
$80-Million Dollar Construction of 2 New Elementary Schools
Grand Rapids voters will soon decide whether to approve an $80-million dollar school referendum that’s coming up on the November ballot.
More than 4,000 Starbucks Employees Attending College Free
Starbucks is offering workers the chance to go to college for free.
A look at Propane Prices for the Winter Months
$1.30 - $1.50 Average Price Per Gallon
The brisk temperatures might have you thinking of turning the heat on in your home.
Scholarship Night
Students Learn About Scholarship Availability Across the Northland
The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation is calling it “Scholarship Season.”
‘Fall Splash’ Raises Funds for Victims of Child Abuse
Eliminating Sexual & Physical Abuse of Children in the Northland
Statistics show one out of every 10 children will be sexually abused before the age of 18, and only one in every 10 of those cases of abuse are reported.
50-Cent Rummage Sale at Duluth Chuch
Hope United Methodist Church Hosts Sale
Hope United Methodist Church was the place to be for deals too good to be true.
‘Uncorked & Untapped’ Fundraiser for Lake Superior Zoo
Beer & Wine Tasting Party Features Brewers & Distributors From Across Northland
Thursday evening, the Duluth community showed its support for the Lake Superior Zoo at the 6th Annual ‘Uncorked and Untapped for Conservation’ fundraiser.
Hibbing Community College Asks State for $10 Million
Proposed Renovation Plans To Enhance Education Experience
Wednesday evening, members of the Minnesota House of Representatives stopped at Hibbing Community College on their state bonding tour.
St. Louis County Board Lowers Property Taxes in 2016
Tax Levy to Hold Steady in 2016
The St. Louis County Board has voted to hold the maximum property tax levy flat for 2016 at $116.6 million, a 0 percent increase over last year.
3 Minnesota Police Agencies Land Federal Body Camera Grants
Minnesota Police Agencies Get Federal Grant for Body Cameras
Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe police forces came out winners in the chase for federal body camera grants.
31st Annual Chester Bowl Fall Fest
Record Breaking Attendance at Festival
Thousands of people came out to Chester Bowl Park to celebrate community and the changing of the season.
5th Annual Human Development Center Gala
HDC Seeks $75,000 For New Location to Unite 8 Buildings Under One Roof
Duluthians enjoyed a night of dinner, dancing, and fundraising for the Human Development Center.
Roofing Project Set to Begin at Damiano Center
Thanks to generous donations, work is set to begin this Saturday on a roofing project at the Damiano Center.
International Wolf Center Seeks Financial Help From State
Minnesota Senate Stops in Ely On First Leg of Bonding Tour
An Iron Range staple is turning to the Minnesota Senate to save it from becoming irrelevant.
Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College Gets $1M Grant
Grant will Help with Educational Programs at Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has been awarded $1,047,244 from the United States Department of Education through the American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Title III Grant Program.
Ashland Police Dept. Raises $32,000 for Artesian Well
In 3 Months, Community & Tourist Donations Raised to Fund New City Attraction
In just three months, the Ashland Police Department has raised $32,000 to go toward drilling a new artesian well.
Ashland Victorious in 4-Year Legal Battle vs Xcel Energy
Federal Judge Rules City Has Zero Liability in Ashland Lakefront SuperFund Lawsuit
The four–year legal battle between the city of Ashland and Xcel Energy/Northern States Power has come to an end.
UW System cuts dozens of positions in cost-saving measure
The University of Wisconsin System has eliminated dozens of administrative and academic affairs positions in a cost-saving measure to help cope with state budget cuts.
Duluth Police Get $1M Grant to Help Victims of Sexual Violence
Agencies in St. Louis Co. Awarded Grant for Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
The Duluth Police Department along with our partners PAVSA (Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault) and the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office are pleased to announce that they are the recipients of a $1,011,096 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Tourism Boost this Summer in Ashland and Bayfield
Bayfield Area Sees an Increase in Summer Tourism
If you visited Bayfield this summer and thought it was more crowded than usual, your instincts were right.
Sky Harbor Airport Receives $111,285 Grant
Electronic Entrance Gate Will Improve Maintenance, Safety at Airport
Wednesday, leaders with the Sky Harbor Airport in Duluth received a grant for a maintenance project that has been on their to–do list for the past five years.
Feds Recommend FEMA Recover $1.5M in Duluth Flood Money
The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security made that recommendation in a report last month.
Norshor Theater Presentation, Fees and Renovation Ideas
Duluthian's Property Taxes Would Remain Unaffected
The Committee Of the Whole reviewed a major proposal to renovate the NorShor Theater on Monday.
Steelworkers Union to Continue Talks After Contract Expires
Negotiations Continue with U.S. Steel & ArcelorMittal
The United Steelworkers union says it plans to continue negotiating with U.S. Steel and ArcelorMittal past Tuesday’s expiration of contracts for 30,000 steelworkers.
