DULUTH, Minn. — The runners’ aches and pains may still be lingering, but those who help put on Grandma’s Marathon are more than pleased with how everything went. The 47th running of the big race had good weather. And better than a strong wind at their back, was that also behind them were Covid and the lingering fears and baggage…
DULUTH, Minn. — 160 kids are going home with free meals this weekend all because of the Union Gospel Mission. UGM has partnered with Project Joy this summer because they’ve realized kids get fed throughout the week through youth programs, but not the weekends. Project Joy gave them a donation of $17,500 to help get the program started. The prepared…
DULUTH, Minn. — Monday is Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. To honor the special day, the Lake Superior Zoo held a celebration. The zoo offered a reduced admission of $5 to visitors. The marketing manager says the zoo is celebrating more diverse holidays and observing Juneteenth is a natural fit with their values….
DULUTH, Minn. — The sound of fun filled a block for the 49th annual Juneteenth celebration in Duluth Sunday. Juneteenth is a day for remembrance, education and celebration of the day June 19th back in 1863 when over 250,000 slaves became free. Sunday was the day to honor historical event for African Americans as hundreds of people gathered to celebrate….
DULUTH, Minn. — With Grandma’s Marathon happening Saturday, Essentia Health is preparing for any possible injuries or emergencies that could happen. They have many medical tents set up. As well as ski patrol, EMT’s on bikes, multiple ambulances and first aid stations all around the course. This is to make sure runners don’t have to go far if they need…
If spaghetti and carb-loading aren’t your thing, how about just getting outside on a great day? Especially if you’re a kid. Or a parent who wants a kid to burn off some sugar. An event Friday at Bayfront was aimed at getting kids involved. Logically enough, it was hosted by the Young Athletes Foundation, or YAF. Kids could stretch their…
Something that always goes well before twenty-six miles of running, is twenty-six miles of spaghetti noodles. Visitors could start slurping their noodles and sauce at the DECC beginning at eleven Friday morning. There are many traditions associated with Grandma’s, and the pasta feed is just one of them. Meaghan Burns and her husband from Lino Lakes will be running. This…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — The Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm has a fun summer ahead as they are hosting concerts in their 1,600 seat amphitheater. The concerts continue Thursday night as Blackhawk with the Christopher David Hanson Band will be taking over the venue. Other acts later this year include Wild Horses and Hairball. The amphitheater is unique as it is…
DULUTH, Minn. — A popular kickoff event for Grandma’s Marathon brought a special family to Duluth. Direct descendants of William A. Irvin, who the famous ore boat in Canal Park is named after, came to participate in the annual 5k and tour the ship. The William A. Irvin 5k has been a staple race for Grandma’s Marathon since 1994. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Grandma’s Marathon tradition is taking place Friday and preparations are underway at the DECC. It’s the Michelina’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner. The annual pre-race meal consists of 2,200 pounds of pasta and 40,000 meatballs. Anyone is welcome to stop by to eat the Italian meal. The executive chef at the DECC likes to put on this dinner…
DULUTH, MINN. The Annual Day of Remembrance for the three men lynched in Duluth in 1920, was held at the memorial located in downtown Duluth. The three men, Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson, and Isaac Mcghie were lynched on June 15, 1920. The men worked for the circus and were accused of raping a 19-year-old woman. One year later, Minnesota passed…
DULUTH, Minn. – Gary-based KornerStores company has received the OK to purchase the former Northwestern Bell Telephone exchange building in Gary. The Duluth Planning Commission unanimously approved the special-use permit Tuesday. It allows KornerStores to house its business office on the first floor and a rental up top. Owner Derek Medved told FOX 21 last week that it’s important to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon weekend begins Thursday, and that means last-minute preparations are moving full-speed ahead. For Erik Nelson, who’s been involved with the race for more than four decades, he’s focused on the finish line and the heath of racers and spectators. “There’s a portion of runners who encounter a hiccup in the situation and need some attention,”…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — When it comes to summer eating, if you can’t always go to the food, sometimes the food comes to you. That was the case in Superior Tuesday. It was food truck Tuesday at the Government Center. It didn’t take long for employees and the public to sniff out the tasty offerings of Superior Cubans. That wave of…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Beach at Pinehurst Park is now open for the summer. It’s located in Cloquet off of Highway 33 and is a unique beach that is actually a sand bottom pool that is chlorinated and filtered. A lifeguard supervisor says it’s just like going to the beach but with safety aspects such as lifeguards and shallow areas for…
SCANLON, Minn. — A new food truck has arrived in Scanlon after about 10 years of ideas to make it happen. Junior’s Backyard Grill held their grand opening Tuesday. They offer homecooked meals including burgers, Reubens, tacos, and wings. The chef of the food trailer has been a part of the Cloquet community his whole life. His assistant says they…
DULUTH, Minn. — An exhibit 131 years in the making is now open at the Duluth Depot. The exhibit is filled with more than 150 artifacts from the Duluth Central High School. Central High School opened in 1893 and was the City’s first high school before closing in 2011. The exhibit is called “Hurrah for the Red and White” after…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth city councilors voted unanimously Monday night against reopening Lester Park Golf Course for one last time next year. This comes after projected operating losses for 2024 more than doubled to at least $1.2 million. The original plan was to reopen Lester next season so the city’s other municipal golf course at Enger Park could close down…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s Grandma’s Marathon week in Duluth. In just days, more than 20,000 runners will converge on the city. This is the 46th year of Grandma’s Marathon. The race brings in close to $21 million of economic impact to the region every year. Race packet pickup starts Thursday at the DECC with the Essentia Health Fitness Expo. On…
