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New Local Business Taking Stress Out Of Holiday Baking

Lake Superior Baking Co. Began in October of 2019; Hermantown Resident Chloe Harris is the Founder of the Company

November 20, 2019

Brett Scott,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Baking is all the buzz in the kitchen of one Hermantown resident. 17-year-old Chloe Harris started Lake Superior Baking Co. in October of 2019. Harris says she has had a passion for baking since she was 7-years-old. Now she’s turning her passion into a profession by starting up her very own company. Harris bakes out of her…

Gobble, Gobble! Tickets on Sale for 71st Annual Lincoln Park Business Group Turkey Bingo

Turkey Bingo is Happening Wednesday, November 20, and Thursday, November 21

November 20, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which can only mean one thing. Lincoln Park Business Group is inviting all Northlanders to purchase tickets now for the 71st Annual Turkey Bingo. This year, they’re adding another day to the madness for double the amount of fun. Turkey Bingo will be played Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21….

I Love You Pop-Up Event at UMD

UMD students offered some kind words to those in the Northland, with the help of a well-known Minnesota artist

November 19, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- We tell people we love them all the time, but when was the last time you wrote a letter to someone, and ended it with “I love you”? Tuesday, UMD students offered some kind words to those in the Northland, with the help of a well-known Minnesota artist. It’s the season of giving, and UMD students are giving…

Torah Scroll Remnants from Adas Israel Synagogue Fire Caught in Garage Fire

Remnants of four Torah scrolls stored in storage garage to be buried, garage caught fire Sunday.

November 19, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- More than two months since the Adas Israel Synagogue burned to the ground, a new tragedy has struck the congregation–remnants of four Torah scrolls that were damaged in the original fire were caught in another fire Sunday. Rabbi Phillip Sher of the Adas Israel Congregation said the remnants of those four Torah scrolls were stored in that garage…

Duluth ISD 709 Tenured Teachers Celebrated

44 Duluth Public School Teachers were celebrated for three years on the job, all becoming tenured in the district.

November 19, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- 44 Duluth Public School Teachers were celebrated for three years on the job, all becoming tenured in the district. Teachers from Duluth East, Congdon Park Elementary, and Denfeld were just some of those honored in front of friends and family members. For one teacher in particular, whose students from Denfeld catered the event says being with them on…

11th Annual “Bob’s Bike Drive” Held Wednesday Morning

November 19, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s turkey time for a good cause at Marine General and its the 11th annual turkey fry. Tomorrow from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. folks can stop by Marine General on London road to get a free turkey sandwich. Donations are encouraged, with all of the proceeds going toward “Bob’s Bike Drive” for kids this holiday season….

Volunteers Needed For Thanksgiving Day Buffet

November 19, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thanksgiving is a little over a week away, but preparations are already underway at the DECC for their Thanksgiving buffet. Food has been coming into the DECC, waiting to be prepared for the thousands of community members that aren’t able to get a hot meal on Thanksgiving. Volunteers are still needed, especially during the afternoon shift, so…

Lake Superior College’s PT Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary

November 19, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College’s Physical Therapy Program Celebrated its 20th Anniversary Tuesday afternoon. It was all started by students who were part of a class to develop a clinic back in 1998. Then, the clinic opened in 1999 as a partnership with Saint Scholastica’s PT program. The program accepts students, LSC employees and the public as patients. Students…

Small Business Owners And Elected Officials Advocate For Paid Leave

November 19, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The implementation of Duluth’s Earned Sick and Safe Time is set to go into effect in January. Elected officials and small business owners gathered at Vikre Distillery in Duluth to advocate for statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave insurance. The Duluth earned sick and safe time will allow people to accrue days off to care for themselves…

Torah Scrolls Burned In September Synagogue Fire Damaged Again in Garage Fire

November 19, 2019

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Torah scrolls that were damaged when the Adas Israel Synagogue burned down in September were inside a garage that caught fire on Sunday in Duluth. According to Adas Israel Synagogue board of directors member Mike Baddin, the garage was rented by a member of the congregation who offered the space to store the damaged scrolls. In…

