DULUTH, Minn. — The 35th Annual Fitger’s 5K took place Saturday morning. Despite the gloomy weather runners laced up their shoes and hit the course, which uses mainly Superior Street and London Road. The race started and finished in front of the Fitger’s Building, The capacity for this year’s race was 1,300 participants. Most of which were runners but a…
DULUTH, Minn. — A fun day highlighting vinyl records is happening Saturday. Record Store Day is an international event celebrated by local record stores and music enthusiasts. Globe News in Superior offers a wide range of collectible items such as sports cards, comic books, and of course vinyl records. As part of the day the store got their hands on…
DULUTH, Minn. — You may have heard or taken part in a bar crawl but how about a coffee crawl? Calling all caffeine lovers, starting Friday local shops are inviting you to take part in the Superior Street Coffee Crawl. You can begin your journey at any of the 6 participating shops on Superior Street. From there just grab a…
Last week a truck hit a bridge in Duluth, and Friday union workers held signs outside the offices of the non-union company that owned the truck. Members of Teamsters General Local Union 346 gathered Friday morning at the offices of the Kaski Inc. construction company. It was one of Kaski’s drivers and trucks that hit the bridge crossing the freeway…
DULUTH, Minn. — Arrest warrants have been issued for three men suspected to be involved in a stabbing-death in Duluth last Friday. The incident happened on West First Street in downtown Duluth Friday, April 12, at around 2:15 am. The victim, 25 year-old Chantel Moose of Duluth, was stabbed in the neck and later succumbed to her injuries. The three…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Following the partial building collapse and gas leak Thursday at the Franklin Apartments in Superior, nearly all tenants have been allowed to return to their apartments. However, a building engineer reported that the collapse may have damaged the support structure under two apartments, and now a third apartment has been added. The collapsed section needs to be…
DULUTH, Minn. — The construction hiring season begins at MnDOT with positions available that range from filling potholes to full blown construction projects. Their Public Affairs Coordinator says the push to hire means more projects on the road. And to remember as you drive around town, surrounding areas won’t look the same as work progresses from week to week. She…
DULUTH, Minn. — An annual event including flowers is taking place starting this weekend. It is the Raising of the Roses at the Rose Garden! It’s an open-house style community event. City of Duluth Parks and Rec staff and the Lake Superior Rose Society are inviting anyone to come out to help. Experts will be on hand to teach volunteers…
DULUTH, Minn — As we get deeper into spring and the last of the snow is melting, people have been putting away their ski boots and getting out their running shoes. For some, it marks another season of training for a marathon, and for others it is going out for a casual jog with friends. Duluth Running Company on Superior…
DULUTH, Minn. — A rummage sale is taking place this weekend and it’s all for a good cause. The Gary New Duluth Recreation Center hosting the annual spring sale starting Thursday. The event has a wide variety of items available from different puzzles, books, and lots of clothing. Funds raised go toward ongoing activities at the Rec Center. The biggest…
DULUTH, Minn. — There is anger and grief from the family of a Duluth woman who has become Minnesota’s sixth homicide victim so far this year by, who authorities call, an intimate partner. In March, Allisa Vollan, 27, was killed by her boyfriend, Dale Howard, 25, according to the criminal complaint. Allisa was found dead in Howard’s apartment just nine…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A partial building collapse and natural gas leak in Superior Thursday afternoon caused some tense times at the Franklin Apartments and the Happy Hearts Childcare center located next door. The incident started when a small section on the outside of the apartment building collapsed. The debris fell into the area where the apartment’s boilers were located as…
A Duluth family lost almost everything in a fire last month, and the community is getting ready to do more to help them out. The March 13th fire not only destroyed the family mobile home and most of their belongings, but also put an expectant mother and her children in the hospital. Rainy Johnson and her two kids were treated…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Fire crews are on scene of a partial building collapse at 210 37th Avenue East in Superior. The fire department says while part of the building collapsed it severed the gas meter feeding the building, causing a natural gas release. The building is being evacuated as well as a daycare center nearby. Authorities say no injuries have…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and U.K. on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. The sanctions were meant to hold Iran accountable for its weekend attack and to deter further such activity. But the practical impact is likely to be limited…
DULUTH, Minn. — UMD organizations hosted a carnival-style food festival all to learn about each other’s cultures. The annual food festival is presented by the Asian Pacific American Association who collaborate with other multi-cultural organizations. The idea is to do an activity or game at each table to win food tickets. Different cuisines included lam skewers, Korean short ribs, and…
CLOQUET, Minn – It’s a story affecting police and sheriff’s offices across the state. More than 50% of police departments in Minnesota are short-staffed. The Duluth Police Department is more than 20 officers short of its allotted officer slots. The Peace Officer and Criminal Justice Expo was held at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. At the Expo more…
