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First Annual Bigfoot Convention Held in Grand Rapids

More than 50 eager people visited the Timberlake Lodge to learn more about others' experiences with Bigfoot.

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Bigfoot enthusiasts from across the country gathered in Grand Rapids for the first annual Minnesota Bigfoot Convention to talk about their experiences with the infamous primate some say they’ve encountered. Some describe it as a smell, some describe a growling noise, and some have reportedly seen abnormally large prints. These are all stories that were told…

Superior School District Receives Honor from American Red Cross

SUPERIOR, Wis.– The American Red Cross of the Northland announced their Partner of the Year award winner, giving the honor to a school whose students showed their support for veterans this year. Superior School District received the award for their Holiday Mail for Heroes project. Students of all ages and staff sent over 600 Christmas cards to veterans and service…

Hermantown Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary

HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Back in 1980, the Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce was formed. To celebrate the milestone, leaders with the chamber had a small get-together. Chamber members and the community had a social distanced event in the parking lot Friday afternoon. Starting with just five businesses, the organization now has over 250 members from Cloquet to the Iron Range and…

HART Happy Hour Returns to Help Downtown Duluth Business

DULUTH, Minn.– As road construction continues in downtown Duluth along with the pandemic, some businesses there are coming together to try and bring customers to the Historic Arts And Theater District, or the HART District in downtown Duluth. Formed in 2018 due to road construction in the area, HART Happy Hour is nothing new to businesses in downtown Duluth’s HART…

Superior’s First United Methodist Church Looking For People to Enjoy their Garden

Cucumbers, peas, herbs, beets, and pumpkins are just a few of the crops along with a whopping 86 tomato plants.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The First United Methodist Church of Superior is looking for people to come out and take advantage of their garden. The garden is blossoming next to the church and has 41 raised beds. Cucumbers, peas, herbs, beets, and pumpkins are just a few of the crops along with 86 tomato plants. The veggies are free to take,…

Sections of Can of Worms Project Pushed Until 2027

The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the funding gap is too large right now to do everything at once and keep the project within the $343 million budget.

DULUTH, Minn. – Two sections of the multi-million dollar “Can of Worms” reconstruction project are being pushed back more than five years. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the funding gap is too large right now to do everything at once and keep the project within the $343 million budget. The Highway 53 portion down from Piedmont will be redone…

Lake Superior Zoo Names New CEO

Haley Cope was named to the position after being the marketing director since 2018.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo has officially named a new CEO, Haley Cope. Cope was named to the position after being the marketing director since 2018. She says she knows how difficult the pandemic has been for everyone and is so grateful for people coming out and supporting the zoo. She takes over after Minnesota State Senator Erik…

Duluth School Board Votes for Fully Hybrid Learning Model for All Students

School will open with enhanced distance learning on September 8 to learn how the new way of learning will work and the hybrid model then takes effect on September 21.

DULUTH, Minn. – After hours of discussions, the Duluth School Board has voted to begin the school year on a fully hybrid model for all students as the coronavirus pandemic continues to weigh heavily on the minds of the district and parents. With the hybrid model, Duluth elementary students will attend in-person learning two days a week with the rest…

Duluth Rotary Donates $25,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs for Mental Health Support

DULUTH, Minn.– For the second year in a row, the Rotary Club of Duluth has given a big donation to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland to help them address mental health issues in the area. The check totals $25,000. The Rotary Club raised all that money online through community donations. It’ll allow the boys and girls clubs…

Pattison State Park to Reopen Saturday

SUPERIOR, Wis.– This summer marks two years since severe storms ripped through Pattison State Park creating extensive damage. Trails and property of the pristine park were torn up after raging water from the rivers there tore through the area creating more than a million dollars in damage. But now, the popular trails will officially reopen this Saturday with new boardwalks,…

Ashland Goes “All In” For COVID-19 Response

ASHLAND, Wis.– Officials from Madison came up to northern Wisconsin to spread the message for the state’s campaign to help businesses get through the tough financial times because of the pandemic. Wisconsin begins their We’re All In campaign to try and help small businesses across the state deal with the pandemic. That includes those in communities like Ashland. “By taking…

Bayside Sounds Holds First Concert of Summer

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Bayside Sounds has been a summer tradition in Superior for over 25 years. After a late start due to the pandemic, the city was able to hold its first concert Wednesday night. The band South of Superior kicked off the summer concert series over at Billings Park. Dozens of people came out to the park to enjoy some…

Rock Ridge High School Construction on Iron Range Begins

VIRGINIA, Minn.– A new era began earlier today on the Iron Range. Virginia and Eveleth-Gilbert education officials joined forces to break ground for the new Rock Ridge High School. The historic project will not only bring the two schools together but will also ramp up efforts to help students get knowledge and experience in their potential career paths. The schools…