SUPERIOR, Wis. — A partial building collapse and natural gas leak in Superior Thursday afternoon caused some tense times at the Franklin Apartments and the Happy Hearts Childcare center located next door. The incident started when a small section on the outside of the apartment building collapsed. The debris fell into the area where the apartment’s boilers were located as…
A Duluth family lost almost everything in a fire last month, and the community is getting ready to do more to help them out. The March 13th fire not only destroyed the family mobile home and most of their belongings, but also put an expectant mother and her children in the hospital. Rainy Johnson and her two kids were treated…
DULUTH, Minn. — UMD organizations hosted a carnival-style food festival all to learn about each other’s cultures. The annual food festival is presented by the Asian Pacific American Association who collaborate with other multi-cultural organizations. The idea is to do an activity or game at each table to win food tickets. Different cuisines included lam skewers, Korean short ribs, and…
CLOQUET, Minn – It’s a story affecting police and sheriff’s offices across the state. More than 50% of police departments in Minnesota are short-staffed. The Duluth Police Department is more than 20 officers short of its allotted officer slots. The Peace Officer and Criminal Justice Expo was held at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. At the Expo more…
ASHLAND, Wis. — Leaders at Northland College say they’re making “meaningful progress” in their efforts to keep the 132-year-old institution from shutting down. In mid-March, the college said it urgently needed to raise $12 million by April 3 to avoid closure. It only raised $1.5 million. So on April 4, the college’s Board of Trustees declared a financial emergency. Since…
DULUTH, Minn. — First responders are facing off against each other in a little competition… and blood is involved. The first annual Battle of Badges Blood Drive took place Wednesday. The Duluth Police Department, Fire Department, and Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service are all partnering with the Memorial Blood Center to make the event happen. The drive builds camaraderie between the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Criminology and Sociology Club at UMD are helping community members in need. On Tuesday the club hosted an open donation. Items asked for included non-perishable food, winter clothes, hygiene products, art supplies, and more. The organization that donations will be given to is the Carlton County Restorative Justice Program. The program works with at-risk youth in…
DULUTH, Minn. — A familiar food name on wheels has now found a home with permanent walls and a roof. The Tom’s Taste of Chicago food truck will soon expand into a brick-and-mortar building. It will take over the former VIP Pizza building in West Duluth. The truck’s namesake, Tom Nicholl, says he’s keeping his wheel operation running strong, but…
CARLTON, Minn. — The Carlton School District is doing what they call “challenging the status quo” with the school board approving the motion 6-0 for a four-day school week. The school talked about being the “leader in educational transformation.” And wanted to be the district to find more opportunities for students to get real world, authentic opportunities, giving students a…
DULUTH, Minn. — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and UMD is highlighting a new clinic program that is helping patients reclaim their speech. The neurological disease affects people’s movement such as walking, talking, and swallowing. According to clinical instructor Samantha Burlingame, it impacts nearly one million people in the United States. She says the Parkinson Voice Project gave UMD…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior School District is getting a financial boost of support for new soccer fields at Cooper Elementary. Cenovus Energy is sponsoring the construction of new state-of-the-art soccer fields. The space will be used by the greater community to provide a hub for soccer, lacrosse, and other sports. The Superior Soccer Association is also behind the project….
DULUTH, Minn. — Another vigil was held Saturday night for a young woman who was stabbed in the neck at bar close Friday morning on West First Street in downtown Duluth. Sunday afternoon, close friends and family of the victim held a community BBQ as they called for justice to be served in Duluth’s second homicide of the year. Chantel…
DULUTH, Minn. — A good sign of spring and summer has happened in the Minnesota Slip… in Duluth. The docks are now in the slip getting ready for the charter fishing season. The slip is uniquely also home to the historic William A. Irvin. Some of the area’s most well-known fishing charters house their businesses in the slip, like the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new alterations, sewing, and upholstery business had its grand opening in Duluth Friday. BE Design is now in the heart of Lincoln Park’s Craft District. The business was founded in 2021 originally operating out of a house. They do everything from clothing alterations and patch work to bigger upholstery projects and are all about community and…
DULUTH, Minn. — A commemoration is taking place this week and weekend to celebrate a woman who made history. Ethel Ray Nance was born on April 13th, 1899, in Duluth. She is considered one of the most important Civil and Women’s Rights icons in America. She became the first African American female police officer on the Minneapolis Police force. Ethel…
DULUTH, Minn. — Phi Sigma Sigma sorority members from the University of Minnesota Duluth have been busy helping the Red Cross, but not by giving blood. They’ve been making hand-written thank you notes and signs to support Veterans who will be participating in the Twin Cities Honor Flight on May 6. Notes have also been created for first-time blood donors….
