Northland Roasters Celebrate National Coffee Day
Tuesday coffee lovers across the nation had reason to celebrate their java jolt.
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Hermantown Chamber Welcomes New Coffee Shop
Pelican Coffee Gives Half of Profits Back to Community
The Hermantown Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of a new coffee shop Tuesday.
Bakery to Open in Lincoln Park
Storefront Open Thursdays
The Lillegards say they chose the location because they believe Lincoln Park to be a neighborhood on the rise and want to be there when the neighborhood reaches its full potential.
Council Votes Down Bike Lanes
Superior St. Plan Will Not Include Separate Lanes for Bikes
The addition of bike lanes to the 80 foot wide streetscape would have resulted in the loss of nearly half the on-street parking spaces in the heavily commercial district.
Knowing Your Neighbors: Deep Water Grille
A popular restaurant in Ashland makes a comeback after burning to the ground on April Fools Day more than a decade ago.
Secretary Simon Visits Duluth to Talk About Domestic Violence
Minnesota Secretary of State Visits Domestic Violence Shelter
Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon traveled to Duluth to meet with representatives of Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center .
3rd Annual Dirt Yard Dash
Hosted by Duluth's Vineyard Church
The Vineyard Church hosted its 3rd Annual Dirt Yard Dash Sunday.
Slow Start to Fall Color Season
Leaves Still Green Across Much of Minnesota
The fall color season has been delayed across much of the Northland.
Hundreds Walk to Raise Money for Autism
Hundreds came out for the 9th Annual Autism Walk Northland Sunday.
Essentia Health Hosts 11th Annual Celebration of Life
Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospice held the 11th Annual ‘Celebration of Life’ in several churches across the Northland Sunday.
Bentleyville Construction Underway
Sunday Volunteers Needed
The concert season is over and construction season has begun at Bayfront Festival Park.
Northlanders Protect Trees for National Public Lands Day
Volunteers Wrap Saplings to Prevent Deer Browsing.
Scores of volunteers flooded the Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, Saturday.
Racers of All Ages Attend 13th Vintage Fest
Snowmobile Racers Descend on Rice Lake
While the children raced newer sleds, the adults were required to race sleds built on a 1981 or older chassis.
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.
Young Girl Takes the Ride of Her Life
“’The doctors told us she wasn’t going to make it to a year old,” said Chelsea’s adopted father Andy Bockovich.
Volunteers Clean Up Lake Superior
Some Lake Superior beaches and shorelines got a little t.l.c.
13th Annual Twin Ports Vintage Fest
Vintage Snowmobiles on Display on Rice Lake Rd.
The 13th Annual Twin Ports Vintage Fest is taking place this weekend.
St. Luke’s Birthing Center offers Laughing Gas
First Hospital in the Northland to Offer it During Labor
It’s a natural way to less the pain of child birth and it is gaining popularity: laughing gas.
Those who Help Feed the Hungry Recognized
A local food bank recognized those helping to relieve hunger.
Glensheen Mansion Story Being Turned into a Musical
The infamous story of a local tragedy will soon hit the stage.
Take a Kid Hunting Weekend
This weekend kids can go hunting in Minnesota without a license.
UMD’s GLBT Director Resigns
After founding and directing the Gay Lesbain Bisexual Transgender Services office for 15 years, Angie Nichols has stepped down.
‘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.
Journey Awards Honor Outstanding Community Members
Recognizing Those Who Have Overcome Disabilities & Inspire Others
Thursday afternoon, Essentia Health honored three outstanding individuals at the 17th Annual Journey awards.
Superior Meeting Addresses Need For Foster Homes
Douglas County Seeing Higher Number of Foster Children Than in Past
Right now in Douglas County there are about 15 licensed foster homes, but officials say they need at least 10 more.
Volunteer Helps to Remember the Forgotten at Local Cemetery
Parkland Cemetery Gets a Facelift
The Parkland Cemetery sits just south of Superior and has been neglected for more than a decade.
Making Jalapeno Beer Cheese Wontons
Cooking Connection: Fried Beer Cheese Wontons
For this week’s Cooking Connection, we make a spicy appetizer with 7 West Taphouse.
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.
Oktoberfest Kicks Off At Grandma’s Saloon and Grill
Festivities Include Beer, Food and Music
A Ceremonial “Tapping of the first Keg” was held in the Hillside room, where our very own Diane Alexander was the Grand Marshal.
Great Outdoors: Hitting the Trails on ATV
MudPuppy ATV Rental
In this week’s Great Outdoors we hit the trails of northern Wisconsin, near Birchwood, with MudPuppy ATV Rentals.
MNDOT Evaluating Cloquet Interchange
I-35, HWY 33 Interchange One of 10 Most Dangerous in State
MNDOT gave a presentation offering positives and negatives of several possible solutions, including an overpass, roundabout, reduced speed limits, additional traffic signals, and limiting access to and from the frontage road.
Pinehurst Park to be Ready For Spring
Sport Court and Parking Upgrades Highlight Project
The majority of the park is currently a dirt pad, but Assistant City Engineer, Caleb Peterson says the work there should be completed by spring.
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.
Health Officials Say Increased Obesity Rate a 1-Year Blip
Obesity Rates Rise Slightly in Minnesota
Minnesota health officials say the small increase in the state’s obesity rate is disappointing, given the investments in walking paths, farmers markets and other strategies to promote healthy living.
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.
Minnesota Propane Supplies Should be Adequate this Winter
Mild Winter Expected
Minnesota propane supplies are expected to be adequate this winter, easing any concerns about a repeat of the shortages that hit much of the Midwest in 2013-14.
Program Offers Technology Opportunity for High School Girls
Aspirations in Computing Award
Find out how a program is advocating for more women to work in the computing field.
Happiest 5K on the Planet Comes to Duluth
Happiness, bright pigments and glitter filled Bayfront Park Sunday.
Break-ins Reported in Duluth’s Lakeside
According to the Duluth Police Department, there have been 51 reported vehicle prowls and 25 reported burglaries in the neighborhood since June.
Local Kids Get Active and Build Relationships
The Salvation Army kicked off their third annual Dunkin’ in Duluth 3 on 3 tournament and free throw contest.
Local Competition Draws in World Class Athletes
“The plan was today was to get the record, go for the record,” said Bart Swings who won the elite men’s category of the NorthShore Inline Marathon.
Superior Business Celebrates 100 Years
A local family business celebrated a milestone Saturday.
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.
Kiwanis Family Kite Fly at Bayfront
5,000 Kites Given Away to Kids
Blue bird skies and breezy conditions combined Saturday to provide the perfect opportunity to fly a kite.
SweetWater Girls Ranch to Hold Fundraiser
Crating a Safe Haven from Sex Trafficking
A Grand Rapids organization is working to raise money and create a safe haven from sex trafficking.
Cruisin for Cancer
The third annual Cruisin for Cancer will kick off Saturday.
Speed Taking Over Barker’s Island
Power Boat Championships to Start in Superior
It’s an event that’s the first of its kind in Superior.
Arch Honors Morgan Park High School
Morgan Park School to get Arch in its Honor
A curved structure will soon go up paying homage to Morgan Park High school athletes.
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.
‘Harvest Fest’ Celebrates Healthy, Local Foods
Duluth Children Learn About Eating Healthy, Harvesting Food
Thursday, families in Duluth’s Hillside neighborhoods celebrated the harvest at Myers–Wilkins Elementary.
