CLOQUET, Minn. — Pedro’s Grill and Cantina is doubling in size with a second location. The authentic Mexican restaurant has been in the Cloquet area for 18 years. Now they will soon have a new location in Superior. The menu will stay the exact same with the same recipes and all the different options to choose from. The owner hopes…
It is always fun when you can brighten up a city landscape with a bit of art–some great big wall art. The Zenith Bookstore was the place to be Thursday afternoon for the official celebration of their new mural. Congratulations went to artist Jonathan Thunder. He was praised for his vision, energy, inspiration and heart. But the mural was also…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — 11-year-old Waylon Osgan is an entrepreneur. “Well, I see my parents work really hard and I wanted to do the same thing ever since I was little. So, I wanted to start my own business, so I did a car wash and bought these,” said Waylon. The car wash started as a way to pay for the…
St. Luke’s in Duluth and Aspirus Health in Wisconsin announced Wednesday they have agreed on a proposal to join their systems. The health care systems said their approach and philosophies are a good match. The St. Luke’s system includes two hospitals and more than 40 clinics. Aspirus has 17 hospitals and 75 clinics. “Evolving community needs require us to find…
DULUTH, Minn. — About 100 golfers gathered at the Ridgeview Country Club all to raise money for a good cause. It was the Northwood Children’s Services 25th Annual Golf Tournament. The mental health treatment facility for kids provides many programs to help create a better future for them. Many of the sponsors have been supporting Northwoods since they started the…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It’s been more than a month since over 55,000 Minnesotans re-gained the right to vote, and efforts to remind them of that continue. “A lot of these events are really to continue to keep the message out there,” said Michelle Witte of the League of Women Voters Minnesota. “That this is now available to you to have the freedom…
DULUTH, Minn. — 75 vendors and 15 food vendors will be taking over downtown Duluth for Sidewalks Days this week. The fun kicks off at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Sidewalk Days is described as downtown Duluth’s biggest shopping festival of the year. The event covers Superior Street from Lake Avenue to 5th Avenue West. Local retailers bring merchandise into the street….
DULUTH, MINN. — Duluth is known for its cideries and breweries as well as its bread and bakeries. Combine these and you have five weeks where bread and cider or beer are paired. Duluth’s Best Bread is bringing its baked goods to the breweries and cideries, and it kicked off Saturday at Wild State Cider. Duluth’s Best Bread brought its…
DULUTH, MINN. — On August 27th, the Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) starts its new vision for bus transit in the city. Ron Fournier, the General Manager of the DTA bus system said riders will be pleasantly surprised with more frequent, more reliable, and more consistent service. The largest change will be the addition of two routes known as Go lines….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The 4th of July holiday is always a busy one for Superior Meats. Brats are a fan favorite with over 100 different types of brats offered at the store. Some of the more popular flavors are chili cheese, apple, and German brats. Superior Meats is opened on the 4th from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Categories:…
With many area burning restrictions lifted or eased in recent days, it is expected that more people will be wanting to light fireworks on their own. Those who deal with fireworks and those who deal with the aftermath of injuries are reminding people to be careful. Despite the lack of rain early this summer, sales have been pretty steady at…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Blatnik Bridge is Minnesota’s second largest and it carries more than 33,000 vehicles each day. It’s been in service since 1960 and is in need of a replacement. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Sen. Tammy Baldwin came to Superior Friday to talk about the significance of the bridge and the governor’s budget that would set aside…
DULUTH, Minn. — People with a green thumbs were in heaven Saturday for a pop-up plant sale at Baily Builds on Grand Avenue. Sweet Green Plantscapes offering a variety of options for plant care at homes and businesses. Baily Builds is located on the 5700 block of Grand Avenue. It’s a new women-owned business featuring a wide variety of houseplants…
KNIFE RIVER, Minn. — A boat caught on fire around 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Knife River Marina. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said multiple explosions were heard coming from that boat. John Symons “The boat was in the water on the far side of the marina and there was a second boat in the neighboring slip when the fire…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new tiny home in Duluth with a sale price of nearly $200,000 is getting quite the sticker-shock response and concerns from locals. The concerns are being heard by the city’s chief administrative officer who addressed the issue to the council with some background and perspective. The tiny home is located along 6th Avenue East. It’s a…
Super One presented a check donation to the American Cancer Society Thursday morning in Hermantown. Super One President Patrick Miner presented a $76,000 check to the American Cancer Society. Customers made donations at forty-four Super One locations during several weeks in June. He expressed gratitude to customers for the campaign’s success. “We’re incredibly fortunate to have generous customers in the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The rotating restaurant at the top of the Radisson in downtown Duluth has closed after one year as a 1960s supper club. Rendering of the Apostle Supper Club It was in May of 2022 when the Apostle Supper Club opened in the former JJ Astor space on the 16th floor of the hotel. The vibe became much…
Regardless of what sport you play, almost everyone is interested in getting a little stronger. For some, that means heading to the gym. A Twin Ports couple has combined their love for each other with their love of lifting weights. The result is a new, state-of-the-art weightlifting facility. They titled it Los Campeones, or The Champions. Owner Carl Sievert began…
DULUTH, Minn. — Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna not only offers stress relieving experiences at Pier B Resort in Duluth, they bring them to your front door. Located on the hillside near West Duluth, the Design Studio and Manufacturing is where the magic happens. The team’s construction and custom build side produces around 2 to 3 saunas a month to…
DULUTH, Minn. — An insurance company is inviting the community in by having some fun. Friday Isaacson and Associates LLC American Family Insurance had a grand opening for their new office. It’s located on West Central Entrance in Duluth. And to make buying insurance more fun they put a golf simulator and game room in for people to relax. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Zenith Bookstore is getting a new look as a mural is being painted on the side of its building. The mural is 90 by 20 feet and is expected to take about 10 days to make. The one behind the project is an indigenous artist named Jonathan Thunder. This is his largest piece he’s had the chance…
