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Cirrus’ “Safe Return” Button Now On More Airplanes

DULUTH, Minn. – Cirrus Aircraft has announced their auto-land function is now coming to some of their propeller airplanes. The “safe return” button on the plane allows passengers to hit an emergency button if the pilot become incapacitated.  The aircraft will then the navigate to a suitable nearby airport and land autonomously.  It’s the first time the FAA has allowed…

Cirrus Announces SR Series G7+ Featuring Safe Return™

DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft has announced their “auto-land” function is now coming to some of their propeller airplanes. The “safe return” button on the plane allows passengers to hit an emergency button if the pilot become incapacitated… The aircraft will the navigate to a suitable nearby airport and land on its own. It’s the first time FAA has allowed…

United Airlines to add new flight from Duluth

United Airlines Logo DULUTH, Minn. – United Airlines will add a fourth daily flight to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) beginning June 1 through July 30, 2025. The added flight comes ahead of the previously scheduled increase, which was set to begin July 1 and continue through October. In a news release Executive Director of the Duluth International Airport Tom…

Seagull Outfitters Under New Ownership

COOK COUNTY, Minn. — Seagull Outfitters and Cabins has new owners. Grant and Christina Hopke purchased the well-loved Boundary Waters outfitter. According to the press release, they have a deep respect for the traditions of the outfitter and the area. Grant worked there previously during college and bonded with the staff, guests, land and waters. As they prepare for their…

Nate Bargatze Breaks Elton John’s AMSOIL Attendance Record

DULUTH, Minn. – Comedian Nate Bargatze made history May 8, 2025 breaking AMSOIL Arena all-time attendance record with an unprecedented 7,840 tickets sold. Nate Bargatze Big Dub Eyes Tour Artwork Bargatze’s “Big Dumb Eyes” world tour kicked off its U.S. leg at Duluth’s AMSOIL Arena. The Grammy-nominated comedian’s performance surpassed the previous attendance record held by music legend Elton John. John’s…

True North Goodwill Leaving Garfield Ave., Opening $20M Headquarters At Atlas Industrial Park

Goodwill's headquarters near the Blatnik Bridge have been in operation since 1980.

DULUTH, Minn. – Since 1980, Duluth’s Goodwill has operated its headquarters near the base of the Blatnik Bridge on Garfield Avenue. But now, that’s about to change in a big way. A new True North Goodwill Resource and Training Center will be built in a new location at the Atlas Industrial Park on the western end of Duluth, which is…

Black Bear Casino Celebrates Event Center Expansion

CARLTON, Minn.– Black Bear Casino and Resort in Carlton near the Fond du Lac Reservation is celebrating the completion of a three-year long project. The 21-million-dollar expansion is finally complete after a year filled with construction. The new event center space is introducing 8 new rooms that can be used for conferences, banquets, or breakout sessions. And with the 20,000…

‘Upper Lakes Food Show’ Feeds Customers and Clients

DULUTH, Minn.– The Upper Lakes Food Show is a chance for distributors to show off what they’re known for. They do this through sampling, demonstrations, and even simple conversation. “This is a cool opportunity for us to introduce new items, so items that maybe they haven’t seen yet before. Vendors that they didn’t know they worked with,” said Mitch Ryan,…

Mayor: Duluth’s Local Government Aid Could Be Cut By $1.1M

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert is concerned, but not surprised, more Local Government Aid (LGA) could be cut from the city. On Wednesday, Reinert said the Minnesota Legislature’s Senate Committee on Taxes released its omnibus tax bill, which includes a 3.1 percent cut to Duluth’s LGA, or $1.1 million out of the city’s general fund budgets. Mayor Reinert…

Grandma’s Marathon Apparel Discount Warehouse Sale

DULUTH, Minn. – Your chance to get Grandma’s Marathon apparel at a discounted price is on Friday, May 9, 2025. Grandma’s Marathon is holding its “Warehouse Apparel Sale”. Grandma’s Marathon and Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) gear and apparel will be for sale at blowout prices. They will have a “Fill the Gear Bag” sale. For $25, shoppers will receive an…

