DULUTH, Minn.– For the first time in nearly two decades, a bookstore has finally made its way into Superior. “Everyone is so excited. They walk in, and they’re ‘Oh! Thank you for doing this, thank you! We’re so glad to have a bookstore in Superior! And most of them say, ‘Wow this is a great space. It’s so cozy!’” said…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Chief Administrative Officer David Montgomery talked publicly Sunday for the first time since the Star Tribune broke the news Friday that a committee he appointed had chosen an Arizona firm to handle Duluth’s next multi-million-dollar tourism marketing contract – something Mayor Roger Reinert said earlier in the year should be handled by Duluth talent. “We feel…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Women owned small businesses are being celebrated over in Superior. It is all part of Pink Friday. This nationwide event takes place annually the Friday before Black Friday encouraging shoppers to shop local ahead of the holidays. This is the 2nd year the Superior Business Improvement District is celebrating this day with many deals and discounts. There…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– After hunting is over, the question of what to do with your deer harvest often comes to mind. Superior Meats is excited to cater to the hunters and help them produce venison products. Some of those products, you wouldn’t initially expect. “Make it into whatever you’re looking for. Whether it be bratwurst, summer sausage, bacon. We do a…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Deer hunting is a beloved Midwest tradition that brings families together year after year. “My husband, son and I hunt together. You know, they’re not quite in the area, that’s real important too. You know, I’m really looking forward to it,” said Pat Kukull, owner of Superior Shooter Supply. Many enthusiastic hunters, counting down the days until…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– The Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce recognized and celebrated volunteers, members, and efforts of this year. Around 200 members gathered at today’s celebration got an overall look to the 2024 year — the successes from businesses in Hermantown, Proctor, Duluth, and Rice Lake. There are now 300 Chamber of Commerce members. A slide show recognized all of the…
DULUTH, Minn.– Today is Give to the Max Day, a day to highlight, and give it your all to local nonprofits. For 16 years now, Give to the Max Day has helped improve the quality of life of local communities. To make that happen, donations are made for Duluth nonprofits. Last year, Give to the Max raised 34.2 million dollars…
DULUTH, Minn. (Nov. 21) — The city of Duluth announced Thursday that a special selection committee has determined its finalist for Duluth’s next two-year tourism marketing contract. The top-scoring finalist will be announced at a committee of the whole meeting on Dec. 5 before the council makes a vote to deny or approve during the council meeting Dec. 9. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — With holiday shopping underway, professors at UMD are looking at how the economy may affect trends this year. The Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research for UMD says inflation levels have lowered to pre-pandemic levels of about 2% this year. Wages have increased faster than the rate of inflation so the average household may…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth-based plumbing and heating company is remodeling their office after 90 years. AGO Brien started the reconstruction with what they call a wall smashing ceremony. The remodel of the 1934 office has been in the works for over a year now. The new space will include sound-proofing walls, a new training facility, and a more efficient…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s getting down to crunch time when it comes to getting ready for Thanksgiving, and Superior Meats is getting ready for the big day. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, and staying on top of your turkey plan is key for a happier, stress-free holiday. Superior Meats will be rolling out the fresh turkeys on Thursday…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s beginning to feel a lot like winter, and it’s never too early to prepare your car for the ice and snow. With the unpredictable Midwest winters, checking out your car’s tires and making sure they’re safe is crucial for a smooth winter. Discount Tire in Duluth is hard at work to help change tires seeing 24 cars…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s the season of giving and for the second year, Harbor Pointe Credit Union is teaming up with Harbor House Crisis Shelter. The Harbor Pointe Credit Union on West 2nd Street began their tree of giving Tuesday morning. After a successful run last year, the two companies are trying to help as many people as possible to…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– After nearly two decades, the first bookstore in Superior recently opened their doors. The lack of bookstores in the area sparked owner Maria Lockwood to take the leap and open up Foxes and Fireflies. The shop opened up back in October of this year and they’re located at the Superior Business Improvement building. Foxes and Fireflies is homing…
SANDSTONE, Minn.– Lately, there’s a lot to be excited about at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone. The Wildcat Sanctuary recently expanded from 80 acres to 200 acres, when they were able to buy 120 acres of additional land. The Wildcat Sanctuary does not have any plans for the new space. They are using the additional land as a buffer for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Nestled in the Lincoln Park Craft District, The Sleepy Sparrow is eager to open its doors, after a long process of refurbishing the space. “This building is the old VFW building. When I got this space, it was a hot mess. And we had to redo the ceilings, the floors. Everything that you see in here is…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – FOX 21 learned Monday that a decades-long manufacturing facility in Superior is shutting down. Barko Hydraulics is located on Banks Avenue. Employees found out Monday morning by mail that they are to not return to the office and are terminated Dec. 1. Barko President Justin Rupar said in the letter to employees that Superior’s operations are being…
(AP) — Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel, stiffer competition from bigger carriers, and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue. Spirit, the biggest U.S. budget airline, filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition after working out terms…
DULUTH, Minn. — Despite the Twin Ports looking more like a cool Autumn Day, stores are wasting no time bringing out the holiday selections. Hucklebeary located on East Superior Street in Duluth is catering to all of the upcoming holidays. The gift shop has Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations out. A few items include advent calendars, ornaments, and greeting cards. Employees…
DULUTH, Minn. – A taste of New York is coming to downtown Duluth. The Rocket Deli is under construction right now at the corner of East Superior Street and 2nd Avenue, in the former T-Icy Roll location and next to Blacklist Brewery. The windows were covered Wednesday with the deli’s menu, which includes Rueben, Italian and pastrami sandwiches, along with…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Enbridge’s contentious plan to reroute an aging pipeline around a northern Wisconsin tribal reservation moved closer to reality Thursday after the company won its first permits from state regulators. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials announced they have issued construction permits for the Line 5 reroute around the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s reservation….