DULUTH, Minn. — A local charity is providing a record number of meals to feed those in need. The Union Gospel Mission has seen food insecurity rates increase since the pandemic. Executive Director Katie Hagglund says food insecurity also touches the working middle class, a group not typically thought of as needing help. Hagglund says during the pandemic, state and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Homegrown Music Festival is fast approaching, and organizers say volunteers are urgently needed. Homegrown kicks off on April 28 and runs through Sunday May 5. A Venue Manager and 4 volunteer spots are still empty. You don’t need to be an expert, Homegrown will train you in. Check out their website here for all you need…
DULUTH, Minn. — Boat Club Productions is kicking off its 2024 season with a show called Decision Height. It’s about the first all-women Air Force unit during World War II and follows the story of six women who make the toughest decision of their lives. Director Rylee Kuberra tells us what this story means to her and history. “I think…
DULUTH, Minn. – With Earth Day in the near future, the Downtown Waterfront District of Duluth is getting a cleaning. Crews will sweep the streets and sidewalks of the district starting Sunday night and into Monday morning. But first, the city is requesting help from businesses who are being asked to take time to sweep surrounding sidewalks and curbs of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A growing homeless encampment near railroad tracks in Superior was forced out Thursday afternoon. Superior police said law enforcement agents from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) took steps to remove six people from an area of private railroad property near the Belknap viaduct. Superior police said BNSF did not make them aware of Thursday’s enforcement,…
DULUTH, Minn. — An event took place Thursday at North Star Academy in Duluth teaching students about the Ukrainian culture. Ukrainian Day was inspired after several students became interested about the Ukrainian War. So, kindergarten, first and second grade students all got the chance to learn something new. Stations were set up to listen to Ukrainian songs, make Easter eggs,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – UW-Superior students are rehearsing for a music filled performance taking place starting this weekend. Ride the Cyclone is a contemporary pop-rock musical. It about 6 teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir whose lives are cut short in a freak accident while aboard a roller coaster. They are each then invited to tell a story to win the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The library is a great resource for people, but they need your donations to make it even better and more responsive to the various groups using the library. The Duluth Library Foundation is nearly finished with its fundraising campaign, which this year has a goal of raising $60,000. Thursday night the Foundation is inviting everyone to the…
DULUTH, Minn. -The air traffic control tower at Duluth International Airport is more than 70 years old. Having been built in the 1950s, it no longer meets FAA standards and needs to be replaced. The Duluth Airport Authority held an open house Wednesday night to introduce the public to the design and plans to build a new air traffic control…
There was good news Wednesday in the effort to start dealing with contaminated sediment in the Thomson Reservoir. Federal and state lawmakers made the announcement in Carlton. It is the start of a $35 million project–with most of the funding coming from the EPA through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Small pellets of granulated, activated carbon will be poured out over…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The UWS biggest day of giving takes place Tuesday. The event is in its 10th year and has raised over a million dollars so far. The Annual Superior Day of Giving is an opportunity to support students, faculty and staff. The UWS Foundation is in charge of fundraising and says they welcome contributions large and small. Shannon…
DULUTH, Minn. — Have you seen those boring, green utility boxes around town? There’s an opportunity to transform those utility boxes into something exciting. The Duluth Public Arts Commission is searching for artists to achieve this. The goal for this program is to bring in some color and beauty to our neighborhoods. This gives artists the chance to feature their…
CARLTON, Minn. — “I’m not sure an extra day of sitting and gaming, sitting on Facebook, sitting in an environment where you can’t get away from the cyber-bullying is gonna benefit any of those kids who are victims of that. And that takes place every day,” said a father of a Carlton Schools student against the 4-day school week proposal….
If there was a place not to have a solar eclipse viewing party Monday, it was in the Northland. But that did not stop the hopeful at UMD. Many stood in the rain, looking up at the sky, only to have raindrops on their faces instead of the sun in their eyes. “Right now, just clouds, clouds and clouds,” said…
Duluth’s KQDS-TV, FOX 21 welcomed new ownership on Monday. The completion of the sale to the Coastal Television Broadcasting Group LLC, culminated a several-year process during which the station’s long-time owners had been looking for the right buyer. Coastal Television Broadcasting Group LLC is a Georgia-based company owned and operated by Coastal’s Founder and CEO, Bill Fielder. Coastal owns or…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Hantz family announced Sunday that their decades-long run as operators of A & Dubs in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood was over. The beloved seasonal business on the 3100 block of West 3rd Street has been a staple in the community since 1950. Syl and Sandy Hantz have owned the business since 1978. They posted on…
DULUTH, Minn. — A longtime Duluth store and play space for toddlers has announced it’s closing next month. Little Neetchers is located in the Enger Lofts building on West Superior Street in Lincoln Park. The business has been around for 14 years. It moved to its current location in October 2021. Owner Joy Herbert posted on social media Sunday…
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth is hosting two public meetings this week involving lead water service lines and upcoming projects to replace them in the lower Lincoln Park and Gary neighborhoods. The first meeting is happening Monday at 6 p.m. at the Harrison Community Center The second meeting is Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the GND Rec Center….
