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Grandma’s Marathon Youth Festival and Races

DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon kicked off with the popular whipper snapper races. Along with the races, a new youth festival that took the stage, featuring live entertainment and activities. The young athletes foundation is a Grandma’s Marathon Program that promotes healthy lifestyles for kids. They also offer a way for kids to participate in the weekend fun by running…

Annual Spaghetti Feed for Grandma’s Marathon

DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon runners and supporters loaded up on carbohydrates today. The Michelina’s all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner took place at the DECC. This annual dinner has been a tradition at grandma’s weekend since 1977. It brings people in the community and beyond together in celebration of the race weekend. Spaghetti feed volunteer, Leila Bouchard, has been working the event…

Weekend Promo

6-17-2022

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Biden Hosts Climate Meeting Amid High Gas Price Pressure

WASHINGTON (AP) — Equating the oil and gas industry to Big Tobacco, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday that “fossil fuel producers and financiers have humanity by the throat.” But President Joe Biden wasn’t quite itching for a fight. With both soaring energy prices and a warming planet weighing on the world at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, Biden talked…

Friday’s Lunchtime Update

6-17-2022

Here is Friday’s Lunchtime Update! Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama give you a rundown of Grandma’s Marathon weekend events and weather. Friday Events- Michelina’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner: 11:00am-9:00pm YAF Festival for Kids: 12:00pm-4:00pm Whipper Snapper Races: 1:00pm Rock the Bayfront: 5:00pm-9:45pm William A. Irvin 5k: 6:00pm Saturday Events- Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon: 6:00am Grandma’s Marathon: Wheelchairs &…

Coffee Conversation: Punk Rock Musician Lyla Abukhodair Performs

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth musician Lyla Abukhodair performed on the morning show Friday to highlight her new album, “Scream.” And she also performed “Your Mom Hates Me Now.” Check out both performances below!  And follow Lyla on Instagram and Spotify. Part 1: “Your Mom Hates Me Now” Part 2: “Scream”     Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News –…

Man Guilty In Fatal MN Clinic Shooting Facing Life In Prison

BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) — A man who stormed a medical clinic in Minnesota, fatally shot one person and wounded four others faces a mandatory term of life in prison without parole when he is sentenced Friday. Gregory Ulrich opened fire Feb. 9, 2021 at the Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo, a city of about 16,400 people that’s 40 miles (65 kilometers) northwest…

FDA Authorizes 1st COVID-19 Shots For Infants, Preschoolers

(AP) — U.S. regulators on Friday authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers, paving the way for vaccinations to begin next week. The Food and Drug Administration’s action follows its advisory panel’s unanimous recommendation for the shots from Moderna and Pfizer. That means U.S. kids under 5 — roughly 18 million youngsters — are eligible for the shots,…

Gordy’s Gift & Garden Gets Ready For Summer Planting

DULUTH, Minn.– With the warmer weather coming in, people are prepping their gardens for the summer season. Gordy’s Gift and Garden Center has stocked their shelves. With all types of gardening equipment, seeds, veggie plants, and their most popular flower petunias. Gordy says business is picking up quickly, and people are excited to get their gardens growing. “The satisfaction you…

Superior Hosts Superior Porchfest

SUPERIOR, Wisc.– The people of Superior are gathering their lawn chairs for the Superior Porchfest. On Thursday evenings throughout the summer, local musicians gather in neighborhoods to hold free concerts for the community. An event that is all about bringing people together, and getting to know your neighbors. “We have an awesome town, we are just trying to make it…

Essentia Health Fitness Expo Kicks Off Marathon Weekend

DULUTH, Minn.– The 46th annual Grandmas Marathon events are underway, and is kicking off with the Essentia Health Fitness Expo at the DECC. With more than 100 vendors from all over the nation, showcasing the latest and greatest fitness products and services. From running shoes, water bottles, clothing, and more. Grandmas Marathon registration and Expo director says the whole community…

Volunteers Needed for Annual Rhubarb Festival

DULUTH, Minn. — The Rhubarb Festival will take place in Duluth next weekend and volunteers are needed for the community event. The annual festival is held to raise money for chum, the largest service shelter in Duluth. This year, the celebration will resume full-scale for the first time since 2020. There will be games, activities, and many food options; everything…

