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Say ‘I Love You’ with a Bouquet of Flowers this Valentine’s Day

You can make the perfect bouquet for your special someone at Duluth Flower Farm.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s busy season for Duluth Flower Farm. “I think flowers speak louder than words,” flower farm owner Brook Hoffbauer said. Dan’s Feed Bin in Superior is usually where they do wreath making for Christmas, but loyal customers wanted something to make from nature for their valentine’s, as well. “You get to celebrate your partner and you get to honor…

New Art Exhibit Celebrating Individuals in Society Opens in Duluth

The exhibit is titled "Sacred Selves."

DULUTH, Minn.- New art is being displayed at Duluth Pottery. The exhibit, called “Sacred Selves,” is a collection of oil paintings. Each painting features life or a natural element in some way. The artist says the work is meant to elevate individuals in society and the world around us. “I’m really interested in making work about how important our human…

Union Gospel Mission Reaches Out to Community in Need of Donations

Super One stores partnered with the Union Gospel Mission to collect food donations.

DULUTH, Minn.- Food donations are needed to help people in need at Duluth’s Union Gospel Mission. Super One’s across the Northland partnered with mission for a one–day “Hungry Hearts Food Drive.” People could purchase $5 bags filled with food or do their own shopping at the grocery stores to donate. The Union Gospel Mission serves more than 100 people a day…

1928 Vintage Dodge on Display in the Northland

The 1928 Dodge Brother Sedan will be on display through the end of February.

DULUTH, Minn.- Some people collect coins, others collect cars- vintage cars like the 1928 Dodge Brothers Sedan on display at Duluth Dodge. The car was purchased by its current owner a decade ago. Modeled after the its original structure, the car took 8 years to restore. Fixing up vintage cars has been a hobby of the owner since high school. “It’s been…

First Caribou Coffee with Covered Drive-Thru Opens in Duluth

The new Caribou used to be a BP gas station.

DULUTH, Minn.- Coffee lovers now have another place to pick from in the Twin Ports. A new Caribou Coffee opened up on Central Entrance. It’s the first Caribou in Duluth to have a covered drive through window, made possible from the BP gas station and car wash that was there before it. Employees say they’re grateful for the covered window protecting…

Adopted Minnesota Man Meets Half-Sister for the First Time

The siblings didn't know each other existed until the beginning of 2019.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s said that a sibling is a life long friend, but what if it took your whole life to meet them? That’s exactly what happened with a pair of Minnesota half siblings who met for the very first time Saturday. 67 year old Sam Wilkes and his wife waited anxiously in Perkins restaurant on Miller Trunk Highway. “I’m…

Essentia Health Celebrate’s Newly Remodeled PICU

Essentia's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is the only one North of the Twin Cities.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Essentia Health has been renovated. The PICU, as it’s called, may be small, but it’s designed to save lives. With only 7 beds, the PICU is the area of the hospital where children up to 18 years go for treatment. Doctors in the unit say the private rooms and artwork on the walls make…

Lake Superior College Recruits Next Generation of Fire Fighters and Truck Drivers

The college's career night had a big turnout of those interested in the field.

DULUTH, Minn.- Those looking for a career with a bit of adventure can do so through Lake Superior College. LSC hosted professionals in fire fighting and truck driving from all over the Twin Ports to speak to community members who may consider a degree in those fields. Officials with the college say both truck driving and firefighting careers are high in…

A Night to Remember for Northlanders with Special Needs

Members of the special needs community in the Twin Ports danced the night away.

ROCTOR, Minn.- It was a night to be remembered forever as over 150 members of the special needs community in the Twin Ports put on their nicest clothes and danced the night away. Each guest arrived by limo to Proctor High School for the Night to Shine. Prom–goers entered through the same arches that light up the entryway at Bentleyville,…

Northlanders Digging Out after Big Snowstorm

The sunny day was misleading with bitter cold hitting the region.

DULUTH, Minn. – Northlanders emerged today after almost a foot of snow, but the sunny day was misleading with bitter cold and blowing snow. The light powdery snow is usually easier to clean off surfaces, but one local resident was dealing with snowplows which can cause shoveling to take significantly longer. “It’s pretty thick. It’s pretty packed. It’s quite a…

Surf’s Up and UMD’s Pool

Surfing classes are running this semester at the UMD pool.

DULUTH, Minn. – Surfing classes are running this semester at the UMD pool. Most spots are open for students, but there are a few spots for the community that are open. One of the teachers was a student in the class, but now five years later she is giving her expertise and surfing confidence to those following in her waves….

Hermantown Approves Deal for New Sewer Line

The project is expected to open up about 230 acres for development.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A new sewer line in Hermantown got a big boost this week as St. Louis County has agreed to add almost $900,000 in Tax Abatement Financing for a $6 million sewer line project. The new line will extend from Okerstrom and Hermantown Roads to the intersection of Haines and Maple Grove Roads. The project is expected to…

Duluth’s Millard LaJoy Turns 106 Years Old!

DULUTH, Minn. – A very special birthday was celebrated Feb. 7 for Millard LaJoy, of Duluth, who turned 106 years old. Millard is getting care at the Benedictine Living Community in Duluth. He had a hard time this past summer with fluid in his lungs, but the guy always pulls through and said tonight that he feels great. Millard even…

Experienced Ground Crews Work to Keep Duluth International Airport Flying

The airport relies on it's ground crew to get people to their destinations on time.

DULUTH, Minn. – Air travel was hectic for many today around the midwest, and when bad weather strikes crews at Duluth International Airport work around the clock. Most of the experienced ground crew have been working at the airport for over ten years. “We have a lot of logevity with our employees so they are very good at what they…

Northlanders Work and Play on a Snowy Day

Despite up to a foot in some places, people were out enjoying the fresh powder.

DULUTH, Minn. – Northlanders are no strangers to heavy snow and bitter cold this time of year. But the past couple weeks have been especially rough. In true Minnesota fashion, one family was out for the first time in weeks enjoying the nature of the Northland. “We have been so cooped up inside whether we’ve been sick over the past…