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U.S. Steel Union Reaches Tentative Contract for 18,000 Workers

United Steelworkers Union Reaches Tentative Deal with U.S. Steel

December 22, 2015

Site Staff,

U.S. Steel Corporation and the United Steelworkers union have announced tentative agreement on a new contract covering about 18,000 workers at more than a dozen facilities across the country.

Stores Busy With Last Minute Shoppers

Busiest Day in Season for Some Retailers

December 20, 2015

Graham Hakala,

It’s the last weekend before Christmas and stores were bustling with people doing their last minute shopping.

Super One Matching Red Kettle Donations

Donations Made At Super One Matched Up to $50,000

December 19, 2015

Graham Hakala,

Salvation Army Director of Development, Gordon Mesedahl said this year’s campaign needed a shot in the arm and Super One’s donation match pledge will be just that.

Superior Chamber of Commerce Holiday and Ribbon Cutting Event

Chamber of Commerce Invites Public for Celebration

December 19, 2015

Andrew Kirov,

The Superior- Douglas County Chamber of Commerce held a holiday open house and ribbon cutting at the newly remodeled chamber office.

2-Year-Old Cloquet Business Closing

December 18, 2015

Site Staff,

A Cloquet restaurant is closing after only two years in business.

Visit Duluth Celebrates Gene Shaw’s Retirement

December 17, 2015

Adam Jagunich,

Visit Duluth and local business and community leaders got together for a party Wednesday to celebrate the retirement of Gene Shaw — who was the public relations director for Visit Duluth for more than a decade.

It’s ‘A Lure of Lights’ In Downtown Hayward

December 16, 2015

Adam Jagunich,

Businesses throughout Hayward are lit up with “A Lure of Lights” again this year, with some of those lights even synchronized to music.

Midwest Energy Ships 500 Millionth Ton of Coal

Superior Company Reaches a Milestone

December 15, 2015

Site Staff,

Midwest Energy Resources Company (MERC) transshipped its 500 millionth ton of coal on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, with the loading of Interlake Steamship Company’s M/V Paul R. Tregurtha for the DTE Electric Company.

KYN: Stokkes Meat Market

Your Locally Owned Meat Market

December 15, 2015

Jenna Repps,

With grocery chains around town, it can sometimes be difficult to know exactly where your meat is coming from.

Bentleyville Boosting Business

Light Viewers Frequenting Canal Park Businesses

December 12, 2015

Kris North,

The crowds are flocking to Bentleyville in record numbers, and that’s boosting business.

Warm Up To Brews

Five Breweries Pair Up With Two Bands To Bring In the Holidays.

December 12, 2015

Graham Hakala,

Five breweries paired up with a couple bands to bring in the holiday spirit with Warm Up to Brews.

Crews Battle Large Fire at Motorcycle Shop in Carlton

Area Surrounding Fire in Carlton Evacuated

December 9, 2015

Site Staff,

Crews are on the scene of a massive fire in Carlton.

Marcus Theaters Goes Dark For Good in Superior

Superior Value Cinema Showed Final Movie Sunday

December 7, 2015

Adam Jagunich,

Those who have enjoyed Marcus Theaters in Superior for the past 33 years are now looking for a new big screen to visit.

2016 Duluth Airshow Tickets on Sale Now

Duluth Airshow Tickets Now Available

December 3, 2015

Site Staff,

It’s not too early to start thinking about one of Duluth’s most popular summer events.

Ship Stuck Outside of Harbor Under Criminal Investigation

Cornelia Under Investigation for Possible Discharge of Oily Water

December 3, 2015

Site Staff,

The Coast Guard continues investigating an ocean-going freighter, currently at anchor in Duluth, Minnesota, for alleged violations of U.S. law.

KYN: Blue Wave On The Bay

December 1, 2015

Site Staff,

A new building in Ashland is catching some attention of people who drive by.It’s called Blue Wave on the Bay, and it’s this week’s Knowing your Neighbors.

El Niño In The Northland, Part 2

A Warmer Winter Will Affect Northland Businesses

November 27, 2015

Gino Recchia,

Through the first half of November, the average temperature for Duluth has been the second warmest on record. While we have cooled off to more seasonable values, lately snow cover is still lacking. Northland businesses are feeling the impact because of this, some for the better, others, for worse.