New Destination for Duluth-Area Trash, Prices To Go Up

DULUTH, Minn. – Today the St. Louis County Commission voted to have local trash sent to the Virginia Landfill. They voted on a contract with WLSSD/Resource Renew. The Moccasin Mike landfill in Superior where Resource Renew currently sends its garbage is closing next year. The vote will allow WLSSD/Resource Renew to dispose of its municipal solid waste at the Saint…

DeWitt Seitz Marketplace Gearing up for 40th Anniversary Celebration

DULUTH, Minn.– A big Twin Ports milestone is being celebrated this weekend. DeWitt Seitz Marketplace in Canal Park will be hitting its impressive 40th Anniversary. The marketplace has been a hot spot for tourists and Duluthians alike to browse shops, restaurants, and boutiques. And with the 40-year anniversary approaching, 10 shop owners decided to band together to celebrate. The festivities…

PhoHolic Family Ready To Expand Vietnamese Flavor In Duluth

The second location will be in the now-former China Cafe building on London Road.

DULUTH, Minn. — The family of a Vietnamese restaurant in Duluth is more than excited to expand into a second location this summer. PhoHolic on Central Entrance opened before the pandemic. And now, a second operation will move into the now-former China Café building on the 1600 block of London Road. “We’re super excited. Since day one, a lot of…

The Potential Futures of Lester Golf Course

DULUTH, Minn. — The future of the Lester golf course has been up for decision over the past half decade… without a clear answer. we could be getting closer. a “working group” presented the framework for three ideas on what the property could become to the city council. One plan proposed by developer Tom Sunnarborg, suggested a large-scale, professionally executed…

China Cafe Moves Out, PhoHolic To Move In With 2nd Duluth Location

DULUTH, Minn. — A popular Vietnamese restaurant is expanding to a second location in Duluth, as a longtime Chinese restaurant moves out. PhoHolic on Central Entrance in Duluth will expand into the former China Cafe building on the 1600 block of London Road. China Cafe closed on Wednesday, April 30, after more than 20 years in business.  The owners told…

KYN: Little Waldo Farm Has Large Community Impact

TWO HARBORS, Minn.– Oftentimes in life, you can get lost trying to figure out different times of hobbies to get into. This was the case for Jadell Cavallin of Two Harbors. When back in 2013, she decided she was going to dabble into gardening. “I loved gardening, mostly because I loved food. And so realized that the best tasting food…

Halestorm & Lindsey Stirling Coming To Duluth

DULUTH, MN – Halestorm & Lindsey Stirling will be co-headlining a show at AMSOIL Arena on Saturday, September 27, 2025. They’re called two of music’s most dynamic live performers. This pairing brings together Halestorm’s raw, guitar-driven power with Stirling’s mesmerizing violin artistry and choreography. Led by charismatic vocalist/guitarist Lzzy Hale, Halestorm has become one of rock’s most thrilling live acts….

Longtime Chinese Restaurant In Duluth Closing

April 30 will be the last day of China Cafe.

DULUTH, Minn. – One of Duluth’s longest-running Chinese restaurants is closing in just days. China Café, located on the 1600 block of London Road, has been operating for more than 20 years. Last April, the building had a listed price of just under $1 million. The owners told FOX 21 on Monday that they are moving to California. It was…

Dustin Lynch & Scotty McCreery Coming To Duluth

Duluth, MN — Multi-Platinum selling and award-winning artists Dustin Lynch & Scotty McCreery are teaming up for their “Two for the Road Tour”. Dustin Lynch & Scotty McCreery It will make as stop at AMSOIL Arena on December 6. Billboard Magazine says Dustin Lynch has “built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music.” Lynch has nine…

MadHouse Burgers Opens on Woodland Ave.