LUTSEN, Minn. – Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains is considered a total loss after fire ripped through the beloved restaurant and bar over the weekend. The call for help came in around 6 a.m. Saturday. The Lutsen Fire Department and mutual aid from departments in Cook County responded. Fire officials said suppression efforts were at a high level but the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 300 block of Superior Street is letting the community know that downtown is still thriving and has lots to offer. Security Jewelers is hosting what they call the Summer Showcase Block Party. The party includes food, drinks, drawings, music and more. Neighboring businesses were happy to participate with offerings of their own. A Security Jewelers employee…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Dolce Vita Restaurant announced Saturday that it will close Thursday, June 29 after two years of business in Superior. “As many other establishments in America at this time, market conditions and staffing issues are making it tough for us to remain open,” owner Zudi Maksutoski said in a statement. “We have not come to this decision lightly; and…
DULUTH, MINN. — You may recall that just about one week ago, the Chow Haul food truck, a fixture in the Duluth-Superior area for more than a decade, crashed and burned. We talked with the owner of Chow Haul, Keith Burgess, earlier this week as he looked through the burned-out shell of the truck to find anything usable. “I’ve got…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new innovation center is providing new opportunities for LP Building Solutions. The manufacturing and supply company has partnered with UMD’s Natural Resources Research Institute to get the new space. The two companies have already been working together and wanted to collaborate further. The center includes a full-scale mock house, display wall, and a light manufacturing shop….
LITTLEFORK, Minn. — A fire broke out Wednesday at a longtime lumberyard in Littlfork. According to The Littlefork Times, piles of wood and woodchips caught fire around 1 p.m. at Green Forest Wood Products off Highway 71. The Littlefork Times Fire Chief Dan Wendt told the Times Wednesday evening that the flames stayed away from the nearby woods, according to…
SUPERIOR, WISC. — This Fourth of July would have marked 11 years of operation for the food truck known as Chow Haul. However, this year there won’t be a celebration on the anniversary. Last Saturday the truck crashed and burned. Chow Haul was on its way to an event at the 19th Hole on Saturday afternoon. But the truck never…
NORTHWEST WISCONSIN — A federal judge has ordered Enbridge to end operating the section of Line 5 in the Bad River Reservation within the next three years. Judge William Conley ruled the energy company has trespassed on the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ Reservation after easements for this section of pipeline expired in 2013. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – A busy exit ramp on southbound I-35 in Duluth is closing Monday. Minnesota Department of Transportation crews will be working to remove and reconstruct the 27th Avenue West southbound ramp. Work is expected to last 30 days. Crews will also be paving the southbound lanes adjacent to the ramp. Drivers needing to detour will follow southbound…
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is warning Taylor Swift fans in Minnesota of various ticket scams related to swift’s “Eras” tour, which comes to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Friday and Saturday Ellison said buying second-hand tickets online is risky. Scammers can easily screenshots of tickets that don’t exist. He said it’s best to buy tickets through a trustworthy…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — One class in Superior is teaching people how to sharpen hand tools. Bad Axe Tool Works is a company selling custom saws, and also providing seminars for those who use hand saws that are interested in sharpening their own. The founder of the company has over 15 years of experience. He says people are re-discovering the joy…
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. — Wildwoods, a wildlife rehabilitation center in Duluth has been very busy as it is baby season for them. This is because around late spring, early summer is when the non-profit rescues many types of baby animals from fawns, fledglings, turtles, and squirrels. They usually get around 130 different species of animals every year. A lot of the…
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. — It’s been 2 years since the Electric Fetus location in Downtown Duluth closed after serving the music community for 33 years. Now, the space is getting a new tenant with a decades-long history in the city itself. Anchors End Tattoo & Piercing will be taking over the spot on the corner of Lake Avenue and East Superior…
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. — Canal Park’s newest eatery opens at 8 a.m. Monday. The Social House had a soft open over the weekend. It’s located in the former Famous Dave’s location on the 300 block of South Lake Avenue. The Social House is described as a casual dining experience known for its giant pancakes for breakfast and hearty lunches. This…
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. — The new Taco Bell located on the corner of London Road and 21st Avenue East has an official opening date. It’s been about 6 years in the making, but it will be opening June 21. And Border Foods, the Minnesota-based franchisee of Taco Bell just has a few things left to do such as put a few…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. — Adolfson & Peterson Construction held a check presentation Tuesday after raising $11,000 to give to a local organization. They raised the money by hosting its second annual charity bean bag tournament. The money was given to the Northern Lights Foundation, which is a charity that eases financial stress on families with children who have life-threatening illnesses. The…
(FOX 21) – We have an update involving the pending purchase of our television station, KQDS-TV, and our sister station, KVRR-TV in Fargo. After 18 months, the proposed agreement with Forum Communications has fallen through. Our parent company, Red River Broadcasting, and Forum, which owns the Duluth News Tribune, had not received approval on the deal from the Federal Communications…
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. — If Cinderella can have glass slippers, you can have your very own glass hummingbird feeder thanks to Lake Superior Art Glass. The glass-blowing experience in Canal Park is happening through the month of July. You don’t have to be an expert either. Skilled artists work with you to customize your very own feeder. You can choose the…
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….
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…
