MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The production lines at Indeed Brewing moved quickly, the cans filling not with beer, but with THC-infused seltzer. The product, which features the compound that gets cannabis users high, has been a lifeline at Indeed and other craft breweries as alcohol sales have fallen in recent years. But that boom looks set to come to a crashing…
The shirt of a woman who has matching shirts with 4 other friends and all shop together on Black Friday as shoppers browse through Kohl’s department store for Black Friday looking for deals, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Woodstock, Ga. (AP Photo/Megan Varner) NEW YORK (AP) — Black Friday no longer tempts people to leave Thanksgiving tables for midnight mall runs, but…
DULUTH, Minn. — Wild State Cider is already in the Christmas spirit. The staff is decorating the place, hinting at the Christmas classic Home Alone all through the season. They already have lights up. In addition to the decorations, they launched a new drink called The Very Merry Christmas Cider, which is made with mulling spices. The drink is topped…
Lutsen Skiing LUTSEN, Min. – The team at Lutsen Mountains expect the first runs of the season to open on Friday, November 28, 2025. They say the expected snow over Thanksgiving should be enough to open a few runs. In a news release, “For opening day, our plan is to operate Raptor Express along with the Flapjack Conveyor, giving us a blend…
Campbells Soup Logo (AP) – The Campbell’s Co. said Wednesday it has fired an executive who was recorded making racist comments and mocking the company’s products and customers. Martin Bally, a vice president in Campbell’s information security department, was named in a lawsuit filed last week by Robert Garza, a former Campbell’s employee who said he was fired Jan. 30…
DULUTH, Min. – The City of Duluth’s Parking Services division is offering a select number of complimentary parking days one four days. The ramps include Lakeview Medical District Ramp, Technology Village Ramp, and HART District Ramps will all participate. Free days are: Saturday, November 29 (Small Business Saturday) Thursday, December 4 Thursday, December 11, and Thursday, December 18 In making…
DULUTH, Minn.– Essentia health and the City of Duluth teamed up to unveil a new parking ramp. It’s located on East First Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue East. The Hillside Public Ramp will bring 327 additional parking spots. Officials said, it will benefit the community greatly. Parking spots can be used for both downtown and hospital visits. “It is…
DULUTH, Minn. — Various Thanksgiving meals available both free and paid. Free Thanksgiving Meals St. Scholastica Annual Thanksgiving Meal at the DECC – Thursday, Nov. 27 from 11am to 3pm Free dinner for anyone in the community Turkey dinner with homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, vegetables, dinner roll, and cake for dessert DECC — Lake Superior Ballroom Free parking…
Shoppers at the Miller Hill Mall DULUTH, Minn. — Here’s a composite list of the various store hours for Thanksgiving Thursday, 11/27 and Black Friday, 11/28 General Shopping: Target – Closed Thursday, Re-Opens Friday, at 6am Walmart – Closed Thursday, Re-Opens Friday at 6am Best Buy – Closed Thursday, Re-Opens Friday at 6am Fleet Farm – Closed Thursday, Re-Opens Friday…
Small Town Girl Poster DULUTH, Min. – The film “Small Town Girl” now has a theme song. Director Bill Cooper made the announcement in an e-mail message. Cooper had previously announced that Brian Bryson would be working on music for the production. Now the song “Rudy” by Bryson has been released. The song of about one and a half minutes….
DULUTH, Min. – Construction crews have begun demolishing homes on the future site of a London Road roundabout. Homes at the corner of N. 40th Avenue East and London Road are now being torn down. Home demolition at corner of N. 40th Ave E & London Road for future roundabout The teardown began Friday, November 21, 2025. Traffic lights at…
Community Action Duluth Logo DULUTH, Min. – The Community Action Duluth Board of Directors has announced they have hired an “external third party consultant” to investigate the claims that are be made about their organization. The unnamed third party will be ask to investigate “interpersonal conflicts between employees and the Executive Director”. A news release from the Board of Directors…
DULUTH, Minn. — While the Northland’s favorite holiday tradition travels along Superior St, the Duluth Art Institute, used the parade of lights next door to help raise money for the non-profit. The institute offered cozy, aerial views of the Christmas City of the North Parade, welcoming guests in for a fundraising watch party. The evening serves as a major fundraiser for…
Community Action Duluth Logo DULUTH, Min. – Some workers at Community Action Duluth held a news conference in front of the building the evening of November 20, 2025 discussing problems within the organization’s leadership. The union made the news conference announcement in a Wednesday morning e-mail stating they would discus in part “a newly-filed Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) against management”….
DULUTH, Min. – A group of vendors from Lincoln Park and Hillside Farmer’s Markets are responding to recently release of information from Community Action Duluth (CAD). CAD’s board of directors released a six page document trying to clear-up what they called “misinterpretations, inaccuracies, and plainly false claims” that have been reported and talked about in recent days. The statement from…
DULUTH, Min. – The 24-hours of statewide giving in Minnesota raised millions of dollars going to thousands of non-profits. One Thursday November 20, 2025 donors across Minnesota gaeve $37.8 million. It was a record breaking the 2024 number of $37.1 million raised. Contributions and participation to Give to the Max Day 2025 spanned all 87 Minnesota counties and every U.S….
