Midday Update 6-7-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, June 7, 2019
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Pancake Fundraiser to Support Solid Rock Men’s Homeless Shelter
The Pancake Fundraiser is Happening Sunday, June 9 starting at 8:00 a.m.
SUPERIOR, Wis. – On Sunday, June 9, forget getting up early and preparing breakfast. The perfect fundraising opportunity will fill your belly and help a great cause in Douglas County. Solid Rock Safe Haven in Superior is hosting a fundraising pancake breakfast from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Center located at 1527 Tower Avenue. Tickets for the…
Thirsty Pagan Hosts Grand Opening Celebration Saturday
Thirsty Pagan is Hosting a Grand Opening at their New Location in Superior Saturday, June 8
SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s a big weekend for the staff and brewers at Thirsty Pagan Brewing in Superior. The local brewers is hosting a grand opening celebration Saturday, June 8 starting at 11:00 a.m. Live music will include Woodblind starting at 1:00 p.m., followed by Similar Dogs starting at 5:00 p.m. Thirsty Pagan is now located at 1615 Winter Street in…
Morning Update 6-7-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, June 7, 2019
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Midday Update 6-6-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, June 6, 2019
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Ursa Minor Brewing Cans Crowlers For Local Shelves
COOKING CONNECTION: Two New Brews Hit Stores Thursday Morning
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection we are taking you to Ursa Minor Brewing as the can their first batch of a double New England IPA (Ditch Monster). They also canned 3-pack crowlers of Constellation Cream Ale as well. These two new brews are the first of Ursa Minor’s craft beers to hit local shelves. You can find…
Fish for Free! It’s Take a Kid Fishing Weekend in Minnesota
Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is June 7 - 9 in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota DNR is proud to announce the return of Take a Kid Fishing weekend Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 9. Minnesota residents will be able to fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger fishing. “Time spent fishing can be can be a way for adults and kids to spend time outdoors together….
Morning Update 6-6-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, June 6, 2019
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Lake Superior Zoo Spends Day Appreciating Members
Zoo holds Members Appreciation Day.
DULUTH, Minn.- Imagine having a zoo all to yourself for the day. Lake Superior Zoo members had that chance today for the zoo’s member appreciation day. After a pretty long and rough winter the zoo was full of sunshine and families as the zoo thanked their members for their continued support. The zoo was more alive than usual as members could…
Israel Malachi Announces Run for Duluth Mayor
CEO holds press conference at City Hall to announce run.
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Mayor Emily Larson now has an opponent for the city’s next mayoral race The CEO of Duluth company Puritan Handwired Amplifiers LLC, Israel Malachi announced he’s running for mayor on the first floor of city hall today. He is running on a platform of cleaning up the city of garbage and rats, decriminalizing smoking and vaping laws,…
Services to be Held for Domestic Violence Victim
Services Will be Held at St. Philips Catohlic Church in Bemidji on June 10
DULUTH, Minn. – Services for Nicole Ann Jazdzewski, 41, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 10 at St. Philips Catholic Church in Bemidji. According to her obituary, visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Friends and family remember Nikki as a caring and loving mother and friend. “She always tried to put people first and…
North Shore Scenic Railroad Brings Back Dinner Trains for Summer Season
Dinner Trains are Offered Fridays and Saturdays in the Summer
DULUTH, Minn. – The North Shore Scenic Railroad is rolling down the tracks once again for a summer full of memories up the North Shore. The Railroad offers a variety of dinner trains throughout the summer, including the Pizza Train, Whiskey Tasting Dinner in the Diner, and the Summer BBQ Train. Ken Buehler, Executive Director of the North Shore Scenic…
Midday Update 6-5-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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Morning Update 6-5-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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Animal Answers: Dirty Feeders are Killing Hummingbirds
Wildlife Officials Recommend Cleaning Hummingbird Feeders Once Every Three Days
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s official! Hummingbirds are back in the Northland making their seasonal homes and searching for the best feeding spots possible. This often ends up being a feeder near your home, which is why local wildlife experts are urging caution before you take on the responsibility of feeding the tiny creatures this summer. The staff and volunteers at…
Landline Twin Cities Bus Service Takes Flight
Non-stop low cost service from DLH to MSP.
DULUTH, Minn.- Driving to the Twin Cities from Duluth can be tiring, especially if you’re trying to catch an early flight. That’s why the two entrepreneurs who started the bus service Landline said they chose Minnesota–to launch a low-cost transportation option to save people money, and bring more people in and out of Duluth International Airport. An open house was…
National Weather Service Prepares for Storm Season
Extra staff on hand to help NWS keep Northland ahead of severe weather.
