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Fallen Leaves Pose Threat to Storm Drains

When whole leaves stay on the ground they can work their way down into gutters and block up neighborhood storm drains which can cause flooding issues.

DULUTH, Minn. – Most leaves have finally fallen off the trees in the Northland but they can cause problems by backing up storm drains. When whole leaves stay on the ground they can work their way down into gutters and block up neighborhood storm drains which can cause flooding issues. Full leaves on the ground can also prevent growth of…

Human Service Professionals Say They’re Desperate for More Workers

UMD hosts a human services career fair.

DULUTH, Minn.- Human service professionals reached out to students at UMD Thursday in hopes of finding the next generation of workers in their field. The targeted career fair was designed so organizations in the Twin Ports and around the state could talk to students in corresponding majors. Officials say any field where you deal with individuals directly is difficult to…

Another Warming Center Plans to Open Doors in Lincoln Park

The Lincoln Park Resource Center plans to open as a warming shelter this Winter.

DULUTH, Minn.- Another shelter in Duluth is working as fast as it can to open its doors to those in need before winter weather sets in. The Lincoln Park Resource Center, located in the Ministry of Seafearers’ Building (2024 W 3rd St), wants to be an overnight warming center for families. But logistics need to be worked out before moving forward….

UWS Students Making Halloween Memories for Kids

The kids in costume got an up close look at college dorms up and down Catlin Avenue during the 26th year of this annual on-campus trick-or-treating.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Superior students hosted children and their families all dressed up in costume for a night of indoor Halloween activities. The kids in costume got an up close look at college dorms up and down Catlin Avenue during the 26th year of this annual on-campus trick-or-treating. The college students were all dressed putting on activities like…

Where Did Halloween Actually Come From?

Duluth's own Lady Ocalat tells the history of Halloween.

DULUTH, Minn.- Halloween wasn’t always trick–or–treating and pop–culture costumes, it has a long–rooted history in Celtic religion. According to Duluth’s own spooky specialist Lady Ocalat, the day started as a festival known as Samhain to celebrate the dark time of the year. The Celts believed the barrier between our world and the ghost world was very thin during this time so…

Duluth Public Library Hosts Halloween Storytime

DULUTH, Minn. – Children decked out in costumes celebrated Halloween at the Duluth Public Library for spooky  storytime. Children and their parents sang songs and heard Halloween stories. The kids also had a costume parade while walking around the library while staff handed out treats. The Youth Services Coordinator says this special storytime shows parents how learning and fun can…

Christmas Comes Early at the Benedictine Living Community

The Daisy Gift Shop is ready for the holidays at the Benedictine Living Community.

DULUTH, Minn.- Volunteers at Benedictine Living Community have spent countless hours this week getting the center ready for the holidays. The facility gift shop, known as the Daisy Shop was closed all day Tuesday so it could be transformed for Christmas. Volunteers set out decorations, cider and cookies for residents and community members to enjoy for the first time Wednesday. “Really…

Duluth Library Foundation Launches School Readiness Initiative

DULUTH, Minn. – According to a study from the Duluth Library Foundation only about 45% of children in Duluth are actually prepared to learn when they start kindergarten. Hoping to change that, the group has started a school readiness initiative called Every Child Ready Duluth To help curb that trend the library will add new literacy staff for early education…

New Tenants Take Over Old Red Herring Lounge

Worldz End Clothing moves into the Red Herring Lounge 1st Street location but only temporarily.

DULUTH, Minn.- A new tenant has taken over the Red Herring’s old space on First Street in downtown Duluth but only temporarily. Worldz End Clothing sells lightly used and recycled brand–name clothing. The shop moved into the lounge building at the beginning of September but is only renting the space from the Red Herring’s previous owner Bob Monohan until Dec….

Ruth House Expects Busy Winter at New Location

The Ruth House warps up their first month at their new Superior location.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Cold weather is making its way into the Northland quickly and nights below freezing already have a lot of people without homes in the twin ports seeking shelter. Ruth House in superior is gearing up for a busy Winter. A month in their new location at 632 Grand Avenue has brought a lot of adjustments. “The community support has…

Safe Haven Hosts Open House to Raise Awareness About Resources

One in four women and one in seven men nationally are victims of sever physical violence in their lifetime according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

DULUTH, Minn. – Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center in Duluth held an open house to raise awareness about the resources they offer to help victims involved in domestic violence. One in four women and one in seven men nationally are victims of sever physical violence in their lifetime according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Every year nearly two…

Fall Market Brings Duluth Vendors Together

Duluth hosts a Fall Market at the Holiday Center through December.

DULUTH, Minn.- People looking for small goodies and sweet treats can buy some from a handful of local vendors who have set up shop at the Holiday Center in Duluth. This is the second year vendors put on the Fall market. Mark Walters usually sells his homemade honey and wax goods at the Duluth Farmer’s Market during Summer but thought…

Spirit Mountain Job Fair Drawing Snow Lovers for Winter Season

They are looking for ski instructors and people who love to be out on the slopes with indoor jobs available as well.

DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Mountain is getting ready for the snowy season with a series of job fairs. The season typically begins in mid-November. They are looking for ski instructors and people who love to be out on the slopes. There are also indoor jobs available if someone cannot ski or snowboard. “It’s extremely fun it’s family oriented there are…