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Dustin Heckman Starts as Glensheen’s New Executive Director

Heckman previously served as Executive Director of the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior.

November 17, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Someone new is at the helm of Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, and he’s a familiar face when it comes to educating people about the Northland’s history. Dustin Heckman has just started as Executive Director of Glensheen. Heckman served as Executive Director of the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior since 2019. Before that, he was the…

‘Heaven On Earth Wellness Spa’ On Central Entrance

November 17, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — A new modernized day spa has opened in Duluth that prides itself on using non toxic products for all. ‘Heaven on Earth Wellness Spa’ is located on the 300 block of East Central Entrance. It offers everything from Colon hydrotherapy to infrared saunas and a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. They use natural and organic ingredients in products. And…

Johnson’s Bakery Prepping for Thanksgiving

November 17, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The countdown is on for Thanksgiving. It’s also one of the busiest holidays of the year for bakeries, and one in Duluth one is getting its desserts ready for those who want to take them home. The phones ring non-stop in the days leading up to Thanksgiving at Johnson’s Bakery, and as one of the prime local…

‘Pure Hockey’ Chain Acquires Duluth Hockey Company

The location on Maple Grove Road up by the Miller Hill Mall was bought this year, making it Pure Hockey's 8th store in Minnesota.

November 17, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Longtime local store Duluth Hockey Company is now under new, corporate ownership — and they say it’s allowed them to score big in the inventory they offer to the Northland’s hockey community. Pure Hockey is the new owner of Duluth Hockey Company. The location on Maple Grove Road up by the Miller Hill Mall was bought this year,…

Superior Chamber & Visitor Bureau Receives Large Grant

The bureau hopes to receive the funds by the end of the month.

November 16, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently awarded $15 million in grants to local tourism organizations. The Superior-Douglas County Visitor Bureau will be receiving more than $135,000. The bureau is one of several dozen organizations recognized in the grant which puts tourism as a priority in the state as travel is a priority for many people again. “We are…

Knowing Your Neighbors: StoneHouse Martial Arts

November 15, 2021

Natalie Noury,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A martial arts dojo in Superior has chopped open its doors to the public after having to close down due to the effects of the pandemic. FOX 21’s Natalie Noury has more with StoneHouse Martial Arts. Categories: Business, Knowing Your Neighbor, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Local Christmas Tree Farmers Seeing Customers Deck the Halls Early

While weather issues have impacted some of their crops, two tree farmers in Duluth said they're excited to see the big crowds they saw last year.

November 14, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn. – The first measurable snow of the season has got people in the mood to spruce up their homes for the holidays, shopping for locally grown Christmas trees early this year. While the weather has affected some of their growth, they’re still ready for crowds as big as they saw last year. “Happens every year,” said Bob Abrahamson…

Minnesota Gov. Walz Departs for Europe Trade Mission

He will also be joined by over 40 executives from Minnesota businesses and organizations at various points of the trip.

November 13, 2021

Arman Rahman,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is leaving for a six-day trip to Europe to promote the state’s businesses. The Democratic governor said says he will travel to the United Kingdom and Finland to promote trade with a focus on health care, environmental technology, agriculture, and education. Walz will spend the first three days of the tour in London,…

Duluth International Airport Seeing Pilot Shortages

November 10, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — A nationwide pilot shortage is affecting the Duluth International Airport, causing the hub to reduce the number of flights to Chicago this month. United Airlines has cut its direct flights in Duluth to and from Chicago from its typical three, down to one this month. That will be bumped up to two in December, and might get…

Structure of Essentia’s Vision Northland Project Marked Complete with Topping Out Ceremony

According to hospital and construction officials, the project is ahead of schedule at 53% complete.

November 9, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Essentia Health, city and state officials celebrated a big milestone in the multimillion-dollar Vision Northland project — the end of structural construction. The “topping out” ceremony was held Tuesday. For the construction tradition, the beam is adorned with an American flag and a small tree.“They all symbolize positive things,” said Jeff Dzurik, Executive Vice President of McGough Construction….

