(courtesy: Facebook/Black Water Lounge) DULUTH, Minn. – Black Water Lounge will be reopening in early 2022. The restaurant and bar made the announcement of their reopening in a Facebook post on Thursday afternoon. Black Water announced in 2018 that it would be temporarily closing effective January 1, 2019, during the completion of the Superior Street reconstruction project. During the temporary…
DULUTH, Minn. – The suspects arrested in Tuesday’s East Hillside drive-by shooting have now been formally charged. According to court records, the alleged shooter, 21-year-old Kewon Dunn, has been charged with second-degree attempted murder, drive-by shooting, and felon convicted crime of violence-firearm violation. The driver of the vehicle, 25-year-old Brianna Clark-Johnson has also been charged with aiding an offender. According…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota has reached the milestone of vaccinating 70% of its population age 16 and older with at least one dose against GOVID-19. Gov. Tim Walz credits a recent rise in vaccination rates amid concerns over the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus and the state’s $100 rewards for people who get their first shot…
UPDATE: CLOQUET, Minn. – The man who was driving and the woman who was a passenger in a pickup truck that went into the St. Louis River on Tuesday have both died, according to Minnesota State Patrol. The driver was 80-year-old Steven Henry Kimber and the passenger was 78-year-old Barbara Jean Kimber. Both were from Carlton. Alcohol was not a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth city councilors are getting an earful and raising questions — one day after Mayor Emily Larson boldly announced plans to pass up longtime Visit Duluth for the city’s next tourism marketing contract worth nearly $2 million and instead choose Minneapolis-based Bellmont Partners and its partner, Lawrence & Schiller. Mayor Larson told FOX 21 she stands by…
DULUTH, Minn.– The 32nd Annual Blues fest preparations are underway at Bayfront Festival Park and they are adding a few new elements to the 3 day celebration that is expected to bring in close to 20,000 people. After being cancelled last year because of the pandemic the return of this music festival to the water font is largely anticipated through…
DULUTH, Minn.– Concerts on the Pier has become a staple event at the Glensheen Mansion every summer since 2015 where local bands play on the pier and the site draws in thousands of people whether on land, or in the water. Glensheen brings in different local artists every Wednesday night through the summer from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, to play…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Municipal Primary Election took place yesterday for two at-large city council seats along with City Council District 2 and District 4 seats as well. At 8:00 pm Wednesday night the votes were in sending 8 candidates to the Novembers ballots. There was a 12.4% total voter turnout, which was around the expected amount but still way…
PROCTOR, Minn.- Community Action Duluth came out to Bayview Elementary School in Proctor to host a Community Mobile Market. As a way to bring fresh and local foods to the area, the market has meat, vegetables and more. The mobile market offers discounts on produce items for shoppers under 18 and over 60 years old. EBT users are also receiving…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Gary New Duluth Rec Center has a new fundraiser to help them build their new skatepark. It’s called ‘Bury the Board’ and it is being featured at the Damage Boardshop in Lincoln Park. The shop started it up just last week with the hope to continually raise enough funds to bury the skateboard with cash… moving…
DULUTH, Minn.- As the national blood shortage continues, more blood drives are in motion in the Northland. Superior Choice Credit Union is sponsoring a “back to school” blood drive event for the American Red Cross. You might have missed today’s blood drive but there will be another one tomorrow at the Miller Hill Mall from 12 to 3 pm. “On…
DULUTH, Minn. — New data by the Army Corps of Engineers show that Lake Superior’s water level has fallen again after hitting a record high two years ago. This is due in part to the lack of rain this summer. While other Great Lakes have experienced a rise in their levels, Lake Superior is still twelve inches below its highest…
DULUTH, Minn.- The college of St. Scholastica in Duluth and St. Louis County Public health is teaming up to make getting the COVID vaccine more convenient with on-campus vaccine clinics. “So we really want to be able to provide vaccines right where they are at,” said Public Health Nurse Emily Lian. “That’s kinda been public health’s perspective on vaccines in…
UPDATE: The Hibbing Police Department has now been informed that one of the twin boys has passed away while receiving medical care at a children’s hospital in Minneapolis. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office will be performing an autopsy on the boy. The other juvenile male was released from St. Mary’s in Duluth. Police added that possible charges on the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Motorists traveling in and around the Twin Ports Interchange will encounter new closures and detours beginning Wednesday. Southbound Highway 53 to southbound I-535 will close. Detours will follow southbound Highway 53 to 21st Avenue West, to 1st Street, to lower Piedmont, to Garfield Avenue, and onto southbound I-535. In addition, southbound 53 to northbound I-35 will also…
