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Community Officers Clean Up Abandoned Homeless Camps

Anyone who is uncomfortable picking up needles found in public areas are asked to call the Sharps hotline at 218-730-4001.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police community officers coordinated with park rangers and other city staff to help clean up a few areas known to be abandoned homeless camps. Officers filled two dump trucks full with trash and debris. During the cleanup they found old couches and clothes. They also to picked up any drug needles left behind. The Duluth police…

Duluth Man Sentenced in Death of Park Point Resident

DULUTH, Minn. – 31 year–old Darrel Mayhew will spend 20 years of his life paying for his actions, after Judge Dale Harris handed down his sentence. Mayhew represented himself in court, took a plea deal back in May. He plead guilty to the charge of second degree unintentional murder. At his sentencing those who knew Larry best filled the court…

Kids Build with Legos at Superior Public Library

Lego Club is every Monday from 6-8 p.m.

UPERIOR, Wis.- Kids are building legos at the Superior Public Library. 11-year-old Gage Kennedy was there with his family. He says he likes the challenge of trying to build certain things with the legos. “Like you can be creative with it. Like you can build whatever you want and have fun with it,” Kennedy said. Lego club is every Monday from…

Jay Cooke State Park Shares Success Story Coming Back from 2012 Floods

It's been 7 years since the devastating floods of 2012 in the Northland.

CARLTON, Minn.- Government officials from around the country visited Jay Cooke State Park learn how the Northland came back from devastating floods that washed over the area in 2012. A group called the Philanthropic Preparedness and Emergency Resilience Partnership stopped in Jay Cooke State Park on a nationwide tour to see how certain areas bounced back after enduring a natural disaster. “Jay…

Duluth’s ‘West Theater’ Expected to Open Friday

Original Art Deco Theater, first opened in 1937, will reopen for the first time in 40 years

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s original Art Deco Theater is expected to open its doors this Friday for the first time in forty years. The West Theater on Central Avenue in West Duluth opened in 1937. It was one of Duluth’s premiere theaters until it closed in the 1970s. The 250 seat venue will be the only family movie theater and…

UMD Installs New Sculpture

The sculpture is called Polytropos and it was created by an artist who is based in Atlanta named Maria Artemis.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD installed a nearly 6000 pound abstract sculpture next to the new Heikkila Chemistry and Advanced Materials Science building on campus. The sculpture is called Polytropos and it was created by an artist who is based in Atlanta named Maria Artemis. “In an age where in so many ways we are devisive and people seem to be…

Camp Invention at Marshall School Teaches Kids About Science and Engineering

DULUTH, Minn. – Over 100 kindergarten through sixth grade kids are learning and creating at a STEM camp at the Marshall school this week. Camp invention focuses on introducing kids to science and engineering. The kids build robots and explore circuit boards. They also learn about technology used by farms. The camp director says it may also spark a child’s…

Conference Addresses Issues Impacting Health Care in Rural Communities

DULUTH, Minn. – More than 500 healthcare professionals were at the DECC to address issues impacting healthcare in rural communities for the 21st Annual Minnesota Rural Health Conference. The conference served as a platform for sharing innovative solutions to improve rural healthcare. Issues such as workforce shortages and limited access to healthcare can be a few of the challenges impacting…

Duluth Man Gets 20 Years in Prison in Park Point Murder Case

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man who burglarized, robbed, and killed 70-year-old Park Point resident Larry Watczak was sentenced to 20 years in prison today for second-degree murder without intent. According to court records, charges of first-degree aggravated robbery and first-degree burglary were dropped in a plea agreement against 31-year-old Darrel Mayhew. Mayhew was accused of violently attacking Watczak, 70, during…

Fitger’s Brewhouse Offers Free Brewey Tours for Father’s Day

Fitger's Brewhouse gives beer to dads and families.

DULUTH, Minn- Dads and families could enjoy free beer and a personalized tour at Fitger’s Brewhouse. The historic brewery wanted to join in on the Father’s Day fun to say thank you to all the dads in the Northland. This is the first year Fitger’s offered a brewery tour and beer samples instead of just a free pint for the holiday….

Meet the Fur-Beatles, Three English Mastiffs Weighing in at 700lbs

Joe Thompson is the proud owner of 3 large English Mastiffs.

