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Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Opens New Space

The board room will be available for non-profit organizations to have a meeting space complete with all the latest technology.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation is celebrating its new headquarters in the Medical Arts Building in downtown Duluth. The new space makes room for the foundation’s growth over the last few years. The board room will be available for non-profit organizations to have a meeting space complete with all the latest technology. The foundation is a…

Local Candy Shops Have The Goods To Give The Gift of Sweets

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Sometimes the sweetest gift to give on Valentine’s Day can be the sweet and delicious taste of candy. Local candy shops in the Twin Ports are all stocked for folks to grab some treats for their special Valentine. The candy paradise Sweeden Sweets in Superior offers everything from fudge to popcorn. The most popular items bought at…

Superior Businesses Celebrate “Keep Your Love Local Day”

A little extra love is in the air tonight in Superior...

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A little extra love is in the air tonight in Superior with the first-ever “Keep Your Love Local Day.” It’s all about supporting local businesses for the Valentine’s Day holiday. It’s the day before the February holiday, and businesses in Superior are feeling the love with “Keep Your Love Local Day.” Superior Mayor Jim Paine wants to…

Businesses Experience Traffic in the Cold

Whatever the weather, it looks like Duluthians seek out both yin and yang, lattes and ice cream, hot and cold...

DULUTH, Minn. – The contrast between hot and cold… Local businesses that specialize in warm and cool items are experiencing business, amidst the frigid weather. The elements encouraged customers at the Duluth Coffee Company to get some hot coffee. “Woke up and it’s like a little bit of a shock wave,” said customer Rick Lampton. “We’ve had some pretty nice…

Women’s Ski Expo Offers First Look at New Equipment

DULUTH, Minn.– Over the slopes, female skiers were able to get a sneak peek at some new gear. Spirit Mountain hosted their annual Women’s Ski Demo earlier today to give women’s alpine skiers a chance to try out some of next year’s equipment. As 20 different models were on display, organizers say this demo can help skiers find the ski…

54th Annual Duluth Sports Show Kicks Off

There are all types of things to check out like live rainforest exhibit and unique deer-hunting domes that are even handicap accessible called Polydome Deer Blinds.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel, and R-V Show is now open at the DECC. The show has been around for more than 50 years. There are all types of things to check out like live rainforest exhibit and unique deer-hunting domes that are even handicap accessible called Polydome Deer Blinds. “The show already it’s huge I walked…

5th Annual Superior Police Department and Kids Floor Hockey Night

More than 50 kids of all ages visited the Superior Douglas YMCA for the 5th annual Police and Kids Floor Hockey Game.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – What started as just a floor hockey game Superior Police Officers did to keep in shape has blossomed into an opportunity for the officers to show kids that they are people too. More than 50 kids of all ages visited the Superior Douglas YMCA for the 5th annual Police and Kids Floor Hockey Game. The event has…

Duluth Seaway Port Authority Awarded $10.5 Million Grant

A special grant means big money for the Duluth Seaway Port Authority...

DULUTH, Minn. – A special grant means big money for the Duluth Seaway Port Authority. The $10.5 million dollars in funding is one of the largest grants the port authority has ever received. The United States Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration is the one distributing the grant. It’s called the Post Infrastructure Development Program Grant and it will help with…

No Decision Yet on Effort to Save Kozy Building from Demolition

Legal challenges ask for more time to come up with $50,000 bond, and question who really owns crumbling building

DULUTH, Minn. – One day after the Duluth City Council signed off on the demolition of the condemned Kozy Building, the former owner has launched a last-ditch effort to save the building from destruction. The case is now being considered by a St. Louis County judge. Former building owner, Eric Ringsred, has to post a $50,000 bond to save the…

UWS Hosts Training Day for Students and Student Veterans

SUPERIOR, Wisc.– Student veterans received a helping hand today during a unique event at UWS. Green Zone Training provides information to give Superior students knowledge of student veterans and their transitions back into civilian life on and off campus. The university says the event can help students find ways to connect with veteran students making the jump to the classroom…

Proposed Hotel in Superior Faces Delays in Construction

SUPERIOR, Wisc.– The lot for the future Cobblestone Hotel in Superior has been getting reminded of its past. It’s now just an empty lot. It’s the future site of the Cobblestone Hotel in Superior but because of debris left over from previous buildings that have stayed there, construction on the hotel remains delayed. Additional testing and soil corrections were needed…

Baby Yoda in Duluth

It looks like a baby Yoda has made its way to Duluth...

DULUTH, Minn. – With the hype of the new Yoda-based show on Disney Plus, it looks like a baby Yoda has made its way to Duluth. This snow sculpture is located in the middle of a yard near Denfeld High School on 4th street. The baby Yoda is far from little. It appears to be holding a cup of soup…

Wildwoods Permit Finally Resolved

However, the organization still wants 30 in-shelter assistants...

DULUTH, Minn. – Wildwoods has officially obtained a novice wildlife rehabilitation permit. This allows the organization to rehabilitate orphaned animals and birds on a limited basis, and transport animals they are unable to care for. Wildwoods has not been able to accept animals since mid-October. The organization typically brings in about 1,800 to 2,000 animals per year. A novice permit…

Lake Superior College Hosts Student Success Day

Themes of the day included career exploration, transfer options and personal wellness.

DULUTH, Minn. – LSC hosted its student success day earlier today. About 50 information tables were at the event, which were focused on a variety of themes including career exploration, transfer options and personal wellness. “Being our community’s college, we like to draw in people from the community as well so community partners, our faculty and staff all come together…