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Gov. Walz: Stop Large Campaign Rallies, Gatherings

Gov. Walz is pleading with people to avoid large gatherings, like campaign rallies, and even family functions especially where people aren't wearing a mask or social distancing.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz says Minnesota is facing a goalline stand of sorts with COVID-19 as case numbers continue to rise in and outside the state. Gov. Walz is pleading with people to avoid large gatherings, like campaign rallies, and even family functions especially where people aren’t wearing a mask or social distancing. He says the next…

Demonstrators Out for VP Pence’s Visit

A couple dozen demonstrators were outside the Range Regional Airport gates protesting his campaign stop on behalf of President Trump.

HIBBING, Minn. – The Northland greeting for Vice President Mike Pence was not all positive on Monday. A couple dozen protestors were outside the Range Regional Airport gates protesting his campaign stop on behalf of President Trump. The Northland has become no stranger to presidential campaign visits. Monday’s Pence appearance means six total visits by the Biden and Trump campaigns…

LAN Gaming Makes a Comeback at Local Computer Shop

DULUTH, Minn.– Techstars on Woodland Ave in Duluth is known for repairing computers, gaming consoles, and cell phones. After a donation of computers from a local gas station, the shop now hopes to use something old to make something new in the form of LAN games. Techstars has set up four LAN gaming stations in their shop. Offering a way…

Vice President Mike Pence Makes A Stop In Hibbing

HIBBING, Minn. –  In the final days leading up to the presidential election, Vice President Mike Pence made another visit to the Northland on Monday for a “Make America Great Again” rally. This is the second time the Vice President made a campaign stop in northern Minnesota. During this latest visit, he makes a push to hopefully bring the Trump…

Socktoberfest Provides Socks to Those In Need

It's the fourth year of a unique month-long sock drive in Superior.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s the fourth year of a unique month-long sock drive in Superior. Any kind of socks is requested for Socktoberfest, whether it be dress socks, children’s socks or tube socks. The sock drive is bringing in items for places like Harbor House Crisis Shelters, Ruth House and Solid Rock Mission. Last year, Socktoberfest brought in about 2,500…

Local Target Awarded For Helping Workers With Disabilities

One local big box store was recognized for being a model to other employers, specifically when it comes to employing those with different abilities.

DULUTH, Minn. – One local big box store was recognized for being a model to other employers, specifically when it comes to employing those with different abilities. The Target store on Miller Trunk Highway was awarded as an outstanding employer of people with disabilities. The store was nominated by Trilium Works!, which is an employment services agency in Duluth. “Being…

Halloween Race Used as Motivation Through Pandemic

SUPERIOR, Wis.– The quarantine 15 was a phrase that came back in March as people were staying inside during the spring shutdown. But one Duluth woman used that extra time as motivation to become more active. Ruth Maciejeski was like a lot of people at the beginning of the pandemic, stuck inside with a lot of time on her hands….

Boo at the Zoo Finds Success During Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn.– Lake Superior Zoo’s popular Halloween event Boo at the Zoo wrapped up for the season Sunday. The event has welcomed over 4,000 guests into the zoo during first two weekends and had a sellout for Saturday’s trick-or-treating activities. Attendance for the event was around the same as past years but a little lower because of the timed ticketing…

DPD, St. Louis County Hosts Drug Take Back Day

DULUTH, Minn.– More than 67,000 Americans died in 2018 from prescription drug overdoses. Today for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Duluth Police is offering a way to safely dispose of unused drugs. The Duluth Police Department and St. Louis County Public Health hosted a drug take back event to give people an easy way to get rid of prescription…

Fall Music Festival for Teens to Pursue Musical Dreams

SUPERIOR, Wis.– As the Spooktacular was going on, other businesses in Superior enjoyed the festivities. Going Postal and Thirsty Pagan hosted a fall music festival. Proceeds from donations at the event will go to the Bluebird Foundation, which gives teenage kids scholarships to pursue their musical dreams. Bands of all ages, including the all teenage band Born Too Late, played…

Screams Return to Superior for the 2020 Superior Spooktacular

SUPERIOR, Wis.– The pandemic couldn’t keep away the ghouls and goblins that pack Superior every year as the annual Superior Spooktacular continued. With Halloween just a week away, people from the Twin Ports have gathered for a Superior Spooktacular unlike any other. In recent years there would be a parade and other activities but the pandemic makes the event look…

Oasis Del Norte Opening Pop-Up Mall Location

They serve tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and tortas with an option of six different types of meat.

DULUTH, Minn. – Oasis Del Norte closed up their food truck for the season on Friday. Due to the cancellation of many events, the owner decided to bring his traditional and fresh Mexican fare to neighborhoods so people could still get some authentic food. They serve tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and tortas with an option of six different types of meat….

Grandma’s Marathon Donates 2020 Race Clothes to Haiti

DULUTH, Minn.– No Grandma’s Marathon this year has created some challenges for organizers. One of those includes thousands of unused clothes from the races. But that’s not stopping them and other Northland groups from trying to make the most of a tough situation. Grandma’s Marathon teamed up with St. Matthew’s Church in Esko, and the Orphan Grain Train to send…

Wis. Democrat’s Bus Tour Encourages Public to Vote

SUPERIOR, Wis.– With the election just over a week away, Wisconsin leaders made a stop in Superior to encourage early voting. Wisconsin Democrat’s “What’s At Stake” bus tour stopped in Superior. State Senator Janet Bewley, State Representative Nick Milroy, and Superior Mayor Jim Paine spoke about what issues they say is on the line this election. They also mentioned tips…

Salvation Army and Damiano Center Host Two-Day Coat Giveaway

Last year's one-day event gave out more than 300 coats to keep people warm and they hope to give out the same number this year.

DULUTH, Minn. – As the need for warmer clothing continues to grow, the Salvation Army and the Damiano Center came together to help those who need it most during their Community Connect Event. The event is also organized by other nonprofits including Loaves and Fishes with the help of St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services. Community members who…

COVID-19 Cases and Deaths Surging on the Iron Range

More than 28 percent of the greater county's cases are blamed on community spread with no identified source of exposure.

DULUTH, Minn . – As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the region, the Iron Range is experiencing a surge of cases and deaths. Cases grew quickly in the Duluth area in September, but now October has seen an especially dramatic rise in the area’s northern communities, with many of the cases traced back to community spread. Deaths are also…

Memorial Blood Centers Hosts Blood Drive in Duluth’s City Hall Plaza

Memorial Blood Centers say that it is the primary provider of blood to nearly all the area hospitals including Essentia St. Mary's and St. Luke's.

DULUTH, Minn. – In order to combat the critically low levels of blood available in the region, Memorial Blood Centers hosted a drive at Duluth’s City Hall Plaza. Memorial Blood Centers say that it is the primary provider of blood to nearly all the area hospitals including Essentia St. Mary’s and St. Luke’s. The blood supply is dangerously low due…

Duluth Fire Department Ready for Wintry Weather

The first snowstorm of the season has come early this year and the Duluth Fire Department is ready with the chains for when the snow gets bad enough.

DULUTH, Minn. – Some drivers put snow tires on their cars to get through the long Northland winters, but the Duluth Fire Department has more heavy-duty equipment to handle the slick roads so they can respond to emergencies safely. The first snowstorm of the season has come early this year and the Duluth Fire Department is ready with the chains…