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Cirrus Gets Green Light for Ramping Up Vision Jet Production

It's the World's First Single Engine Personal Jet

DULUTH Minn.- Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth has reached a historic milestone The company received the Federal Aviation Administration’s Production Certificate for what they call the Vision Jet.  It’s the world’s first single engine personal Jet. This certificate gives Cirrus the green light to ramp up vision Jet production, and moving the industry into a new era of personal transportation. “Our…

New Virginia Co-Op Open for Business

New Building More than Doubles the Store's Size

VIRGINIA, Minn. – It’s an exciting time  for the Natural Harvest Food Co–Op. The Co-Op opened its brand new, location a week ago, and response has been overwhelming. The new 9,000 square foot store on 4th Street is a much bigger building than the Co–Op’s old location.  According to the store’s marketing manager, the number of shoppers is at an…

White Elephant Sale Set for Saturday

67th Annual Fundraiser Benefits Our Savior's Lutheran Church

HIBBING, Minn. – Looking to do some bargain hunting this weekend?  If so, the Hibbing Memorial Building may be the place to go. Saturday, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church holds its 67th annual White Elephant Sale.  And this year’s sale is shaping up as the biggest ever. Organizers say they have four warehouses worth of donations, usually they fill one warehouse….

Minnesota-Based Author Releases Thrilling Fiction Book “Marathon”

Brian Freeman Hosts Book Signing Tonight

DULUTH, Minn. – In just over a month runners from around the world will be taking over Two Harbors and Duluth. Today, a thrilling book is being released with many locations and themes Northlanders will recognize. The fiction book “Marathon” is written by Minnesota-based author Brian Freeman. The back of the book gives a small glimpse at the plot, “On a…

Battle Flag from Spanish-American War in Superior

Northland Uncovered: Company I Flag Lives On

SUPERIOR, Wis. – An American flag is displayed proudly in Superior as military history lives within its fibers. This flag is owned by Dr. Jim Hoeffling of Twin Ports Chiropractic. His dad found this flag while tearing down a house and brought it home when Hoeffling was a child. After a little research, Hoeffling was able to get to the bottom…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Zen House

Resturant Offers Authentic Japanese Food

DULUTH, Minn.- From curry to noodle dishes, and an assortment of rice bowls the Zen House in Duluth offers Authentic Japanese food, and dishes that are considered comfort foods for people who have actually lived in the Land of the Rising Sun. “The people who were in Japan come to my restaurant compliment how authentic they are, so they just…

Event Focuses on Importance of Listening

Community members took part in training sessions where they applied different listening techniques

The Duluth–Superior Area Community Foundation hosted a Soup and Civility discussion Monday night to help people become better listeners. Community members took part in training sessions where they applied different listening techniques. The Foundation wants people to see that disagreeing with someone is an opportunity to start positive discussions and understand a new perspective. “Listening is a lost art,” says…

Rally Dedicated to Missing, Murdered and Trafficked Indigenous Women

The event was dedicated to Sheila St. Claire, who was last seen in September of 2015

DULUTH, Minn. – Rain showers Monday afternoon didn’t stop people from paying respect to a missing Duluth woman. The annual Rally for Missing, Murdered, and Trafficked Indigenous Women was dedicated to Sheila St. Claire, who was last seen in September of 2015. Shawn Carr, with the group “Idle No More” helped organize the rally. He hopes events like this will…

DTA Pick Up and Drop Off Changing During Michigan Street Construction

Transportation Center to Not Be Used for 60 Days

DULUTH, Minn.-Beginning today, the Duluth Transit Authority will be using their old pickup routes for 60 days rather than their newer transportation center, as construction continues on Michigan Street. All DTA buses will be detoured to the former Superior Street and Holiday Center bus stops, along with the East Transit Center. The Duluth Police Department and Jefferson Lines service will…

Cloquet Builds Memorial Wall for Veterans

The Dedication Is Scheduled to be on Memorial Day

CLOQUET, Minn.- The City of Cloquet is in the process of finishing up the Memorial Wall in Veterans Park, to honor those who have fought for our country. The veteran wall was a project that had been talked about for years that became a reality last September when construction started. The wall is a pre-cast concrete wall, with granite panels…

Red Cross Reaches 100 Year Mark in Superior

The American Red Cross First Started Serving Superior in 1917

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This year marks a century of the American Red Cross serving the City of Superior The Superior chapter of the Red Cross Opened in 1917, when world war 1 was going on and there was a need for the American cross to support soldiers from Superior fighting overseas. The American Red Cross was also there to help when…

