SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you’re looking for a laugh in the coming weeks, you may want to check out UW-Superior’s performance of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The musical will be performed April 27-28 and May 4-5 at 7:30 p.m. and April 29 and May 6 at 2 p.m. in the Manion Theatre on the UWS campus. Written…
DULUTH, Minn. – Local leaders found enforcing the law and fighting for justice during the day are letting their hair down for some fun. It’s the 6th Annual Law Law Palooza event at the Duluth Depot on Friday, April 20. The event supports the Volunteer Attorney Program. The event features musical performances by local judges, attorneys and justice partners, as…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Plans for the first co-working space in the city of Superior are moving along inside the old Carnegie Library. The Carnegie Library located on Hammond Avenue has been vacant since 1993. On Wednesday, locals filled the old library to see the vision for the future work space. Co-working spaces are becoming more popular. An architect based out of…
DULUTH, Minn. – The fishing opener in Minnesota is May 12. A day many have been planning for to kick off their summer fishing season. But with Minnesota lakes still filled with ice, getting those boats out could be tough. But one shop in Duluth is showing us how it’s not too late to get a head start and is gearing…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Feminist Action Collective took a walking tour of the 1920 lynching of three black men in Duluth. The tour began at the old police station on East Superior Street and ended at the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial on East First Street. The tour is given to about thirty groups every year to help put the lynching…
DULUTH, Minn. – Today, Sammy’s Pizza will be selling pies for a good cause. Celebrating 64 years, Sammy’s Pizza is looking to give back to the community. When customers who purchase any 14′” or larger pizza can buy a 12′” one-topping pizza for only 64 cents. On April 19, in honor of those who have served in the armed forces,…
DULUTH, Minn. – On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by a partner in the United States, according to the National Center Against Domestic Violence. Officials say it can be difficult to escape an abuser, especially when animals are involved. However, a new program at The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse (CASDA) in Superior is looking…
DULUTH, Minn. – Despite the cold spring, some fly fishing has been happening out on the Brule River in Wisconsin and up the North Shore. The Arrowhead Fly Fishers have meetings every month where they teach people new to the sport how to cast. They welcome everyone at their events to learn more about fishing in the Northland. “For me,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East Daredevils robotics team is competing in the world championships next week in Detroit. The team held an annual fundraiser to raise money for lodging, food, and travel costs associated with their trip. They hope to raise about $30,000 from today’s pasta dinner, bake sale, silent auction, and robotics demonstrations to fund their chance at…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Junior League of Duluth awarded more than $13,000 to local non-profits. The organization of women donated money every April to help improve the community. Six different non-profits were granted a total of $13,340 at Tuesday’s Junior League meeting. The money is expected to go a long way in helping those organizations complete their missions. The Damiano…
DULUTH, Minn.- The 25th annual Empty Bowl Fundraiser took over the depot Tuesday in downtown Duluth. Hundreds of handcrafted bowls are on display and sold to the public to help raise funds for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Nearly $60,000 are raised through the Empty Bowls event. Artists and students have been crafting pottery all year long for this fundraiser. “I…
DULUTH, Minn. – This month it’s a dramatic event you won’t want to miss, the UMD Opera Studio is teaming up with the UMD Symphony Orchestra. Together, they’re performing Le Nozze di Figaro ( The Marriage of Figaro) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The first performance is Friday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. The second performance will be Sunday, April 29…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s National Volunteer week across America and it’s volunteers that help keep our favorite historical landmarks running throughout the country. It’s easy to see Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center volunteer Debbie Ritzinger’s passion for her job. “I read the letters, I touch everything that comes in, I work with wonderful people,” said Ritzinger. Ritzinger has been…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluthians got a taste of Muslim cuisine and culture at the Zeitgeist Arts Building in Duluth. Food was served featuring the kind of flavors made by Muslim families throughout the world, in the Middle East, Africa, and East Asian regions. After dinner, the documentary film ‘The Sultan and the Saint’ was shown to teach more about Muslim…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new World War I memorial is expected to be built this year in West Duluth. Memorial Park on Grand Avenue has memorials for World War I veterans now but, according to Parks and Recreation Department officials, they have aged and lost their function. Veteran’s Day 2018, on November 11th, will mark a hundred years since the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – With all the recent snow, Mont du Lac Ski Resort in Superior has decided to stay open for at least one more weekend. Resort officials tell us this is the latest into Spring they’ve been open for quite some time. They’re expecting great conditions this weekend for skiing and snowboarding. “We were still advertising about twenty to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Snowfall in April has put many plans on hold. But not the 25th annual Sea of Bowls fundraiser. The event is going on right now until 7 p–m. It’s a preview of tomorrow night’s empty bowl event taking place at The Depot. The fundraiser allows people to get a first look at and purchase bowls created by local artists….