ASHLAND, Wis. — Leaders at Northland College say they’re making “meaningful progress” in their efforts to keep the 132-year-old institution from shutting down. In mid-March, the college said it urgently needed to raise $12 million by April 3 to avoid closure. It only raised $1.5 million. So on April 4, the college’s Board of Trustees declared a financial emergency. Since…
DULUTH, Minn. – A building that houses a popular Chinese restaurant in Duluth is for sale for just under $1 million. Follmer Commercial Real Estate has the China Café building listed for $995,000. It’s located at 1623 London Rd. The 3500-square-foot building has a finished basement and on-site parking. The listing says “the property boasts high traffic and visibility, making…
DULUTH, Minn. — First responders are facing off against each other in a little competition… and blood is involved. The first annual Battle of Badges Blood Drive took place Wednesday. The Duluth Police Department, Fire Department, and Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service are all partnering with the Memorial Blood Center to make the event happen. The drive builds camaraderie between the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Criminology and Sociology Club at UMD are helping community members in need. On Tuesday the club hosted an open donation. Items asked for included non-perishable food, winter clothes, hygiene products, art supplies, and more. The organization that donations will be given to is the Carlton County Restorative Justice Program. The program works with at-risk youth in…
DULUTH, Minn. — A familiar food name on wheels has now found a home with permanent walls and a roof. The Tom’s Taste of Chicago food truck will soon expand into a brick-and-mortar building. It will take over the former VIP Pizza building in West Duluth. The truck’s namesake, Tom Nicholl, says he’s keeping his wheel operation running strong, but…
DULUTH, Minn. — Mining in Minnesota is a four billion dollar industry. Recreation in the state is also a four billion dollar industry. Mining in Minnesota dates back nearly 140 years; It was recognized late in that the 1900’s that the old mine sites and piles of waste could be used for recreational purposes. This would help attract people to…
DULUTH, Minn. – It was quite the scene Tuesday evening on the Bong Bridge when a semi toppled onto its side, taking a light pole down with it. Miraculously, no vehicles were hit. The accident happened during the 5 o’clock hour and during a spring storm that was producing wind gusts over 50 mph. The Minnesota State Patrol said the…
HIBBING, Minn. — The gusty winds helped fuel a large wildfire in Hibbing. The Northland Fire Wire said multiple Iron Range fire departments tackled the fire, which broke out around 1 p.m. near the Mitchell Bridge along Highway 169. The Fire Wire said the flames spread quickly because of very dry conditions. Piles of tires in a nearby salvage yard…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new exhibit has opened at UMD’s Tweed Museum of Art, focusing on wrongful convictions and the death penalty. Senior Holly Brown created the exhibit, “Exonerated,” to show the impact of wrongful convictions on people’s lives around the country. Brown is a non-traditional student at UMD, returning years later to finish her degree. She says one of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Since opening last September, Growing Duluth has been growing their business to include house plants, produce, gardening supplies, cannabis seeds, and more. Co-owner Louise Kolthoff says Growing Duluth wants to make people confident in what they’re growing and be a resource for plant lovers new and old. The store offers a variety classes for different interests and…
CARLTON, Minn. — The Carlton School District is doing what they call “challenging the status quo” with the school board approving the motion 6-0 for a four-day school week. The school talked about being the “leader in educational transformation.” And wanted to be the district to find more opportunities for students to get real world, authentic opportunities, giving students a…
DULUTH, Minn. — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and UMD is highlighting a new clinic program that is helping patients reclaim their speech. The neurological disease affects people’s movement such as walking, talking, and swallowing. According to clinical instructor Samantha Burlingame, it impacts nearly one million people in the United States. She says the Parkinson Voice Project gave UMD…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The Hermantown Highschool Robotics team kicked off their trek to the World Championship in style with a police escort on Monday. The Talons are making their return to the World Championship for the second year in a row. The team packed up a bus and headed to Houston, Texas where the competition is held each year. The…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Rainbow Room is a vintage clothing and home goods store that made the move from its former location into a bigger space on West 1st Street. “Our social media presence has grown with the move and also people walking by on the street have been popping in which has been really lovely. This new space downtown is…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local jewelry artist gives sand new life by placing it inside the pendant of a handmade necklace, and she’s hosting classes to teach you how to make your own, too. Barb Owen-Boerger will teach class attendees how to make beach sand necklaces, using UV resin and sand from beaches in the northland. She joined Fox 21…
DULUTH, Minn.–It will not be a quick fix for the 40th Avenue West Bridge over I-35. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the bridge will be closed for the foreseeable future. Last Thursday morning, April 11, a northbound truck with a load that was too high, hit the bridge damaging it. The incident occurred at about 8:30 in the morning….
