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Harbor City Roller Girls Open Season

Wessman Arena Tomorrow Night

Superior, Wis. Tomorrow is set to be another hard hitting Saturday night at Wessman Arena. This time though the game won’t be hockey. Instead the Harbor City Roller Dame Nautikills. Open their 10th anniversary season against the Minnesota Roller Girls’ Dagger Dolls. The Nautikills are one of the top 300 teams in the world and say they’re ready for some…

Magic For A Good Cause

Second Harvest Food Bank Receives 100% Of Proceeds

Duluth, Minn. It was an evening of magic and laughs tonight at Clyde Iron Works all for a good cause. Kids of all ages came to enjoy one of the Midwest’s most in demand entertainers. Magician Jonathan May. Tonight 100% of the proceeds went to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank back pack program. The money raised tonight will go a long…

Early Start To Easter At The Edgewater

Kids Search For Easter Eggs

Duluth, Minn. Easter fun got an early start tonight at Duluth’s Edgewater Resort. Families spending the night had a chance to hunt for Easter eggs hidden in the resort’s arcade. “We want families to feel like when they come here they’re not just coming here for a water park or something generic. So that they have something very specific to…

Fourth Street Construction to Resume Monday

Work will be done in phases, starting between 10th and 19th Avenues East

DULUTH, Minn. – Construction on 4th Street in Duluth will pick back up next Monday. Last year, crews completed work to replace old utilities and damaged roads between 6th and 10th Avenue East. Construction will be done in phases, starting between 10th and 19th Avenue East , and continue down to Wallace Avenue as work is completed. That portion of…

Johnson’s Bakery Taking Orders for Easter Treats

Duluth Bakery Offers Several Options for Holiday Treats

DULUTH, Minn. – Easter is just days away and if you haven’t started baking yet, no need to worry! Johnson’s Bakery in Duluth has you covered. The long-time Duluth Bakery is currently taking orders for buns, pies, tortes, cookies, cakes and more. The bakery has two locations in Duluth: 2230 W 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55806 – (218) 727-1889 4509 E…

Hot and Cold Salad Perfect for Spring

Cooking Connection: Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews

BIWABIK, Minn. – Burnt Onion Kitchen and Brews is the restaurant in the new chalet at Giant’s Ridge in Biwabik, Minnesota. It’s headed up by Chef Dan Schimka. There is hand-crafted beer, hand-cut steaks, seafood flown in from Hawaii and fresh pasta. For this week’s Cooking Connection Chef Dan taught FOX 21’s William Seay how to make a hot and cold…

Parks and Rec Thank Employees For Hard Work

Lincoln Park Getting A Makeover

Duluth, Minn.-Duluth Parks and Recreation celebrated another year with their annual commission meeting. The night was to recap accomplishments, look towards the future and recognize key partners that have played a significant role in moving forward several park plans. One of those plans is the reconstruction of Lincoln Park “There are issues that we’ve had with the park. It was…

Playhouse: ‘Mamma Mia!’ First Up At NorShor Theatre

DULUTH, Minn. (Press Release) – 2017-2018 seasons for its Main Stage, Underground, Children’s Theatre and Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) series!  Featuring six sensational titles in the Main Stage season, the Duluth Playhouse is ready for its next stage at the NorShor and its 650-seat theatre. MAIN STAGE 2017-2018 SEASON* Rumors by Neil Simon September 21-October 1, 2017 A Christmas…

Duluth Announces Energy Pilot Project

Project Helps Move City to Mayor's 80% Emission Reduction Goal

DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson and other city officials announced a new initiative to reduce Duluth’s carbon footprint. The Canal Park steam plant, Duluth Energy Systems, is going completely coal free for the next seven months. Mayor Larson believes this pilot initiative is a big step toward her goal of reducing Duluth’s carbon emissions by 80% before the year…

Sheet Metal Business Specializing in Custom Design Projects

The business hosted an open house and ribbon cutting Wednesday at their new location in Lincoln Park

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth company is making a name for itself, working on custom projects for other local business. Sheet Metal Solutions hosted an open house and ribbon cutting Wednesday at their new location in Lincoln Park. Last year, Mark and Becky LaTour moved their business from a small workshop at their home, to a new 5,000 square foot…

