Local Benefit Helps Homeless Veterans
According to recent reports communities across the country identified nearly 50,000 homeless vets on a single night in January of 2014.
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Restaurants Prepare for Minimum Wage Increase
Dollar Increase in Employee Wages Effective Saturday
Beginning Saturday August 1, minimum wage employees across Minnesota will see an increase in their paychecks.
Teen Girls Build Popular Arcade Machine
Northland Girls Build Pinball Machine
For the last three days middle-school-aged girls have been putting together a pinball machine at UMD’s E-musement Electrical Engineering and Physics Camp.
Alternative Bands Compete in Local Contest
Twin Ports Bands Compete in Symphony Contest
It’s time to cast your vote for a local competition bringing classical and alternative bands together!
Duluth Job Fair for Veterans
Job Fair Helps Veterans
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton proclaimed July “Hire a Veteran Month.”
Duluth Nonprofit Hosts BBQ and Cupcake Sale
Duluth Group Hosts BBQ Fundraiser
A Twin Ports organization advocating for victims of sexual assault hosted an event to help them with their bottom line.
Alakef Coffee Celebrates 25 Years by Giving Back
Alakef Gives Back to Local Charities
To celebrate their 25th anniversary in a giving way, the new Alakef Coffee Cup on Kenwood will be giving back to the City of Duluth.
Standardized Test Scores in the Northland Increase Slightly
Local Districts Beat Statewide Average
The numbers are in for this year’s standardized tests throughout Minnesota. Statewide, districts experienced mixed results but local schools saw slight increases.
Seasonable Melons for a Summer Chutney
Cooking Connection: Cucumber & Melon Chutney
In this week’s Cooking Connection, we make cucumber and melon chutney with Whole Foods Co-op.
Help Children by Eating Ice Cream
Miracle Treat Day Supports Children's Miracle Network
Today, when you purchase a blizzard from Dairy Queen, $1 will go to the Children’s Miracle Network.
Casino Ruling Could Affect Road Projects
10.5 Million Dollars in Revenue Sharing Funds Allocated For Streets
A Federal District Court judge’s ruling in the Fond Du Lac, Duluth revenue sharing case could have a negative impact on Duluth street projects.
United Taconite Temporarily Idling
Cliffs Natural Resources Idles Iron Range Plant
“It’s not a surprise but it kind, kinda sucks,” United Taconite employee and member of the United Steelworkers 6860.
Cliffs Natural Resources to Temporarily Idle United Taconite
Iron Range Plant to be Temporarily Idled
Cliffs Natural Resources has announced they will be temporarily idling its United Taconite Facility on the Iron Range.
Paper Hog, Inc. Buys Duluth Ruling and Binding
103-Year-Old Businesses Closes its Door
A well-known paper company in Duluth has acquired a century old business.
Bike MS TRAM Riders Come Full Circle
The Ride Across Minnesota Started and Ended at Same Location for First Time.
Rider’s spent the weekend and Monday riding more than 300 miles around Northern Minnesota to raise money for the battle against Multiple Sclerosis.
City Sees $13K in Unpaid Garbage Bills
32 People have not Paid Trash Collection Bills
It’s a trashy problem that’s been going on for more than a decade in Proctor.
Friends Of Animals Still in Need of Funding
$300,000 Required to Operate Cloquet Shelter
Grants and one time donations have been sufficient to keep the doors open, and even provide a slight operating cushion, but the organization is still concerned about its future.
American Heritage Girls Camp Makes Blankets For Less Fortunate
Girls Character Development Group Ties Fleece Blankets
A group of girls, and a couple brothers, spent Tuesday making blankets for Northlanders in need.
St. Luke’s Providing Oncology Services in Cloquet
Services to be Provided on Tuesdays
Oncology patients who travel north to visit doctor’s at Saint Luke’s now have an alternative.
Virginia Public Schools to Adopt ‘Early Release Wednesday’
Staff at Virginia Public Schools will gain 18 more hours of training.
Funding Approved to Combat Invasive Species in St. Louis County
Nearly $1M will be Used to Stop Invasive Species
Nearly $1,000,000 from the State Legislature will be used to help combat aquatic species in St. Louis County.
Wisconsin Assembly to Vote on $500 Million Bucks Arena Deal
Legislators Believe Funding will Pass
The Wisconsin state Assembly is scheduled to vote on approving a $500 million financing plan for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Plans Moving Forward to Improve Memorial Park
$500,000 to Revamp West Duluth Park, Brighten Up St. Louis River Corridor
As plans move forward to brighten up the St. Louis River Corridor, 14 parks will be enhanced including Memorial Park on Grand Avenue in West Duluth.
Knowing Your Neighbors: The Snug
Locally Owned Irish Pub in Washburn is a Hit
If you’re in the mood for a taste of Ireland on the South Shore, the place to be is ‘The Snug’.