85 to Lose Jobs in Cloquet as Manufacturing Facility Announces Closure

CLOQUET, Minn. – A manufacturing facility in Cloquet has announced it will be shutting down the conveyor belts within the next six months. Newell Brands of Hoboken, New Jersey, a company that specializes in office supplies, outdoor recreation, appliances, and more, purchased the Jarden Home Brands facility in Cloquet in 2016. The facility manufactures and produces Pine Mountain® fire starters and…

Rally Reminds Drivers to Watch for Motorcycles

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Although the wintry weather has some folks thinking otherwise, Spring is upon us and with that brings more motorcycles on the roads. May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and is supported by ABATE of Wisconsin. Throughout the state, awareness day events are held to inform drivers the motorcyclists are back on the road. A rally is being held in…

Uber Officially Launches in Duluth

Free Rides offered to celebrate the launch

DULUTH, Minn. – Ridesharing app, Uber, has announced that it is officially launching in Duluth, after a few minor holdups with insurance filings. “We’re excited to formally announce that Uber will be launching in Duluth this afternoon. Ridesharing will bring safe, affordable, and reliable transportation to thousands of Duluth residents and visitors while at the same time creating flexible earning…

Storm Claims Four Lives: 50 Years Later

Special Report: Deadly Storm

DULUTH, Minn. – 50 years ago wicked weather caused a tragedy that is still breaking hearts today. “I didn’t know what was happening up here and the tragedy that was unfolding,” said Capt. Tom Mackay, a friend of storm victim Edgar Culbertson. As Sunday, April 30, 1967, came to a close it took four lives with it. Three young men, 16-year-old…

Firefighter Injured in Fire in Duluth

Civilians Were not Injured in the Fire

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth fire fighters responded to a report of a fire on the 800 block of East 3rd street. When the fire fighters arrived, there was fire on the balcony of the second floor, with flames reaching up to the third floor. Fire fighters made entry and rescued one person on the second floor through a window, using a…

Homegrown Festival 2017 Kicks Off

Roughly 200 Acts Will be Playing This Week

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s the first day of the 2017 Homegrown Music Festival, which means it’s just the beginning of fun and local music for a whole week. Homegrown Music Festival originally started out as a birthday party for a local musician many years ago. But over the years, it has grown into an eight-day celebration of homegrown music, and many…

Duluth Organizations Hold City Council Screening

4 Organizations Joined Together for the Cause

DULUTH, Minn.- Four Duluth organizations banded together for the Common Ground City Council Candidate Screening, Sunday. Feminist Action Collective, Duluth for Clean Water, Twin Ports Democratic Socialists of America, and Our Revolution Duluth, hosted screenings for the upcoming Duluth city council elections. The groups brought in people running for city council to the Zeitgeist, and asked the candidates questions about…

Tailyn Bennett On Target

Superior's Straight Shooter Takes Aim at National Competition

SUPERIOR, Wis- Competitive archery is a sport the requires patience and precision, with an outcome determined by just a few inches. However, it’s exactly this unique and meticulous approach that drives Tailyn Bennett. Superior High School Senior Tailyn Bennett remembers, “When I was little I had a little bow, and I thought it was really interesting, I used to shoot…

People March to Raise Awareness of Climate Change

DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of demonstrators were in Leif Erickson park Saturday, sounding the alarm of climate change. The event started with a rally. Many speakers addressed the issue of climate change and how human activity is hurting the planet. After the short rally, demonstrators marched from Leif Erickson Park to Lake Place Park. “We need to take action. We need…

Elementary School Kids Join Mass Choir

CLOQUET, Minn.- Around 90 students from 7 different schools put on a musical performance for the annual Celebration of Young Musicians festival. Each school worked individually with the students to prepare them for the concert, where the kids sang together in a mass choir. “This gives our students an opportunity to do something different, than the ordinary classroom stuff,” said…

Kids Get Active at Healthy Kids Day

YMCA Celebrates the Day to Keep Kids Active

DULUTH, Minn.- Kids got active Saturday at the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day in Duluth. Children and their families enjoyed time playing in bouncy houses, swimming, making crafts and rock climbing. Organizers say it’s a way to encourage kids to get active and live a healthy lifestyle. “We want to keep kids away from screens a little bit more. They spend…

Storm Cleanup Continues In Biwabik

A Severe Thunderstorm Tore Through The Cemetery Last August

Biwabik, Minn. – People in Biwabik came together again today as residents continue to clean up after a thunderstorm last summer destroyed the town’s cemetery. Even trees that were over 100 years old didn’t stand a chance when a thunderstorm rolled through Biwabik, MN last August packing winds of over 100 mph. Residents say it’s going to take 1 –2 more…

