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Taste of Duluth Postponed to September

Taste of Duluth was originally scheduled for July 25 and will now take place on September 12 at Bayfront Festival Park.

DULUTH, Minn. – While things are starting to open back up, many events are still getting postponed or canceled, including this year’s Taste of Duluth at Bayfront Park. Taste of Duluth has been postponed to September 12. The event, which was originally scheduled for July 25, lets people walk around and enjoy food, live music, crafts, beers and other products….

George Floyd Mural Painted at Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial

The community painted a mural of a black power sign, as well as ones of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, an African American woman who was shot and killed while sleeping in her home in Louisville. 

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth community was given the opportunity to heal outside the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial on Monday through the creation of a mural. The community painted a mural of a black power sign, as well as ones of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, an African American woman who was shot and killed while sleeping in her home…

Classroom Mourns Loss of Drowning Victim

Everett Eastvold had a big impact on many people during his short life.

DULUTH, Minn. – It was last week when a six-year-old Duluth boy drowned while swimming in Wisconsin. Everett Eastvold had a big impact on many people during his short life and today, a big group of classmates from his kindergarten class came together to honor his memory. Students at Homecroft Elementary in Duluth are remembering Everett Eastvold this week. They…

Healthcare Professionals Gather for Sit-In to Support Racial Equality

Doctors, nurses, and other providers gathered, most wearing their scrubs and white coats.

DULUTH, Minn. – Healthcare professionals gathered for a sit-in at the Duluth Rose Garden to promote social and racial justice in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Doctors, nurses, and other providers gathered, most wearing their scrubs and white coats. Hand sanitizer, masks, and gloves were passed out at the entrance of the Rose Garden to help everyone stay safe….

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Businesses Ready to Partially Reopen After Governor Walz Loosening Restrictions

Fitger's Brewhouse and Language of Hair salon are just two of the businesses that can now open at 50 percent capacity.

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota restaurants have been making do with patio service and salons have been operating at 25 percent capacity. Now, both kinds of businesses can open doors at half their usual limit. As the weather is feeling like summer, businesses have been waiting with a plan in place for increased safety as they open up more. “Our message…

Kendahl Mini Golf in Cloquet Reopens

CLOQUET, Minn.– One of Cloquet’s biggest summer attractions opened this week as Kendahl Mini Golf opened for the season. Normally they open on weekends in May but management at the course decided to wait until June to get the course ready, including replacing the carpet on the course along with getting new clubs and golf balls and adding safety precautions…

Water Park Opens at Mont du Lac

SUPERIOR, Wis.– With the school year ending and the nice weather, kids are getting ready to go out and swim. One resort in Superior is introducing a new feature this summer. While the park was open over Memorial Day weekend, Friday was the official grand opening for the new Big Kahuna water park that sits on the pond at the…

Affordable Housing Project Withdrawn in Duluth

A potential project to create indigenous housing in Duluth has been withdrawn.

DULUTH, Minn. – A potential project to create indigenous housing in Duluth has been withdrawn. The American Indian Community Housing Organization withdrew its plan to put together affordable housing in Duluth. Duluth city council members received a letter stating that AICHO made a decision to not apply for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency funding for this year. This came as…

Healthcare Professionals Honor George Floyd

White coats for black lives. Today, Northland healthcare workers knelt together in remembrance of George Floyd.

DULUTH, Minn. – White coats for black lives. Today, Northland healthcare workers knelt together in remembrance of George Floyd. While Duluth is a predominantly white community, there is diversity and doctors want people to know that it is important to honor minorities everywhere while also raising awareness for all the issues they face. “We want all of our friends, our…

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Thomas the Train Canceled for 2020

Thomas usually attracts more than 17,000 kids and their parents to the Duluth Depot every year.

DULUTH, Minn. – COVID-19 is keeping Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy from visiting Duluth this summer. Thomas usually attracts more than 17,000 kids and their parents to the Duluth Depot every year. The event is one of the North Shore Scenic Railroad’s biggest fundraisers of the year, but the loss goes beyond finances. The railroad’s general manager…

Polinsky Rehabilitation Moving to New Location

This July, Essentia's Polinsky Rehabilitation will have a new home at the healthcare provider's Miller Hill Mall hub.

DULUTH, Minn. – This July, Essentia’s Polinsky Rehabilitation will have a new home at the healthcare provider’s Miller Hill Mall hub. The center will be moving from its home on East Second Street to the old Younkers building, which already houses other Essentia services including their personal fitness and therapy center that moved to the mall last fall. Leaders from…

Community Garden Opens in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis.– As the weather warms up, Superior residents have seen one community activity increase in popularity. Community Gardens in Superior have seen more people taking up spots than in recent years. The Oak Avenue Garden in Superior has doubled the amount of plots due to high demand. The garden was built in 2018 and has relied on volunteer support….