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Great Lakes Aquarium Celebrates 20th Anniversary by Introducing 20 New Things This Year

And the Great Lakes Aquarium is celebrating its 20th anniversary by introducing 20 new things this year.

DULUTH, Minn. – And the Great Lakes Aquarium is celebrating its 20th anniversary by introducing 20 new things this year. Along with new animals, there will also be new exhibits, new programs and new events. Included in the newness is a North American opossum, which will be a feature animal in the origins exhibit. Socks the opossum was discovered orphaned…

Free Reusable Bags by Swim Creative

Duluth's single-use bag ordinance is taking affect on April 1st...

DULUTH, Minn – Duluth’s single-use bag ordinance is taking affect on April 1st. In response, marketing and advertising agency swim creative designed what they call the incredible grocery bag. It’s an all-cotton bag the company hopes consumers will use to break their dependence on one-time use bags that can be harmful to the environment. Consumers who don’t bring reusable bags…

Local Tech Businesses Impacted by the Coronavirus

The electronics industry is among those now seeing the impact of coronavirus concerns.

DULUTH, Minn. – The electronics industry is among those now seeing the impact of coronavirus concerns. Colin Mackin of Tech Medics says he’s never experienced a shortage of supplies like this because of a virus in his 10 years of owning the business along London Road. One of Mackin’s specialties is iPhone repair, but parts to make the fixes are…

Local Shops Have Dresses Available During Coronavirus

While nationwide it's a big concern, local prom and bridal dress shops are not necessarily facing the impact of the virus...

SUPERIOR, Wis. – While nationwide it’s a big concern, local prom and bridal dress shops are not necessarily facing the impact of the virus. Local stores such as Angie’s Close in Superior are experiencing good business amidst the illness. The business says it does not buy dresses from factories from China. Rather, it buys from locals on consignment. “A lot…

“Light’s On!” Program Brings Community Together

DULUTH, Minn.– Have you ever had a cop driving behind you, and you think you’re doing everything right, until their red and blue lights go off? Then they tell you that one of your tail lights is burnt out. Not only does your tail light need to be replaced, but then there’s the additional cost of the ticket. A program…

Duluth Police and Fire Departments Face Off on the Ice

Each team has players of skill levels ranging from recreational up through guys who played some semi-pro hockey.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police and Fire Departments faced off on Tuesday night in their annual hockey game. Over a dozen players on each team competed fro the win. Each team has players of skill levels ranging from recreational up through guys who played some semi-pro hockey. The real prize for winning the game is a year of bragging…