DULUTH, Minn. — The new Taco Bell located on the corner of London Road and 21st Avenue East has an official opening date. It’s been about 6 years in the making, but it will be opening June 21. And Border Foods, the Minnesota-based franchisee of Taco Bell just has a few things left to do such as put a few…
GARY, Minn. — A historic telephone exchange building in the heart of Duluth’s Gary neighborhood could soon be the new home of a Gary-based company that’s looking to grow beyond the Northland but keep its roots where they are for years to come. The building is the former Northwestern Bell Telephone Company located at 1202 101st Ave. West. The company…
DULUTH, Minn. — Adolfson & Peterson Construction held a check presentation Tuesday after raising $11,000 to give to a local organization. They raised the money by hosting its second annual charity bean bag tournament. The money was given to the Northern Lights Foundation, which is a charity that eases financial stress on families with children who have life-threatening illnesses. The…
(FOX 21) – We have an update involving the pending purchase of our television station, KQDS-TV, and our sister station, KVRR-TV in Fargo. After 18 months, the proposed agreement with Forum Communications has fallen through. Our parent company, Red River Broadcasting, and Forum, which owns the Duluth News Tribune, had not received approval on the deal from the Federal Communications…
A key permit for a proposed copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes, known as the NorthMet Project, has been revoked by the Army Corps of Engineers. The announcement was made Tuesday in a 27-page report. The Army Corps said the proposed mine “does not ensure compliance with water quality requirements of the Fond du Lac band of Lake Superior Chippewa.” NewRange…
PROCTOR, Minn. — One of the Northland’s premier racetracks is back open for the season. And it’s got some history and a community like no other. This week’s Knowing Your Neighbors is at the Proctor Speedway. Categories: Business, Community, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — If Cinderella can have glass slippers, you can have your very own glass hummingbird feeder thanks to Lake Superior Art Glass. The glass-blowing experience in Canal Park is happening through the month of July. You don’t have to be an expert either. Skilled artists work with you to customize your very own feeder. You can choose the…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth’s oldest buildings has been restored and remodeled into one of the city’s newest luxury vacation rentals. And Lake Superior is front and center from every window on every floor. “This is The Njord. The Njord is the Nordic God of water and seafaring. And so I think, fittingly, we named the building that because…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Salvation Army in West Duluth held a fundraiser Friday for their food shelf as it has run out of money. They called it “Donut to the Food Shelf” and passed out 365 free donuts, for every day they are open, as well as free coffee. Federal funding for the program was cut to less than half….
HOYT LAKES, Minn. — Another step toward more solar energy took place on the Iron Range Friday. Minnesota Power unveiled and showed-off the second of its three new solar projects. This one is near Hoyt Lakes and is known as the Laskin Solar Project. It will generate enough energy to power 1,100 homes a year. There was a lot of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior is expanding with 2 new businesses that are now open. Located off of Tower Avenue in the back of Blue Arrow Boutique, Alchemy and Botany are two shops that have combined together. One is called Alchemy by AnndreasArt and features crystals and permanent jewelry, as well as aura photography, which gives you a 23-page report to…
DULUTH, Minn. — European flavors are now frying up inside a new food truck that’s on wheels but isn’t on the move. It’s stationed behind the Duluth Depot, but with a broken engine. Other than that, it’s in mint condition. The North Shore Scenic Railroad purchased the truck as a walk-up eatery for train riders and locals, like downtown workers….