DULUTH, Minn.- The National Weather Service has extra staff on duty to monitor severe weather like the storms we had earlier Tuesday. Forecasters say it’s imperative to warn those on land and water of incoming bad weather to potentially save lives. “Our critical mission here at the National Weather Service is the protection of life and property,” said Science and…
Ropes Course & Ziplining Along North Shore
GREAT OUTDOORS: Adventure Park on the North Shore
SILVER BAY, Minn. — A brand new adventure has popped up in Minnesota! In this week’s great outdoors Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot takes us up into the tree tops, climbing and zipping with a new experience! Face a fear of heights and challenge yourself…Step by step… This is a place for all ages, family and friends; offering a unique challenge…
Midday Update 6-4-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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Second Annual Garden Art Fair in Duluth Friday, Saturday
Spring at Last Greenhouse is Hosting a Second Annual Garden Art Fair June 7, 8
DULUTH, Minn. – Calling local garden art vendors and green thumbs. Spring at Last Greenhouse in Duluth is hosting their second annual Garden Art Fair Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Spring at Last is located at 4112 West Arrowhead Road. If you’re interested in selling your own art at the fair, you’re encouraged…
Morning Update 6-4-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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Fire Department Prepares for Water Safety this Summer
Department works to reinstall rescue stations.
DULUTH, Minn.- As beach season gets closer the Duluth Fire Department is working to reinstall the rescue stations along Park Point beaches. The stations offered information and helpful tips, as well as a rescue ring to throw out to someone caught in a rip current. They were destroyed by last October’s storms. “What didn’t take our rescue stations last fall…
Duluth Authorities Make ‘Historic’ Drug Bust
Police and Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force make largest seizure in city's history.
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Police Department and the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force are hot off a massive drug bust, that’s being called the largest in the city’s history. After a two-month long investigation, two suspects–39-year-old Otis Weaver of St. Paul and 36-year-old Eric Black–are behind bars. Eric Black recently moved to Duluth from Chicago, where he…
Countdown Begins to Grandma’s Marathon, Volunteers Needed
Grandma's Marathon Weekend is Happening June 21 - 23
DULUTH, Minn. – The countdown to Grandma’s Marathon is on! The jam packed weekend of events will run June 21 – 23 this year. While the 2019 race isn’t even over yet, planning has already started for next year’s big race. More than 6,000 volunteers are needed to make race weekend happen. Volunteers are needed from Two Harbors to Canal…
Midday Update 6-3-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, June 3, 2019
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Duluth Monarch Buddies to Host 4th Annual Festival
The Festival is Happening Saturday, June 8 at Coppertop Church in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – Environmental experts say the Monarch population has dwindled by 90 percent over the past 20 years. To combat the issue and raise awareness, Duluth Monarch Buddies is hosting their 4th annual Duluth Monarch Festival Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Coppertop Church in Duluth. This year, free milkweed seeds will be given out…
Morning Update 6-3-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, June 3, 2019
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One Injured in East Hillside Shooting
Injuries not critical, victim and shooter know each other.
DULUTH, Minn,- Duluth Police are investigating a shooting in the East Hillside Neighborhood. Around 12:30 Sunday afternoon on the 600 block of East Fourth Street, Police arrived to find a forty-two year-old man with an injury to his ear and the surface of his head. His injuries are not critical. Authorities believe the shooter and the victim now each other,…
Morgan Park 5K Raises Money for Local Church
Weather was perfect for some running.
DULUTH, Minn.- The weather was nice enough Sunday for runners to lace up their sneakers and participate in 5K’s, including one in Duluth’s Morgan Park neighborhood. The United Protestant Church hosted its annual “Morgan Park 5K Run and 2.5K Walk.” It’s one of the church’s biggest fundraisers. The 5K took runners on a little tour of Morgan Park, something organizers…
Seawall Rehabilitation Nears Completion
Work should be done before Grandma's Marathon.
DULUTH, Minn.- The seawall rehabilitation project in Canal Park is in the home stretch and should be complete before Grandma’s Marathon. The project has been done in phases and starting this Monday, the last phase will begin. Crews will be putting in a storm water outfall, curbs, concrete patios, sidewalks, turf, and a bike path. The Minnesota slip bridge will…
Celebrating Ramadan in the Northland
A look inside the customs and traditions of the holiest month of Islam.
DULUTH, Minn.- The evening of May 5th marked the beginning of the holiest month of the year in Islam. The month when God, or Allah, revealed the first verses of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad. The month of Ramadan. “It’s a training a ground for us where we are deprived of food and drink and intimacy really,” said Nick…
‘Cornholing’ MS at the Other Place Bar and Grill
Bar holds Cornhole Tournament to fight Multiple Sclerosis.
DULUTH, Minn.- The Other Place Bar and Grill in Duluth invited people to take to the boards to “cornhole” MS, or multiple sclerosis. According to organizers with Right BikeMS, the game of beanbags and boards was perfect for the whole family. “I was trying to find an event that we could get kids and parents all doing the same thing,”…
Fishing for a Cure for ALS
24th Annual Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament brings 300 anglers to Island Lake.
DULUTH, Minn.- Dozens of boats dot the water of Island Lake. They come in from a long day of fishing, and move out of the dock to make room for the boat to weigh what they caught. “Today we have 300 anglers out here fishing for bass, fishing for walleye, they’re out here trying to get the big one, get…
ALS Walleye Fishing Tournament Celebrates 24th Year
Over 200 anglers will battle for a first-place prize of $2,000.