New Duluth Boutique Hotel in Old City Hall Brings Hope for Struggling Downtown

The Inn is named after famous Duluth architect, Oliver Traphagen, responsible for many of Duluth’s buildings still used today.

November 9, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As downtown businesses continue to pull themselves up through labor shortages and safety issues, officials say the arrival of a new boutique hotel, the Oliver Inn, is a light on the horizon. The Old City Hall building on East Superior Street is getting a new look and new life as the Oliver Inn. “I think each experience that…

Heating Supply Stores Nearing Busy Season

November 9, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Stove and Fireplace business has moved to a new location to expand their product inventory. The business held on strong through the pandemic with home construction and renovations continuing to fuel their demand. As they approach what they call their ‘burn season” they needed an expanded building to showcase a growing product line in gas…

Klobuchar, MN Business Owner Celebrate Border Reopening, But New Requirements for Canadians Dampen Full Economic Rebound Stateside

Canadians visiting must complete a negative covid-19 test, regardless of their vaccination status to return home, and they have to pay for the test themselves here in the states.

November 8, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The U.S. has fully reopened its borders with Canada, after almost 20 months closed due to the pandemic. But some border businesses in Minnesota are still feeling like the door isn’t fully open as some Canadians are still hesitant to travel — knowing they face testing requirements to return home. “Our biggest trading partner, one of our best…

Duluth Council Approves DEDA’s Help in Paying Rising Cost of Historic Old Central Redevelopment

Supply chain issues and the rising cost of materials have brought the project cost up an additional $4.3 million.

November 8, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn,- Supply chain issues and the rising cost of materials have affected the redevelopment of Duluth’s Historic Old Central High School into housing units. According to Councilor Zack Filipovich, the project cost has gone up an additional $4.3 million dollars due to those issues. With the developer covering about $2.7 million of that, Duluth City Council voted unanimously Monday…

Burrito Union Unveils First-Ever Disinfecting Robot Server

Owner Rod Raymond assures it's not there to replace human servers but make their jobs easier.

November 8, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Stopping by Burrito Union for some food can now be like taking a trip to the future, as the restaurant is unveiling its first-ever robot server. Owner Rod Raymond tells us, “Rasputin” is the first robot in the world to both serve food and disinfect with U-V rays that even kill the coronavirus and other viruses at night…

KYN: Port City Nutrition

That's why she decided to bring Herbalife products such as proteins and herbal teas to downtown Two Harbors along with a positive environment.

November 8, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — “I like being in a place that people can go to get nutrition and to get coaching and get into an active lifestyle and a healthy lifestyle,” Port City Nutrition Owner, Quinn Kasell says. After moving from Grand Rapids to Two Harbors with her family, owner Quinn Kasell knew she had to bring her drive for…

New Kind of Ski Wax Helping Skiers Tune Fast And Maintain Quality

November 8, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — One of the businesses that held a pop-up booth at Fitger’s first annual Winterfest event this weekend has Minnesota ties. It’s called “Fast Wax” Ski Wax, and it was created in Lake Elmo 25 years ago. The company reps were in town this weekend to promote both their traditional products, as well as a newer creation that…

Miller Hill Subaru to Host Pet Adoption Event

November 5, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Miller Hill Subaru in Hermantown is hosting a pet adoption event this weekend collaborating with four animal shelters. Canal bark, Youth Allies, Riley Rue, and Animal Allies will be vendors at the dealership’s 13th annual Love-a-Pet event. Four humane organizations will be on-site Saturday with 75 cats and kittens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and five organizations…

Poplar Golf Course Staying Open Due to Snow-Free Weather

November 5, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Poplar Golf Course in Wisconsin encourages people to take advantage of the snow-free weather and come out for a round of golf this weekend. Golf courses in the Northland are usually closed this time of year due to the snow season. But with temperatures rising the next few days, the family-owned golf course is still open. Poplar is…

Ski Hills Gearing Up for Winter Season

Right now, Lutsen Mountain's top priority is snowmaking which will happen when we get consecutive colder.

