Midway Township sighting Monday MIDWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The on-the-run Northland sheep known as Brad has been spotted again Monday – this time in Midway Township, just outside of Proctor where he was spotted on Sunday. Midway Township sighting Monday The Midway Township homeowners are in contact with Shana Roberts who works at the Two Harbors animal shelter and is…
DULUTH, Minn.– Over two dozen friends and family members gather two days later and turned the emotional get together into a car show, to celebrate his hobby, following the devastating loss of 19-year-old Tyriq Gordon. Tyriq died over the weekend in what authorities are believing to be a high-speed accident, off of West Skyline Parkway in Duluth. The day after…
DULUTH, Minn. — Our friends at FOX 9 in Minneapolis had some fun today talking about Brad, the missing sheep, that’s been on the run for at least two weeks now — from Two Harbors to Proctor. Click the video below to watch the segment with Anchor Amy Hockert and Senior Producer Amber Milner.  Click here to watch FOX 21’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC opened its doors to a good cause this past weekend, and provided a preview of the upcoming Christmas holiday season. They hosted the 36th annual Festival of Trees. Vendors sold treats, trinkets, and even got a visit from Santa! Proceeds from this event go towards the Junior League’s efforts to support women in the Northland. “Our…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa celebrated the opening of it’s new classroom on its farmland. The Band has a 36-acre farm located in Cloquet, which serves as a place dedicated to building tribal food sovereignty. Now, a new classroom has been opened on the land, which will used for teaching about food sovereignty,…
DULUTH, Minn.– A lot of purchases these days involve transactions through the internet. And with those exchanges, finding a safe place to meet up can be challenging. And to help with that uncertainty St Louis County, and the Duluth Police Department launched the new safe exchange area. It is located at the Duluth Public Safety building. It’s meant to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Despite the Twin Ports looking more like a cool Autumn Day, stores are wasting no time bringing out the holiday selections. Hucklebeary located on East Superior Street in Duluth is catering to all of the upcoming holidays. The gift shop has Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations out. A few items include advent calendars, ornaments, and greeting cards. Employees…
DULUTH, Minn. – A taste of New York is coming to downtown Duluth. The Rocket Deli is under construction right now at the corner of East Superior Street and 2nd Avenue, in the former T-Icy Roll location and next to Blacklist Brewery. The windows were covered Wednesday with the deli’s menu, which includes Rueben, Italian and pastrami sandwiches, along with…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — An event encouraging youth to learn more about wellness and mental health took place in Superior on Wednesday. The Northwest Wisconsin Lung Health Alliance hosted its second annual Youth Wellness Leadership Summit. The event took place at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. About 125 middle and high school students participating. The day consisted of breakout sessions and information…
DULUTH, Minn. – A community is in mourning, following a murder-suicide that took the lives of two mothers and their two sons, last week. Tonight, family members, neighbors, and loved ones gathered at the West Duluth home of victims 45-year-old Kathryn Nephew, her son 7-year-old Oliver Nephew, and the suspect, 46-year-old Anthony Nephew. Kathryn worked to better her community through…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — We are just a couple weeks from Thanksgiving, and for one Northland Pizza Parlor it’s their busiest time of the year. Shamrock Pizza in Superior has been offering their Thanksgiving Pizza since 2016. The customer favorite is requested year-round, but November is the only month that hungry fans can try this creative combination for themselves. “We would…
SILVER BAY, Minn. — A year’s long dream to update William Kelley School in Silver Bay has finally come to fruition. Voters in the Lake Superior School District approved the $44.1 million district improvement plan back in 2021. Updates to learning tools, like interactive white boards, new science equipment and even general infrastructure improvement have been in the works ever…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s never too early to start shopping for Christmas gifts and to consider donating them as well. Right now, shoppers at Twin Ports area Menards can donate new and unwrapped gifts for kids of all ages. At the Hermantown location, they’ve teamed up with Toyland Express this year. “I think it definitely gives a shot in the…
DULUTH, Minn.– With the holidays approaching, storefronts will be decorated with bell ringers once again. This year, the Duluth Salvation Army has a kettle goal of $250,000. Inflation and raised prices led to the higher donation goal, and they need that amount to keep things running smoothly. The Salvation Army is looking for more bell ringer volunteers to help reach…
DULUTH, Minn. – Celebrations and ceremonies took place across the Northland Monday as former and current military members were honored for Veterans Day. One of them took place at Veterans Memorial Hall at the Duluth Depot. There the Duluth Women of Today hosted an event to honor those who have served. The program began with guest speaker Duluth Mayor Roger…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Veteran’s Day commemorations across the Northland included one at UW-Superior. The event, taking place at the Yellowjacket Union, featured a presentation of colors, the National Anthem, and remarks from a UW-Superior graduate. The ceremony also included a presentation of the Henry Blomberg Excellence in Service Awards. The awards are named for Lieutenant Henry Blomberg, a Superior native…