DULUTH, Minn. — Community Action Duluth, a non-profit since 1982, prides itself on empowering and engaging the community to eliminate poverty, however that pride is currently being clouded by controversy. On Nov. 20, AFSCME and some of the organization’s employees held a press conference in front of the Community Action building protesting Executive director Classie Dudley. Employees both present and…
DULUTH, Minn. – There have been recent allegations made against the leadership of Community Action Duluth (CAD) and its staff. A news release was sent by Executive Director Classie Dudley said there have been public misrepresentations of Executive Director Compensation, Farmers Market Operations & Vendor Payments, Board Member Transitions, Employee Medical Insurance. along with Commitment to Equity, Transparency, and Community….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Mont Du Lac Ski Resort is making snow as it prepares for this year’s season. The resort is looking forward to this winter as the last two seasons have been difficult for business. “We’re hoping for a great winter. You know, the last couple of winters have been difficult with natural snow, so we’re just hoping for…
DULUTH, Minn. – A news release from AFSCME-represented workers at Community Action Duluth (CAD) says they will hold a news conference to raise concerns about Community Action Duluth. They say there is a “growing crisis” within the organization. The news release claims, “hostile working conditions, financial mismanagement, a newly-filed Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) against management, and the ongoing refusal by…
DULUTH, Minn.– Inspired by recent difficulties with snap benefits and expensive cost of living, Western Bank in Duluth is ‘banking on kindness’ At both the Hermantown, and West Duluth locations, Western Bank is collecting any and all pet supplies and money for this fundraiser. The mission is to help prevent surrenders resulting from hardships. Happy Tails Animal Hospital in Superior…
NEW YORK (AP) — Target’s third-quarter profit tumbled as the retailer struggles to lure shoppers that are being pressed by stubbornly high inflation. The Minneapolis company said Wednesday that it expects its sales slump to extend through the critical holiday shopping season. The company also announced that it’s planning to invest another billion dollars next year to remodel stores, build…
NASHWAUK, Minn. — Mesabi Metallics have welcomed in the newest member of their mining family with a public open house. The Komatsu 980E-5 Haul Truck, one of the largest pieces of mining equipment in the world, is just one of a number of pieces of new equipment to company is bringing to the region. “This is a very large unit,…
POPLAR, Wis.– For the past 10 years, Berg Park Farm has raised small groups of artisan black turkeys for Thanksgiving. The turkeys eat, sleep, roam, and are cared for with purpose. “We spend a lot of time with these guys. We get them as day old or maybe two days old, and so we have them under lights and…
DULUTH, Minn.– A gathering described as a safe space for networking, gathering, and ideas took place at the DECC Monday morning. The 3rd annual Women in Leadership Conference brought in nearly 500-people from across the Midwest. Since the beginning, the event has sold out every year. The empowering environment has breakout sessions relating to topics such as career development and…
DEER RIVER, Min. – A staff member at Essentia Health – Deer River, 24-hour skilled nursing facility, is accused of taking “narcotic pain medications from the resident’s medication supply for personal use”. The investigation revolved around medicine intended for three patients. One patient had been receiving medication because they “experienced almost constant pain”. The investigation report from the Minnesota Department…
DULUTH, Minn. — $20 million in federal funding has been targeted for a new Air Traffic Control Tower at the Duluth Airport. Duluth’s Control tower is the nation’s 3rd oldest air control tower in operation. The $20 million adds to $10 million secured in 2024. After the funds are formally awarded, the project will need about $17.4 million in funding is…
CLOQUET, Minn. — An indigenous winter craft market at the Cloquet Community Center helped kick off the local holiday shopping season. The market showcased pieces from a number of the area’s indigenous artists, each showing off their creations from blankets to bead work. According to one of the event’s organizers, markets like these help local artists get a headstart on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Northland golfers are sneaking in one last round at Grand View Golf Course before colder weather strikes. The course, which had previously closed down for the winter, opened back up for one final weekend of golf. Dozens of golfers have been coming out to celebrate the end of the fall season, but the owner of the course…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It’s part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain prices are too high. The move comes after voters in off-year elections earlier this month cited economic concerns as their top…
DULUTH, Min. – A Minnesota Department of Health report say a caregiver with a Duluth comprehensive home care agency stole money from one of their clients. The report say the, “The stole the client’s bank card the first day the worked in the client’s home and fraudulently used the bank card to pay tuition expenses and order online items.” The…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth 1200 Fund celebrated its 40th anniversary at Zeitgeist. The private non-profit supports entrepreneurs and business owners by providing mentorships and loans with a mission to grow the economy and create jobs in Duluth. Wednesday night’s celebration was to celebrate the hard work of everyone involved and the success stories. “We really hope that one,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild released a statement to FOX 21 Wednesday night about the federal ban on hemp-derived THC products that was passed Wednesday when congress voted to approve the federal spending bill to open the government after a historic shutdown. “In the chaos of the last nearly 43 days, let’s not lose sight of the…