DULUTH, Minn. – As we transition slowly into Spring, many Northlanders are ready to get on their bikes and go for a ride. If you need a new bike or are looking to sell your old one, you can do so this weekend for a good cause. The 12th Annual Bike Swap is taking place on Saturday, April 21 and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two Duluth kids have been helping their neighbors shovel. Tessa Bixler and Selah Green say that each cleared at least twenty driveways today and got help from the thankful residents at many of those homes. “It’s good to help out the community,” said Green. “We like helping people,” added Bixler. “And people that are in wheelchairs, they…
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth teamed up with UMD health services to host Northland Community Wellness Day. The event took place at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center. Its mission is to promote healthy living through education and awareness, showing the community all that is available to them in their own back yard “that they realize that there are…
DULUTH, Minn. – The AAD Shrine Circus is in town this weekend! The annual event raises money to support the local shrine organization and funds raised help pay for their day–to–day expenses. “to support us so we can raise money and keep the shrine system going. We function and operate 22 hospitals around the united states and it costs us…
DULUTH, Minn. – The MS 150 is a two day cycling fundraiser with more than 3,000 cyclists traveling 150 miles from Duluth to the twin cities for one cause, a world free of multiple sclerosis. One team participating in the race goes by the name of the Dragonbots and they hosted a pool tournament this afternoon at the Dubh Linn…
DULUTH, Minn. – First Witness Child Advocacy Center is celebrating its 25th year serving children in the Northland and around the world. On Friday, the agency hosted its Spring Splash fundraiser gala. Hundreds of community members came out to support for the work First Witness does in strengthening the community response to child abuse. Organizers say the gala is an important fundraiser…
DULUTH, Minn. – Culture and community come together at the Family Freedom Center in Lincoln Park in Duluth. Family Freedom Summer kicked off on Friday, with the start of 12 weeks of workshops, events and cultural experiences at the Family Freedom Center. Organizers say it’s important to bring communities together to learn from one another, and to hear from those…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s spring cleaning for your medicine cabinet in Duluth. It’s the medical cabinet clean out event at Western Lake Superior Sanitary District. Community members can drop off inwanted medicine. Officials say for the safety of the environment and other individual its important to dispose of medicine properly. “You open up your chance to have illicit use, somebody diverting them…
DULUTH, Minn. – Next week a Sea of Bowls will take over the Duluth Depot as the work of artists helps provide a meal for you and thousands of Northlanders. The 25th Annual Empty Bowl event is taking place on Tuesday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 6: 30 p.m. Admission and a meal are free and bowls can be…
DULUTH, Minn. -As Spring weather continues to evade the Northland, FOX 21’s William Seay went inside the Duluth YMCA to work with a personal trainer. Emily Ranta, the Associate Executive Director of the Duluth YMCA says during the “mud season” the center sees an uptick in people and need for personal training. The Duluth YMCA recently got rid of 15-year-old…
DULUTH, Minn.- More than 130 organizations met with possible future employees at the 9th annual Northland job fair. The event is sponsored by the Minnesota Workforce Center, which aims to connect people with the right job for them. Those attending were also provided tools and training, such as mock interviews. “You really need to prepare because it’s a lot like…
DULUTH, Minn.- Lester Park Elementary in Duluth is all about showing students the importance of science. That was the case tonight for “Science Night.” Fifteen community partners like the Hartley Nature Center were there to show kids how they use science in their daily lives, at work and for research purposes. School staff say they want to inspire kids to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The AmeriCorps Legacy House in Duluth’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood is making progress. AmeriCorps members with their hard hats and hammers in hand were demolishing the basement. They’ve been working for at least four weeks and started with cleaning out the inside of the home. Future AmeriCorps members will live in the three story home while volunteering. “I’m…
DULUTH, Minn. – After spending five years at its original location Bent Paddle Brewing Company is moving on up. Bent Paddle hosted a grand opening of its new bigger and better taproom. It was a packed house at Bent Paddle with music, lots of people ready to join in on the fun and beer. The new taproom is located just…
DULUTH, Minn. – The National Weather Service in Duluth was busy training weather spotters. These are the people who learn to give official reports on weather conditions during severe weather outbreaks. “We talk about safety,” said Warning Coordination Meteorologist Carol Christenson. “We talk about how thunderstorms form and what makes them severe and what makes them rotate? what makes them produce tornadoes and damaging winds? what information…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A local restaurant is touting a new title after a successful run at an international competition. Farley’s Family Restaurant got Second Place at the World Food Championships with their Quiche Lorraine recipe. Kelly Trumpold, the Owner and Executive Chef of Farley’s Family Restaurant, says the dish is easy to make at home but packed with flavor. Farley’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – You can get your maple syrup fix every Wednesday this month at the historic Glensheen estate. ‘Mouthful of Maple’ has cooking demonstrations and samples from the Duluth