Getting Toasty on National Grilled Cheese Day

Locally Owned Toasty's in Duluth is Seeing a Spike in Business Since Opening a Second Location

DULUTH, Minn. – Things were getting toasty in the Northland Wednesday, and no, we’re not talking weather! Northlanders are taking part in National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, especially the staff at Toasty’s Sandwich Shop in Duluth. Owner Tom Hagen says since the opening of their second location on Superior Street, business is booming. Toasty’s is using all fresh ingredients in…

Job Seekers Hit the DECC for Annual Career Fair

Job Market Getting Better

DULUTH, Minn.- More than 100 employers packed the DECC today for the annual Northland Career Fair. Job seekers were able to meet with employers and apply for a variety of jobs. One official from the event told us, the job market is getting stronger in this area. “There’s full-time, part-time, seasonal – there’s just really everything, which is just amazing to me,”…

Time Winding Down to File Taxes

Get Your Returns in by Tuesday

DULUTH, Minn.-Your tax filing date is fast approaching. On Tuesday you are supposed to have all you information turned into the IRS, otherwise you can be fined. One local expert from Community Action Duluth, offered up some advice for those who owe the government some money. “You don’t necessarily have to pay balance due,” said Julia Cheng, of Community Action…

Now-Closed Bagley’s Finds New Home For 1904 Jewelry Cases

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been nearly a year since Bagley and Company Jewelers closed shop in downtown Duluth after an impressive 131 years of business. The former Bagley’s building has since been sold to a Texas investor with Northland ties. But recently, the Bagley family parted ways with all their treasured hand-made jewelry cases built in 1904 – which is…

Twin Ports Women Are Celebrated

Those Who Give Back To The Community Are Honored

Duluth, Minn. The Women Today Magazine was celebrating all women in the Twin Ports this afternoon. It was the first ever event called “Women as a driving force” at the Northland Country Club this afternoon. Tonight was a celebration of all the hard work the women do in our area to keep the community striving. “The women in the twin…

Denfeld To Change Things Up

School To Become A Community School

Duluth, Minn. Denfeld High School is looking to make some big changes for next school year. The school will no longer be considered just a public school but a fully functioning community school. A community school integrates focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development and community engagement. Which will then leads to improved student learning, stronger…

Officials Prepare UMD Staff and Faculty for Work With Foreign Nations

DULUTH, Minn. — Economic sanctions against nations like Russia or Cuba have made headlines in recent years. And they can even affect those at our local universities. Patrick Briscoe is the Export Controls and International Projects Officer within the University of Minnesota system. Briscoe’s job is to train staff members on how to comply with federal laws when doing university…

Community Helps Clean Up Homeless Campsites

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s the season for spring cleaning, something that is also true for Duluth’s homeless population. A group of helpful Duluthians and some homeless folks themselves were seen picking up garbage near a campsite where many spend the night. This is a community group organized an alliance with CHUM, the Duluth Police Department, and officials with the City…

Senator Klobuchar Leads Transportation Summit in Duluth

Local Leaders Discuss How to Improve Northern Minnesota Infrastructure

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar was in Duluth today leading a transportation summit to exchange ideas and opinions about infrastructure challenges in Minnesota. Transportation and business leaders from across Northeastern Minnesota talked with Senator Klobuchar about what they think is needed to improve infrastructure across the region. That includes a lot more than roads and highways. Improvements to…

Republicans Propose Tax Breaks for Wisconsin Beekeepers

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Republican lawmakers say they want to combat a rapidly declining bee population by giving Wisconsin beekeepers tax exemptions. Representative Amy Loudenbeck said in a memo Tuesday she and Senator Steve Nass are seeking co-sponsors on a bill that would define beekeeping in state law. It would also extend to beekeepers sales and use tax exemptions on…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Mainstream Has The Fashion For All Men

No Matter The Season They Have You Covered

DULUTH, Minn. – For guys that take a little pride when they get dressed in the morning we have the place for you. This week’s edition of Knowing Your Neighbor we take to into downtown Duluth to Mainstream Fashion for Men. No matter the occasion or the season, you can find whatever you need here at mainstream fashion for men. They…

Man Dies After Burn Incident at Fraser Shipyards

OSHA to Investigate

SUPERIOR, WI – A man who was burned while working at Fraser Shipyards in Superior in February has died. The incident occurred Feb. 6 during work when Joseph Burch was working on a vessel undergoing services and repairs by Fraser. The ship was in winter layup in the Duluth-Superior Harbor. “Fraser Shipyards is saddened to learn of the death of Mr….