Below is the up to date results of the key races in Tuesday’s Duluth Primary Election Duluth Council Member at Large (Elect 2) – Four Advance Azrin Awal – 2,946 (24.13%) Ashlie Castaldo – 988 (8.09%) Dezuwon “Pez” Davila – 594 (4.86%) Scot Jenkins – 703 (5.76%) Joe Macor – 2,589 (21.20%) Timothy L. Meyer – 989 (8.10%) Nancy Stam…
DULUTH, Minn. – After 85 years as Duluth’s main tourism marketing arm, Visit Duluth will no longer have that title come 2022 — pending council’s approval — as Mayor Emily Larson continues to scrutinize how millions of dollars in tourism tax revenue is handed out every year. Larson made the big announcement Tuesday by saying her team has chosen Minneapolis-based…
DULUTH, Minn.- Calling entrepreneurs of all ages, Innovate 218 and ILT Academy in Duluth is hosting a free workshop to help bring your ideas to life. The two hour workshop will provide networking tools and give people an opportunity to learn more about starting a business. Innovate 218 is part of Launch Minnesota and teaches entrepreneurs how to take their…
DULUTH, Minn.- The second half of summer in the northland brings the sailboats out onto lake superior. but all those experienced sailors had to start somewhere, like the Duluth Superior Sailing Association’s (DSSA’S) Sailing Camp. “Some of these kids, they get out here and they get to feel what water is like and what it’s like to be on a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Voting for Duluth’s primary is underway. Statistically, there’s usually a low voter turnout for Duluth’s municipal primaries. With the thick fog Tuesday morning people were coming out less frequently to the polls. Precinct judges anticipate more people would show up during the lunch and dinner hours. “Unfortunately, people don’t think that primaries are as important … but…
DULUTH, Minn. — Vaccinations have been up in the Northland as of late and St. Luke’s is trying to get the word out for people twelve and up to get their shot. With the new guidelines for St. Luke’s and Essentia employees put in place requiring them to get vaccinated, St. Luke’s is opening up their clinic for a few…
DULUTH, Minn.- A man was shot around 8:30 am on 15th Avenue East near East Superior Street, putting him in the hospital with unknown injuries, and leaving one garage in the neighborhood with multiple bullet holes. According to the Duluth Police Department, multiple shots were fired in the drive-by shooting. The suspect was soon found nearby. “The suspect came into…
DULUTH, Minn. – After 85 years as Duluth’s main tourism marketing arm, Visit Duluth will no longer have that title come 2022, as Mayor Emily Larson continues to scrutinize how millions of dollars in tourism tax revenue is used every year. Mayor Larson made the announcement Tuesday saying her team has chosen Minneapolis-based Bellmont Partners and its partner, Lawrence &…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – Beginning Wednesday, St. Louis County will require face masks to be worn inside all county buildings. According to a Tuesday press release, this will apply to all employees and visitors regardless of vaccination status. “St. Louis County continues to experience substantial transmission of COVID-19. The CDC defines substantial transmission as 50 or more new cases…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota has seen at least 5,599 breakthrough cases of COVID-19 and at least 57 deaths among fully vaccinated people, health officials reported Tuesday. The Minnesota Department of Health said it will begin reporting breakthrough case figures weekly as cases of the highly infectious delta variant surge across the state and country. But the department cautioned…
(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File) ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota regulators now say there have been more releases of drilling fluid along the Line 3 oil pipeline construction route than previously reported. According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, there were 28 releases at 12 river crossing locations by Aug. 5. In one of those cases, about 80 gallons of fluid…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A gun owners’ group is suing the Minnesota State Fair and Ramsey County, demanding that permit holders be allowed to carry handguns on the fairgrounds during the Great Minnesota Get-Together. The lawsuit by the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus argues that the State Fair’s ban on weapons violates the Second Amendment right to keep and bear…
UPDATE: Duluth police say Tuesday’s shooting stemmed from an altercation the suspect and victim had with each other earlier in the day. The suspect and victim were known to each other and this was not a random shooting. Authorities say the victim is currently listed in stable condition. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available….