NEW YORK (AP) — The historic hush-money trial of Donald Trump got underway Monday as dozens of prospective jurors packed into a courtroom where the former president will answer to charges that he falsified business records in order to stifle stories about his sex life. The first criminal trial of any former U.S. president will unfold as Trump vies to reclaim the White House,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior School District is getting a financial boost of support for new soccer fields at Cooper Elementary. Cenovus Energy is sponsoring the construction of new state-of-the-art soccer fields. The space will be used by the greater community to provide a hub for soccer, lacrosse, and other sports. The Superior Soccer Association is also behind the project….
WASHINGTON (AP) — On this Tax Day, refunds are looking a bit bigger for taxpayers. According to the latest IRS statistics, the average income tax refund so far this season is $3,011, up $123 from last year. Two out of three taxpayers expect to receive a refund. The IRS is promoting the customer service improvements the agency rolled out since…
DULUTH, Minn. — Another vigil was held Saturday night for a young woman who was stabbed in the neck at bar close Friday morning on West First Street in downtown Duluth. Sunday afternoon, close friends and family of the victim held a community BBQ as they called for justice to be served in Duluth’s second homicide of the year. Chantel…
DULUTH, Minn. — A good sign of spring and summer has happened in the Minnesota Slip… in Duluth. The docks are now in the slip getting ready for the charter fishing season. The slip is uniquely also home to the historic William A. Irvin. Some of the area’s most well-known fishing charters house their businesses in the slip, like the…
MINONG & WASCOTT, Wis.– Fire crews in northwest Wisconsin battled multiple wildfires this weekend including a large one near Minong that ignited Saturday evening. Nearly 200 acres burned west of Highway 53 and east of Smith Bridge Road in Washburn County. Two trailer homes and five secondary structures mostly sheds were destroyed by flames. The DNR had 22 different pieces…
AURORA, Minn. – A man is hospitalized and a woman is in custody after a stabbing Sunday in Aurora. East Range Police Chief Tim Soular said the call for help came in around 1 p.m. at 16 Main Street N. A 63-year-old man was located in an apartment with “an apparent stab wound to the abdomen,” according to Soular. Police…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new alterations, sewing, and upholstery business had its grand opening in Duluth Friday. BE Design is now in the heart of Lincoln Park’s Craft District. The business was founded in 2021 originally operating out of a house. They do everything from clothing alterations and patch work to bigger upholstery projects and are all about community and…
DULUTH, Minn. — A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for The Lakeview apartments on East Superior Street in Duluth. The Lakeview apartment complex sits at the intersection of Duluth’s Historic Arts & Theater District and Medical District. It includes 210 multi-family units with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options available. The Lakeview also has direct access to the Lakewalk along Lake…
DULUTH, Minn. — A commemoration is taking place this week and weekend to celebrate a woman who made history. Ethel Ray Nance was born on April 13th, 1899, in Duluth. She is considered one of the most important Civil and Women’s Rights icons in America. She became the first African American female police officer on the Minneapolis Police force. Ethel…
DULUTH, Minn. -Some Duluth East students will be headed to the Minnesota State History Day competition next Saturday in Minneapolis. Students from Denfeld, Stella Maris Academy, and Junior High Schools have also qualified for the state competition. The theme of this year’s History Day is ‘Turning Points in History.’ Some of the topics students from Duluth East will be presenting…
UPDATE (April 12, 5:30 pm.)–A woman was stabbed to death in downtown Duluth overnight. It happened on First Street between Lake Avenue and First Avenue West. Crime on that block has been so troublesome, that police have focused special attention to the area. As many as eight squad cars were still on the scene processing evidence and taking people…
DULUTH, Minn. — Phi Sigma Sigma sorority members from the University of Minnesota Duluth have been busy helping the Red Cross, but not by giving blood. They’ve been making hand-written thank you notes and signs to support Veterans who will be participating in the Twin Cities Honor Flight on May 6. Notes have also been created for first-time blood donors….
LOMAN, Minn. — A portion of Highway 11 between International Falls and Baudette is getting a facelift of sorts thanks to recent federal funding. The U.S Department of Transportation has awarded $2.5 million dollars to address two critical slope failures along the Rainy River. The project will realign 1.2 miles of highway in the City of Loman, removing the roadway…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local charity is providing a record number of meals to feed those in need. The Union Gospel Mission has seen food insecurity rates increase since the pandemic. Executive Director Katie Hagglund says food insecurity also touches the working middle class, a group not typically thought of as needing help. Hagglund says during the pandemic, state and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Homegrown Music Festival is fast approaching, and organizers say volunteers are urgently needed. Homegrown kicks off on April 28 and runs through Sunday May 5. A Venue Manager and 4 volunteer spots are still empty. You don’t need to be an expert, Homegrown will train you in. Check out their website here for all you need…
DULUTH, Minn. — Boat Club Productions is kicking off its 2024 season with a show called Decision Height. It’s about the first all-women Air Force unit during World War II and follows the story of six women who make the toughest decision of their lives. Director Rylee Kuberra tells us what this story means to her and history. “I think…