Governor Walz Urges Public Hearings to Break Insulin Impasse

Lawmakers Report Little Progress Made in Closed-Door Talks Over the Past Month Regarding the Cost of Insulin

November 19, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz is urging Minnesota lawmakers to hold public hearings to try to break an impasse over legislation to make insulin more affordable. Lawmakers have made little apparent progress in closed-door talks over the past month toward reconciling the differences between competing House Democratic and Senate Republican plans. Their last meeting was Friday. The…

It’s Turkey Fry Time! Marine General Hosting Annual Fundraiser Wednesday

Marine General is Hosting the Annual Turkey Fry Fundraiser Wednesday, November 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

November 19, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – 60 turkeys will be deep fried outside Marine General in Duluth on Wednesday, November 20. The public is invited to stop by the store located at 1501 London Road from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for turkey sandwiches, ice fishing information, and more. The 11th annual event will also kick off Bob’s Bike Drive. This year, more…

Northland Winter Weather Outlook 2019-2020

The Northland Gears Up for Another Long Winter

November 18, 2019

Anthony Peoples,

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s time for the 2019-2020 Winter Weather Outlook from our Fox 21 Meteorologists! While we’re still a month away from the official start of winter, snow arrives earlier in the Northland and sticks around beyond March! We’ve already seen big snow events this season with a “Winter Storm Warning” across the Snowbelt with more than a foot…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Buy and Sell Gear at Great Lakes Gear Exchange

New outdoor gear consignment store opens in East Hillside.

November 18, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Here outdoor activities are a part of life in any season. But all of that equipment can get pricey. Great Lakes Gear Exchange is hoping to change that. “Our mission is to make outdoor adventure financially and culturally accessible while promoting sustainability in the outdoor industry,” said co-owner Brooke Wetmore. Before occupying their new storefront on East 4th…

Minnesota Power Strings Lights on 35th Christmas Tree

3400 ft of LED lights strung on tree.

November 18, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas throughout the rest of Duluth as crews decorated the Minnesota Power Christmas Tree in lights for the 35th year. The 54 ft tree will be strung in 3400 feet of LED lights, to be lit Friday at five before the Christmas City of the North Parade. The tree will be…

Bentleyville Prep Wraps Up Five Days Before Opening

Volunteers finish setting up gift shop.

November 18, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Bentleyville Tour of Lights is almost done setting up in Bayfront Park, for opening night this Saturday. Over the last eight weeks, about 15 hundred volunteers helped set up the 21 acres of over 5 million lights. Founder Nathan Bentley said the display wouldn’t happen without all of that help. “I sometimes believe the public maybe doesn’t…

Raising Awareness for Pancreatic Cancer

In Minnesota alone, 780 deaths will occur from Pancreatic Cancer this year

November 18, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Every year, 55,000 Americans are diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. There’s no exact cause known, other than smoking and obesity having a strong link to the disease. And on Monday night, one women affected by the disease hosted an event to raise awareness. In Minnesota alone, 780 deaths will occur from Pancreatic Cancer this year, which is one of…

City of Duluth Announces New Planning and Economic Development Director

Chris Fleege will be replacing Keith Hamre who recently retired after 22 years

November 18, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth has officially named a new ‘Planning and Economic Development Director’. Chris Fleege will be replacing Keith Hamre who retired after 22 years. Duluth native Chris Fleege brings in 27 years of work at various capacities in the Northland at place like Minnesota Power and Superior Water Light and Power. Fleege is a UMD alum…

UMD Opens A U.S. Passport Office On Campus

Services are provided by appointment only.

November 18, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re looking for another option to get your passport, UMD now has a U.S. passport facility on campus. A grand opening was celebrated on Monday. Students, staff, and the public can use the facility to fill out an application and take a passport photo. Without this new service, UMD officials tell us getting a passport would…

Collection Week Begins For “Operation Christmas Child”

November 18, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – The annual “Operation Christmas Child” is now underway in the Northland. Volunteers were hard at work boxing up shoe boxes full of toys this afternoon at the Mount of Olives Baptist Church. Once boxed, the packages will be shipped down to Minneapolis for processing. From there, the toys will be sent to children all across the world….