Superior Residents to Pay $7.75 Trash Collection Fee
Council Approves Monthly Garbage Fee, Effective January 2016
Starting this January, Superior residents will pay a monthly trash collection fee of $7.75 per household.
Superior City Councilor Holds Trash Fee Forum
Invites Public to Learn, Ask Questions About Garbage Collection Fee Proposal
Monday night, a Superior city councilor invited citizens to ask questions and learn about his proposal for a city trash collection fee.
Superior City Councilor Proposes New Trash Fee
Graham Garfield to Make Formal Announcement Monday
The fight for trash fees in Superior is far from over.
Petition Helps Impacted Iron Range Workers
Mesabi Nugget Employees Helped by Petition
The petition to the U.S. Department of Labor for the extension of unemployment benefits for impacted Mesabi Nugget workers in Hoyt Lakes and Chisholm, Minn. was officially approved Friday, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
California Investment Group Purchases Duluth-Based ZMC Hotels
Duluth-Based ZMC Hotels Purchased by Investment Group
In a blockbuster transaction, long-time Duluth-based hotelier ZMC Hotels has been acquired by a private investment group led by real estate investor and developer, Mark Hall, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Walnut Creek, CA-based Hall Equities Group (HEG).
Thousands Rally in Support of United Steelworkers’ Union
Marching for Fair Worker Contracts in Mining Industry
Contract deadlines for two of the nation’ largest mining companies are less than two weeks away, still with no agreement. Thursday night, Virginia streets were packed as thousands marched for fair contracts.
6th Street Project Stirs Sidewalk Discussion in Ashland
Residents, City Councilors Divided Over Sidewalk Details in Road Repair Plan
Details are being finalized for a 22–block street repair project in Ashland that has citizens divided.
Superior City Council Votes Down $9.75 Trash Fee
Despite Mayor Hagen's Recommendation, Council Votes Against Ordinace
Tuesday night, in a six to four vote, Superior City Councilors voted down an ordinance proposing city residents pay a first–ever, monthly fee to have their trash picked up.
City Looks to Construct Pedestrian Bridge
Bridge to go over the Mississippi River
It’s been a project nearly 6-years in the making: to build a pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River in Grand Rapids.
WI Sees Strong Showing in Residential Housing Market
Wisconsin Has Strong Showing in Residential Real Estate
Economists credit the state’s unemployment rate and pent up demand for Wisconsin’s strong showing so far this year in residential real estate.
Superior Hiking Trail Wins $75K in Online Contest
The power of social media has earned the Northland big money to put toward the outdoors.
Crapola Granola Expands in Old Drug Store
Set to Expand by the End of the Year
It’s a business the owners said started as a joke in 2007. Crapola Granola, a small start-up in Ely began 8-years ago and is making a big move.
Mineview in the Sky to Close in September
Iron Range Landmark Set to be a thing of the Past
An iconic landmark on the Iron Range will soon be a thing of the past this fall.
City Council Fee Process to Appear on November Ballot
Voters to Decide If City Councilor's Pay Will Be Determined in New Way
At Friday’s special meeting, the Duluth City Council passed a resolution proposing a change to the process by which city officials’ pay is determined.
Duluth City Council Grants Spirit Mountain $300,000
Thanks to a 7-1 vote by the Duluth City Council, Spirit Mountain will now be able to meet its payroll.
Duluth Approves $300,000 of Tourism Tax Budget for Spirit Mountain
Funding Approved for Spirit Mountain
Monday night, a struggling Spirit Mountain reached out to the city of Duluth for financial support to help keep the ski hill afloat.
Spirit Mountain to Ask For $300,000 at Monday’s City Council Meeting
City Asked for More Funding to Help Spirit Mountain
Spirit Mountain’s Executive Director, Brandy Ream, is asking the City of Duluth for more money for the troubled tourist destination.
Duluth Tourism Numbers Up Drastic 11.6%
City on Track for Another Record Summer, Potentially Record Year
The numbers don’t lie – tourists are flocking to Duluth like never before! And they are sleeping, eating, and drinking just as much, which means dollar signs!
Superior Savings to Build Twin Ports First QwikBank
Standalone ATM Will Provide Traditional Teller Services 24 Hours a Day
Superior Savings Bank is building a new location on Tower Ave.
Special Report: Creating a Tiny House Village
The Sanctuary Event Center looks to Built a Tiny House Village
On the outskirts of a small town in Central Minnesota big things are happening in the tiny house movement.
Early End To Walleye Season Hurts Mille Lacs Businesses
Area Economy Built on Fishing
Fisherman flocking to the lake helped spawn a resort community and economy, based on the strength of the walleye harvest.
Special Report: Tiny House Living
Profile a woman living a tiny lifestyle
It’s a pop–culture topic that seems to be going mainstream – tiny houses.