DULUTH, Minn.– Sofidel, the Italian paper company specializing in toilet paper, and tissue paper manufacturing took over the once vacant paper mill along I-35. The company is eager to breathe new life into this property. Sofidel decided to invest in Duluth because of two things. First, it was a new facility in terms of paper machine. And the second reason…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior Brewing is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in style. One of Duluth’s longest running breweries is hosting different festivities each day this week. Opening back in 1994, Lake Superior Brewing serves up various drinks. Back in 2020 a couple took over the reigns of the brewery and have found success at a new location near Lester…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Wisconsin business leaders, got involved in the discussion of Artificial Intelligence on Wednesday as a forum, a part of the Winning with Wisconsin Workforce series was held in Superior. The Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development hosted the event. It brought small and large business leaders across different industries together. People shared firsthand…
DULUTH, Minn.– A popular fast-food chicken restaurant will finally be opening its doors in Duluth on Nov. 14. A team of 120 workers are part of the Chick-Fil-A location in the Miller Hill Mall parking lot. The menu features signature chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, salads, and waffle fries. Chick-Fil-A will also be serving customers early in the morning. “So, we’re…
DULUTH, Minn.– Sofidel ,the paper company that took over the paper mill along I-35 is getting an expansion. Construction for 200-million-dollar project started two weeks ago. The former Verso building used to produce paper to make magazines, and newspapers. But now, with Sofidel, they switched over to tissue and toilet paper production. With the expansion, the company will get an…
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general, putting a loyalist in the role of the nation’s top prosecutor. In selecting the congressman, Trump passed over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned as being…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — We are just a couple weeks from Thanksgiving, and for one Northland Pizza Parlor it’s their busiest time of the year. Shamrock Pizza in Superior has been offering their Thanksgiving Pizza since 2016. The customer favorite is requested year-round, but November is the only month that hungry fans can try this creative combination for themselves. “We would…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s never too early to start shopping for Christmas gifts and to consider donating them as well. Right now, shoppers at Twin Ports area Menards can donate new and unwrapped gifts for kids of all ages. At the Hermantown location, they’ve teamed up with Toyland Express this year. “I think it definitely gives a shot in the…
VIRGINIA, Minn.– St. Louis County’s landfill got a new first-of-its kind technology in the state that creates new energy from garbage. A ribbon cutting was held today in Virginia at the site of the landfill’s new 10-acre geo-thermal field. The field has a specialized liner with coils at its base. Heat produced through decomposing garbage will now be captured in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chick-fil-A Duluth has announced on social media when its grand opening will take place. The opening will take place on Thursday, November 14. The restaurant is located on the North side of the Miller Hall Mall property, facing Miller Trunk Highway. This will be the first Chick-fil-A in the Twin Ports area, joining 17 other Chick-fil-A restaurants…
DULUTH, Minn.– Over 150 vendors are gathering at the DECC to sell their antiques, treats and trinkets. The event draws in junk hunters near and far. With some of the booths selling heavy furniture, the junk hunt has their team of “junk hunks” in orange shirts to help load those items. “We started with like half a dozen vendors back…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chum is preparing for the holidays by packing Thanksgiving boxes. Staff, volunteers, and community members gathered Thursday to work together on this project. The boxes will be given out to locals who rely on Chum’s food assistance services. Each box includes the essential items for a traditional Thanksgiving meal, from pantry staples to holiday favorites. “Thanksgiving is…
DULUTH, Minn.– You may remember when this space on Superior Street was 7 West, or Bluerock Grill. But now, the building on Superior Street in Duluth welcomed Mediterranean flavors to the table. “I actually moved here a little over a year ago to be closer to family. My husband’s family is in two harbors. And it was my plan to open…
DULUTH, Minn. — Clyde Iron Works hosted a spell-binding event this weekend with Thee Witchy Con of the North. The convention was created with the hope of breaking stigmas over personal beliefs while also emphasizing the Pagan Community of the Northland which organizers say is currently underrepresented. “Duluth has a huge Pagan community that’s under-served, and we really need to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Typically, you think of going door to door for all the delicious treats on Halloween, but earlier on Thursday Sweeden Sweets in Superior was the place to be! They kicked off their 9th annual Halloween celebration at noon and partied until 5 p.m. All the little goblins and ghouls attending got to do some fun activities for…