House Votes to Allow Line 3 Pipeline to Bypass Regulation

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Republican lawmakers have approved an amendment that would let Enbridge Energy bypass the Public Utilities Commission and build a replacement for its aging Line 3 oil pipeline. It passed largely along party lines Thursday by a vote of 75-57. Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo of Farmington amended his jobs and energy bill to allow Enbridge to…

Fannie Rose Candy Shop Celebrates National Caramel Popcorn Day

Candy Shop Creates Gourmet Popcorn

DULUTH, Minn. – Today is a day for popcorn lovers. The sweet and salty treat, caramel corn, is celebrated every April 6. Fannie Rose Candy Shop in Duluth makes fresh popcorn daily. They make several blends including a trio mix, theater popcorn, cheese popcorn, birthday cake popcorn, and of course caramel popcorn. Fannie Rose is located at 103 E. Superior St., Duluth,…

Panera Bought by Caribou Coffee for $7.5 Billion

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(KMSP) – Panera Bread Co. has agreed to sell itself to JAB Holding Co., the company that also owns Caribou Coffee. The St. Louis-based bakery and café chain is being bought out for approximately $7.5 billion, according a news release. In comparison, JAB acquired Caribou Coffee for $340 million in 2013, the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal reported. The sale…

Fennessey Loses Mayoral Race 58% to 42%

Fennessey Still Looking Forward To Working With Paine

Current City Councilman Brent Fennessey reacts after a tough hard fought loss to Jim Paine to become the next Mayor of Superior. He says being on the City Council will still allow him to work closely with the city and hes excited to work with Jim as the new Mayor. Categories: Business, Community, Education, News, News – Latest News

City Of Superior Has New Mayor

Jim Paine Wins 58% Of The Vote

Officially with 58% of the vote, Jim Paine is now the Mayor of Superior. Paine defeated City Councilman Brent Fennessey by over 700 votes. Paine announced his candidacy back in October of 2016 when then Mayor Bruce Hagen decided it was time to step down. Jim Paine is allowed to start moving into the Mayor’s office tomorrow. Current Mayor Bruce…

Superior Election Results

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Here are the official April 4th election results from the City of Superior:   Mayor Paine                      2849 Fennessey          2058   2nd District Van Sickle           276 Harp                    192   4th District Sweeney             382   6th District Garfield                142 Elm                      141   8th District Herrick                164 Sutherland         268   10th District Dalbec                209 Categories: Business, Community, News, News – Latest…

Payless Shoesource Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

400 stores will be closed immediately as a result

Payless Logo (PRNewsFoto/Payless ShoeSource, Inc.) NEW YORK (AP) — Shoe chain Payless ShoeSource has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest retailer to succumb to increasing competition from online rivals like Amazon. The Topeka, Kansas-based retailer said Tuesday that it will be immediately closing nearly 400 stores as part of the reorganization. It has over 4,400 stores in…

Duluth Gives Proclamation For Awareness

April Is National Abuse Awareness Month

Mayor Emily Larson teamed up with County Attorney Mark Rubin who issued their own proclamation. St. Louis County Court House was littered with supports of the cause as they declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Experts spoke up for the need to understand that it is a difficult subject to talk about, but silence is never the answer. “You…

Child Abuse Awareness Raised In April

Superior Sets Proclamation For Today

Superior, Wis. April is National Child Abuse Awareness month but Superior took it a step further. It all happened this afternoon to kick off the month long campaign. Mayor Bruce Hagen proclaimed today as “Celebrate Children Day” in Superior. According to the National Children’s Alliance, nearly 700 thousand children are abused or neglected in the U.S. each year and about…