First Duluth Man Charged From SAKI Grant Sentenced

Clark Was Found Guilty in June

November 18, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A man found guilty of criminal sexual conduct due to evidence collected in the Duluth Sexual Assault Kit Initiative has been sentenced. In a press release from the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office, Kenneth Keith Clark, 66, was sentenced to 144-months in prison after being found guilty of first degree criminal sexual conduct in June. Clark was…

Walz Calls for Public Hearings to Break Insulin Impasse

November 18, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz is urging Minnesota lawmakers to hold public hearings to try to break an impasse over legislation to make insulin more affordable. Lawmakers have made little apparent progress in closed-door talks over the past month toward reconciling the differences between competing House Democratic and Senate Republican plans. Their last meeting was Friday. The…

One Arrested After Stabbing In Gary-New Duluth

November 18, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – One man was arrested and another was transported to a local hospital early Monday morning after a stabbing incident. Authorities responded to reports of a stabbing in the 1300 Block of Commonwealth Avenue around 1:45 a.m. According to Duluth police, when officers arrived on scene they found a 27-year-old male with a large stab wound to his…

Falls Schools Evacuated Due to Potential Threat

November 18, 2019

Site Staff,

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – Authorities have confirmed that the Falls High School and Elementary School were evacuated Monday morning due to a potential bomb threat against the high school. Students were evacuated and sent to the First Lutheran Church located on Wayside Lane. Staff at First Lutheran confirmed parents are able to pick their children up at the church via…

Mosquito-Borne Virus Found in Minnesota Ruffed Grouse

November 18, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota wildlife officials say three ruffed grouse in Itasca County have tested positive for a mosquito-borne virus. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Monday it is the first time the virus called eastern equine encephalitis has been confirmed to cause illness in a Minnesota wild animal. The hunters who harvested the grouse brought them…

Mount Royal Center Temporarily Closed Due To Plumbing Issue

November 18, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

UPDATE: Bulldog Pizza and Mount Royal Library are back open as of Monday afternoon. Additionally, Vanilla Bean wrote in a Facebook post Monday afternoon that they will be open for regular business hours on Tuesday. DULUTH, Minn. – Several businesses at the Mount Royal Center were closed this past weekend. According to signs posted on the building, the closure is…

Cook Firefighters Respond to Fire at Elbow Lake Lodge

November 18, 2019

Site Staff,

COOK, Minn. – According to the Northland FireWire, a fire was reported at the Elbow Lake Lodge around 9:15 a.m. on Monday. The fire broke out in the lodge’s shop building where several boats and other pieces of equipment are stored. There is no word yet on damage estimates or if any injuries were reported. The Cook Ambulance Service responded…

Bluebird Foundation Inc. Hosts 2019 Christmas By The Lake CD Release Party

The CD Release Party is Happening Wednesday, November 20 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Greysolon Plaza Ballroom

November 18, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – In its first five years of existence, The Bluebird Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, has awarded nearly $50,000 in grants and scholarships to regional high school age youth in the performing arts. The foundation’s major annual fundraiser is the Christmas by the Lake Album. The annual music album (two CD’s or digital download) consisting of 33…

Volunteers Needed for Annual Thanksgiving Day Buffet at DECC

The Annual Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the DECC is Happening Thursday, November 28

November 18, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – More than 5,000 Northlanders will receive a free, home cooked meal on Thanksgiving thanks to help from hundreds of local volunteers. Organizers of the annual Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center are in crucial need of volunteers to help make the event a success once again this year. Organizer Monica Hendrickson says volunteers are…

Duluth Police Investigate Shooting In Lincoln Park

A Male Victim Suffered a Gunshot Wound to the Arm

November 18, 2019

The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – Duluth police are searching for a suspect in an overnight shooting in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Authorities say a 35-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to his arm sometime after 10 p.m. Sunday. The man told officers he was shot at an apartment building that had been declared uninhabitable on the 1900 block of West Third…