DULUTH, Minn. — A nostalgic exhibit opens Monday at the Duluth Depot full of rare Duluth Central High School artifacts. The Duluth Central Alumni Association has compiled more than 150 artifacts ranging from band uniforms and cheerleader sweaters to the Trojan head from the gym floor and yearbooks. DCAA Central High School opened in 1892 in the Minnesota brownstone building…
CLOQUET, Minn. — One of the area’s most unique beaches opens Monday in Cloquet. We’re talking about The Beach at Pinehurst Park. It’s a filters, chlorinated pool with a sandy bottom. The beach officially opens at 11 a.m. It’s located just off Highway 33. If you’ve never been, there are lifeguards on duty, changing rooms and concessions. Categories: Community, Minnesota,…
DULUTH, MINN. –A key member of the Duluth City administration and a longtime community member has passed away. Chris Fleege was the city’s Director of Planning and Economic Development. According to his obituary, he died last Sunday at home of natural causes, surrounded by family. He was 61. Fleege joined the city in 2019 as part of a varied and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Well, if you’re in Canal Park or Downtown Duluth you may see an extra pop of color. That’s because Downtown Duluth held its annual flower planting. Volunteers came out to help plant more than 60 streetscape planters over the past 2 days. The clean and safe team will then maintain them throughout the summer. The president of…
DULUTH, Minn. — A former mushroom hater turned expert mycologist, and we’re joining them now into the woods to uncover the joys of mushroom hunting. If you’d like to take a guided hike to find the fungus, click here. Categories: Business, Community, Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been two years since the Electric Fetus closed in downtown Duluth after serving the music community for 33 years. And now, the space is getting a new tenant with a decades-long history in the city itself. Anchors End Tattoo & Piercing is moving into the prime real estate on the corner of Lake Avenue and East…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Twin Ports chalk artist is bringing her flair to Duluth’s public parks, with a historic twist. Merritt Park in West Duluth is the first location in a series of Arrowhead Regional Arts Council funded murals by Annmarie Geniusz. This mural features two prominent members of the Merritt family, whom the park is named after. The park…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s been 10 years since the Angel of Hope Memorial has been around, which is a place for parents who have lost their children to grieve and remember them. And in honor of the memorial a candle-light vigil is being held Sunday. The memorial first started when a group of 5 families got together and thought about…
GARY, Minn. — A historic telephone exchange building in the heart of Duluth’s Gary neighborhood could soon be the new home of a Gary-based company that’s looking to grow beyond the Northland but keep its roots where they are for years to come. The building is the former Northwestern Bell Telephone Company located at 1202 101st Ave. West. The company…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.–“We hear a lot of things across the country about school boards that are dysfunctional,” said Superintendent Jay Belcasto. “I think ours is very functional. The time and commitment they put in on behalf of the students to ensure we now got a 21st century learning experience.” The Lake Superior School District broke ground Wednesday at its schools…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department’s Bike Patrol Unit is now riding in style with some new additions. They are 6 Cannondale Tesoro e-bikes that provide peddle assistance and can last about a whole day of getting around town. The police department received a grant to fund the bikes costing about $4,000 each. These new bikes will make it…
DULUTH, Minn — During the month of May, the food shelf at Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank saw a record number of people seeking food assistance. As Northland schools start coming to an end this week, the need is only expected to increase as many children will no longer have access to federally subsidized breakfast and lunch. To help…
A key permit for a proposed copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes, known as the NorthMet Project, has been revoked by the Army Corps of Engineers. The announcement was made Tuesday in a 27-page report. The Army Corps said the proposed mine “does not ensure compliance with water quality requirements of the Fond du Lac band of Lake Superior Chippewa.” NewRange…
PROCTOR, Minn. — One of the Northland’s premier racetracks is back open for the season. And it’s got some history and a community like no other. This week’s Knowing Your Neighbors is at the Proctor Speedway. Categories: Business, Community, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Chum’s annual Rhubarb Festival is just a few short weeks away. The non-profit puts on this fun-filled day to raise funds to keep serving those experiencing homelessness and poverty. The festival features all things rhubarb and this year it is taking place at Stella Maris Academy on June 24. Now, Chum is offering a new option to…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth’s oldest buildings has been restored and remodeled into one of the city’s newest luxury vacation rentals. And Lake Superior is front and center from every window on every floor. “This is The Njord. The Njord is the Nordic God of water and seafaring. And so I think, fittingly, we named the building that because…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Salvation Army in West Duluth held a fundraiser Friday for their food shelf as it has run out of money. They called it “Donut to the Food Shelf” and passed out 365 free donuts, for every day they are open, as well as free coffee. Federal funding for the program was cut to less than half….