DULUTH, Min. — The local ice cream business Crank & Dasher has expanded in the Twin Ports! Nestled in Lakeside, the neighborhood’s new addition opened their doors on Thursday. Their first location, being a seasonal shop over at Fitgers. Now, they will be open all year long in this brick and mortar. Owner Annie Carmichael says she has a passion…
DULUTH, Minn. — Downtown Duluth welcomed a new Mediterranean restaurant last week and they’re eager to share these flavors with the Northland! Alto Pino is homing in on seasonal Duluth ingredients and turning them into something new and exciting. The dishes are described as “small but complimentary,” and the meals are meant to be shared with others. Right now, they…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC was sizzling with flavor on Tuesday as Upper Lakes Foods hosted it’s Fall Food Show. There was much to loaf at the venue from interactive demonstrations to fresh products, promotions and seminars. Upper Lakes Foods serves a range of customers from restaurants to schools, to healthcare settings, and far more. The show is designed to…
DULUTH, Minn.– A passion for fashion, and an optimism for a bride’s big day led to the opening of Bombshell Bridal at the Miller Hill Mall. “When they walk in from the very moment they walk into bombshell bridal. We want them to feel like they’re in a major market. They’re treated like a king or queen. Whoever is sitting…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Miller Hill Mall hosted a special Halloween event on Saturday. The event brought the people of the Northland together for photos, food and plenty of places for costumed kids to get candy set up all over the mall. “We look forward to it every year, it’s one of the fun ones that everybody’s dressed so cute,…
DULUTH, Minn.– A new bridal shop will be making its way to the Miller Hill Mall this weekend. The owner of the new store, having many years in the bridal wear industry is eager to share that experience with her hometown. The goal for Bombshell Bridal is to bring in some dresses and formal wear, you’d otherwise find in bigger…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new housing development in West Duluth is nearly move-in ready. Housing shortages aren’t new or exclusive to Duluth, but some business leaders are hoping to drive development. Northland Housing Partners is a non-profit formed by CEOs from several local companies including Essentia Health and Maurices, that invests in funding developers to complete housing projects in the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Some prospective workers are getting the chance to tour manufacturing facilities this week. Minnesota’s Statewide Tour of Manufacturing is taking place through Friday. From Grand Rapids to Superior, WI, over 30 businesses across the northland are opening their doors for hundreds of high school students. Wednesday, students toured Barko Hydraulics in Superior, getting a first hand experience…
Another critical connection around the Blatnik Bridge is getting close to re-opening to traffic. The Minnesota Department of Transportation told FOX 21 that a newly constructed section of Garfield Avenue is expected to reopen Nov. 11. This means drivers will be able to exit the Blatnik by taking Garfield Avenue and other access points with the port area and near…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s been exactly one year since Duluth city councilors said they were blindsided by a $1 million emergency line of credit request from the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). But on Tuesday, the DECC board publicly celebrated that not a dime of the line of credit had been touched, and new revenue is up. Board President Peter…
DULUTH, Minn. — Final design work is underway for a new state-of-the-art scoreboard at AMSOIL Arena. And there’s a rare sponsorship opportunity on it. The section up for ownership is where the current Pepsi logo is facing down on center ice. DECC officials say it’s a prime spot to get in front of thousands of UMD Bulldog fans during games…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Superior Goats got their start this past summer. Owner Selinda Van Horn got a call to action, when she realized just how difficult plant removal can be. “We’ve been using the goats to clear our own property. And so, we thought well, there are other owners that could benefit this. And there are areas where you can’t get…
DULUTH, Minn. — Workforce challenges continue to plague all types of industries across the country and here in the Northland. But there’s a push in Duluth to try to help. Monday morning at Clyde Iron Works, around 40 employers took part in the second-annual Workforce Solutions Series. It’s a collaborative effort between the city of Duluth’s, the Duluth-Area Chamber of…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– A local business is helping others with property maintenance by using their own goats! Superior Goats got their start just last summer. They travel to different properties, and let the goats do the work. The herd chows down on invasive plants, and other pesky weeds. The owner of Superior goats told Fox 21, It’s an environmentally friendly alternative…