DECC Prepares for All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner

DULUTH, Minn. – There are many traditions to Grandma’s Marathon, and one of them is tastier than others. The kitchen staff at the DECC is getting ready for their annual Michelina’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner. A 10-person crew is preparing 2,400 pounds of spaghetti, 5,000 pounds of sauce, 2,500 pounds of meatballs, 360 pounds of lettuce, and 25 pounds of basil. “I…

Scott Anderson Leadership Forum Taking Place

DULUTH, Minn. – An annual program is teaching leadership skills to a select group of high school students this week. The Scott Anderson Leadership Forum has brought 120 students from 14 Minnesota schools to the College of Saint Scholastica, taking part in building exercises, listening to speakers, and performing community service projects. The forum is named after Anderson, a Duluth resident…

Biden Says New Shipping Costs Law May Help Tame Inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday meant to lower the cost of shipping goods across oceans, a move the White House says will help ease logistical costs for retailers that have remained high since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and helped fuel record inflation. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act passed unanimously by the Senate via voice vote in March…

Production At Bedeviled Baby Formula Factory Halted By Storm

(AP) — Severe weather has forced Abbott Nutrition to pause production at a Michigan baby formula factory that had just restarted after being closed for several months, contributing to a national shortage. Production for Abbott’s EleCare specialty formula has been suspended, but there is enough supply to meet demand until production is restarted, the company said. Abbott had prioritized ramping…

Coffee Conversation: St. Luke’s Doctors Of Therapy Talk ‘Trigger Point Dry Needling’

DULUTH, Minn. — Two doctors of physical therapy from St. Luke’s stopped by the morning show Thursday to talk about the benefits of Trigger Point Dry Needling. Click the video above to learn all about it and see a demonstration of how the process is done.   And click here for more. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Stokke’s Meat Market Ready To Make Mouths Water At Lake Superior Ribfest

DULUTH, Minn. – Shaine Stokke, owner of Stokke’s Meat Market, stopped by the morning show Thursday to talk about the upcoming Lake Superior Ribfest at Bayfront Festival Park June 24. Stokke even brought in some delicious ribs for Dan Hanger and Ken Slama to try. Lake Superior Ribfest is from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.   Admission is free.  Samples are…

More MN Households Qualify For Federal Food Assistance

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — More households in Minnesota are qualifying for a federal program that provides assistance with food. And, it comes at a time when inflation has caused grocery prices to rise. The Minnesota Legislature, during its last session, increased the income limit for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, from 165%…

Tacos Tacos Tacos Food Truck Opens

DULUTH, Minn.– Tacos Tacos Tacos is officially on the road. On Wednesday, the grand opening of the authentic Mexican cuisine food truck was held. Located near Blacklist on Superior Street. The owner, Robert Giuliani, said he is excited to continue to share his food with the people of Duluth. “I’m just excited to still be back in Duluth. I mean…

Ursa Minor Featured At Glensheen Beer Garden

DULUTH, Minn.– Glensheen’s 3rd annual Beer Garden is back for the month of June. A free event that highlighted the local brews sold at Glensheen. They brought along Ursa Minor to talk about their craft beers. A chance to reach out to customers, Ursa Minor founder Ben Hugus says he is proud to be featured by this famous site. “It’s…

Park Point Beach To Have Full Lifeguard Crew This Summer

DULUTH, Minn. – Park Point Beach will have a full lifeguard crew through the summer season. “We’re starting with a clean slate,” says Cheryl Podtburg, Risk and Safety Manager for the Duluth Area Family YMCA. There were concerns if there would be any lifeguards in early April when the YMCA announced no one had applied. This changed after additional searching was…

Remembering A Dark Day in Duluth’s History: The Clayton, Jackson, McGhie Lynching

DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday marks the 102th anniversary of the only known lynching of African-Americans in Minnesota, which took place in downtown Duluth. It was on the corner of East First Street and North Second Avenue East where Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson, and Issac McGhie, all Black men part of a traveling circus, were beaten and hung from a lamppost by…

Final Preparations begin for Grandma’s Marathon

DULUTH, Minn. — We are in the final countdown of days until Grandma’s Marathon. To make sure the weekend runs smoothly, the organization behind it all is setting up for the big events right now. The tents have officially gone up and the marathon will resume in full-capacity this year for the first time since 2019, with more than 20 thousand…