Rep. Loeffler Remembered as Fierce Advocate for Constituents

Loeffler Was First Elected to the House in 2004

November 18, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s House speaker says Rep. Diane Loeffler has died after battling cancer. Speaker Melissa Hortman says Loeffler died Saturday at age 66. Hortman calls Loeffler a “powerhouse” whose absence will be a huge loss for the Legislature. Loeffler is a DFLer who was first elected to the House in 2004. She was a lifelong resident…

Out-of-State Trainer Visits Spring Hill Farm for Horseback Riding Clinic

Paul Belasik helps riders with Dressage riding skills.

November 17, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Some Northland horseback riders spent time working with a trainer from out of state this weekend. Paul Belasik flew in from Pennsylvania to Spring Hill Farm on Jean Duluth Road for the weekend. He helped riders with their Dressage riding, where the horse and rider are expected to perform a series of pre-planned movements from memory. “It’s often…

UFC Star Teaches Families Self Defense with Jiu Jitsu

6 time UFC Star and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt at Inner Strength in Superior.

November 17, 2019

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Marcus Aurelio is a 5th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and a 6-time UFC star. But Sunday night he was an instructor for an all ages Self-Defense Seminar in Superior. “I wanna help people in a way that they need to have understanding about what’s gonna happen, what can happen with them on the street,” Aurelio…

International Students Serve Up a Taste of UMD Cultures

15 countries represented at Taste of UMD

November 16, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD International Club took people on a trip around the world with their annual International Taste of UMD event. About 15 countries had their cuisine represented, made by the students themselves. According to the President of the International Club, the event makes international students feel like part of the community. “I think it creates a sense of…

Duluth Heights Hockey Rink Opens, Community Center Still Closed

Hockey Association has quotes on roof repair.

November 16, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The sound of metal skates on ice mean it’s that time of year: hockey season is back again. And the Duluth Heights Community Center is the first to open their outdoor rink this season. “The kids spend 4–6 days here every week in the winter I would say,” said Duluth Heights Hockey Association President Kim Oppelt. “So it’s…

Applications Being Taken for Development of Affordable Housing

The process is part of Duluth Mayor Emily Larson's State of the City initiatives

November 15, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Applications are being taken for the development of more affordable housing options in Duluth. The process is part of Duluth Mayor Emily Larson’s State of the City initiatives. The city and the Duluth Economic Development Authority have identified several vacant lots throughout the city for housing development. “This is not something that comes off of a template of…

Woodland Avenue Re-Opens

The road is re-open as the two year project reaches its halfway point

November 15, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Superior Street wasn’t the only road re-opening in Duluth on Friday. A two year project to reconstruct portions of Woodland Avenue and Calvary Road has reached its halfway point. The roads are now re-opened, and bus routes are back to normal following five month of work to install new utilities and reconstruct the the streets. Businesses in the…

Duluth Celebrates The Reopening Of Superior Street

Phase III will also begin in the spring.

November 15, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Superior Street is reopen in downtown Duluth as Phase II of the reconstruction project has wrapped up for the year. Business owners, community members, and city officials crowded along Superior Street to witness its reopening. After dealing with street barriers and closed sidewalks over the course of six months, folks are now letting out a sigh of…

LSC Hosts Workshop For Adults Interested In Cybersecurity

Lake Superior College currently offers a two year Cybersecurity program.

