Deadline on Duluth Parks and Recreations Grant Apps
Deadline Looms for Parks and Recreations Grant
The deadline is looming to apply for a neighborhood grant in Duluth.
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Staff Devotes Workday to Community Service
Duluth Business Shows Support for Community
An area accounting and business firm shut down its office to give back to the community.
Bikes Mean Business for Downtown
Bicyclists Show Support for Duluth Businesses
Two dollars and two wheels are how a new Duluth campaign is hoping to bring more support for protected bike lanes.
Group Urges Duluthians to Adopt New Voting Method
Group Pushes for Ranked Choice Voting in Duluth
With just a 17% voter turnout for Tuesday’s primary election in Duluth, a local group is asking for the city to eliminate its primary and adopt Ranked Choice Voting, where voters can pick more than just one candidate.
Man Gets 20 Years in Prison for Murder in Superior
Man Sentenced for Murder of 20-Year-Old in Superior
An 18-year-old who murdered a Superior man will be spending a long time behind bars.
Vote to Name Eels at Duluth Aqaurium
Public Asked to Named Newest Additions to Great Lakes Aquarium
The public is invited to participate in choosing names for two new electric eels at Great Lakes Aquarium by taking a new online poll.
Hot Air Balloon Festival Set to Get Underway
3rd Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival
Find out what will be happening at the hot air balloon festival this weekend!
Brainerd Contemplates Placing all Firefighters on Call
The union representing Minnesota firefighters says changes to the fire department in Brainerd could delay response times.
Roofing Project Set to Begin at Damiano Center
Thanks to generous donations, work is set to begin this Saturday on a roofing project at the Damiano Center.
Lake Superior College Marks Major Milestone
LSC's Center for Advanced Aviation Officially Opens
Lake Superior College’s Center for Advanced Aviation is officially hosting classes.
International Wolf Center Seeks Financial Help From State
Minnesota Senate Stops in Ely On First Leg of Bonding Tour
An Iron Range staple is turning to the Minnesota Senate to save it from becoming irrelevant.
Fall Colors Starting to Show in the Northland
Trees are Hinting the Season changing
Some of the trees such as the Basswood and Ash, have started to turn yellow, but the red and orange hues are still yet to come. Jay Cook rangers said the peak season is usually the end of September to the beginning of October.
Superior Replacing Trees
Ash Trees to be Replaced Through Private Donations
Hagen said the Tower Avenue corridor will be a test campaign for the rest of Superior, where around 3,000 trees were removed.
Minnesota Police Asking for Body Camera Reclassification
Police Footage Currently Public Record
Marquardt said the request before the State would allow only individuals captured in body cam footage to access the footage, preventing unwanted intrusion.
Police: Suspicious Package Was Actually Spoiled Meat
A tense afternoon in Superior Wednesday, as authorities respond to a suspicious package on the UW-Superior campus. As of 6:30p.m. on Wednesday evening they are still waiting for the bomb squad to Wausau to arrive.
Hundreds Flock to See Bird Migration at Hawk Ridge
Hawk Festival Happening in Duluth
It’s a plane? Nope it’s a bird.Tourist’s eyes are to the sky at Hawk Ridge as they take part in the annual bird migration
Event in Chisholm Will Offer Free Fun
Iron Range Event Offers Free Family Fun
People of all ages can enjoy crafts, games, concessions, special appearances and safety presentations at this year’s Chisholm Kiwanis Kids Day.
Bemidji Woman Sentenced for 6 Yr. Old Cousin’s Death
Woman Sentenced for Cousin's Death
A Bemidji woman who caused the death of her 6-year-old cousin has her sentence.
Iron Range Students Explore Technical Fields
Student Explore Technical Fields on the Iron Range
“I haven’t really looked at all of my options yet,” Deer River High School junior Sophie Lindquist said.
Fight for Life, Northland Toddler Receives New Heart
Aria Grams Making Progress
After months of being on a machine to keep her alive a 1-year-old has finally received a life-saving transplant.
Celebration to be Held for Fitger’s Brewhouse Anniversary
Fitger's Brewhouse Celebrates 20 Years
Find out how Fitger’s Brewhouse is celebrating 20 years.
Emily Larson, Chuck Horton Win Duluth Mayoral Primary Election
Candidates for Duluth Mayor Narrowed Down From 8 to 2
Emily Larson and Chuck Horton are the names that will appear on the November ballot as the city of Duluth votes in a new mayor.
Missing Boater’s Body Found In BWCAW
Rescue crews in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness found the body of a missing boater Wednesday, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Harbor Tour Aimed At Scoring Funding For Clean-Up Projects
The Vista Fleet became a funding platform Tuesday for environmental agencies that are hoping for state funding to help clean up the Duluth-Superior Harbor.