DULUTH, Minn. — Spectrum and Ovation TV Presented a $10,000 check to the Duluth Art Institute Wednesday night. The Stand for the Arts Award recognizes organizations doing work with injustice. The Duluth Art Institute hosted their annual member show. This year they voted in a new board member before receiving the Stand for the Arts Award. The Executive Director says…
DULUTH, Minn. — We can now cross off another sign of summer arriving here in the Northland. At 6:05 am this morning, the first cruise ship of 2023 slid under the lift bridge ahead of a fiery sunrise. The Viking Octantis along with its 268 passengers were here just for the day, giving passengers the opportunity to head up to…
Courtesy of North Shore Adventure Park SILVER BAY, Minn. — The North Shore Adventure Park opened for its 5th year Friday. The park located in Silver Bay features zip lining and climbing experiences for family and friends to enjoy. They also started up an axe throwing attraction last July. Officials say it’s the only forested adventure park in Minnesota. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Miller Hill Subaru is getting ready to host a community rummage sale that will benefit families in need. The rummage sale will go toward the organization, Best Christmas Ever that raises money to give to families around the holidays. It will be no prices on items as they are free-will donation. And anyone can help out by…
DULUTH, Minn. — Spirit Mountain is gearing up for the summer season starting this Memorial Day weekend. The year-round resort offers many attractions for families to enjoy. Including the Adventure Park which starts this weekend. It features a zip-line, alpine coaster, jumping pillow, putt-putt golf, and scenic chair lift. And next week mountain biking will open up, and for that…
A dispute over mineral leases has ended in favor of Cleveland Cliffs, and Cliffs says the leases will allow it to keep Hibbing Taconite open for at least another two decades. The five-member Minnesota Executive Council chaired by Gov. Walz awarded the company leases for 2,600 acres near Nashwauk. Another company owned by Essar had also been trying to get…
(Associated Press) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have mandated higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota, saying the legislation wasn’t ready to become law. “Rideshare drivers deserve fair wages and safe working conditions,” Walz said in a statement announcing his first veto ever in his…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Rowing Club brings people from around the Twin Ports together teaching them all about the sport. The club is currently getting ready for their summer season which will start after school is over for students in mid-June. Classes range from the Junior Rowing Program where students ages 13 to 18 can participate, to the Learn…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Sen. Grant Hauschild is celebrating the end of the legislative session with what he calls the “largest tax relief package in the history of the state.” Hauschild said the package includes social security tax relief to 85 percent of seniors and child tax credit to families that’s expected to reduce child poverty by 33 percent. His…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Economic Development Authority, or DEDA, voted unanimously Tuesday to terminate its multi-million dollar agreement with the owners of the newly built Lincoln Park Flats. This means roughly $2.3 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) through 2048 is no more. The move comes after the property’s owner, P&R Companies, said it was forced to make plans…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — If you are looking for a yard makeover this year or are searching to add greenery to your yard, one Northland business has opened up a new location to expand their inventory of native plants. “We grow straight species native plants. So that’s, our plants, they come right from a wild seed source or a company…
DULUTH, Minn. — Charter fishing season is back in Duluth and the tourists are already pouring in. It’s been about a week into the season for charter boats. In Lake Superior walleye, King and Coho salmon, as well as Lake Trout are all biting right now. Looper Charters Captain Brody Kaldahl says he’s already getting plenty of bookings for the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new multi-faceted dental office is coming to downtown Duluth, and it’s focused on providing oral health to low-income families, especially children. The building is located at 25 West Superior Street. Children’s Dental Services is the non-profit behind the project, along with the financial help from 20 organizations and foundations — local and within the state. Organizers…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Racing season is officially underway as drivers took their positions Sunday evening at the Halvor Lines Speedway in Proctor. “I’m kinda over the hill now, so I don’t know a lot of the younger guys, but there’s still some older guys like me racing around. You know, we just haven’t grown up yet and it’s still fun….
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Best Bread is making some seasonal changes and they are now opening six days a week. Duluth Best Bread has been a rising business in the Twin Ports for the past 7 years. This year at their Lincoln Park location, Duluth Best Bread is opening up outdoor seating for people to enjoy with a pastry and…
DULUTH, Minn.–Lincoln Park saw a lot of new this weekend. If you’re a fan of sandwiches, Corktown Deli and Brews has opened up a new location. This new location is on the corner of 27th Avenue West and Michigan Street and is much larger than the original spot, fitting up to 100 people. Both bar and restaurant seating are open…
DULUTH, Minn. – The weather was perfect Saturday for Bent Paddle Brewing Company’s 10-year anniversary celebration with its Festiversary block party. The music was flowing and, of course, so was the craft beer. The all-ages family friendly event had plenty of neighboring Lincoln Park businesses on hand – from food trucks to local eateries. Big Wave Dave and the Ripples…
The reality of a passenger rail line between the Twin Ports and Minneapolis is closer than ever with full funding in the state’s final transportation budget bill. The amount is roughly $194 million, which is the state’s 20-percent share of the project. The remaining 80-percent would come from the Federal Infrastructure Law, which Amtrak has officially endorsed. The train would…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s not even summer yet, but the DECC is calling for applications to be part of this year’s Duluth Winter Village. The one-weekend-only event brings together the best of Duluth in one location behind the DECC on Harbor Drive. This year’s event is Dec. 2 and 3. If your business wants to set up shop as a…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (FOX 9) – Bud Grant may be the most recognizable figure in all of Minnesota sports, and over the course of his life the 95-year-old made the most of that aura. More than just the winningest coach in Minnesota Vikings history, Grant shined as an athlete across three sports for the Golden Gophers. Then he went on to compete for…
DULUTH, Minn. — A fun new stress relieving experience is coming to Duluth this summer. Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna are creating what they say is the first ever public floating sauna in the United States. The sauna company is creating the 30-thousand-pound barge by investing in it, but also asking the public to be a part of their campaign…
DULUTH, Minn. — Not only is Festiversary this weekend, which is Bent Paddle Brewing Company’s biggest get-together, it is also their 10-year anniversary of being in business. The annual celebration party takes over 2 blocks surrounding the taproom full of food trucks, family friendly activities, local music, and of course beer. And new this year will be a silent disco…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Mayor Jim Paine held his State of the City address Thursday evening at the Richard I. Bong Veteran’s Historical Center. Mayor Paine called the past year possibly the best ever for Superior, but he said he’s not satisfied. After six years as mayor, he said the next four will be all about raising the stakes and…
DULUTH, Minn. — One business in Duluth is switching to a 4-day work week for the summer. Swim Creative, a marketing agency is moving to this shorter work week to increase productivity, reduce burnout, and improve retention among its employees. The CEO of the agency says it will not impact any of their clients as staff will be on call…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health is speaking out against a nurse staffing bill at the Minnesota Legislature. The Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act would establish committees to set specific staffing levels at hospitals. The levels would include a limit on the number of patients a nurse should safely care for. The bill’s sponsors believe it will help the crisis around…
The Mark W. Barker, the first U.S. ship built last year on the Great Lakes since 1983, ran soft aground early Wednesday in the Detroit River after the freighter lost propulsion. The 639-foot vessel, which was built to navigate tight ends, suffered an “electronics malfunction” near Belle Isle around 8 a.m., according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Nobody was injured….