Friends of Animals gets set to move into new location

Friends of Animals Humane Society gets ready to move

CLOQUET, Minn. – Friends of Animals Humane Society in Cloquet moves in to a new location this weekend. Officials say Friends of Animals outgrew their old building and needed a bigger, updated shelter. Crews are finishing up work on the 12,000 square foot complex close to downtown Cloquet. And it’s only a matter of time before doors open. “We’re moving this…

Vikre and Whole Foods Come Together for Cocktail

Cocktail Features Carrots and Gin

DULUTH, Minn.-Whole Foods Co-op and Vikre Distillery are teaming up to bring the Northland a veggie-filled cocktail. It’s their way of sending off Duluthians on a gin-filled note to end Earth Week. They call it a “Beta-Carrotini” which features carrots, ginger, and of course gin. Proceeds from the sale of the drink will go to the Junior League to help support…

Lakewood School Students Learn About the Environment

It Was a Day Full of Hands On Activities

DULUTH, Minn.- Students at Lakewood Elementary School met with science and outdoor professionals for a full day filled with hands on activities It was all part of The school’s Environmental Day. Professionals from organizations like Hawk Ridge or the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources taught the students about birding, using a compass, and how beavers can affect an ecosystem. The…

St. Louis County Deputy Sheriffs Sworn in During Ceremony in Duluth

7 Deputies Were Sworn In During the Ceremony

DULUTH, Minn.- Deputy Sheriffs and Correction officers in St. Louis County were officially sworn in Friday, during a ceremony Held at the Public Safety Building in Duluth. The ceremony was held to recognize new hires who had joined the Sheriff’s office since January of 2016, recent promotions, and those who had demonstrated outstanding service. “I think it’s just important for…

Natural Surface Duluth Trails Closed; Superior Trails Open But Some Are Under Construction

The Construction Will Be Completed This Summer

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After all the rain and snow the Northland has gotten in the last couple of days, Natural surface trails in Duluth are closed. Most of the trails across the bridge in Superior are still open, but some of the trails, like the Osaugie trail along the superior bay, is under construction. Linda Cadotte, the Parks and recreation director…

Grand Marais Voted Best Midwestern Small Town

Two Minnesota towns make the top 3

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – For the past four weeks, readers of USA Today, have been voting daily for their favorite Midwestern Small Towns. The votes were tallied and announced today, and Minnesota’s own Grand Marais came in at number one! A panel of experts partnered with USA Today’s 10Best editors to pick the initial 20 nominees and the top 10…

The Duluth Playhouse Presents Tony Award-Winning Musical

La Cage Aux Folles

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Playhouse is now presenting a musical that has won six Tony Awards. La Cage Aux Folles is on the main stage April 28-30 and May 3-7. Show times are Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday Matinees (2:00 p.m.) on April 29 and May 6. The plot follows two men who learn their son is…

Local Doctor Promotes Well-being through Physical Therapy

Active Adventures: In Motion Therapy

DULUTH, Minn. – Spring is upon us and Summer is a few months away, so many Northlanders will be getting off the couch to get outdoors. However, some previous surgeries or injuries may slow down one’s movement while outside. Annita Winkels, DPT, is the founder of In Motion Therapy. She says In Motion Therapy’s mission is “to restore physical well-being…

Josh Craven Has Muscular Dystrophy And Needs Help For New Wheelchair

Wants All Terrain Action Track To Spend More Time With Kids

Duluth, Minn. We have an exciting update on a story we brought you back in early March about a father’s wish to spend more time with his family. 25 year old Cloquet father, Josh Craven has muscular dystrophy and he’s hoping to spend more time with his two young kids as they grow up. But with his current chair he’s…

Miller Hill Mall Raises Money For Susan G. Komen Foundation

Bowling Tournament To Raise Funds

Tonight the staff at Miller Hill Mall was doing more than just shopping. They we’re having fun at skyline lanes during their first ever “bowling for a cause” fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen foundation. Simon Properties, who owns 180 properties across the U.S. is challenging each of his locations to raise money for breast cancer research. “We’ve made…

Original Sample Of Penicillin On Display At UMD

U of M Medical School Hosted Event

Duluth, Minn. — Those interested in seeing an original sample of penicillin had the chance to at Karpeles Manuscript Museum at UMD Thursday. Penicillin, which is known as a bacteria defeating fungus, is one of only five samples known to exist. The U of M Medical School, Duluth campus hosted an event that also included historical medical manuscripts and artifacts…