Business Group Pushes for Parking Changes

Superior Street Parking An Issue Again

November 26, 2015

Adam Jagunich,

A group of local businesses is asking the city to re-evaluate a parking system they say puts them at a competitive disadvantage.

Duluth Based Retailer Closed for Thanksgiving

maurices Putting Employees Ahead of Dollars

November 25, 2015

Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

Duluth based retailer, maurices will be closing all brick and mortar stores for Thanksgiving.

Revised Plan Approved For Morgan Park Housing Development

November 24, 2015

Site Staff,

The Duluth City Council approved new zoning plans Monday night to allow the development of the old Morgan Park Middle School property.

Georgia-Pacific Buyer Revealed

Jeff Foster Trucking Buys Georgia-Pacific Plant

November 24, 2015

Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

Jeff Foster trucking is now the new owner of the old Georgia–Pacific plant.

Jeff Foster Trucking Buys Georgia-Pacific Site

Jeff Foster Buys Former Hardboard Manufacturing Facility in Duluth

November 23, 2015

Site Staff,

Twin Ports trucking company owner Jeff Foster Monday announced that he and wife Toni have purchased the former Georgia-Pacific Corp. hardboard manufacturing facility on Duluth’s Bayfront and will enhance the property for use as a warehouse and logistics center as well as a site for potential new manufacturing and industrial opportunities.

Sun Country Airlines to Offer Denver Service to Minneapolis

November 20, 2015

Site Staff,

Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines has announced plans to begin nonstop service between Minneapolis and Denver next year.

Soap Made with Beer

The Perfect Gift for a Brew Enthusiast?

November 20, 2015

Site Staff,

If you’re looking for a unique gift for a beer enthusiast, how about SUDS Beer Soap?

2015 Limited Edition Bentleyville Ornament

November 20, 2015

Site Staff,

As the lights on the tree sparkle this holiday season so can a very special ornament featuring an iconic feature, the Bentleyville Tree.

Magnetation Closing Plant 2 in Bovey MN

7 out of 11 Major Iron Ore Facilities Closing

November 19, 2015

Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

Magnetation LLC Announced a potential production curtailment of it’s Plant 2 facility located in Bovey.

Marine General Turkey Fry Raises Funds for Bike Donation

Bikes to be Given to Salvation Army

November 19, 2015

Site Staff,

The aroma of frying turkeys reeled in the crowds at Marine General Wednesday.

Highway 61 Project Proposal

Increase Smooth Traffic Flow in Two Harbors

November 19, 2015

Katie Lange,

The bustling traffic on Highway 61 through Two Harbors could soon flow more smoothly.

Community Members Discuss PolyMet Mine Proposal

Minnesota DNR Accepting Comments

November 18, 2015

Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

The state of Minnesota approved the final environmental impact statement of a proposed copper-nickle mine project in Northeastern Minnesota.

Ski Hut Anxious For Winter Blast, Uptick In Business

November 17, 2015

Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

With colder temperatures approaching, a popular local ski shop is looking forward to finally getting back to business as usual for this time of year.

Duluth Businesses Prepare for Window Display Contest

Greater Downtown Council Sparks Friendly Rivalry

November 17, 2015

William Seay,

You may notice a lot of red curtains up in the windows in downtown Duluth this week.

Minnesota Power Proposes New Rate

Minnesota Power Proposes Cuts

November 14, 2015

Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

Minnesota power is filing a rate plan that will provide lower electric rates for up to a dozen critical industrial companies but there won’t be cuts for everyone.

Hammond Ave. Kwik Trip Open

Store is Area's Largest

November 13, 2015

Kris North,

The Wisconsin company says their Hammond Ave. location is the last addition in phase two of the company’s area expansion.

Aldi’s Opens in the Twin Ports

New Store to Purchase Grocery Items

November 13, 2015

Site Staff,

There’s a new option in the Twin Ports for purchasing your groceries as Aldi in Superior opened Thursday.

Some Brides Say ‘Yes!’ to the Dress Free of Charge

Brides Across America Program offered in the Northland

November 13, 2015

Site Staff,

Saying ‘Yes!’ to the dress is usually a too-be bride’s most exciting day, but it can also be stressful and more than anything, expensive.

Pop-Up Shops Coming Back for the Holiday Season

Six New Retail Stores in Downtown Duluth

November 13, 2015

Lena Takada,

Six New retail businesses will be in Downtown Duluth starting Small Business Saturday, which is on November 28th. The businesses were chosen through an application process.