DULUTH, Minn. – The 24th annual Kolar Toyota Walleye Fishing Tournament kicked off Friday night with a special welcome dinner at the UMD Fieldhouse. Over 200 anglers will hit the waters bright and early Saturday morning at Island Lake where they’ll be battling for a first-place prize of $2,000, which is donated by the ALS Association. The event has raised…
Experience The Le Grand Du Nord Bike Race
ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Fox 21's Brittney Merlot Finishes Her Race She's Been Training Months For!
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures we get to see the Le Grand Du Nord gravel bike race from a personal perspective; as Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot hits the pavement, climbs the Sawtooth Mountains and rides through muddy logging trails. Experience the ups and downs on a long bike race and learn some valuable tips first hand….
Midday Update 5-31-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, May 31, 2019
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Massive Orio Cookies Available at Vikre Now
COOKING CONNECTION: Vikre's New Food Menu Made By Duluth's Best Bread
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection we are making massive freshly made ORIO cookies! Not Oreo, but Orio! Check the sweet treat recipe out and how to make it yourself, in the video above. Vikre Distillery teamed up with Duluth’s Best Bread to add more small bites to their snack menu too. So you can also get this…
Order Up! ‘Bite Squad’ Rolls into Duluth, Hermantown
Bite Squad is a Food Delivery Service Based in Minneapolis
DULUTH, Minn. – Are you hungry, but don’t want to cook or wait at the restaurant to get your food? Minnesota based Bite Squad is now serving the Duluth and Hermantown areas. Bite Squad started in Minneapolis in 2012 serving 17 restaurants and employing five drivers. The food delivery business is now in more than 375 cities across the United…
Morning Update 5-31-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, May 31, 2019
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Strength in the Community Scholarship: Avantika D’Cruz-Wigren
12 Semi-finalists Selected to Win $10,000 Scholarship.
Categories: Community, This Week in Education
Midday Update 5-30-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, May 30, 2019
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Lake Place Park Renaming Ceremony to Take Place Friday
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is holding a naming ceremony tomorrow to rename Lake Place Park as Giche-ode’ Akiing. Giche-ode’ Akiing means A Grand Heart Place in Ojibwe. The Ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the Downtown Lakewalk Entrance at 2nd Avenue East and East Superior Street. Mayor Larson will be joined by Chairman Kevin Dupuis…
Food Allergy Walk to Raise Awareness in Duluth
The Walk is Happening Saturday, June 1
DULUTH, Minn. – The national organization, Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) is hosting a local Hometown Heroes Walk in Duluth Saturday, June 1. The event aims to raise critical funds to address the food allergy epidemic. Event organizer Emily Homan says the goal is not only to raise awareness, but also to celebrate families, educators, health professionals, emergency responders,…
Morning Update 5-30-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, May 30, 2019
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Barking Biking and Walking through Canal Park
Zeitgeist holds Bike Bark Walk through Canal Park.
DULUTH, Minn.- On Wednesday Duluth families and their four-legged friends enjoyed the nice weather by taking a long walk along the lake. The Bark Bike Walk took the group to 12th street beach from Endion Station. It’s part of Zeitgeist Community’s Duluth Superior Bus Bike Walk Month, to celebrate people-powered modes of transportation. “Sometimes it’s hard to forget that some…
Duluth Soldier’s Medal of Honor Finally Comes Home
Henry A. Courtney's Medal of Honor installed at the Depot.
DULUTH, Minn.- On December 30th, 1947, Duluthian Henry A. Courtney was awarded a medal of honor. That medal transferred hands for decades, before returning to Duluth on Wednesday. Courtney, a U.S. Marine, gave his life leading his troops on Sugar Loaf Hill in the Battle of Okinawa, Japan during World War II. Then President, Harry S. Truman, awarded Courtney the…
Alumni Look Back at Cooper Elementary One Last Time
School hosts tour before demolition next month.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Before Cooper Elementary in Superior is demolished next month, and its new building opens in August, the alumni of the old Cooper spent some time looking back at their old stomping grounds. To reminisce on all the history that it held, past and present Cooper Elementary School students looked at old yearbooks that date all the way back…
Midday Update 5-29-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, May 29, 2019
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Schools ‘Almost’ Out, Let’s Skate!
The Free Skate Event is Happening Wednesday, May 29 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center
DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Duluth Heritage Center is hosting a skating event for families Wednesday, May 29 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The “School’s Out Skate” is a free event including plenty of outside organizations and activities. Music and lighting will be provided for the skating. Plenty of carnival style games will wrap the edge of the Seitz Arena turf, as…
Upcoming Walk for Animals to Support Animal Allies Humane Society
Walk for Animals is Happening Saturday, June 1, in Bayfront Festival Park
DULUTH, Minn. – Animal Allies is proud to host the 27th annual Walk for Animals happening Saturday, June 1 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pets, owners, and other furry friend enthusiasts are invited to stop by Bayfront Festival Park. Animal Allies will kick off the day with the Furry 5K Fun Ran. It’s the largest pet-friendly event in the…