November 15, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College hosted a Cybersecurity workshop for adults who may be looking for a new career or have an interest in the high demand field. Participants learned about the skills needed to start a career in Cybersecurity. Workshop topics also included the outlook on the current job market. A Cybersecurity workforce study shows there are nearly…

Duluth Man Charged With Synagogue Fire Sentenced to Prison

November 15, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth man charged with setting fire to the Adas Israel Synagogue has requested to execute his prison sentence. Matthew Amiot, 36, violated his probation for the second time last week and will now spend one year and one day in prison with credit for 56 days already served. According to a county attorney, Amiot will serve…

More Than 180 Vendors Set Up for Festival of Trees at the DECC

The Junior League of Duluth is Hosting the Annual Festival of Trees Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17

November 15, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 2019 Junior League of Duluth (JLD) annual Festival of Trees at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) is happening Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17. This year’s event includes more than 180 vendors for shoppers to enjoy. Festival of Trees is the JLD’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds go to support JLD and community projects, including…

West Duluth Home Damaged in Fire

November 15, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Fire crews say a candle left burning in an unattended room too close to combustible materials was the cause of a West Duluth house fire Thursday night. According to reports, multiple crews responded to a call of a house fire at 4715 West 5th Street around 8:10 p.m. When Duluth Fire crews arrived on scene they found…

Mont du Lac Resort Hills Open Earlier Than Ever Before

The early chill in the air has been the perfect recipe for snow making at Northland Resorts

November 14, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- The early chill in the air has been the perfect recipe for snow making at Northland resorts, especially at Mont du Lac in Superior. The resort officially opened Thursday, the earliest on record. It may only be the middle of November, but it’s looking more like the middle of the ski and snowboarding season at Mont du Lac…

“Smart Salting” Training Course Teaches Property Managers Better Practices

Studies show about one teaspoon of salt can permanently pollute five gallons of water.

November 14, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Estuarine Research Reserve held a “smart salting” training course to educate property managers on how salt usage can impact the environment. The property managers learned that reducing the amount of salt usage can significantly help improve environmental impacts. Studies show about one teaspoon of salt can permanently pollute five gallons of water. Staff say…

Suspect in Fond du Lac Reservation Shooting Charged With Murder

His Next Court Appearance is Scheduled for December 3

November 14, 2019

Site Staff,

CLOQUET, Minn. – A Brevator Township man accused of fatally shooting his friend early Saturday morning at his home has been formally charged. Court records show 44-year-old Thomas Allen Micklewright has been charged with second degree murder in the shooting death of 65-year-old James Arthur Couture. According to the criminal complaint, officers were dispatched to the 3500 block of…

Chester Bowl Fires Up Snow Guns

November 14, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Chester Bowl began making snow Thursday morning. The ski hill fired up their guns with the expectation of opening on December 7th. Management says, the help of the volunteers makes this all possible. “There are two of us that are permanent staff at Chester Bowl. We rely so heavily on volunteers. 24 hours a day someone is…

Small Fire at NorShor Theater Out

The building was evacuated just after noon Thursday

November 14, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Just after noon Thursday, the NorShor Theatre in Duluth was evacuated. According to the theater, while construction crews were working on sealing the outside of the building from moisture for the street project, embers fell and landed on insulation lining the NorShor’s street front. Those embers began to smolder, smoke appeared, and the fire department was contacted. “The…

More Than 11 Rescued From Upper Red Lake Ice Floe

November 14, 2019

The Associated Press,

BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) – Sheriff’s officials in northern Minnesota say more than 11 people have been rescued from an ice floe on Upper Red Lake prompting a warning for anglers to stay off the ice this early in the season. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office contacted Red Lake area resort owners this week asking for help in keeping people off…

Roasted Olives, Quick Holiday Dish

COOKING CONNECTION: Coco's Latest Bites Makes A Long Lasting Appetizer For Parties

November 14, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. – Coco’s Latest Bite’s made Roasted Mediterranean Olives in this week’s Cooking Connection. It’s great for appetizers and party foods as the holidays are right around the corner. These olives will keep in the fridge for up to 3 months if they last that long! RECIPE: 3 cups pitted kalamata olives, drained 1 lemon, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons…

UMD Students Meet Industry Reps At Insurance Career Day

November 13, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn- UMD students got the chance to future career opportunities today. The Labovitz School of Business held the first-ever Insurance Career Day. There, students got the were able to network with UMD Alumni currently working in the industry. Staff say, the whole day is to set students up for success when it comes to the variety of careers in…