Ground Is Broken On Belknap Reconstruction Project

Construction Will Wrap Up In 2018

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior city officials broke ground Monday on the Belknap Street reconstruction project. The project will starts west of Banks Avenue and extend east through the Hill Avenue intersection. During the reconstruction, Belknap will be completely revamped as the roadways, sidewalks, and underground utilities will all be worked on. “This is critical when we look at enhancing our…

First Saltie Arrives in Twin Ports

Will be Loading up on Grain and Heading to Italy

DULUTH, Minn.-The first saltie arrived in the Twin Ports over the weekend. The event is the unofficial kick-off to the shipping season. The ship the Lake Ontario, will load up on grain and then set sail for Italy on Tuesday. The ship’s captain told us it was smooth sailing most of the way. “The voyage was good,” said Captain Costelus…

Horses Help Outfit Cellphone Towers in Rural Wisconsin

(Photo: Tyler Rickenbach / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin) MEDFORD, Wis. (AP) – Old and new technologies are merging in rural Wisconsin, as U.S. Cellular is using draft horses to help install cellphone equipment. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the horses that pulled plows for farmers int he olden days are being used to haul equipment up steep wooded hillsides, where trucks…

City of Duluth to Host First-Ever Mayor’s Business Resources Summit

DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson and several City of Duluth departments, the University of Minnesota Duluth Center for Economic Development (UMD CED) and the Entrepreneur Fund are hosting a first of its kind Mayor’s Business Resources Summit for area business owners. The goal is for businesses to share their experiences, hear about other community programs, and gain insight on how businesses…

Lake Superior Art Glass Hot Shop Opens

New Location Offers Local Artists a Chance at Making Furnace Blown Glass

DULUTH, Minn. – Ever wanted to make a paperweight? A new art class lets you do that. Lake Superior Art Glass opened its new Hot Shop on London Road in the Armory Arts Center earlier today. The new shop allows artists to try their hand at furnace blown glass to make a variety of projects. “We’re really excited to bring hot…

“Nevertheless She Persisted” Tattoos Offered in Superior

Dozens of Women Lined Up at Ink Tattoo for Female Empowerment Tattoo

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Earlier this year, “Nevertheless She Persisted” became a feminist battle cry after Republican Senator Mitch McConnell made disparaging comments towards Democratic colleague Elizabeth Warren. Women across the country have the phrase tattooed on their bodies, including dozens who lined up today at Ink Tattoo in Superior for their own empowerment tattoo. “It’s something that I think has…

Tourist Season Has Arrived In Canal Park

Families from near and far come to Canal Park

DULUTH, Minn. – The first nice weekend of Spring brought the unofficial start of tourist season to Duluth. Canal Park was packed with locals and out of towners like the azure family from Minneapolis who hoped to squeeze in as many sights as possible before heading back south to the Cities. “There’s just so much to see. The kids have…

Taste At Fitgers

Money Raised Goes To Local Non-profit

Duluth, Minn. Arguably the Fitger’s complex most popular event of the year. Hundreds turned out for this year’s Taste At Fitger’s. Local restaurants, breweries, and vendors had plenty for people to try. Organizers say the taste at Fitger’s is a way to try something new and the proceeds all go to a great cause. “It goes to the 2nd harvest…

Lung Association Exhibit

Students Display Art Work Based On Tobacco Stories

Duluth, Minn. The American Lung Association wants raise awareness about tobacco’s effects in the Twin Ports. Tonight the Lung Association put on a short program displaying art created by area students. It’s the result of a weeklong photography workshop designed for youth to share the impact tobacco’s had on their lives. The goal is to steer the next generation away…

Popular Malt Shoppe Opens

Portland Malt Shoppe Is Open For Spring

Duluth, Minn. If you thought the Portland Malt Shoppe opened for the season on April fool’s day, the joke is on you. That’s because the shop opened today and those who noticed stopped by for an early taste of their favorite treat. Portland Malt Shoppe is known for its secret malt recipe and is known as one of Duluth’s must…

Dressing for Less this Prom Season

Friday, March 31 is National Prom Day and Take 2 Consignments is Ready for Business

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Friday, March 31 is National Prom Day, and many stores in the Northland are getting busy as local high school students are searching out for the perfect dress. In Superior, staff at Take 2 Consignments say they start seeing young ladies come in around January, February, and early March, looking to pick out the perfect dress. Owner…