DULUTH, Minn.- Summer camp season is here and UMD athletics have a full slate of camps scheduled this summer. Football: UMD football has six sessions scheduled for the summer, click here for more information or to register. Basketball: The men’s and women’s basketball team will host a camp from Romano, nearly every week this summer. For men’s camp information and…
Courtesy: Girls On The Run DULUTH, Minn. – The weather was perfect for a 5K in Duluth Sunday with Girls On The Run Minnesota. The race along the Lakewalk caps off a 10-week program for girls from Lowe Elementary, Myers-Wilkins Elementary, Laura MacArthur Elementary, Bayview in Proctor and Great Expectations in Grand Marais. Girls On The Run Minnesota is all…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you like country music, a new musical play is on the big stage at the Spirit of The North Theatre in Fitger’s called “Always Patsy Cline.” The shows are the next two weekends, June 2-4 and June 8-10. 27 of Cline’s songs will be sung, like “Walking After Midnight.” It’s a musical tribute to the legendary…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A first-ever “Blessing of the Bikes” is happening this Sunday, June 4, at Dewey Borea Gospel Tabernacle. Pastor Alan DelVecchio said it’s the first bike blessing at a Superior church in 41 years. The event is open to anybody with a motorcycle. The goal is to bless as many bikes and riders after the 10 a.m. church…
DULUTH, Minn. — HBCUs are Historic Black College and Universities. They provide an upper education for students while creating a supportive community around them. Many people in the Northland aren’t aware because Minnesota, and primarily northern Minnesota, doesn’t have many. The Zeitgeist Atrium hosted a trip fundraiser Thursday to support students from the Duluth-area high school and colleges. They will…
DULUTH, Minn. — National Gun Violence Awareness Day happens the first Friday of June. A gathering was held at Lake Place Park in Duluth to celebrate and remember victims of gun violence. The Wear Orange event included speeches, a bell ringing for gun violence victims, and a proclamation from the mayor. The purpose of wearing orange started after a teen…
SILVER BAY, Minn. — The Silver Bay Veterans Home is celebrating with something sweet after being surprised with a donation on Memorial Day. Two kids in the community raised money by putting up on a lemonade stand and ended up donating the money to the veterans home. To celebrate the donation, the home had an ice cream social where the…
HOYT LAKES, Minn. — Another step toward more solar energy took place on the Iron Range Friday. Minnesota Power unveiled and showed-off the second of its three new solar projects. This one is near Hoyt Lakes and is known as the Laskin Solar Project. It will generate enough energy to power 1,100 homes a year. There was a lot of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Folk School was full of scientific brains Thursday night as the community gathered to talk about cats, cake, and other Quantum Analogies. Cafe Scientifique is a monthly free event the Folk School hosts. The public is invited to come and discuss a range of topics in the scientific community. Each month they get different guest…
DULUTH, Minn. — Every year about 350,000 people suffer a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital and around 90% do not survive. That is why the American Heart Association is partnering with St. Luke’s to distribute CPR kits throughout the Northland. And June 1 is also the start of National CPR Awareness Week. The first step in getting life-saving kits…
DULUTH, Minn. — European flavors are now frying up inside a new food truck that’s on wheels but isn’t on the move. It’s stationed behind the Duluth Depot, but with a broken engine. Other than that, it’s in mint condition. The North Shore Scenic Railroad purchased the truck as a walk-up eatery for train riders and locals, like downtown workers….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Keeping citizens safe is one of the biggest jobs of a police department. And Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander says that especially means events with large crowds, like a parade. It was in 2021 when six people were killed and dozens more injured when a vehicle plowed through a parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Alexander said that parade…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District, which serves the Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties, is celebrating national treatment court month. As part of the event a panel discussion took place to learn how treatment courts improve lives and helps break the cycle of addiction. Which means, instead of sending people to jail, the drug court uses a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fifty-two new mixed-income apartment units are officially underway in Duluth’s East Hillside neighborhood with a partial focus on serving young adults with a history of homelessness. The property is located on the corner of 6th Avenue East and 4th Street. One Roof Housing and Three Rivers Community Action are developing the property. It used to be a…
