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Wisconsin Tourism Department Visits Superior for National Travel and Tourism Week

Pattison State Park and Amnicon Falls State Park was also visited.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, the Wisconsin Tourism deputy secretary stopped in Superior to visit a few popular attractions First on the agenda, was Wisconsin point. The Superior Chamber of Commerce along with mayor Jim Paine accompanied the tourism department to show them the beauty and the new features of the visitor destination. The…

Gary-New Duluth Dog Park Named After Fallen K9 Haas

DULUTH, Minn.- The Gary-New Duluth Dog Park is being renamed to honor fallen Duluth police K-9 Haas for his sacrifice. Haas was shot and killed during a domestic incident in January. The Gary-New Duluth Development Alliance is renaming the dog park to also show support for the Duluth Police Department. A plaque designed especially to recognize the fallen K-9 will…

May Snow Falls on the Northland

Inches of spring snow dumped on the Northland on Wednesday evening.

Duluth, Minn. – April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but that has not been the case as inches of heavy snow fell in the Northland on Wednesday. Take a look at the snow falling outside of Fitger’s on East Superior Street.     Categories: News, News – Latest News

Students Battle It Out At Lake Superior College’s 16th Annual Robot War Competition

Mesabi East, Cromwell/Wright, Proctor, and Wrenshall high school students also competed.

DULUTH, Minn. – Students from both Lake Superior College and local high schools got the chance to battle it out today during the 16th Annual Robot War Competition. A total of 15 teams competed one on one in a tournament style battle at LSC’s downtown center. All of which were fighting to be the last robot standing. Over the last…

Juniper Network Trains Volunteers to Work with Chronic Pain Patients

The next workshop is August 6th through September 10th.

DULUTH, Minn. – Those suffering with chronic pain can face a difficult situations, especially when it comes to managing it. The Minnesota-based Juniper Network held a training session at the Mesabi building on West First Street in Duluth. They taught volunteers how to work with pain patients who face multiple issues including self empowerment and how to keep an active…

Gitch Gear Devoted to Lakewalk Reconstruction

100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of special t-shirts will go to the city and its efforts to restore the lakewalk.

DULUTH, Minn. – Gitch Gear, a Lake Superior devoted retailer has launched a fundraiser called Lakewalk With Me. 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of special t-shirts will go to the city and its efforts to restore the lakewalk. “The Gitch Gear team we just have a passion for the lake, we love being down there. When I…

Union Miners and Construction Workers Show Support for Mining Project Near Ely

The project was not on the agenda for discussion

DULUTH, Minn. – A group of building trades union workers voiced their support for the twin metals project during a Saint Louis County board meeting. those workers say the proposed copper nickel mine near Ely would allow for a different form of mining while being environmentally responsible. According to Twin Metals Mining, if the project is approved by regulators it…

Rehabilitation Construction Resumes between Eight and Ninth Street

"It gets 6,000 to 7,000 cars a day,"

DULUTH, Minn. – A nearly $2 million construction project to improve intersections and the public right of way is now resuming between Eighth and Ninth Street near Woodland Avenue The federally funded project, which began in 20–18, will include new street striping and sidewalk repairs. During the construction, there will be no parking in selected areas while crews are working…