Historic Superior Junkyard May Close for Good
Twin Ports Auto Parts, the only junkyard left in Superior, has been open for decades. For more than a year, the owner has tried to sell the business.Â
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Community Festival Celebrates Successful Construction
Coffee Conversation: Superior Downtown Summerfest
In this week’s Coffee Conversation, we talk about the success of Tower Avenue construction in Superior.
Thomas the Tank Engine is Back!
A famous tank engine has returned to the Northland.
Blackbirds and Blueberries
Cloquet Berry Farm Opens For Season
Berry farm will be open as blueberries ripen.Â
Wisconsin dentist mistaken for killer of Cecil the lion
A Wisconsin dentist is dealing with angry phone calls because he has the same last name as the Minnesota dentist accused of killing a protected lion in Zimbabwe.
St. Cloud district faces school bus driver shortage
The St. Cloud School District is dealing with a shortage of bus drivers with classes set to resume in just over a month.
Restaurants Prepare for Minimum Wage Increase
Dollar Increase in Employee Wages Effective Saturday
Beginning Saturday August 1, minimum wage employees across Minnesota will see an increase in their paychecks.
Dry Spell Impacting Northland Businesses
Lack of Rain Causing Concern in Northern Minnesota
Right now, Duluth is running close to four inches below normal for precipitation this year, and that number is affecting many Northlanders, including businesses that are worried their sales could dry up.
Alakef Coffee Celebrates 25 Years by Giving Back
Alakef Gives Back to Local Charities
To celebrate their 25th anniversary in a giving way, the new Alakef Coffee Cup on Kenwood will be giving back to the City of Duluth.Â
It’s Miracle Treat Day! Help Kids in Need By Eating Blizzard
Northlanders Help Local Children in Need
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream because Thursday, July 30th is Miracle Treat Day!
Great Lakes Aquarium Celebrates 15 Years
New Discovery Center Opens
Wednesday marks a milestone for the Great Lakes Aquarium as it celebrates 15 years in Duluth!
United Taconite Temporarily Idling
Cliffs Natural Resources Idles Iron Range Plant
“It’s not a surprise but it kind, kinda sucks,” United Taconite employee and member of the United Steelworkers 6860.
Slip Bridge Out of Service Due to Strong Winds
Bridge Out For Third Time in the Last Two Weeks
The little blue bridge is up once again making this the 3rd time in the last 2 weeks.
Cliffs Natural Resources to Temporarily Idle United Taconite
Iron Range Plant to be Temporarily Idled
Cliffs Natural Resources has announced they will be temporarily idling its United Taconite Facility on the Iron Range.
Paper Hog, Inc. Buys Duluth Ruling and Binding
103-Year-Old Businesses Closes its Door
A well-known paper company in Duluth has acquired a century old business.
Farms Not Factories to Hold ‘Stink In’ for Proposed Hog Farm
Public Invited to Get a Whiff of What Proposed Pig Barns Could Smell Like
Wednesday night the heated debate over a proposed hog farm just miles from Lake Superior continues at the Bandshell in Ashland.
Duluth Sees One of Busiest Construction Seasons
More Than 50 Construction Projects Have Roads Closed, Filled With Detours
City officials say Summer 2015 is one of the busiest construction seasons the city has ever seen.
City Sees $13K in Unpaid Garbage Bills
32 People have not Paid Trash Collection Bills
It’s a trashy problem that’s been going on for more than a decade in Proctor.
Virginia Fire Department to Add New Peak Response Unit
Nearly a week ago, the Virginia Fire Department got the go ahead for a new peak response unit.
Wisconsin Assembly to Vote on $500 Million Bucks Arena Deal
Legislators Believe Funding will Pass
The Wisconsin state Assembly is scheduled to vote on approving a $500 million financing plan for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Heater Rental Services to Open in West Duluth
St. Cloud-Based Business Bringing Second Location to Northland
Heater Rental Services will be moving into a new 10,000 square foot building at West Superior Street and 29th Avenue West.
Knowing Your Neighbors: The Snug
Locally Owned Irish Pub in Washburn is a Hit
If you’re in the mood for a taste of Ireland on the South Shore, the place to be is ‘The Snug’.
Ice Cream Shops As Popular As Ever
People Line Up to Beat the Heat
Now that we’ve seen the hottest days so far this year, one thing’s for certain – it’s ice cream season.
CHUM Looking for Help to Fill Students’ Backpacks
Adopt a Backpack
CHUM and the Duluth School District are working together to help with children’s back to school list.Â
CASDA Hosts 4th Annual Golf Scramble Friday
Socks for Survivors
The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse encourages all golfers to tee off to end violence Friday, July 31st.Â
Northland Sees Increased Boating Activity
Boat Landings Fill Up During Humid Week
The dog days of summer have arrived and boat landings are keeping busy.Â
Locals Protest Against Large Hog Farm Proposal
It’s been a heated issue for months, a proposed hog farm just miles from Lake Superior is up for debate once more.