DULUTH, Minn. – Veterans Day 2024 was observed at UMD’s campus in its usual fashion. 50 Air Force ROTC cadets have been standing guard at the flagpole since midnight Monday, as their way to honor veterans and reflect on their service. Cadets are taking 30 minute shifts through the 24 hours of the day, regardless of the weather. “I think…
DULUTH, Minn.– Over 150 vendors are gathering at the DECC to sell their antiques, treats and trinkets. The event draws in junk hunters near and far. With some of the booths selling heavy furniture, the junk hunt has their team of “junk hunks” in orange shirts to help load those items. “We started with like half a dozen vendors back…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chum is preparing for the holidays by packing Thanksgiving boxes. Staff, volunteers, and community members gathered Thursday to work together on this project. The boxes will be given out to locals who rely on Chum’s food assistance services. Each box includes the essential items for a traditional Thanksgiving meal, from pantry staples to holiday favorites. “Thanksgiving is…
DULUTH, Minn. — The holidays are fast approaching, and now you can prepare for a good cause at Essentia. The Duluth Area Volunteer Service Organization is hosting a Christmas Gift Extravaganza. It kicked off Thursday and will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. There is Christmas decor, stocking stuffers, and other gifts for sale. Various hospital departments have…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– UW-Superior held their 3rd annual Sonia Kovalesky Day to highlight mathematical activities for young girls. 76 girls from schools throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota met today to rotate through workshops, run by mathematics professors. The gathering designed to celebrate Sonia Kovalevsky. The first woman in Europe to receive a PHD. The event is also included career exploration, where students…
DULUTH, Minn.–Â You may remember when this space on Superior Street was 7 West, or Bluerock Grill. But now, the building on Superior Street in Duluth welcomed Mediterranean flavors to the table. “I actually moved here a little over a year ago to be closer to family. My husband’s family is in two harbors. And it was my plan to open…
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Republicans reclaimed control of the Senate, picking up seats in West Virginia and Ohio. Top House races are focused in New York and California, where Democrats are trying to claw back some of the 10 or so seats where Republicans have made surprising gains in recent years. With their victories, several candidates are set to be firsts….
Below are the results of the key candidate races for the 2024 Minnesota General Election. The results are coming from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website. United States Senator race: Republican Party: Royce White 1,287,409 votes, 40.46% Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party: Amy Klobuchar (Incumbent) 1,788,632 votes, 56.21% United States Representative District 8: Republican Party: Pete Stauber (Incumbent) 247,513 votes, 58.28% DFL Party:…
Below are the results of the key races happening in the 2024 Wisconsin General Election. Results are coming from the Douglas County, Ashland County, Bayfield County, and Iron County Wisconsin’s websites. United States Senator: Republican Party: Eric Hovde 1,635,021; 48% Democratic Party: Tammy Baldwin (Incumbent) 1,662,072 votes 49% United States Representative District 7: Republican Party: Tom Tiffany (Incumbent) 274,110 votes 63%…
DULUTH, Minn. – There’s a push to turn St. Louis County green, in the lead up to this Veterans Day. The St. Louis County Board passed a proclamation joining the National Association of Counties (NACo) and counties across the country in Operation Green Light, to send a visible message of support for military veterans. In observance of those who have…
DULUTH, Minn. — Clyde Iron Works hosted a spell-binding event this weekend with Thee Witchy Con of the North. The convention was created with the hope of breaking stigmas over personal beliefs while also emphasizing the Pagan Community of the Northland which organizers say is currently underrepresented. “Duluth has a huge Pagan community that’s under-served, and we really need to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Downtown Duluth welcomed a new Mediterranean restaurant last week and they’re eager to share these flavors with the Northland! Alto Pino is homing in on seasonal Duluth ingredients and turning them into something new and exciting. The dishes are described as “small but complimentary,” and the meals are meant to be shared with others. Right now, they…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Public Library hosted an event helping people with memory loss, while also having some spooky fun. The Superior Library hosts a monthly memory cafe, bringing awareness to those dealing with memory loss. For October, they ended the month with a Halloween themed party. People who went got to enjoy treats, and drinks, and even see…
DULUTH, Minn. – A tenant advocacy group holds a launch event at Duluth City Hall on Wednesday. Duluth Tenants, a group stemming from the Super PAC TakeAction Minnesota, held an event on steps of City Hall to announce their launch. Activists and community members shared their own experiences struggling with high rent, insecure housing, and uncaring landlords and property management…
“The City of Duluth is monitoring the winter weather forecast. Street maintenance crews will be out plowing snow and clearing ice from roadways as conditions demand. Roads are expected to become slippery with the mixed precipitation forecast for the region in the earlier morning. While currently only one to three inches of snow seem most likely for the City of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC was sizzling with flavor on Tuesday as Upper Lakes Foods hosted it’s Fall Food Show. There was much to loaf at the venue from interactive demonstrations to fresh products, promotions and seminars. Upper Lakes Foods serves a range of customers from restaurants to schools, to healthcare settings, and far more. The show is designed to…
