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Car Show and Swap Meet Crosses Finish Line

The meet is the largest in northern Minnesota and is held each year on the last weekend of July at the Itasca County fairgrounds.

DULUTH, Minn. – People from all over the country met in Grand Rapids this weekend for the annual Car Show and Swap Meet. The meet is the largest in northern Minnesota and is held each year on the last weekend of July at the Itasca County fairgrounds. “I don’t think people realizes how fun it is living up north or…

Local Artist Dedicates 30 Years to Sports, Now History

Tim Cortes has been an artist his whole life.

DULUTH, Minn.- If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when sports and art collide, one Duluth man can show you a perfect example. The local took his two passions, hockey and drawing and made a career out of it for 30 years but is beginning to make a switch in his art to something he thinks is a little more…

Thomas the Train Wraps up First Weekend in the Northland

Thomas the Train is just as popular as ever, with a slight dip in attendance thanks to weather.

DULUTH, Minn.- A famous and friendly train is wrapping up his first weekend at the Duluth Depot. Thomas the Tank Engine has taken over the north shore scenic railroad. It’s such a big deal, people travel here from all over the United States and Canada to meet Thomas and his friend Percy for a ride up the North Shore. Railroad…

Ely Brings in Crowd of 40,000 for 39th Annual Blueberry Arts Festival

Ely celebrates with the 39th annual Blueberry Arts Festival

ELY, Minn.- It’s the biggest gathering of the year in Ely- the Blueberry Arts Festival. “We don’t miss Blueberry Fest, and we don’t miss blueberry pie,” Catherine Farley said. Ely’s premiere Summer event brings in about 300 vendors selling everything from blueberry themed art to clothes to syrups, but it’s no surprise which blueberry themed item is the crowd favorite. “Topping…

Man Dies After Being Submerged in St. Louis River in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – A man is dead after being submerged in the St. Louis River near the CN Railway Ore Docks in West Duluth. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, at about 2:16 p.m., officials responded to a call of a man who had been reported trespassing on CN property near the ore docks. The man was reported…

Thomas The Train Stops In Duluth

Thomas The Train and his friend Percy are in Duluth the next two weekends

DULUTH, Minn.- The North Shore Scenic Railroad is the only place in the Midwest where you will see not only Thomas the Tank, but also his good friend Percy as the Steam Tour continues. Families and kids packed the enterance to see Thomas roll in, get pictures with him, and also play some games while waiting for his arrival. Organizers…

MN Law Will Soon Ban E-Cigarette and Vape Usage in Public Places

DULUTH, Minn. – A new policy change in Minnesota will soon regulate electronic cigarettes and vapes more like traditional cigarettes. The change will place a ban on using of these products in most indoor workplaces and public spaces. Starting August 1st, e–cigarettes and vape use will no longer be allowed in restaurants, bars, and most other indoor public places in…

Two Harbors Robotics Team Raises Money to Visit NASA Space Center

The First Lego League are representing Minnesota at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Middle school robotics students are riding a high after winning a state–wide competition, and now they’re preparing for a trip that’s going to be out of this world- they’re going to NASA! The ‘First Lego League’ is getting a behind the scenes tour of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. The competition paid for 5 of the…

Wussow’s Concert Cafe Celebrates 20 Years in West Duluth

The coffee shop formerly known as Beaner's Central celebrates a a milestone anniversary.

DULUTH, Minn.- Coffee and music lovers can celebrate a milestone anniversary in West Duluth this weekend. Wussow’s Concert Café, formerly Beaner’s Central, is partying for its 20th birthday. The owner invited bands that played at the café when it first opened to celebrate just how far it’s come. “It’s amazing it’s been 20 years. It’s so great to see friends…

Teen Tries to get Back to Normal Life After Car Crash with Moose

Amaya Nelson adjusts to life at home after being released from the hospital.

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The 17–year–old survivor who was injured in a car crash with a moose speaks out and shares details about how she’s adjusting to life at home since being released from the hospital. Amaya Nelson was released from the hospital Saturday, July 20 because the doctor’s said she was healed enough to go home a miraculous three weeks ahead of…

Brewers Come to Duluth For Minnesota Brewers Conference

DULUTH, Minn. – To Kick off All Pints North Fest weekend brewers from across Minnesota were at the DECC for the 8th Annual Minnesota Brewers Conference. Brewers had the chance to hear from national and local guest speakers from the brewing industry. During the breakout sessions attendees learned more about brewing operations, marketing, and much more. In total, the event…

Golfers Show Support for CASDA at “Socks For Survivors” Golf Scramble

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A few golfers squeezed in some tee time at Nemadji Golf Course in Superior, while also supporting a good cause and rocking some of their wackiest socks. The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse hosted its 8th Annual Socks for Survivors Golf Scramble. The annual event was created to bring attention to the fact that some survivors flee…

Surfer And Inventor Honored In The Northland

Tom Blake, famous for his watersport inventions will be honored Friday night in Washburn

WASHBURN, Wis.- A native son of Washburn and one of the worlds most well know long board surfers will be honored Friday night as paddle boarders will travel from Memorial Park in Washburn to Houghton Falls. Tom Blake is one of the most famous inventors for water sports creating the Hollow Surfboard back in 1926 while also building the prototype…

Duluth Home Staging and Decor Store Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Reimagined by T. Underwood is open on W 1st St.

DULUTH, Minn.- One of Duluth’s newest businesses may be your next stop if you’re looking to remodel or re–design your home. “Reimagined by T. Underwood” held their official ribbon cutting ceremony with the chamber of commerce Thursday. The store on West 1st St. is a home staging, paint and antique store. The owner says her collection of high–end Annie Sloan chalk…

Solon Springs Resident Wins Special Edition Police Motorcycle

John Kiel had the raffle picked out of 8,000 people to win a special edition motorcycle.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- What started as a donation to support law enforcement has turned into the surprise of a lifetime for one Solon Springs man. John Kiel was picked out of 8 thousand people to win a custom police motorcycle donated by Harley–Davidson in honor of national police week. Raffle proceeds went to the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Fund. Kiel was…

Animal Allies Debuts New Outdoor Education Space to Community

Animal Allies introduces their new space at their Summer open house.

DULUTH, Minn.- Animal Allies in Duluth is expanding once again. This time with a whole new outdoor play space added on to their existing building, providing a bigger area for people to get to know the animals. What better way to debut animal allies’ new out door education center than at their annual Summer open house? The humane society has…

Hillside Youth Theatre Performs “The Oddest Sea”

The play is described as "Homer's Odyssey Meets Rock N' Roll"

DULUTH, Minn. – Hillside Youth Theatre is performing their newest production, “The Oddest Sea.” The play is described as Homer’s Odyssey meets rock n’ roll. The director tells us the kids have been working on the show for six weeks and they’re excited to finally perform in front of an audience. “A lot of these kids wouldn’t have access to…

Twin Ports Look to Upgrade, Expand Public Camera Systems

Duluth prepares to expand and upgrade their system, while Superior looks to add public cameras for the first time

DULUTH, Minn. – There are dozens of cameras mounted across Duluth that can help law enforcement prevent and solve crimes. Now, the Police Department wants to upgrade and expand the camera system. The public cameras have been used by police to solve robberies, assaults, damage to property, and even two homicides in Duluth. Police believe expanding the system can make…

Mont Du Lac Debuts Updates to Resort During Bowfest

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Guests of the Bow fest were some of the first to enjoy a few new changes made to the Mont Du Lac Resort. The resort added new log cabins that can be rented for the summer. Each cabin can accommodate up to ten people. There is also a RV park that can fit more than twenty five…