47 Cats Living In Car Rescued From Hot Weather In Minnesota

HARRIS, Minn. (AP) — Forty-seven cats were rescued from a vehicle that was parked in sweltering heat at a southeastern Minnesota rest area, authorities said Wednesday. The cats discovered Tuesday were living in the car with their owner who recently became homeless and didn’t want to leave the animals behind, according to Animal Humane Society investigator Ashley Pudas. “Unfortunately, with…

Two Found Dead From Drug Overdose In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police say two people were found dead in their home on Wednesday after overdosing. The call to police came in just after noon. Duluth police arrived at the home on Industrial Avenue and found a 38-year-old woman and a 35-year-old-man dead inside. Out of respect for the families, Duluth police will not release their names until…

Two People Arrested After Drugs Found In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — Two people were arrested on alleged drugs charges on Tuesday in Duluth. The Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force Investigators executed a search warrant at Tri-Towers in Duluth around 5:30 Tuesday night. Upon arrival, a 44-year old man was found flushing drugs down the toilet. During the search police found 114 grams of methamphetamine, 40…

Coffee Conversation: Grandma’s Marathon Excitement, Festival For Kids, Rock The Bayfront

DULUTH, Minn. — Excitement is building for the full and sold-out return of Grandma’s Marathon.  The race’s spokesperson, Zach Schneider, stopped by the morning show Wednesday to talk all about it ahead of the Thursday’s Health and Fitness Expo, Friday’s Spaghetti Dinner and Festival for Kids, and Rock the Bayfront both Friday and Saturday.  For a full list of weekend…

Coffee Conversation: Self-Taught Country Acoustic Artist Jake Birdseye

DULUTH, Minn. – Cloquet musician Jake Birdseye stopped by the morning show Wednesday to play one of his original songs and a cover by George Strait, which you can watch below.  Birdseye is a self-taught country acoustic artist with multiple performances lined up around the Northland. Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

US Expected To Send $1 Billion More In Aid To Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is expected to announce Wednesday that it will send about $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began, in a effort to help stall Russia’s slow but steady march to conquer the eastern Donbas region, U.S. officials said. According to the officials, the aid is expected…

Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Charged With Federal Hate Crimes

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white gunman who killed 10 Black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket was charged Wednesday with federal hate crimes and could face the death penalty. The criminal complaint filed Wednesday against Payton Gendron coincided with a visit to Buffalo by Attorney General Merrick Garland. The attorney general was expected to address the…

Wall Street Rallies After Dismal Week As Fed Decision Looms

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rallying Wednesday, on track for their first gain in six days, but more turbulence may be ahead when the Federal Reserve announces in the afternoon how sharply it’s raising interest rates. The S&P 500 was 1.4% higher as investors ready for the Fed’s rate hike, which most investors expect to be triple the usual amount…

Duluth City Council Begins Process Of Filling 4th District Seat After Van Nett Passing

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth city council will move forward with filling the vacant seat left by city councilor Renee Van Nett, who passed away from cancer earlier this month. Van Nett represented the fourth district, and the process will only be open to residents of it. Those interested will have until June 27th to apply. After that, council will start…

145 Years Strong: Celebrating June Dairy Month at Four Cubs Farm

GRANTSBURG, Wis. – June is Dairy Month in Wisconsin, an annual recognition for those who help feed people all over the world. For one farm near Grantsburg, Four Cubs Farm, their livelihood of raising cows has been in the family since 1877.  The same year they were homesteaded is the same year Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. “We’re farming some of…

Chester Creek Concert Series Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn. – The 39th annual Chester Creek Concert Series kicked off Tuesday, sparking the summer season. The family-friendly concert series, held at Chester Park, is free for anyone to enjoy. The sets performed by local artists last for 90 minutes, and attendees can pick up dinner there too, as there is a rotating food truck every week. Tuesday’s performers…

Central Hillside Farmers Market Begins for Season

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday, The Central Hillside Farmers Market kicked off for summer. Organized by Community Action Duluth with partners Essentia and Hunger Solutions, the market welcomes all venders and is a way to provide food access. The farmers market contains products like canned foods, flowers, and soups. Those who attend can also expect giveaways, art projects, and live music….

Klobuchar: Bill Passes Congress to Help Combat International Shipping Woes

DULUTH, Minn. – A recently passed bill by Congress could help the Twin Ports’ international shipping business. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act passed the House June 13.  it would prohibit international shipping carriers from discriminating against companies looking to export goods from the U.S.  It also gives the Federal Maritime Commission authority to investigate these issues.  It also gives them…