DULUTH, Minn. — A new burger joint opened up this weekend, seeing large crowds of hungry customers. MadHouse Burgers opened it’s doors on Saturday, offering the first 150 guests free burgers. MadHouse Burgers is a partner of Chilly Billy’s located on Woodland Ave, meaning smash burgers, frozen yogurt and craft beer are now served under one roof. The updated space…

Wisconsin High School Athletes Can Now Get Sponsorships

STEVENS POINT, WI. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has now allowed high school athletes to get individual sponsorships. At their 2025 WIAA Annual Meeting on April 25, 2025, members voted 293-108 to allow students to enter into “NIL” or “Name, Image, and Likeness” opportunities. The approved WIAA Constitutional amendment will limit the NIL for activities, “not associated or identified…

Mayor Reinert Proclaims Dark Sky Day in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — Starry Skies North Celebrated Dark Skies week at the Lake Superior Zoo. Mayor Reinert made a proclamation designating today, April 24th, as Dark Sky Day in Duluth. Seven local businesses were also awarded Dark Sky friendly certification. Dark Skies is an international movement to reduce light pollution. Many animals are affected by bright light pollution. It also…

Honor Flight Northland Fundraiser Planned

DULUTH, MN – The All-American Club in Duluth is hosting a fundraiser for Honor Flight Northland. It is scheduled for April 26, 2025 from 3pm to 7pm. Honor Flight brings veterans, free of charge, to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials in their honor. Veterans from across Northeast Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin are eligible for the local chapter’s trip. The…

Shoppers Auto Park Ramp Demolition To Start

DULUTH, MN – The demolition of the closed Shoppers Auto Park Ramp will start on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. A news conference will be held at the site with representatives from The City of Duluth, Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) plus other community partners kicking off the demolition. The group will outline the project and provide details of the intricacies…

Final Beams For ‘Can of Worms’ Arrive In Duluth

DULUTH, MN – The final beams have arrived for the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Twin Ports Interchange project – also known as the “Can of Worms”. The beams will complete the key structural phase of the interchange’s reconstruction. MnDOT says the beam setting will represent a significant step toward improved safety, mobility, and freight movement throughout the Twin Ports area….

KYN: Twin Ports Artist Takes Over ‘Duluth Studio Market’

DULUTH, Minn.– Chances are, you’ve probably seen artist Amber Nichols at Lake Superior Art Glass in Canal Park. But now, tables are turning in her favor. And she is now able to grow her passions even more. “Being in that environment, surrounded by beautiful art and artists and creative people really drove me to want to my own place, and…

Sen. Klobuchar Backs Tourism-Driven Waterfront Revamp in Two Harbors; Highlights National Tourism Hit So-Far

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Senator Amy Klobuchar visited Two Harbors on Monday to announce the groundbreaking of two projects along the city’s waterfront and the impact and effects of tourism. Senator Klobuchar says that a $90-billion projected loss in tourism revenue is expected across the country for just 2025. At a press event in Two Harbors, on Monday, Klobuchar talked…

Marijuana Holiday 4/20 Coincides With Easter, Passover This Year

Courtesy: Associated Press Marijuana culture’s high holiday, known as 4/20, falls this year on Easter Sunday, as well as the last day of Passover, meaning cannabis fans can celebrate in some unusual ways, including an “Easter nug hunt” in Los Angeles, kosher-style THC gummies in New York and a “blaze and praise” drag brunch in Portland, Oregon. “It seemed appropriate…

‘Uffda Kombucha’ Restaurant, Taproom Coming To Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis.– The duo who run Uffda Kombucha are developing a new brewery at the former location of Shorty’s and Bucktales on Tower Avenue in Superior. More specifically, the owners of Uffda Kombucha have decided they needed to expand because of their growing success. To accomplish this, the vacant building came up for sale, and after two years of searching,…

Local Record Stores Talk Vinyl

  TWIN PORTS — From the sound quality to the artistry vinyl records have made their comeback. Large department stores often carry some of the most popular records. But more unique selections are best found at your local record store. Vinyl records have made their way back into mainstream media. Local shops River City Records and Globe News are catering…

‘Twin Ports Business Alliance’ Meets Ahead of Blatnik Bridge Replacement

DULUTH, Minn. — A brand new alliance between businesses across the Blatnik Bridge met today to discuss future plans. The Twin Ports Business Alliance is made up of a group of local business owners and leaders. They say they will continue to meet leading up to the anticipated Blatnik Bridge construction. They are collaborating on topics such as affected tourism,…