CLOQUET, Minn.- One Cloquet family is now getting some worldwide attention. It all started after a video telling the story of their 3 giant dogs went viral on Facebook. The dogs are English Mastiffs, one of them 250lbs and now over 15.5 million people know about these large pets. Joe Thompson calls his 700lbs of dog the Fur-Beatles. “My wife has…

Father’s Day Car Show Raises Funds for Spartan Hot Rod

Dozens of carefully detailed, and even some rust covered, cars rolled into the show.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Dads and car lovers were on hand at Belknap Plaza in Superior on Sunday for an All-Ford Powered Father’s Day Car Show. Dozens of carefully detailed, and even some rust covered, cars rolled into the show. All the money raised benefits the Hot Rod Youth Mentoring Program which teaches Superior High School students how to work on…

La Tequila Mexican Restaurant Opening Doors in Superior

La Tequila will be owned by part of the family who's involved with El Tequila in Hayward and Spooner.

SUPERIOR, Wis. –  La Tequila, a Mexican restaurant, is opening its doors in the South End of Superior on Monday. It’s located in the building where the former City’s 58th Street Diner was located on Tower Avenue and 58th Street. La Tequila is owned by part of the family who’s involved with El Tequila in Hayward and Spooner. The family…

Duluth DFL Endorses Candidates at Annual Convention

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson was endorsed by the DFL for her re-election bid among others.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth DFL endorsed candidates for some of this year’s local races at their annual convention on Saturday. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson was endorsed by the DFL for her re-election bid. At-large Duluth City Council candidate Mike Mayou and District 5 City Council candidate Janet Kennedy were also endorsed on Saturday. Councilor Zack Filipovich says even though…

Rummage Sale Wraps Up with Blue Skies

Thousands of people walked up and down the four miles of Park Point.

DULUTH, Minn. – Bargain hunters were outside enjoying the last day of the 39th Annual Park Point Rummage Sale on Saturday. Skies were clear, and one resident says the second day, and final, day of the sale was much busier, but that doesn’t stop his friend group from enjoying the party atmosphere. “We provide our own refreshments we really make…

“Gowns of Glensheen” Unveiled at New Exhibit

A collection of vintage gowns are on display at the historic Duluth mansion

DULUTH, Minn. – A collection of vintage gowns were unveiled at Glensheen mansion in Duluth for a new exhibit. This summer, gowns, party dresses, and even furs of the early 1900s are being showcased at the historic estate. The vintage items are making their debut after being tucked away in the mansion for the last forty years. After a lot…

UWS Theatre Camp to Perform “The Aristocats”

The students are learning new skills such as quick changes and dance, all to prepare for a production of  'The Aristocats.'

SUPERIOR, Wis. – 13 middle an high school students are learning the basics of theater at the UWS stage as they are attending a two week intensive camp. The students are learning new skills such as quick changes and dance, all to prepare for a production of  ‘The Aristocats.’ One leader, who was busy changing costumes, says it’s all about…

39th Park Point Rummage Sale Kicks Off

The 39th Annual Rummage Sale started off on Park Point with a few showers but it soon turned into a picture perfect day for bargain hunters.

DULUTH, Minn. – The 39th Annual Rummage Sale started off on Park Point with a few showers but it soon turned into a picture perfect day for bargain hunters. “Because you live down here and like I said it’s a sense of community talking with our neighbors. It’s a neighborhood get together and that’s what I really like about this is…

DTA Celebrates 50 Years in the Twin Ports Community

DTA unveiled a new website.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority celebrated 50 years as the public transportation system in the twin ports. The DTA was created by the Minnesota legislature in 1969, but public transportation has been running in Duluth since the late 1800s. Over the last fifty years, the DTA has improved. Recently, the service has worked to lower its carbon footprint…

Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial Draws Hundreds for 99th Anniversary

June 15, 2020 will mark 100 years since the death of the three men.

DULUTH, Minn.- On June 15th 1920 three men Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Isaac Mcghie were lynched in the streets of Duluth. For the 99th anniversary hundreds gathered around the memorial in downtown Duluth dedicated to those three men. The Clayton Jackson Mcghie Memorial incorporated was formed in 2000. The memorial itself was built in 2003. Stories of what happened…