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Housing Summit Addresses Housing Crisis in Duluth

"We know through our experience here with the summit that things don't really change until people start speaking up and advocating,"

DULUTH, Minn. – The Affordable Housing Coalition is working to end Duluth’s housing crisis. Today, the coalition hosted its 7th annual “Housing for All” Summit at Copper Top Church. The summit welcomes everyone from the community to talk about housing solutions. The Affordable Housing Coalition says several people face many barriers when attempting to find housing. The chair also says…

Company Interested in Developing Kozy Building Site

City of Duluth can't sell building until lawsuits are settled with former owner, Erik Ringsred

DULUTH, Minn. – A company is interested in developing the site of the Pastoret Terrace Building, which some people call the Kozy Building, in Downtown Duluth. A company called Merge, LLC would like to transform that property and the nearby Paul Robeson Ballroom into a mixed-use development with housing and commercial spaces. But the city can’t even sell the property…

Drivers Encouraged to Use Caution When Interacting with Motorcycles After Fatal Crash

Memorial Day through Labor Day is typically the deadliest time of the year on the roads in Minnesota.

DULUTH, Minn.-Memorial Day through Labor Day is typically the deadliest time of the year on the roads in Minnesota. One motorcyclist was even killed in Duluth yesterday by a suspect accused of driving while intoxicated. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is encouraging drivers and riders to use these precautions to remain safe. Drivers are urged to watch for motorcycles…

St. Louis County Rescue Squad Trains in Members New and Old

The St. Louis County Rescue Squad has 67 members.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Louis County is roughly the size of the state of New Jersey. It’s the largest county East of the Mississippi with a rising population of over two hundred thousand. The past three years, the St. Louis County Rescue Squad has responded to a record breaking number of calls, helping thousands ‘get out of a jam.’ The group of…

Va Bene Caffe Opens “The Grotto” for the Season

Seating space is located under restaurant's enclosed deck and offers Lake Superior views.

DULUTH, Minn. – Outdoor seating at Duluth restaurants are now open for the season. Va Bene Caffe on East Superior Street has opened “The Grotto” for the summer. The open-air seating space is under the restaurant’s enclosed deck. It can fit twenty-two people at tables and a bar overlooking Lake Superior. “The weather has to be just perfect,” said Va…

Duluth City Council Passes Ordinance Regulating Massage Businesses

Ordinance's goal is to cut down on sex trafficking.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council passed an ordinance they believe will cut down on sex trafficking across the ctity. The ordinance requires that all massage providers have at least five-hundred hours of certified training. Massage business owners will also have to complete background checks and their shops can no longer be open from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m….

Harbor City International School Students Fix Up Superior Hiking Trail

This project is part of a school community service requirement.

DULUTH, Minn. – Superior Hiking Trail along Spirit Mountain got a fresh new look thanks to some students from Harbor City International School. Students restored the trail by adding a new boardwalk for a better hiking experience. this restoration project is part of a community service requirement for the school. a teacher says sometimes its best to get out of…

Tobacco 21 Goes into Effect Starting May 29th

Research shows raising the tobacco purchase age can reduce the number of youth who start smoking by 25%.

DULUTH, Minn. – Back in January, the Duluth City Council voted to raise the age a person is allowed to buy tobacco to 21. And tomorrow, that new ordinance is taking effect. The American Lung Association celebrated the new law during a recent press conference. The new ordinance means anyone under the age of 21 cannot buy cigarettes, e–cigarettes, and…

Indigenous Community Responds to the Shooting Death of 16-Year-Old Boy

"A lot of times kids will fall through the cracks and the system."

DULUTH, Minn. – One day after a 16-year-old boy, Auso Dufault, was found dead from a gunshot wound in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, Duluth police have not determined if the shooting was criminal or self-inflicted. Dufault is the same person charged as an adult with two felonies for allegedly robbing and shooting at a female April 23 on the same block…

Council to Vote on Zoo’s Bear Country Exhibit Tonight

The future of the proposed Bear Country exhibit at the Lake Superior Zoo could get a little bit brighter tonight.

DULUTH, Minn.-The future of the proposed Bear Country exhibit at the Lake Superior Zoo could get a little bit brighter tonight. The Duluth City Council is set to vote on spending nearly $400,000 on the project. With those funds, an architectural firm would develop design drawings which would eventually be used for construction of the site which will feature brown,…

Locals Clean Up Park Point for the Summer

A group of friends clean up Park Point.

DULUTH, Minn.- A small but mighty group of Duluthians spent part of the afternoon braving the winds and cleaning up Park Point Beach. This is the first clean up organized by the group of friends. They first had the urge to clean up parks and beaches when they were students in grad school. Now they do it because they want to…

Veterans for Peace Honor Military for Memorial Day

Veterans for Peace hold their annual Memorial Day Event.

DULUTH, Minn.- Veterans for Peace held their annual memorial day remembrance ceremony at Endion Station Monday. The Duluth–Superior chapter uses the ceremony to honor veterans and those who have fallen without glorifying war. They hope that those walking along the lakewalk who saw the ceremony will remember what the day means and join them in working towards peace. “It’s always important…

Proctor Museum Debuts Three New Exhibits

Proctor Historical Society celebrates 25 years.

today the proctor historical society debuted three new exhibits at the proctor museum. One of the exhibits will honor the founding members of the historical society as this year marks 25 years since it was founded. Other exhibits celebrate 100 years of Proctor High School Basketball and the moving of the Yellow Stone steam train back in 1963. “It is…

Two Harbors Commemorates Memorial Day

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – The American Legion Post 109 and Two Harbors High School hosted a memorial day service where hundreds of people gathered at the Lakeview Cemetery. the honor guard gave traditional military honors to commemorate honor soldiers. A Vietnam vet also shared his story with the community. The legion president says it’s important to pay tribute even if…

Superior Singers Getting People Happy for Their Summer Concert Series

The "Superior Singers" will perform again at the AAD Shriners Temple in Hermantown on June 20th.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Well c’mon get happy. The “Superior Singers” is back for their 2019 summer concert series. Today people turned out to hear what the  singers were working with this year. The singers performed a collection of feel good songs from the 1970’s. Every year the group opens their series at the Bong Center. The “Superior Singers” have been…