Improving Sidewalks, Streets and Health in Cloquet
Complete Streets and Active Transportation
While the City of Cloquet continues to consider ways to generate more foot and bicycle traffic throughout the community, it’s raising some questions whether the positive outweigh the negatives.
Proposal to Change Process to Determine City Councilors’ Pay
Ordinance Introduced to Have Charter Commission Decide City Councilors Fee
Duluth city councilors are currently paid a flat fee of $833 each month for their service as a member of the council. But Monday night, one city councilor is looking to change the way that fee is determined.
Keeping Zoo Animals Cool on Hot Summer Days
How Lake Superior Zoo Helps Cold-Weather Animals Battle Through Heat
If you’ve struggled to beat the heat in the Northland lately, think about how a 900 lb. brown bear at the Lake Superior Zoo must feel!
Duluth Church Breaks Ground on New Expansion
“We’re really excited about what God is doing for us here,” said Eastridge Community Church build team co-chair Howard “Jake” Jacobson.
UMD Cheerleaders Car Wash Fundraiser
They get the crowd and bulldogs pumped and Sunday they used their team spirit to raise some much needed funds.
Cyclists Ride for MS Research
Athletes have been biking for the last three days to help out Minnesotans living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Locals Protest Against Large Hog Farm Proposal
It’s been a heated issue for months, a proposed hog farm just miles from Lake Superior is up for debate once more.
More Minnesotans have health coverage but suits keep rising
The number of Minnesotans who have health insurance is rising but so is the number of state residents struggling to pay their medical bills.
Tournament Connects Duluth Police with Kids
Duluth Police are always out in the community but this weekend their presence had a different tone.
Organization Spruce’s up Duluth Resident’s Home
A volunteer group, pedaling for more affordable housing brings new life to one locals home.
Event Caters to Craft Beer Lovers
Bayfront Park was the place to be for anyone who loves pale ales, stouts and lagers.
60th Anniversary: Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival
Thousands Attend Festival
The City of Hoyt Lakes is celebrating the 60th Anniversary of its Water Carnival this weekend.
Expiration Date on $1-Million Dollar Reward for Stolen Slippers
Ruby Red Slippers
Time is winding down. An anonymous ‘Wizard of Oz’ fan offering $1-Million dollars for new information about the stolen ruby slippers has announced an expiration date of August 27th.
Canal Park Portage to Celebrate ‘All Pints Eve’
Craft Beer Lovers Take a One-of-a-Kind Pub Crawl Through Canal Park
Saturday, All Pints North – one of the biggest brew fests of the summer – returns to Bayfront Park for its 4th year, featuring nearly 100 craft breweries from around Minnesota. With so many brewers in town, Bent Paddle wanted to kick off the weekend the only way they know how.
New Restaurant Opening in Eveleth
A new restaurant with a spin on traditional American faire will soon open on the Iron Range.
Warm Weather Tips for Pets
Extreme Heat Can Pose Deadly Threat to Animals
With the recent warm weather, your pets will want to spend more time outdoors. But, local veterinarians say the extreme heat can pose a deadly threat to animals.
Summer Tourism Heating Up in the Northland
Businesses Hoping for Record Numbers
The tourist season is just heating up in the Northland and businesses are on pace to break a record.
Ely Hosts Annual Blueberry Festival
This weekend Ely is expected to grow about 40,000 people as locals and tourists are making their way into town for something blue, round and juicy.
Luumberjacks, Jills Gather for 56th World Championship in Hayward
100 Lumberjacks Compete in Over 20 Events
Fox 21’s Avery Neuville takes us to the world class sporting event bringing in some of the best lumberjacks from Minnesota to New Zealand into Hayward.
Local Event Celebrates All Abilities
Event in Superior Celebrates All Abilities
The Mariner Mall in Superior bustled with people and activities celebrating people of all abilities.
New Healing Space for Local Hospital Patients
Essentia Health Creates Healing Space for Young Patients in Duluth
Essentia Health St. Mary’s is adding a new space for their teen and young adult patients to relax.
Lawmakers Work on Act to Help Families
Minnesota Lawmakers Work to Help Families
The Working Parents Act was introduced at the last legislative session as a way to bring more stability to working families and help to develop places of employment that reflect our changing economy
A Fresh, Pasta Salad Perfect for a Summer Picnic
Cooking Connection: Sclavi's Pasta Primavera
For this week’s Cooking Connection, we made a fresh pasta salad with Sclavi’s Italian Restaurant.
Tournament to Connect Duluth Police and Community
New Tournament Planned in Duluth
A city council candidate is kicking off an event to create a more positive relationship between police and the community.
Duluth Super One Expanding
Duluth Grocery Store Getting a Make Over
The Duluth Plaza Super One is growing in size.
Luxury Housing Coming to Duluth
New Housing Option Coming to Duluth
A groundbreaking just got underway for the new BlueStone Flats which will be built behind BlueStone Lofts.