November 5, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Northland’s Ski mountains are getting ready for the winter season. Right now, Lutsen Mountain’s top priority is snowmaking which will happen when we get consecutive colder days. With snow-making staff on standby, they have a goal of people coming in and skiing by Thanksgiving and are expecting a big season. “Last year we were in the…

City Of Duluth To Require Employees Get Vaccinated Or Test For Covid Weekly

November 5, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth will soon be requiring its employees to get vaccinated or get weekly COVID tests. A city spokesperson said the new requirement will start in December. This comes after President Joe Biden made an executive order in September telling employers with 100 or more people to require workers to get vaccinated or get weekly…

Tickets For 2022 Duluth Airshow Go On Sale Nov. 10

November 3, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re a fan of the Duluth Airshow, you can get your tickets for next year in just days. Tickets for the July 16 and 17 air show go on sale Wed., Nov. 10 at DuluthAirshow.com. Sales start at 8 a.m. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2022 Duluth Airshow after the Blue Angles had…

Bent Paddle Helping Raise Money, Awareness of Mental Health Services with New Beer Launch Thursday

$1 for each pint and $5 for every growler or crowler of the new Pay It Forward pale ale purchased will go back to Amberwing.

November 2, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Experts say mental health issues in kids and teens are rising, so one organization and brewery are teaming up to promote a new beer that raises money for mental health resources. Bell Bank’s Pay-It-Forward Launch Party at Bent Paddle Brewing this Thursday is raising funds for Amberwing, a Duluth-based center for youth and family wellbeing. In a survey…

Indigenous Business Owners Network at First-Ever Tribal Contractors Council Summit in Duluth

They also hope the event will help them connect and build relationships not only within the more than 65 industry members present but with other outside businesses or entities.

November 2, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Indigenous business owners throughout Northern Minnesota got together to network and discuss their industry at the first-ever Minnesota Tribal Contractors Council Summit at Pier B Resort in Duluth. Organizers say many tribal contractors and businesses who worked on the Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline replacement project are in need of new work. They also hope the event will help…

Minnesota Power Requesting 18% Rate Increase to Offset Clean Energy Investments

An interim rate increase of 14% will start January 1st lasting until the Commission approves 18%.

November 1, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Power is filing a request with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to increase its annual operating revenue by $108 million. This would mean an 18% increase or about $15 dollars more on customers’ monthly bills. But as the commission takes up to a year to approve their request, the company asked for an interim rate increase of…

Minnesota Power Requests 18% Rate Increase

Minnesota Power Files Request for Rate Change to Support Sustainable Energy Future

November 1, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Power announced Monday it’s filing a request with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) to increase its annual operating revenue by $108 million and adjust rates for its retail electric customers. The company says the approximately 18% increase reflects changes in revenue and expenses related to Minnesota Power’s ongoing EnergyForward clean energy transition, evolving customer demand,…

Halloween Brings Boost to Local Liquor Stores after Record-Breaking 2020

According to the Minnesota State Auditor, sales at the state's more than 200 municipal liquor stores jumped 10% during the first year of the pandemic.

October 31, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Halloween weekend didn’t only fill up buckets with candy, it filled up many local liquor stores with customers. Over at Canal Park Liquors, staff say they saw heavy traffic Saturday, which thinned out Sunday. Beverages that were hot this Halloween included single shooters of Fireball and Tito’s, as well as cider to get into the fall mood. This…

Minnesota Liquor Sales Soared In 2020 For A Record Year

October 31, 2021

KQDS Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Sales at municipal liquor stores in Minnesota soared in 2020 for a record-breaking year. sales at the state’s 213 “munis” jumped 10% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by State Auditor Julie Blaha. In recent years, a typical sales increase has been in the range of 1 to 3%. With many…

Minnesota Liquor Sales Soared in 2020 for a Record Year

Sales at the state’s 213 “munis” jumped 10% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 30, 2021

Arman Rahman,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Sales at municipal liquor stores in Minnesota soared in 2020 for a record-breaking year. Sales at the state’s 213 “munis” jumped 10% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by State Auditor Julie Blaha. In recent years, a typical sales increase has been in the range of 1 to 3%. With many…

Vintage Hideaway Market Brings Out Christmas Decor

With eight vendors now using the new space, they wanted to make sure they get their holiday products out early for crafters.