Grill. This week, they made maple fudge for the crowd. Plus, a speaker from Sapsucker Farms taught how to harvest maple syrup. “The Congdons did historically tap trees in Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lincoln Park renovation project has now been fully funded. Construction will begin in that park later this year. Meanwhile, the Duluth Parks and Recreation Commission is looking forward to their multi-million dollar St. Louis River Corridor Initiative. They discussed those and many more projects at their annual meeting tonight. “It’s an opportunity for the public to…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new public housing community officer will be added to the Duluth police force. The city council approved paying $270,000 to fund the officer over the next three years. They will serve along with one other officer to improve conditions at Duluth Housing and Redevelopment Authority sites. “Anytime you have a police presence in a building, it…
DULUTH, Minn. – Going once, going twice, sold! The deadline to register for the Garry Bjorkland Half Marathon may have passed but if you’re still interested you have a chance to bid for a spot. Security Jewelers in Duluth is auctioning off a few of its marathon entries to the highest bidder. This year the proceeds will benefit Hills Youth and Family Services formerly…
DULUTH, Minn.- Not only is it National Pet Day, but Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth has even more reasons to celebrate. Animal Allies was presented with a check from Subaru of America and Miller Hill Subaru for its “Share the Love” campaign. When a customer purchased a vehicle between last November through January, $250 was donated to Animal Allies,…
DULUTH, Minn. – We caught up with Bill Miller a professor from the College of St. Scholastica for his reaction to Speaker Paul Ryan’s decision to not run. Miller believes the amount of stress Ryan has been under may have led to his decision to leave Congress. “I suspect that the pressures and the contention in the Republican caucus in the House and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Department has joined forces with other organizations to make health information available at your fingertips. Essentia Health and St. Luke’s Hospital are also on board to help create what’s called the Healthy Communities Institute Tool (HCI). With this new tool the goal is to improve overall health in the Northland….
DULUTH, Minn.- Organ donors and recipients were honored today in downtown Duluth. Studies show over 3,00 people in the Midwest are waiting to receive an organ. Essentia Health raised a flag showing support for donors and recipients. We spoke with a donor recipient, who received a heart from a young man in a motorcycle accident. “I would go out of…
DULUTH, Minn. – This week is National Retirement Planning Week, a week dedicated to helping American’s get their financial plans on track so that they can retire on their terms. Whether you’re a millennial just entering the workforce or a baby boomer transitioning into retirement, you may be surprised to learn some of the basic tips you should be implementing…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Residents in the Twin Ports are invited to purchase tickets now through Friday, April 13 for the 12th Annual Paws for Love Fundraising Gala supporting the Humane Society of Douglas County in Superior. Tickets are on sale right now for $50 per person. This includes a fabulous dinner, musical entertainment and live and silent auctions as well…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of people rolled into the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) for the Arrowhead Home and Builders Show. It’s one of the largest shows dedicated to gardening and remodeling for your homes. For this week’s Great Outdoors we give you to a front row ticket to the Arrowhead Home and Builders Show. The Arrowhead Home and Builders…
CHISHOLM, Minn. – Last month, we told you about a movie set being built in Chisholm. “The Harbinger” is expected to begin shooting on April 17th. As the Veterans Films crew continues to prepare, they’re becoming more and more impressed with local Iron Range workers. Stepping through the doorway that connects the Chisholm City Hall to Ironbound Studios is like…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Fans are stocking up on new apparel honoring the Bulldogs win. The UMD Stores on campus started stocking the shelves with hundreds of championship gear early Tuesday morning. This is the busiest day for the campus store and it’s no surprise to staff. “We’re sure to be stocked for today, tomorrow, and the upcoming weeks so it’s just…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – It’s been a big day for Northland job seekers. More than 60 Twin Ports employers gathered in Superior for a job fair on the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) campus. For many students the job fair is their first step into the door for a new job with an opportunity to give employers their resumes. Some of…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior is updating one of its exhibits that celebrates the life of Maj. Richard “Dick” Bong. The Northland Heroes Exhibit is undergoing a multi-phase renovation. It’s the first update of this magnitude since the museum opened 15 years ago. The exhibit expands on Bong’s family history, shows exclusive artifacts and his…
DULUTH, Minn. – Northern Waters Smokehaus in Duluth is use to the spotlight. Back in 2008 they were featured on the TV show Diners, Drive–ins and Dives. Today Northern Waters got a visit from the Travel Channel. Staff won’t say exactly what the segment being shot in the restaurant will be about but they are happy for the recognition. “We’re…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- We’re learning new information about a fire at Cooper Elementary School in Superior that caused $1.5 million dollars in damage. Many questions remain unanswered like if the new Cooper building will still open in time for the next school year as planned. We know arson is not suspected and it’s believed the original fire started in a gym…
