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…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior is expanding with 2 new businesses that are now open. Located off of Tower Avenue in the back of Blue Arrow Boutique, Alchemy and Botany are two shops that have combined together. One is called Alchemy by AnndreasArt and features crystals and permanent jewelry, as well as aura photography, which gives you a 23-page report to…
DULUTH, Minn. — European flavors are now frying up inside a new food truck that’s on wheels but isn’t on the move. It’s stationed behind the Duluth Depot, but with a broken engine. Other than that, it’s in mint condition. The North Shore Scenic Railroad purchased the truck as a walk-up eatery for train riders and locals, like downtown workers….
DULUTH, Minn. — Spectrum and Ovation TV Presented a $10,000 check to the Duluth Art Institute Wednesday night. The Stand for the Arts Award recognizes organizations doing work with injustice. The Duluth Art Institute hosted their annual member show. This year they voted in a new board member before receiving the Stand for the Arts Award. The Executive Director says…
DULUTH, Minn. — We can now cross off another sign of summer arriving here in the Northland. At 6:05 am this morning, the first cruise ship of 2023 slid under the lift bridge ahead of a fiery sunrise. The Viking Octantis along with its 268 passengers were here just for the day, giving passengers the opportunity to head up to…
Courtesy of North Shore Adventure Park SILVER BAY, Minn. — The North Shore Adventure Park opened for its 5th year Friday. The park located in Silver Bay features zip lining and climbing experiences for family and friends to enjoy. They also started up an axe throwing attraction last July. Officials say it’s the only forested adventure park in Minnesota. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Miller Hill Subaru is getting ready to host a community rummage sale that will benefit families in need. The rummage sale will go toward the organization, Best Christmas Ever that raises money to give to families around the holidays. It will be no prices on items as they are free-will donation. And anyone can help out by…
DULUTH, Minn. — Spirit Mountain is gearing up for the summer season starting this Memorial Day weekend. The year-round resort offers many attractions for families to enjoy. Including the Adventure Park which starts this weekend. It features a zip-line, alpine coaster, jumping pillow, putt-putt golf, and scenic chair lift. And next week mountain biking will open up, and for that…
A dispute over mineral leases has ended in favor of Cleveland Cliffs, and Cliffs says the leases will allow it to keep Hibbing Taconite open for at least another two decades. The five-member Minnesota Executive Council chaired by Gov. Walz awarded the company leases for 2,600 acres near Nashwauk. Another company owned by Essar had also been trying to get…
(Associated Press) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have mandated higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota, saying the legislation wasn’t ready to become law. “Rideshare drivers deserve fair wages and safe working conditions,” Walz said in a statement announcing his first veto ever in his…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Rowing Club brings people from around the Twin Ports together teaching them all about the sport. The club is currently getting ready for their summer season which will start after school is over for students in mid-June. Classes range from the Junior Rowing Program where students ages 13 to 18 can participate, to the Learn…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Sen. Grant Hauschild is celebrating the end of the legislative session with what he calls the “largest tax relief package in the history of the state.” Hauschild said the package includes social security tax relief to 85 percent of seniors and child tax credit to families that’s expected to reduce child poverty by 33 percent. His…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Economic Development Authority, or DEDA, voted unanimously Tuesday to terminate its multi-million dollar agreement with the owners of the newly built Lincoln Park Flats. This means roughly $2.3 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) through 2048 is no more. The move comes after the property’s owner, P&R Companies, said it was forced to make plans…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — If you are looking for a yard makeover this year or are searching to add greenery to your yard, one Northland business has opened up a new location to expand their inventory of native plants. “We grow straight species native plants. So that’s, our plants, they come right from a wild seed source or a company…
DULUTH, Minn. — Charter fishing season is back in Duluth and the tourists are already pouring in. It’s been about a week into the season for charter boats. In Lake Superior walleye, King and Coho salmon, as well as Lake Trout are all biting right now. Looper Charters Captain Brody Kaldahl says he’s already getting plenty of bookings for the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new multi-faceted dental office is coming to downtown Duluth, and it’s focused on providing oral health to low-income families, especially children. The building is located at 25 West Superior Street. Children’s Dental Services is the non-profit behind the project, along with the financial help from 20 organizations and foundations — local and within the state. Organizers…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Racing season is officially underway as drivers took their positions Sunday evening at the Halvor Lines Speedway in Proctor. “I’m kinda over the hill now, so I don’t know a lot of the younger guys, but there’s still some older guys like me racing around. You know, we just haven’t grown up yet and it’s still fun….
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Best Bread is making some seasonal changes and they are now opening six days a week. Duluth Best Bread has been a rising business in the Twin Ports for the past 7 years. This year at their Lincoln Park location, Duluth Best Bread is opening up outdoor seating for people to enjoy with a pastry and…
DULUTH, Minn.–Lincoln Park saw a lot of new this weekend. If you’re a fan of sandwiches, Corktown Deli and Brews has opened up a new location. This new location is on the corner of 27th Avenue West and Michigan Street and is much larger than the original spot, fitting up to 100 people. Both bar and restaurant seating are open…
DULUTH, Minn. – The weather was perfect Saturday for Bent Paddle Brewing Company’s 10-year anniversary celebration with its Festiversary block party. The music was flowing and, of course, so was the craft beer. The all-ages family friendly event had plenty of neighboring Lincoln Park businesses on hand – from food trucks to local eateries. Big Wave Dave and the Ripples…