October 29, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas? One local shop in Hermantown doesn’t think so. Vintage Hideaway Market has already set out a variety of Christmas items as they anticipate a busy holiday season. With eight vendors now using the new space, they wanted to make sure they get their holiday products out early for…

Costco Hosts Grand Opening In Duluth

October 28, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — “I think they will be impressed with their first time at a Costco,” Duluth Costco General Manager John Kuzas said Thursday. The wholesale retail store is now officially open in Duluth. “There was a lot of excitement this morning we had people lining up at about seven o’clock,” Kuzas said. One of those people was Myra Cloud…

Duluth Consignment Shop Stocked With Winter Apparel

October 27, 2021

Marcus Asmus,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the weather turning cooler, a Duluth consignment shop has ditched its summer items for winter apparel. The Great Lakes Gear Exchange on East 4th Street has more than 1,600 consigners with cold-weather items in their store right now. The switchover to winter was made in early October and will continue until the end of March with…

Vitta Pizza Opening Second Location In Duluth Next Year

October 27, 2021

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — Vitta Pizza is opening a second location in Duluth over on Central Entrance next year in the former UPS building. This spot will have a drive-up window so customers can grab the pizza they ordered online without ever leaving their cars. The business has had its original location in Canal Park for the past 10 years, and…

Outfitters Preparing for Winter Camping

The business' manager says there's nothing quite like winter camping at the BWCA.

October 27, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

ELY, Minn. — Camping became more popular as people changed up their hobbies and habits during the pandemic, and that includes even camping in the cold. The Piragis Northwoods Company in Ely is one of the few outfitting companies in the area which continues to draw in campers during the winter time. The shelves are stocked with everything they need…

Zup’s Opens In New Location

Store owners say they have added 30 employees giving them 90 total.

October 27, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

ELY, Minn. — Folks in one part of the Northland have a brand new option for buying groceries. After closing their old location in mid-October, Zup’s has now officially opened a new store in Ely formerly occupied by Shopko. “They needed to expand, and they did. It’s a wonderful location,” Ely Resident James Stone says. While it’s still on the…

Twin Ports Breweries Experience Aluminum Delays

October 26, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — Some breweries in the area are being affected by the shipping delays we’re seeing across the country. Hoops Brewing in Duluth had to close a few times last year during the pandemic, but it wasn’t hit hard by any of the shortages in the supply chain. Owner Dave Hoops says as business bounces back, the delay in…

Duluth Vacation Rental Cap Increases from 60 to 70 Units

October 26, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The city of Duluth will soon be allowing more vacation rental properties to pop up in neighborhoods, including short-term rental options while occupied by the homeowner. “We are trying to make sure that the kind of regulations that we have function well in the community and most specifically in our single-family residential areas where you have…

Whistleblower Haugen Says Facebook Makes Online Hate Worse

October 25, 2021

The Associated Press,

LONDON (AP) — Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen told British lawmakers Monday that the social media giant stokes online hate and extremism, fails to protect children from harmful content and lacks any incentive to fix the problems, providing momentum for efforts by European governments working on stricter regulation of tech companies. While her testimony echoed much of what she told the U.S. Senate this month,…

Superior Flower Shop Joins ‘Petal It Forward’

October 22, 2021

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A flower shop in Superior is joining a nationwide event to help spread kindness to people in the community. Artistic Florals by Leslie is in on the “Petal it Forward” giveaway by handing out dozens of bouquets of flowers to places like hospitals, nursing homes and people on the street. “We want to just bring some joy…

Duluth’s Clure Public Maritime Terminal to Receive More International Shipping

October 21, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday, the Port of Duluth-Superior receives about 800 vessels and average of 35 million tons of cargo annually. But port officials made an announcement Thursday that could project these rates increasing, and the impact it’s going to have on surrounding areas. Duluths Clure Public Maritime terminal is expanding its capabilities now as larger volumes of international shipping…

Business Group Networks Over Neon Disc Golf at Enger Golf Course

October 21, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — A different kind of golfing took place tonight at Enger Golf Course for a Northland chapter of Business Network International. BNI held a networking event for some glow in the dark cosmic disc golf. They lit up holes 1, 2 and 18, for a three hole loop with the trees, sand traps, and baskets all lit up…