The Rose Man is up for Sale

  DULUTH, Minn. — ‘The Rose Man’ is seeking new ownership. The iconic florist on Central Entrance has been in operation since 1983. It’s had three different owners over the years, and they are looking to find the fourth. The current owner had bought it with her husband, who passed unexpectedly ten years ago. While she has been running it…

Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Announces the Approval of Cannabis Rules

  MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced Monday that the rules governing Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market have been formally adopted and are in effect following their approval by a judge, according to a press release from the OCM. This was the final step in the process of setting up the cannabis market in Minnesota, and means…

True North Goodwill Saw Packed Grand Opening for New Hermantown Location

  HERMANTOWN, Minn. — True North Goodwill held a packed grand opening for their new Hermantown location . It was packed grand opening today for new Hermantown flagship location after construction for the store took 8 months. The 8000 square foot store front offers a wide selection of household items, clothes, books, toys at competitive prices. The new store was…

Governor Walz Visits Duluth to Address Numerous Infrastructure Projects

DULUTH, Minn.– Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visited Duluth today to address two different infrastructure projects. The first stop was for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Sofidel paper plant in Duluth. The company announced a 200-million-dollar expansion for the facility. With this expansion it will allow the facility to not only produce and package products but ship them out under the…

Duluth Depot Foundation Announces New Executive Director

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Depot Foundation announced a change in leadership with Jason Young being promoted as the executive director. Young started working at the Depot Foundation in March of 2023 as their development director. In the last two years, Young changed the Depot from a private foundation to a public charity. Young also had a history of working…

Knowing Your Neighbor: ‘Kindred Heart’ Introduces Unique Community Outlet

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Tower Avenue in Superior is filled with traffic. And after listening around, one can quickly become overwhelmed with the sounds of everyday life. But since Kindred Heart has opened it’s doors, customers are able to hone in on a peaceful, quiet, and calm atmosphere. “I do astrology, tarot and chakra work. I’m a registered holistic therapist. But…

Superior Public Library Recognizes ‘National Library Week’

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Public Library has branded itself as a welcoming communal space for hundreds of years and for National Library Week, the centuries long commitment has a spotlight. The gathering today featured numerous speakers recognizing the impact the library has brought since 1888. With the world of digital media, the Superior Public Library is still standing as…

‘Heyday Home Solutions’ Holding ‘Roof of Hope’ Replacement Contest

DULUTH, Minn.– A local roofing company is gearing up to help out a family in need with a brand-new roof replacement. After being in business for several years, the Twin Ports based roofing company is excited to give back to the community. ‘Heyday Home Solutions’ is giving away a free roof repair for one family in need. The company has…

Two Northland Chefs Compete for Colossal’s Favorite Chef

NORTHLAND — Two Chefs from the Northland are competing against dozens of other chefs in their groups for a chance to win $25,000 and to be considered ‘Taste of Home’ magazine’s Colossal’s favorite chef with a chance to cook alongside Chef Carla Hall. Mama T’s Smokin’ Eats and Johnny B’s Food Truck are both competing to bring home the bacon…

Live Chicks at Fleet Farm!

  HERMANTOWN, Minn — You can pick up chicks at Fleet Farm… …as long as those ‘chicks’ you’re hoping to pick up are baby chickens. Live chicks are delivered every Thursday and available for sale at 11am. A ticket system was started because they’ve been selling within the first hour. You can show up early, grab a number and see…

Zenith Digital Marketing Conference Coming To Duluth April 10

DULUTH, Minn. — A big digital marketing conference is on its way to Duluth next week with experts from around the world sharing their knowledge. The 12th annual Zenith Digital Marketing Conference is happening April 10. It’s put on by Duluth marketing agency AIMCLEAR and the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce. The event is full of the best marketing minds…

DECC Seawall Reconstruction Nearly Done

  DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC Seawall reconstruction is getting close to completion! The 18-million-dollar project is on its final steps. This project aimed to make the seawall more stable and better able to accommodate the large cruise ships. Some of the visions for the seawall plaza behind the DECC include an outdoor concert space, more ‘winter village’ style events…