DULUTH, Minn. — In the restaurant department you know it’s almost summer when Duluth’s A & Dubs Drive In opens for the season. The loyal customers didn’t disappoint Tuesday as the parking lot was packed for another season kick-off of serving home cooked meals and other treats like homemade root beer. The business has been around since 1950. The menu…
DULUTH, Minn. — Frost River has announced the winner of their recycled remnant contest that started up in April for Earth Day. The outdoor equipment store sent out over 350 kits full of leather, canvas, and other leftover parts to people around the U.S. for them to make their own creations. 5 top projects were posted on social media with…
CARLTON/SCANLON, Minn. — Now that flooding has settled, and river levels have lowered whitewater rafting companies are ready to go for the seasons. Swiftwater Adventures in Carlton started their season beginning of May. The owner says conditions have been on the higher end of flows but are still safe for those wanting to get out on the water. And anybody…
DULUTH, Minn. — In the fast-food department, the popular A & Dubs drive-in restaurant has announced it is opening back up for the season on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. A & Dubs is located at 3131 West 3rd Street in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Categories: Business, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — The day for celebrating and showing love for your mom is coming up on Sunday. Many restaurants across the region are getting ready for their Mother’s Day Buffet. One of those is Howard’s Que in Lincoln Park. Friday, owner Howard Ross and his crew were fine-tuning things for another year. He gets a lot of joy seeing…
BEAVER BAY, Minn. — A new version of camping is starting up along the North Shore in Beaver Bay. It’s a brand-new glamping resort called the North Shore Camping Co. And if you are wondering what glamping means, it’s glamorous camping, which is an easier way for people to get in touch with the outdoors. Instead of packing a tent…
DULUTH, Minn. — The busiest season for air travel at the Duluth International Airport is about to take off. And there’s a new excitement with airport management involving cruises. Executive Director Tom Werner told FOX 21 the growing Great Lakes cruises in and out of the Duluth Port are providing growing demand from airlines at the airport. Werner said United…
Tourists in Duluth will soon get their questions answered–inside a Duluth restaurant. Visit Duluth announced Thursday that they are moving their welcome to a spot inside Grandma’s restaurant in Canal Park. The office moved out of downtown Duluth and down to Canal Park last summer, and the city said it had good results. Beginning Memorial Day weekend, Visit Duluth is…
ESKO, Minn. — Portage Coffee kicked off its season in Esko Wednesday. The coffee camper opened last summer and offers a full line up of coffee as well as grab and go snacks. They now have partnered with Woodfire Candle Company to stop there every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout the summer. The owner says he is…
DULUTH, Minn. – The stakes are high in Minnesota as national Nurses Week continues. A legislative fight is underway at the state capitol over what is called the “Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act.” That fight came to the Duluth Labor Temple Tuesday. Nurses and their union representatives said Minnesota hospitals are not following parts of the agreement reached during…
DULUTH, Minn. – The proposed Kinseth Hotel in Duluth will not be delayed for an environmental review that some local residents had petitioned the State of Minnesota for. By a unanimous vote Monday evening, the Duluth City Council reversed a decision made by the Planning Commission back in April to order an environmental assessment worksheet for the hotel that will be…
DULUTH, Minn. — Bee season is officially underway for one business in Duluth. Miel, which is located near Chester Bowl maintains about 25 to 30 beehives each year at 4 different locations in the Duluth area. And it doesn’t just include making honey, they make candles, lip balm, soaps, lotions, and more. The beekeeper says a fun face is that…