City of Duluth wants your input on park enhancements
The City of Duluth wants your input on plans to improve and renovate two popular parks: Memorial Park and Irving Park.
More Minnesotans have health coverage but suits keep rising
The number of Minnesotans who have health insurance is rising but so is the number of state residents struggling to pay their medical bills.
Event Caters to Craft Beer Lovers
Bayfront Park was the place to be for anyone who loves pale ales, stouts and lagers.
July is Hire a Veteran Month, Job Fair Held Thursday
July is Hire a Veteran Month and this Thursday a special job fair will allow vets to connect with local employers looking to hire.
Canal Park Portage to Celebrate ‘All Pints Eve’
Craft Beer Lovers Take a One-of-a-Kind Pub Crawl Through Canal Park
Saturday, All Pints North – one of the biggest brew fests of the summer – returns to Bayfront Park for its 4th year, featuring nearly 100 craft breweries from around Minnesota. With so many brewers in town, Bent Paddle wanted to kick off the weekend the only way they know how.
New Restaurant Opening in Eveleth
A new restaurant with a spin on traditional American faire will soon open on the Iron Range.
Summer Tourism Heating Up in the Northland
Businesses Hoping for Record Numbers
The tourist season is just heating up in the Northland and businesses are on pace to break a record.
Ely Hosts Annual Blueberry Festival
This weekend Ely is expected to grow about 40,000 people as locals and tourists are making their way into town for something blue, round and juicy.
U.S. Steel Calling Back More Than 300 Iron Range Employees
U.S. Steel is in the process of calling back more than 300 workers who were laid off from the plant in Mountain Iron.
Local Event Celebrates All Abilities
Event in Superior Celebrates All Abilities
The Mariner Mall in Superior bustled with people and activities celebrating people of all abilities.
Lawmakers Work on Act to Help Families
Minnesota Lawmakers Work to Help Families
The Working Parents Act was introduced at the last legislative session as a way to bring more stability to working families and help to develop places of employment that reflect our changing economy
Duluth Super One Expanding
Duluth Grocery Store Getting a Make Over
The Duluth Plaza Super One is growing in size.
Luxury Housing Coming to Duluth
New Housing Option Coming to Duluth
A groundbreaking just got underway for the new BlueStone Flats which will be built behind BlueStone Lofts.
Jack Link’s to Pay $50,000 to Former Minnesota Employee
Jack Link's to Pay Former Employee Thousands for Sexual Harassment
Beef jerky maker Jack Link’s has agreed to pay $50,000 to a former Minnesota employee because her supervisor made repeated sexual advances toward her.
Great Outdoors: North Coast Community Sailing
Sailing Program Introduces Kids to Life-Long Hobby
A program in Washburn is getting kids off the couch and in motion.
Air Show in Oshkosh Attracts Thousands
EAA AirVenture Aviation Celebration
Thousands of people are flying to Oshkosh for the week-long EAA AirVenture Aviation Celebration.
Superior Goodwill Finds New Home on Tower Avenue
Goodwill's New Superior Location Open to Customers, Donors
Thrifty shoppers and closet–cleaning donors visited Goodwill’s new Superior location for the first time Tuesday.
Sweet Life in Cloquet
Candy Store Will Special Order
The Sweet Life Candy Shop carries over 200 kinds of candy and chocolates; if they can keep them in stock.
Knowing Your Neighbors: Bricks Pub & Grub
If you’re ever driving through Wrenshall, Bricks Pub and Grub is a must for a drink or meal.
New Development, Businesses Have Ashland Thriving
Recent Activity Has Stimulated Economy, Boosted Morale in City
Spirits are high in Ashland, as new businesses and lots of development have generated optimism throughout the city.
Class Teaches Tips to Save Money While Couponing
Saving Money on a Tight Budget
A free class on couponing could help you stash some cash.
New Cancer Treatment Center in Ashland Celebrates Groundbreaking
Essentia Health, Memorial Medical Center Team Up to Offer Cancer Patients Nearby Treatment
Until now patients from outside Duluth diagnosed and getting treated for cancer, have had limited options for treatment locations. But Monday, people of Ashland celebrated, as the first steps to a cancer treatment center broke ground closer to home.
Giant Water Slide in Duluth No More
'Slide the City' Cancelled
Just 10 days before a massive slip n slide was scheduled to hit the streets of Duluth, organizers found out the event has been cancelled.Â
