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Some Liquor Stores Saw More Business Ahead of Super Bowl LIV

The Shanty Bottle Shop in East Hillside bought more beer ahead of time as opposed to holidays like Valentine's Day when they stock up on champagne.

DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday afternoon, Northlanders were busy stocking up for the Super Bowl and liquor stores were bracing for more customers than usual who wanted to stock up on their favorite drinks before the big game. The Shanty Bottle Shop in East Hillside bought more beer ahead of time as opposed to holidays like Valentine’s Day when they stock…

Hundreds Watch Super Bowl LIV at Grandma’s Sports Garden

Most at the party were not fans of the Chiefs or 49ers but that did not stop anyone from enjoying the big game along with roughly 100 million others.

DULUTH, Minn. – The annual KQDS Radio Big Game Super Bowl Party at Grandma’s Sports Garden brought out hundreds of football fans to enjoy the game. KQDS Radio has been hosting the evening at the Sports Garden for 15 years now and many look forward to the event. “We’ve had a really good time we waited in line about three…

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Issue Discussed by Panel in Cloquet

Saturday, a panel was held at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College to discuss recent legislative action aimed to stop that trend.

CLOQUET, Minn. –  In 2016, nearly 6000 women Indigenous women were murdered or went missing in the United States. Saturday, a panel was held at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College to discuss recent legislative action aimed to stop that trend. In 2019 a bill was passed in Minnesota creating a task force studying the problem in the state….

2020 Blizzard Tour Raises More Than $1.3 Million for Fight Against ALS

This year, more than 250 snowmobilers traveled hundreds of miles to raise money to support the fight against ALS.

DULUTH, Minn. – The annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour wrapped up on Saturday. This year, more than 250 snowmobilers traveled hundreds of miles to raise money to support the fight against ALS. At Cirrus Aircraft, riders and supporters celebrated another successful ride while raising even more money. Each year in the United States, around 5000 people are diagnosed with ALS…

5th Annual Ice and Mixed Climbing Festival Attracts Hundreds

Quarry Park has quickly become a destination for Midwestern climbers and though the weather was above freezing on Saturday, the ice was still safe.

DULUTH, Minn. – Quarry Park in Duluth has a 1000 feet wide, 100 feet tall rock face perfect for ice climbing. Hundreds of local and regional climbers came out to be challenged by the old quarry. The ice is formed by groundwater seeping down and forming against the rock. Quarry Park has quickly become a destination for Midwestern climbers and…

First Ever Twin Ports Brewfest

The brewfest was held at the Clyde Malting Building in Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn. – The first-ever Twin Ports Brewfest was held at the Clyde Malting Building in Duluth. 15 different brewers poured over 60 different beers and ciders at the event. Organizers say Duluth has a rich history of beer that dates back to the last century. “I’m excited cause it’s the first ever,” said Walt Aplin, Twin Ports Brewfest organizer….

Cold Front Celebration Officially Kicks Off

Duluthians celebrated the great outdoors at today's festival.

DULUTH, Minn. – With those above average temperature, it was a great day to get outside, and that’s what Duluthians did today at Bayfront Festival Park where Cold Front Duluth has officially kicked off! Duluthians celebrated the great outdoors at today’s festival. The third annual celebration was an excuse for locals to go outside and enjoy winter for all its…

40th Annual Northland Skating Competition Attracts Nearly 500 Skaters

It is the largest skating competition in the Midwest with skaters from 3 years old through adult.

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend the 40th Annual Northland Figure Skating Competition put on by the Duluth Figure Skating Club is bringing 489 skaters to the DECC. It is the largest skating competition in the midwest with skaters from 3 years old through adult. It includes jumps, spins, sparkly outfits, and pressure, all the makings of a skating competition. The…

Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Visits Local High School

Justice Anne McKeig is the first American Indian to serve on Minnesota's Supreme Court.

DULUTH, Minn. – Today, a Minnesota Supreme Court Justice spoke at Denfeld High School in Duluth. Justice Anne McKeig is the first American Indian to serve on Minnesota’s Supreme Court. She was appointed by former Governor Mark Dayton in 2016 and was officially elected in 2018. McKeig spoke about pursuing one’s dreams in spite of difficulty. “They shouldn’t restrict themselves,…

Local Impacts of the Coronavirus

Study abroad programs have been suspended for all University of Minnesota campuses to China for the semester of spring 2020.

TWIN PORTS – The Coronavirus has caused the State Department to recommend against all travel to China. Airlines are also suspending flights between the U.S. and China as the virus spreads. According to the Associated Press, the Coronavirus has resulted in 10,000 sick in just two months and has killed more than 200. Delta Airlines and American Airlines have suspended…

Third Annual Duluth Cold Front Celebration Kicks Off Tomorrow

This year, the event will be held at Bayfront Festival Park for the first time.

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend is the third annual Duluth Cold Front Celebration. This year, the event will be held at Bayfront Festival Park for the first time. Outdoor events include sled rides, a two-mile fun run, a sledding hill and a skating rink. Organizers say it’s all about celebrating the season. “We’re down here celebrating winter in Duluth. If…

Kids Enjoy ‘Marshmallow Madness’ at West Duluth Library

DULUTH, Minn. – Kids in Duluth spent the evening learning science with marshmallows. The ‘Marshmallow Madness’ event at the West Duluth Public Library gave students a chance to make catapults, build towers, and make marshmallow art. “Including engineering, some basic science with torque, it’s including some of those really interesting hands-on things, but we’re less emphasizing the different elements that…

St. Louis County Looking for Census Workers

The job pays $24 an hour and officials say that it is an ideal job for college students or people who just want to make some extra money.

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County needs around two or three thousand census workers as they only have filled 55 percent of their goal. The job pays $24 an hour and officials say that it is an ideal job for college students or people who just want to make some extra money. The workers usually go to addresses near their…

Sidewalk Around Kozy Building Closed Off After Falling Bricks

The city of Duluth owns the Kozy building and recently spent $76,000 on clearing out items left inside of the building by the previous owner.

DULUTH, Minn. – The sidewalk at the corner of First Street and Second Avenue has been closed to pedestrian traffic after a pipe became dislodged from the dilapidated Kozy building. Once city crews arrived, they noticed the bricks from the building were also falling off. The city of Duluth owns the Kozy building and recently spent $76,000 on clearing out…

21st Annual Blizzard Tour Starts Thursday Raising Money to Fight Against ALS

Over 5000 people in the United States are diagnosed with ALS each year and there is no cure for the disease.

PROCTOR, Minn. – This year’s Blizzard Tour is drawing nearly 250 snowmobilers in Proctor and is set to raise $1 million for the fight against ALS. Over 5000 people in the United States are diagnosed with ALS each year and there is no cure for the disease. Early Thursday morning the first of hundreds of snowmobile riders are embarking on…

Duluth International Airport Reports Jump in Passengers in 2019

There was a 13.5% increase over 2018's numbers, also the second-highest number of passengers to come through the airport in the past decade.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth International Airport is celebrating a banner 2019 with a record-setting number of passengers at more than 318,000. That is a 13.5% increase over 2018’s numbers, also the second-highest number of passengers to come through the airport in the past decade. Last May, American Airlines joined Delta and United as the three major carriers flying in…