Great Outdoors: Archery
This weekend, bow hunting season starts in Northern Minnesota. It’s a sport that attracts hunters looking for big and small game. In this week’s Great Outdoors we take a look at archery.
Superior Group Plans to Buy, Revamp Carnegie Library
The Superior African Heritage Community is asking people to stand behind a proposed renovation project.
Miller-Dwan Mini-Cottage Ready for Auction
Structure Valued at Over $50,000
The building, set to be put up for auction September 26 at the foundation’s ARTcetera event, is valued at over $50,000.
Deer Seasons Opening
Minnesota Archery Begins Saturday; Wisconsin Last Saturday
Archery Season opened in Wisconsin, September 12, it will open in Minnesota on the 19.
Lincoln Park Boys and Girls Club Opens Renovated Teen Center
Ribbon Cutting Held Tuesday
The renovations to the center included adding a recording studio, theater and sound system, a food bar area, and game room upgrades.
Upgraded St. Louis County Government Center Hosts Open House
St. Louis County purchased the 32-year-old building from the state for $3.2 million in 2002, but part of the deal was that the state could be in the building for 10 years as a lease holder.
Duluth-Based Company Growing, Moving to Superior
Kitchen Utensil Company Expands Business
Epicurean, a Duluth based company, is expanding and moving to a larger manufacturing facility in Superior.
Alert Issued for Missing Duluth Woman
Authorities Search for Missing Duluth Woman
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has issued a missing person alert for a woman who went missing in Duluth.
Nation’s Largest Inline Marathon Celebrates Milestone
20th Annual NorthShore Inline Marathon
The NorthShore Inline Marathon celebrates 20 years this weekend.
Minnesota Cities Press for Body-Camera Footage Restrictions
Duluth Police Support Restrictions
Sixteen Minnesota cities are petitioning the state for a temporary declaration that police body camera data be presumed private in most instances.
Neighbors Oppose Rezoning
Residents Speak Out; Zoning Change Passes 8-1
The owner of the residence at 2421 London Rd. had asked the City Council to reclassify the lot as mixed use, allowing for a small business to operate on the property.
A Wish Fulfilled
Area Family Going to Disney World Through Make-A-Wish Foundation
A Duluth-area girl was granted a wish, Monday night.
Bentleyville Construction Starting Soon
Light Display Needs Volunteers for Construction Process
Vonlunteers needed to build Nations largest free light display.
‘Old Downtown’ Now ‘Historic Arts And Theatre District’
New Name Comes With New Logo, Signage
There’s a new name for a growing section of Superior Street that’s been known for a long time as ‘Old Downtown.’
Knowing Your Neighbors: Moose-Cellaneous Gifts
In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors we introduce you to a woman who was a nurse for 50-years before opening a gift shop along the North Shore.
Ashland Police Dept. Raises $32,000 for Artesian Well
In 3 Months, Community & Tourist Donations Raised to Fund New City Attraction
In just three months, the Ashland Police Department has raised $32,000 to go toward drilling a new artesian well.
Ashland Victorious in 4-Year Legal Battle vs Xcel Energy
Federal Judge Rules City Has Zero Liability in Ashland Lakefront SuperFund Lawsuit
The four–year legal battle between the city of Ashland and Xcel Energy/Northern States Power has come to an end.
Fraser Shipyards Celebrates 125 Years
Superior Shipyard Reaches Milestone
A local shipyard reached a milestone of staying in business for over a century.
Primary Elections for Duluth Mayor to be Held Tuesday
The Primary Elections for Duluth’s mayor will be held Tuesday. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
New $7-Million Gondola Being Constructed at Lutsen Mountains
Largest Ski Resort in the Midwest
Some major enhancements are happening at Lutsen Mountains.
Carlton County Sex Offender Moves
A level three sex offender is moving to a new home in Carlton County.
Environmental Study Required for Sandpiper Certificate
Court Rules that Environmental Study is Required for Sandpiper Pipeline
The Minnesota Court of Appeals says an environmental impact statement should have been completed on the proposed Sandpiper pipeline before regulators granted the project a certificate of need.
Minnesota Fund Launched to Protect Mississippi Headwaters
Funds to be Raised for Three Years
A conservation organization says it’s trying to raise $10 million for a fund meant to protect the Mississippi River and drinking water in the Twin Cities.
Dayton to Unveil Plan to Rescue Pheasant Population
Hunting Season Begins October 10
State officials are ready to outline a plan to reverse a long decline in Minnesota’s pheasant population.
Loon Population Gets Helping Hand In Southern MN
It may sound loony, but southern Minnesota needs a hand in providing a home for the state’s official bird.
Duluth’s Primary Election Is This Tuesday
Candidates for Duluth mayor, city council and school board are getting ready to make one last push on Monday for votes before this Tuesday’s primary election.
