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Hungry Canadian Wolves Relocated To Isle Royale

Six starving wolves have been rescued from Michipicoten Island on Lake Superior in Canada and are now at Isle Royale National Park with plenty of moose to prey on. The nearly $100,000 operation over the weekend was an effort between the International Wolf Center in Ely and the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation. Officials say the wolves would have…

Golden Girls Themed Bingo Event Raises Money for CASDA

The Spirit Room hosts their 2nd annual Golden Girls Bingo Event.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Spirit Room in Superior can thank the Twin Ports community for being a friend for helping them raise money for CASDA. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, The Spirit Room hosted their 2nd annual Golden Girls Bingo event for the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse. The event was so popular last year, they had…

Local Farmers Want You to Support Northland Agriculture

The 2019 CSA Open House was at Clyde Iron Works.

DULUTH, Minn.- Nearly a dozen local farms but their produce on display Sunday looking for support moving into the Spring growing season. The Community Supported Agriculture open house allowed farmers to share an opportunity with Northlanders to get a fresh share of vegetables weekly. Farmers hope to encourage the community to support local agriculture as much as they support other local…

Local Parent Starts Support Group for Parents of Children with Juvenile Arthritis

The JA support group held their second meeting in March.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A local family affected by a debilitating disease is taking matters into their own hands when it comes to getting support from the Twin Ports community. More than 50 thousand children in the United States are affected by juvenile arthritis- an autoimmune disease that causes swelling in the joints of kids 16 and under for extended periods of time. It’s…

Mariner Mall Hosts Their Last Northland Horse Fair

Diamond Royal Tack is closing up shop and moving across the bridge full time.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s Diamond Royal Tack’s last day open at the Mariner Mall and the last Northland horse fair at that location. This year’s fair was the biggest in 14 years with nearly a thousand members of the equestrian community. Vendors say the event is a good way to introduce kids to horseback riding and get everything ready for the Spring…

Kids Experience the Fun in Engineering

The event is meant to introduce kids to the engineering world at a young age.

DULUTH, Minn.- Kids had the chance to see the fun side of science at UMD. The Society of Women Engineers hosted more than 50 grade school students for a hands on introduction to engineering. They learned everything from the chemical process of making chocolate to creating an un-poppable bubble. The event was a way to introduce young people to the engineering…

Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial Honors Diversity Leaders in Duluth

The 12th annual gala dinner raises funds for the memorial's scholarship program.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial is hosting a kick off gala leading up to the 100 year anniversary of the lynchings in Duluth. Clayton Jackson McGhie used Saturday’s gala to continue spreading their message of diversity and inclusion especially leading up to 2020- the 100 year anniversary since the lynching of three African American men witnessed by 10…

“Rosie the Riveter” Stories Wanted at St. Louis County Historical Society

Many women replaced military members in the workforce during WWII

DULUTH, Minn. – Rosie the Riveter day celebrates women in the workforce who replaced military service members during World War II. At the St. Louis County Historical Society, there’s a display honoring women who worked in the Iron Range mines during the war. “They weren’t necessarily veterans but they were replacing the veteran who had to go off to war…

Time for Maintenance of RVs as Camping Season Approaches

Maintenance and repairs can range between $200 and up to more than $600.

DULUTH, Minn. – Camping season is on the way. After many RV’s were tucked away all winter, it might be time for some well needed maintenance for them. Before heading out, it is suggested RV owners check the roof for any leaks and ensure it is in good condition. Also, it is best to make sure appliances are properly working…

Jay Cooke State Park is Ready for Spring

Park trails switch from skiing to multi-use for the season.

CLOQUET, Minn.- Jay Cooke State Park has officially switched from skiing exclusive to multi–use trails for the Spring. Officials with the park stopped grooming the snow–packed trails a few weeks ago. They say there is still a good bit of snow, but it’s starting to melt quickly, leaving the grounds a little muddier than usual. “The soil types at Jay Cooke…

Celebrating Indigenous Women in Leadership

Karen Diver delivers a speech on indigenous women's history in leadership.

CLOQUET, Minn.- In honor of Women’s History Mont,  former Obama administration assistant on native american affairs Karen Diver highlighted indigenous women in leadership at Fond–du–Lac Community College. The joint event with College of St. Scholastica drew attention to the different forms leadership takes in women from being on city council to putting food on the table. “I think reminding our young…

“What She Said” Festival Celebrates Plays Written by Women, For Women

The Underground Theatre presents the 3rd annual What She Said Festival.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s a celebration of women on stage this weekend as the Underground Theatre presents the 3rd annual What She Said Festival. What She Said is a collection of short plays written by women, directed by women, celebrating women’s voices and all they have to say. The performance combines 6 short plays written by unknown, unpublished female playwrights from across…

Duluth Students Compete in Math Contest

A winner from each Duluth high school will receive $50.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth high school students competed at Lake Superior College in the 2019 Trig Star contest. Students had one hour to solve several math and trigonometry problems. The students also used robotic equipment to assist them in answering questions. The goal of the contest is to inspire students to build an interest in math. “This contest has helped…

2019 Commercial Shipping Season Begins

In 2018, more than 20 million tons of iron ore was transported from the port.

DULUTH, Minn. – Officials say the shipping season is getting off to a good start. They anticipate another successful year in and out of the port. The Kaye E. Barker, which is operated by the Interlake Steamship Company, is the first of six vessels to make its way out of the port after docking for the winter. After Two Harbors to…

Hawk Ridge Observers Watch for Birds During Spring Migration

The birds are out for the Northland Spring.

DULUTH, Minn.- The birds are back flying through the Northland for Spring migration after a long and cold Winter. Watchers with the Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory sat along Kkyline Parkway Thursday for Spring migration count. Observers have been watching since the first of March, but after a slow start, migration finally picked up with groups of bald eagles passing through…

Research Group Reveals Further Findings on Innovative Taconite Pothole Fix

NRRI is moving into the next phase of finding out how and why certain taconite mixtures fill potholes better than others.

DULUTH, Minn.- Straight from the Iron Range, taconite rock and other mineral materials are playing a major role in what could be the future of filling and fixing potholes on the Northland’s roads. UMD researchers are working with the city of Duluth and discussed their latest findings today on what is working and not working when it comes to developing…

West Duluth Warming Center Successful in First Winter Season

Out of the 29 days the center was open, about 700 people signed in, during the subzero temperatures.

DULUTH, Minn. – Through a partnership between Chum, the city of Duluth and St. Louis County the establishment of the pilot warming center in West Duluth has seen success in its first year. Out of the 29 days the center was open, about 700 people signed in, during the subzero temperatures. This pilot project was intended to look at how…

Marshall School Will Undergo Major Renovations

Renovations will begin the last day of this school year and expected to be completed by next fall.

DULUTH, Minn. – Marshall School in Duluth will be undergoing a quarter of a million dollar major renovation project to expand their arts and music department, which ninety percent of the students are involved in New windows, updated music and art classrooms are in the plans for the renovations. A sound proof digital recording lab and a music library will…

Minneapolis Based Sock Company Offers Pop Up Employment to Life House Youth

The youth were paid about $11 an hour to help package and prepare socks to be sold.

DULUTH, Minn. – Minneapolis based sock company Hippy Feet was in Duluth to bring their pop up employment program to life house, a center for homeless teens. The youth were paid about $11 an hour to help package and prepare socks to be sold. Over the last year, Hippy feet has offered about nine hundred hours of employment to homeless…