‘Visit Duluth’ Board Agrees To Much Smaller Sales Role With City

October 20, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Visit Duluth — the city’s top marketing arm since 1935 — has agreed to a much smaller role with the city so it isn’t dissolved altogether. This comes after the city council recently approved a 2022 tourism marketing contract with Bellmont Partners out of the Twin Cities worth $1.8 million. The company came out on top after…

Local Appliance Stores Still Experiencing Supply Shortage

The reasoning behind the shortage? Lack of raw materials, shipping containers tripling in cost, and missing components all play a part in the long wait.

October 20, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — Businesses in the area are continuing to see a supply chain shortage with not being able to get certain products in a timely manner, or not at all. “This all-new territory since probably the beginning of second quarter last year, Daughtery Appliance Sales Owner, Scott Boedigheimer says. Daughtery Appliance Sales in West Duluth has been around for…

Artists Create Mural To Support Fire-Damaged Bar & Grill

The restaurant is still months away from opening the kitchen, but Witherspoon says opening the bar in a few weeks is the first step to get back to interacting with the folks he loves to see.

October 19, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — Spoon’s Bar and Grill in Duluth is getting closer to reopening. This after two fires in August and September caused over $400,000 worth of damage to the building. Now, the restaurant is getting a special new makeover on its siding. “It’s amazing how the smallest things in life mean the most ya know,” Spoon’s Bar & Grill…

Legacy of F and D Meats Continues Under New Ownership

The Previous Owners Left the Business in December of 2020

October 19, 2021

Brett Scott,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – After nearly 50 years in business, it can be difficult and nerve-wracking for new ownership to take over a strongly rooted establishment. “I just wanted to keep my shoulder behind the wheel and my toes out of the way,” said Joseph Walls, co-owner of F and D Meats in Virginia. Whether you’re a local, or just passing…

Costco Shelves Filling Up as Duluth Location Prepares to Open in 10 Days

With $10 million of inventory stocked to date and liquor shipments arriving this week, the big-box store is gearing up to open.

October 18, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Finishing touches are going into Duluth’s new Costco, set to open in just 10 days. It’s all coming together inside the Costco building on Arrowhead Road. With shelves filling up, the warehouse floor is bare no more. “Kind of the final process right now is setting up our checkout lanes and receiving the remainder of our inventory in…

‘Paint ‘Til You Faint’ at Pottery Burn Celebrates National Paint Your Own Pottery Day

People could pick and design their own pieces for about 12 hours, which staff then glaze and burn for pick up 7 days later.

October 16, 2021

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Pottery Burn Studio in Superior celebrated National Paint Your Own Pottery Day with a marathon event Saturday. From 11 a.m. until midnight the 7th annual Paint ‘Til You Faint featured pizza and a pajama party. People could pick and design their own pieces which staff then glaze and burn for pick up 7 days later. Owner Amanda…

‘The Forge’ Set to Give Innovators, Entrepreneurs Space to Excel

The facility will give students another outlet for those interested in engineering and manufacturing fields.

October 15, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — The Itasca Economic Development Corporation has received over one million dollars in grants to turn one of their multi-use buildings they have owned since 2005 into what they are calling ‘The Forge.’ “The Forge will provide an opportunity for entrepreneur innovators as well as education training and workforce development all in the same roof,” Itasca Economic…

Spooky Halloween Treats At Rocky Mountain Chocolate

October 15, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Canal Park is getting in the Halloween spirit with black cat and monster caramel apples, among other creepy characters. They have about 6 different designs for these staple holiday sweets, but also offer a wide variety of other fall treats like pumpkin fudge, pumpkin spice caramels and toffees, and different fall themed…

Gov. Walz Highlights Duluth’s Seawall Reconstruction, Begins State Funding Tour

October 14, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made a stop in Duluth Thursday to highlight some of the state’s bonding projects passed in 2020, including a soon-to-be new seawall behind the DECC. It was part of the Walz’s kick-off for his ‘local jobs and projects tour’ to celebrate bonding projects throughout the state currently in the works to improve infrastructure…