Hot Air Will Blow Through Bayfront Park
Preparations are underway for the third annual Hot Air Balloon Festival.
Life-imported
Staff Devotes Workday to Community Service
Duluth Business Shows Support for Community
An area accounting and business firm shut down its office to give back to the community.
Bikes Mean Business for Downtown
Bicyclists Show Support for Duluth Businesses
Two dollars and two wheels are how a new Duluth campaign is hoping to bring more support for protected bike lanes.
Group Urges Duluthians to Adopt New Voting Method
Group Pushes for Ranked Choice Voting in Duluth
With just a 17% voter turnout for Tuesday’s primary election in Duluth, a local group is asking for the city to eliminate its primary and adopt Ranked Choice Voting, where voters can pick more than just one candidate.
Smoked and Spicy Ribs with Northern Waters Smokehaus
Cooking Connection: Northern Waters Smoked Ribs
For this week’s Cooking Connection, we make smoked ribs with Northern Waters Smokehaus.
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.
Fitger’s Turns 20
Duluth's Oldest Brewhouse Celebrates Anniversary
Fitger’s Brewhouse is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, this week.
Hundreds Flock to See Bird Migration at Hawk Ridge
Hawk Festival Happening in Duluth
It’s a plane? Nope it’s a bird.Tourist’s eyes are to the sky at Hawk Ridge as they take part in the annual bird migration
Event in Chisholm Will Offer Free Fun
Iron Range Event Offers Free Family Fun
People of all ages can enjoy crafts, games, concessions, special appearances and safety presentations at this year’s Chisholm Kiwanis Kids Day.
Iron Range Students Explore Technical Fields
Student Explore Technical Fields on the Iron Range
“I haven’t really looked at all of my options yet,” Deer River High School junior Sophie Lindquist said.
Fight for Life, Northland Toddler Receives New Heart
Aria Grams Making Progress
After months of being on a machine to keep her alive a 1-year-old has finally received a life-saving transplant.
Celebration to be Held for Fitger’s Brewhouse Anniversary
Fitger's Brewhouse Celebrates 20 Years
Find out how Fitger’s Brewhouse is celebrating 20 years.
Miller-Dwan Mini-Cottage Ready for Auction
Structure Valued at Over $50,000
The building, set to be put up for auction September 26 at the foundation’s ARTcetera event, is valued at over $50,000.
Deer Seasons Opening
Minnesota Archery Begins Saturday; Wisconsin Last Saturday
Archery Season opened in Wisconsin, September 12, it will open in Minnesota on the 19.
Lincoln Park Boys and Girls Club Opens Renovated Teen Center
Ribbon Cutting Held Tuesday
The renovations to the center included adding a recording studio, theater and sound system, a food bar area, and game room upgrades.
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.
Neighbors Oppose Rezoning
Residents Speak Out; Zoning Change Passes 8-1
The owner of the residence at 2421 London Rd. had asked the City Council to reclassify the lot as mixed use, allowing for a small business to operate on the property.
A Wish Fulfilled
Area Family Going to Disney World Through Make-A-Wish Foundation
A Duluth-area girl was granted a wish, Monday night.
Bentleyville Construction Starting Soon
Light Display Needs Volunteers for Construction Process
Vonlunteers needed to build Nations largest free light display.
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.
New $7-Million Gondola Being Constructed at Lutsen Mountains
Largest Ski Resort in the Midwest
Some major enhancements are happening at Lutsen Mountains.
Drag Races End Weekend With Memory of Kyle Smalley
Street Racers Flood Garfield Avenue
The Kia of Duluth Drag Races & Car Show was a success this weekend with record attendance and 300 cars entered during the two-days of car shows, according to organizers.
Engwall’s Corn Maze Opens With Record Crowds
This weekend was one for the record books for the 5th annual Engwall’s Corn Maze.
Unique Lunch Reunites Morgan Park Alumni
A unique, all-class reunion rekindled decades old relationships and memories Sunday.
Locals Run for Heroes
“Just try to get some rest and stretch a little bit, crack my back and we’ll see what happens,” UWS student and Veteran Thomas Naughton said.
Diocese of Duluth Celebrates 125th Anniversary
People from all over the Northland and beyond made the trip to Duluth Saturday to celebrate their catholic faith.
Craft Show Fundraises for Carnegie Library
Tansy Faire kicked off a craft show inside the Carnegie Library featuring more than 40 local businesses and crafters.
Local Festival Highlights Sustainability
The 22nd annual Harvest Festival featured about 60 farmers markets with locally grown produce and treats at Bayfront Park.
Veterans Gather for Honor Flight Reunion
Dozens of veterans and volunteers came together for an Honor Flight Northland reunion.
Hundreds Bid Farewell to School
The doors of the Morgan Park School were opened to the public one last time.
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.
Record Number of Participants at ‘Shoot for Fun’
More than 450 shooters are taking part in Shoot for Fun at Old Vermillion Trail Hunting Preserve.
Putting Finishing Touches on Haunted Ship
Workers at the William A. Irvin are putting the finishing touches on the Haunted Ship and this year more than ever its not for the faint of heart.
Focus on Health: Picky Eaters and New Foods
If you introduce preschoolers to vegetables they will most likely eat them.
Students Help with Wild Rice Restoration
Thirty–one fifth graders from Lake Superior Elementary spread 600 pounds of wild rice in the St. Louis River Estuary.
Local Educators Kick off Farm to School Initiative
Educators in Duluth Kick Off Farm to School Program
“Carrots, squash, beans, potatoes,” Lincoln Park Middle School student Abby Longnaker said.
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.
Annual Raleigh Edison School “Bully Free Block Party”
Duluth School Hosts Party to Stop Bullying
Hundreds of families turned out for the annual Bully Free Block Party at Raleigh Edison School.
United Way’s 24th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Valentini's & Lutheran Social Services Voted 'People's Choice'
The chili was flowing and taste buds were put to the test Thursday night at the DECC.
Preps Underway for Field of Screams on the Iron Range
Organizers Get Ready for Field of Screams in Chisholm
Preparations are underway for an event in Chilsholm only meant for the brave.
Chisholm Reveals Newly Renovated Delta Air Lines Call Center
Renovated Call Center Means More Jobs on the Iron Range
“It’s an exciting time for us,” said Delta Air Lines associate customer engagement director Tony Zupancich.
Making Smoked Salmon Mousse
Cooking Connection: Northern Waters Smokehaus
This week we make smoked salmon mousse with Northern Waters Smokehaus.
Annual Chili Tradition is Back at DECC
24th Annual United Way Chili Cook-Off
The 24th Annual United Way Chili Cook-Off is tonight!
City Willing to Help with Renovations
Vacant Tower Ave Space Could Be Renovated
The City of Superior is invested in the future of Tower Avenue.
Mini-Master Plan Moves On
Parks Commission Approves Plan
Planning for the proect began in December 2014, and has been revised based on input given at public hearings and commission meetings.
New Animal Shelter Opens in Superior
The Superior Animal Shelter is Open to the Public.
The shelter is on 138 moccasin mike road, and houses animals from Superior and Douglas County.
New Wellness Center in Hermantown Unveils $17 million Plan
Name decided for multi million dollar project
The wellness center will be named the “Essentia Health Regional Wellness Center” after Essentia Health, who donated 2 Million dollars to the project.
Local Horse Ride for Charity
This weekend horses and their owners will hit the trails in the name of charity.