Lyft Officially Launches Rideshare Service in Duluth

Morgan Nygaard was the first Lyft driver out on the streets picking up riders

DULUTH, Minn. – Ride share services have officially launched in the city of Duluth. Lyft activated its app to drivers Thursday evening, allowing people to start requesting rides. Around 5 p.m. this evening, Morgan Nygaard became the first  Lyft driver. Nygaard picked up our FOX 21 crew on London Road in his Volkswaggen Passat. The Duluth native says he signed…

Lake Superior College Awards $40,000 in Scholarships to Students

Scholarships were awarded to 50 students during a ceremony Thursday afternoon

DULUTH, Minn. – It was an exciting day for a group of students over at Lake Superior College. More than $40,000 in scholarships were awarded to 50 students during a ceremony Thursday afternoon. Each year, LSC gives students the opportunity to apply for a variety of scholarships to help make paying for college a little easier. Tim Donaldson received the…

Uber Has Filed Paperwork to Operate in Duluth

Uber Still Waiting on Approval from City

DULUTH, Minn.-Yesterday we reported Lyft has already filled out the proper paperwork to operate in Duluth, which means they should be up and running by this weekend. Today we are told by Uber, that they have also now filled out the proper paperwork, but don’t have a set date for when they will launch. Uber said they are still waiting…

Lake Superior Zoo Celebrates Crow and Raven Day

The Event Was Held to Raise Awareness of an Endangered Crow

DULUTH, Min.- The Lake Superior Zoo Celebrated Crow and Raven Day today The Hawaiian crow is one species in the crow and raven family that is critically endangered. The Lake Superior zoo held their event to help educate zoo goers about the birds, and what people and conservationists are doing to try and save them. “What I’m mainly doing is…

New AmeriCorps Program Needs Volunteers

Big Water Resilience Corps Seeks Eight People to Fill Positions

DULUTH, Minn. – True North AmeriCorps and Ecolibrium3 are launching a brand new program in Duluth this summer, and they’re looking for volunteers. Eight volunteers will make up the Big Water Reslience Corps.  These eight volunteers will work with five organizations on anti-poverty programs while also helping those most vulnerable become more reslient in case of disasters, energy poverty or…

“Mugs and Hugs” to Keep Kids Safe

Local Radio Station, Masons Team Up to Aid Missing Children Investigations

DULUTH, Minn. – When a child goes missing every second counts which is why a local radio station and the Minnesota Masons team up to bring the Masons’ Minnesota KidsID program to the Northland. These “Mugs and Hugs” events offer parents a chance to protect their children by collecting pictures, fingerprints, and DNA.  That information is put on a DVD…

Rummage Sale Supports Epilepsy Foundation

Sale Proceeds Support Team Totals

DULUTH, Minn. – Spring is here and soon rummage sales will be popping up across the Northland. One in Duluth this weekend will be giving back to a good cause. It’s the Annual Rummage and Bake Sale for the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota. Money raised through the sale will go to teams walking in the 2017 Rise Above Seizures Walk….

CSS Football Team Raising Funds for Childhood Cancer Research

Saints Helping Saints will be Happening Saturday, April 29 at CSS Tower Hall in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – Happening Saturday, April 29 at The College of St. Scholastica, students on the football team will be raising money to help fight childhood cancer. Put on by the CSS football team in coordination with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, Saints will be shaving their heads with the hope of finding a cure for children diagnosed with cancer. They…

Surrender Unwanted Fish, Plants in the Northland

Minnesota Sea Grant is Partnering with Local Businesses to Find New Homes for Unwanted Aquatic Species, Plants

DULUTH, Minn. – Invasive species have become a big issue in Northland waters over the past few years. Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota Sea Grant Organization helped provide a safe solution to the problem. Northlanders had two hours to take their unwanted fish and aquatic plants to the UMD Kirby Center. The event is designed to give people the chance to…

Duluth Organizations to Extend Outdoor Opportunities to Kids

Community Leaders Focused on Getting More Children Outside

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth has gotten plenty of recognition in recent years for being one of America’s best outdoor cities. Many in the community want to make sure children get the most out of Duluth’s outdoor opportunities. Duluth is making big investments into parks and outdoor spaces. Many organizations want to make sure those outdoor benefits extend to everyone in…

Duluth Air Show Adding a 4-K Race

Race will take place Saturday, June 3rd at Sky Harbor Airport

DULUTH, Minn. – A new event is being added to the Duluth Air Show this summer. For the first time ever, a 4K race will be held at Sky Harbor Airport on Park Point along both the bay and lake shore. Air Show organizers hope the race brings in a new group of fans to the event and helps kick…