DULUTH, Minn. – DULUTH, Minn. – Black Woods Bar & Grill in Duluth announced Monday that it is temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. In a Facebook post, the restaurant says it will remain closed until Saturday, August 14. Both the Proctor and Two Harbors locations, as well as Tavern on the Hill, will remain open for…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are one the scene of an apparent drive-by shooting that happened Tuesday morning in the area of 15th Avenue East and Superior Street. Authorities say one person was shot in the incident and is in the hospital with unknown injuries. Officers have identified a suspect and believe the suspect is in the area of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in West Duluth. The break was reported just before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday and is located on the 1300 block of North 56th Avenue West. City officials say water has been shut off on Colorado Street between North 56th Avenue West between Highland Street and…
GRAND LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A house was deemed a total loss following a Monday evening fire in Grand Lake Township. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded to reports of a house fire at 6389 Beckman Road around 7:25 p.m. When fire crews arrived at the scene they found the home fully engulfed in flames. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thomas the Tank Engine had an extended weekend on Monday with a sensory friendly day. Tickets for the event were free for kids with autism and a family member. With no loud music and crowds, the smaller event ensured all kids have access to Thomas the Tank Engine at their comfort level. “To know that all kids…
DULUTH, Minn.– Usually yoga classes are held in studios, but how about one that’s held at a cidery serving drinks afterward? In Lincoln Park through the end of the month, Wild State Cider is teaming up with Runa Yoga to host a free hour-long class for all ages and skill levels. You can enjoy the golden hour outside on the…
DULUTH, Minn. — As Duluth prepares for Tuesday’s municipal primary election, staff wants to remind residents to make sure they’re registered and get their votes in. There are 34 polling locations around the city to vote at tomorrow, and absentee ballots need to be turned in to city hall by 3:00 PM on Tuesday. The primary determines who will be…
DULUTH, Minn.- With the new school year coming up, many students are looking for new school supplies but may not have access to them. Local business owner, Mike Letica, is back with a backpack drive to help students in the Northland get the school supplies they need. “It warms my heart, you know, because just Picture a kid,” said event…
DULUTH, Minn.- Students from University of Minnesota Duluth and Lake Superior College will be back on campus for in-person classes at the end of the month. But with recent COVID spikes, both schools are requiring masks. LSC is helping social distance by spacing out students. It has been a while since most classes on these campuses have been held in…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you use the Duluth public bus system you may need to double check their available routes. As of August 1, the Duluth Transit Authority temporarily suspended multiple bus routes in the Northland. Route #4, #15, and #19 are temporary suspended due to the lack of bus drivers and mechanical parts. Route #15 will only be available for…
HOYT LAKES, Minn.- In this week’s Coffee Conversation, excitement builds for the T&T 3 Summerfest in Hoyt Lakes, their annual music festival. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: Hoyt Lakes, Summerfest, TNT Summerfest
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin has announced he will retire at the end of September following more than 42 years of public service. Rubin first joined the County Attorney’s Office as an intern in 1975. Rubin was elected County Attorney in 2010, and re-elected twice since. His current term runs through 2022. Because he is retiring prior…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – After four days of fun for the community, the Lake County Fair in Two Harbors wrapped up its events with horse relays and carnival games. The county fair was able to continue through this past weekend’s temperamental weather conditions. Bouncy houses, horse shows, and exhibits were among the many activities they had. The community run event…
DULUTH, Minn.- It is the last day of the 7th annual Kraus Anderson Bike Duluth Festival, and cyclists of all ages showed up rain or shine. The three day event marks a successful year at Spirit Mountain, with more than 600 participants overall. “So today is cross country portion, so we’ve got a lot of racers from around the state,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy wrapped up a successful first three days of his return to the Twin Ports, bringing record attendance to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Day Out with Thomas has already sold more than 20,000 tickets online for the two-weekend event, according to Railroad Museum Executive Director Ken Buehler. Monday’s free Sensory…
DULUTH, Minn.- Burned wreckage and memories are all that’s left of the building that housed WWJC radio in Gary New Duluth, after an early Sunday fire took out the nearly 60-year-old station’s transmitters, taking it off the air. “We were the first Christian station in the Twin Ports,” said the Station’s Former General Manager, Ted Elm. “Sad to say that…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth Christian radio station was left heavily damaged in a structure Sunday, with the cause unknown, according to the Duluth Fire Department. According to a spokesperson with the department, at approximately 3:08 a.m. Sunday morning someone driving by reported that flames were coming from the building housing WWJC AM 850 Radio at 1120 East McCuen Street. On…
DULUTH, Minn.- Dozens of protesters from across the Northland, including several area healthcare workers, held a rally against COVID-19 vaccine mandates Saturday just days after Duluth hospitals announced new vaccine requirements, and as experts warn the country needs to boost vaccine numbers now more than ever. “This is an anti-mandate rally. I think we have people here that believe in…
DULUTH, Minn.- Midsummer Night of Mayhem at Proctor Speedway is back after a yearlong break. The bus races kicked off at six o’clock Saturday and crowds came out rain or shine. The event mostly brought together by volunteers, showcases a series of races including school busses, reverse racing, and special tricks. “I can’t even tell you it was raining when…
DULUTH, Minn.- A 20-year-old woman was swept up in those violent waves Saturday and had to be rescued by the Duluth fire Department. Fire officials responded to the report of a woman pulled away 200 yards from shore on the 2800 block of Minnesota Ave around 4:00 p.m. The water was actually too choppy to use the Marine 19 boat,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department issued a dangerous swimming condition warning for Park Point beaches Saturday, due to the high risk of rip currents, effective immediately. According to the Duluth Fire Department the warning lasts until 10:00 a.m. August 8. This warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents. Rip currents are life-threatening to anyone entering the…
DULUTH, Minn.- As Spirit Valley Days comes to a close in West Duluth, local businesses are wrapping up with events. The Italian American Club sold sandwiches yesterday and today at Mr. D’s bar and grill. The Italian sandwiches include authentic recipes passed down through members of the club. The club is raising money to provide scholarships for high school and…