SANDSTONE, Minn.–Can you imagine living in a jungle, a Barbie Dreamhouse, or even in the set of the hit tv show “Friends”? At the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, rescued hybrid cats get to live in these fun rooms. The Wildcat Sanctuary is known for their tigers and lions but today, they’re celebrating a new home for their hybrid cats. “We…
DULUTH, Minn.– A passion for fashion, and an optimism for a bride’s big day led to the opening of Bombshell Bridal at the Miller Hill Mall. “When they walk in from the very moment they walk into bombshell bridal. We want them to feel like they’re in a major market. They’re treated like a king or queen. Whoever is sitting…
DULUTH, Minn. — After years of construction, Duluthians will be glad to hear that Brighton Beach is finally reopening. You might recall when Brighton Beach closed back in August of 2021. The beach endured years of erosion, leading to lengthy repairs. But now, they’re finally ready to welcome back the public. “What I will say, and I hope you will…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Needle Art Guild in Duluth is celebrating a special craft when it comes to sewing. The 51-year-old organization has been teaching a variety sewing techniques such as embroidery, stitching and beading. But Monday, the Needle Art Guild is learning about Japanese Kimono Silks by welcoming guest speaker Patty Sampson. She’s a custom dressmaker and designer who…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert was on the FOX 21 morning show Tuesday to talk about his 10 months on the job. Click the videos below to hear the wide-ranging conversation of topics and issues. Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political, Public Safety
EVELETH, Minn.– Nearly 2 dozen people gathered Friday from Duluth, the Iron Range, and even the Twin Cities, reminisced and connect with one another about one senator who touched the lives of many, as well as the loved ones who died alongside him. “I just thought he was an amazing lawmaker with great energy. He stood for progressive values. Which…
DULUTH, Minn. – Trunk or Treat events have becoming a popular staple during the month of October as part of Halloween celebrations. Eastridge Church hosted their 13th annual event this past weekend. Hundreds took part in this event, with activities in both in the parking lot of the church and inside the church. There were intricately decorated trunks, a bouncy…
DULUTH, Minn. – People who went to The Caddy Shack Sunday got a special treat. Let’s say you were barking up the right tree! The bar hosted a dog costume contest and silent auction. It was put on by PJ’s Rescue. Plenty of dogs showed up to show off and raise money for a good cause. “Our directors really like…
DULUTH, Minn.– A new bridal shop will be making its way to the Miller Hill Mall this weekend. The owner of the new store, having many years in the bridal wear industry is eager to share that experience with her hometown. The goal for Bombshell Bridal is to bring in some dresses and formal wear, you’d otherwise find in bigger…
DULUTH, Minn. — A large portion of the Damiano Center hasn’t been used in a long time. But now with significant funds, the space will soon be used for more housing. Right now, the third floor to the Damiano center is empty. The community center was approved for $1.4 million by the St Louis County. The renovated third floor will…
DULUTH, Minn. — Educators are gathering to celebrate the 75th anniversary of a scholarship fund based out of Duluth. The Alworth Memorial Fund hosted a luncheon and program at the Kitchi Gammi Club. All to bring people together to learn and connect. The fund offers scholarships to high school seniors that plan to major in math, science, engineering or a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Community Connect took off Thursday at the Damiano Center. Nearly 400 people took advantage of everything the center is offering. The Damiano Center is partnering up with organizations such as Safe Haven, CHUM, and St Louis County. They provided different services that is accessible for anyone. Such as haircuts, a hot meal and over thirty…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — As the seasons change, so does the produce at local farmers markets. One location in Superior is nearing the end of its season. The Superior Downtown Farmers Market on Banks Avenue has a wide variety to choose from. That includes different types of squash, tomatoes, apples, and baked goods. One local says she comes to the market…
DULUTH, Minn. — 500 community educators from all over the state gathering at the DECC Wednesday. They got to learn from one another and improve local school districts and communities. The Minnesota Community Education Association meets every year. In 2020, the most recent Duluth conference was cancelled. But now, the DECC is hosting the largest MCEA since the pandemic. Breakout…
DULUTH, Minn.– After enduring a ski accident back in 2021, it left 17-year-old Duluth native paralyzed. It became an injury that inspired him to help others. “I became a wheelchair user. And not just a wheelchair user. But I had to deal with the chronic symptoms that came along with spinal cord injuries. Like bowel and bladder management, taking care…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new housing development in West Duluth is nearly move-in ready. Housing shortages aren’t new or exclusive to Duluth, but some business leaders are hoping to drive development. Northland Housing Partners is a non-profit formed by CEOs from several local companies including Essentia Health and Maurices, that invests in funding developers to complete housing projects in the…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s been exactly one year since Duluth city councilors said they were blindsided by a $1 million emergency line of credit request from the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). But on Tuesday, the DECC board publicly celebrated that not a dime of the line of credit had been touched, and new revenue is up. Board President Peter…
DULUTH, Minn.– The 20th annual ‘Senior Go Show’ was back at the DECC today. Around 100 experts on life and retirement gave seniors 55 and older a fun day to engage with each other. They got to learn about all types of resources and products catered toward their age group. There was also a spot to get flu and COVID…