John Kliewer DULUTH, Minn. – Pastor John Kliewer was tasked by the Duluth Vineyard’s congregation to lead their flock following a sex scandal from their youth pastor and his family. Kliewer has now left the Duluth Vineyard. In March of 2025, the Duluth Vineyard placed Kliewer on leave to investigate him. That investigation was focusing on allegations that Kliewer’s management created…
Lake Carriers’ Association Logo DULUTH, Min & CLEVELAND – The Lake Carriers’ Association is releasing their October shipping numbers for iron ore. They say, “Year-to-date, the iron ore trade stands at 35.8 million tons, a decrease of 12.6 percent compared to last year.” Through October 2025, ship leaving Duluth had 6,558,750 tons of iron ore, that’s compared to 6,622,906 tons in…
Courtesy: Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader John Thune said a bi-partisan agreement was reached Sunday evening to reopen the federal government after 40 days closed. The agreement would fund the government until the end of January. Sources told CNN the deal also will set a vote on government health care subsidies in December. Democrats have demanded the…
President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings, marking the latest swing in a seesawing legal battle over the anti-hunger program used by 42 million Americans. The demand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture came as more than two dozen…
DULUTH, Minn. — This semi-annual tradition Duluth Tradition has all the fun unique finds. Over 170 booths are set up with treasures ranging from furniture and home decor to clothing and jewelry to treats, antiques, and handmade items! The “Junk Hunks” are also on hand to help customers haul large pieces of furniture to their vehicles for free. Part of…
DULUTH, Minn.– Preparations are underway for the annual “Duluth and St. Louis County days at the Capitol” City of Duluth, County Commissioners and the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce got together this morning to nail down a plan to advocate for key legislative priorities. Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert said the agenda will remain the same as last year including investment…
DULUTH, Minn.– Halvor Lines, a trucking company employing nearly 500 drivers in Superior announced a game changing expansion. The company has purchased new property still in superior because of the conflicting Blatnik Bridge construction. Officials at Halvor Lines are calling it significant expansion to its headquarters with this new project. The new building will give drivers an upgraded living space…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Mayor Jim Payne has put a ban in place that will stop city officials in Superior from signing non-disclosure agreements. The mayor said that NDAs have not been common practice for the city up to this point either, with only 3 signed in the last 5 years with publicly disclosed vendors, in order to protect proprietary…
DULUTH, Minn.– The DECC in Duluth was packed with 60 Upper Lakes Foods vendors, showcasing a delicious sneak peek of what they’re offering. The bi-annual event was prepared to serve thousands of hungry guests. It’s meant to foster community connections and showcase standout products. Upper Lakes Foods caters to 24-hundred customers around Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Many of their…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — New studio apartments are being built in the heart of downtown Superior. The project is located at the corner of Hammond Avenue and Belknap Street, across from the Superior City Courthouse and City Hall. The building used to house the PhoCali Vietnamese restaurant until it closed in 2022. Now, the structure is being turned into nine studio…
DULUTH, Minn.– After a trend of successful winter clothing drives, ABRA Auto Body in Scanlon is proud to bring it back. Starting November 3rd, ARBA Auto Body will be accepting winter clothing donations. Last year, they received 188 clothing pieces. They’re looking for both child and adult winter gear. The inspiration for this drive came after the company noticed united…
ROSEVILLE, Min & DULUTH, Min. – Minnesota Lottery’s Millionaire Raffle Sells Out in Record 14 Days — Fastest in Game’s History. Last year’s raffle sold out in 15 days. Each $10 ticket offers a chance at two $1 million prizes and thousands of additional cash prizes. The Minnesota Millionaire Raffle winning numbers will be announced on January 1, 2026. RELATED:…
GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS: The Baddest Show On Earth Tour with special guests THE ROBERT CRAY BAND DULUTH, Min. – George Thorogood & The Destroyers have been “The All-American rock & roll party band” (Goldmine Magazine) for the past 5+ decades. They will be playing the DECC Symphony Hall Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 at 7:30PM. Their ‘The Baddest Show On Earth…
Dairy products, which are covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is displayed for sale at a grocery store Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. PROVIDENCE, R.I (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running. It’s not clear…
DULUTH, MINN- The Duluth area chamber of commerce hosted their 155th annual Forging The Future event at the DECC tonight. Every year thirteen hundred leaders from the community come together to celebrate achievements and challenges from the past year. CEO of API group Russ Becker was a keynote at the dinner. He spoke about ways to grow the economy in middle…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The loss of SNAP funding because of the federal government shutdown has Superior Mayor Jim Paine proposing a plan to help residents who rely on the food-assistance program. With the city council’s approval, Mayor Paine wants to create a new $200,000 emergency fund. That money would come from the city’s Economic Development Fund and be used to…
DULUTH, Minn.– A new donut shop is opening Friday in Duluth’s Canal Park. Voyageur Donuts is located in the DeWitt-Seitz building. The savory business focuses on unique and local flavors, like a ‘Superior’ chocolate donut and a ‘Forager’ blueberry donut. Owner Dan Neff said he’s done his research. “Voyager Donuts is about the experience where life takes us and what…