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Commissioner Ashley Grimm has won the DFL endorsement over challenger and Duluth city councilor Janet Kennedy. Grimm said she won by a margin of 63 percent to 28 percent. The 3rd district commissioner has served on the county board since January 2021. In a statement Sunday, Grimm said her priorities for the next term…
DULUTH, Minn. — For six hours on Sunday, Grand Rapids-based artist Michelle Carlson was doing what she loves the most, sharing the Norwegian folk art style of rosemaling. She taught a class at the Duluth Folk School, taking beginner and novice rosemalers through the entire process. Carlson has spent thirty years on perfecting her craft, but the practice dates all…
DULUTH, Minn. — A one stop shop for all of your home, building, and gardening needs is taking place at the DECC this weekend. It is the 56th annual Arrowhead Home and Builders Show. The event is a place for the whole family to check out with seminars, face painting, Lumberjack Shows, and plenty of food and drinks. There are…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Minnesota Power is “disappointed” with the city of Superior after the council voted down the opportunity for a public hearing on the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). On Wednesday night, five of the nine city councilors voted to hold a public hearing. But the motion to approve needed six votes. This comes after the Superior Plan…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Fitger’s Bockfest kicked off Thursday evening with the blessing of the bock. It’s a traditional German-styled celebration of spring, and the fun goes all the way through Saturday evening in the Fitger’s Courtyard. On Friday beginning at 5 p.m., there’s a beer tent, entertainment and campfires. Then on Saturday, it’s the main event beginning at…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — More employees of the Superior School district have been let go as the district tackles a $4 million deficit for the next school year. Forty support staff members, mostly paraprofessionals, were notified this week about the layoffs, according to a district spokesperson. This comes after 25 teachers were told last month that their positions were being eliminated….
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is ready for summer road construction, and officials say get ready for road closures, lane changes, orange cones and a summer of endless stop and go. Thursday, MNDOT revealed plans for 23 projects in Northeastern Minnesota, extending from Hinckley to the Canadian border. “Highway 2 near Floodwood gets a long-needed mill and overlay,” said Andy…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Fire Department hosted a swearing in and awards ceremony Thursday afternoon. The event was all about welcoming aboard new firefighters, celebrating promotions, and learning about the accomplishments firefighters have done this last year. It is a chance for fire crews to be in the spotlight and for the community to support the work that they…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Salvation Army is shaking things up in their approach to fundraising in 2024. Starting this year, they will be hosting a new event called the Black and White Ball in May. This fundraiser will replace the Civic Luncheon which they held in November. Tickets are priced at 100 dollars and guests will be dressed to…
Sexual assault and domestic and child abuse are issues that continue to plague communities. April is a month when advocates focus attention on the issue and the effort kicked off Wednesday at the Douglas County Government Center in Superior. It involved law enforcement, political leaders, educators, and those with the court system. The wide cross-section represented the message and the…
The festival started as a way to make sure audiences heard those untold stories and features filmmakers from right here in Duluth, and around the world. Seed of Doubt is directed by William J. Cox. It tells the story of a young couple’s world turning into paranoia and delusion. Cox wanted to create a psychological drama about gaslighting which is…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Chicago-based drug trafficking ring that’s been targeting the Duluth area has been broken up with eight members indicted by the feds, according to the United States Attorney’s Office District of Minnesota. The announcement was made Tuesday in Duluth by U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger. Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa, St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay and County…
DULUTH, Minn. — It is a welcome that never gets old. Tuesday, the first ocean-going vessel of the season received heart-felt greetings on a windy, wet and gray day. Inside the ship’s bridge, it was warmth and smiles as the captain and crew of the Barbro G were presented with everything Duluth and Superior. That included an endless flow of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Staff from Neighborhood Youth Services in Duluth say they have walked out for the second time in less than a year. They say it’s due to ongoing frustrations with the organization’s operator, the Family Freedom Center. The mission of Neighborhood Youth Services, or NYS, is to create a “safe and prosperous space for children and families.” The…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a successful “Duluth Cheerios Challenge” over the past week. The challenge was dreamed up by locals in response to billionaire Kathy Cargill’s crude remarks to the Wall Street Journal that said Mayor Roger Reinert “peed in his cheerios” when he questioned her intentions about a slew of park point land purchases. Organized said the idea behind…
DULUTH, Minn. — A last-minute plan turned into a good turnout of volunteers on a mission to better their city. Twin Ports Trailer Trash announced it would be bringing its junk removal services to Canal Park on Monday. The company called upon volunteers to assist in the cleaning and were shocked by the turnout. The crews also worked on clearing…
