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WLSSD Holds Unwanted Medication Collection Event

The drop-off allows an easy, safe and environmentally friendly way for people to get rid of their unwanted or expired medications while learning the importance of disposing them separately.

DULUTH, Minn. – As many people continue getting into spring cleaning, WLSSD in Duluth helped residents with a safe place to dispose of any unwanted medications. Medicine cabinet clean out day provided a free drive up drop-off of people’s unwanted or expired medications. The drop-off allows an easy, safe and environmentally friendly way for people to get rid of their…

JDRF Type I Diabetes Walk to Take Place Saturday

The walk is set to take place Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Gichi-ode' Akiing Park off of 2nd Ave. E

DULUTH, Minn. – On Saturday morning, dozens of people will gather at the Lakewalk to raise awareness about juvenile diabetes in the community. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is partnering with Essentia Health to bring the JDRF Community One Walk back to Duluth this weekend. They hope to create a world without Type I Diabetes. The disease mostly afflicts…

Twin Ports Gymnast Set to Compete This Weekend at Westerns in His First Competition Season

14-year old Trenton Beron has always had a love for flipping, but didn't start getting formal gymnastics training until one year ago when he joined Twin Ports Gymnastics.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – As a child, it was no surprise that Trenton Beron would grow up to be a gymnast. “I just like doing flips. With my cousin Sawyer. He lives in Colorado with his family and they’d come down every summer and we’d always play games of flip which is just like horse but with flips. That’s where I…

Seven Northland Teams Participating in Minnesota State High School Clay Target League This Spring

The Hermantown Trap Shooting Team is one of seven clay target teams in the area competing in the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League this spring. 62 Hawks are competing as part of 11,790 student-athletes across 400 high schools in the state. 

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Hermantown Trap Shooting Team is one of seven clay target teams in the area competing in the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League this spring. 62 Hawks are competing as part of 11,790 student-athletes across 400 high schools in the state. “It’s one of the most popular, fastest growing sports in Minnesota. Anybody can participate…

Duluth Parks and Recreation Announces Chester Creek Concert Lineup

The series begins June 14 with concerts happening every Tuesday beginning at 7:00 p.m.

DULUTH, Minn. – Another sign that summer is just around the corner is this year’s lineup announcement for the Chester Creek Concert Series. Duluth Parks and Recreation announced their lineup for the 39th annual Chester Creek Concert Series. Bands were able to submit applications back in January. Then a selection committee went through and picked their top bands for a…

North By North Film Festival Begins at Zeitgeist

The five day festival kicked off Wednesday with an opening ceremony at Zeitgeist. Throughout the week, 80 films will be shown with 50 filmmakers in town. 

DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re a film lover, this is the perfect week to stop by Zeitgeist for the North By North Film Festival. The five day festival kicked off Wednesday with an opening ceremony at Zeitgeist. Throughout the week, 80 films will be shown with 50 filmmakers in town. A big part of this festival is supporting the local…

The Garden Wedding and Event Center Celebrates Grand Opening

Wednesday's ribbon cutting gave the community a chance to see the renovations and learn more about the new venue, which can hold weddings, business meetings, banquets, fundraisers and more.

DULUTH, Minn. – On Wednesday, a new era is beginning at The Garden Wedding and Event Center with its official grand opening. The space, which was previously known as Grandma’s Sports Garden Bar and Grill, has been open for about six months now. But Wednesday’s ribbon cutting gave the community a chance to see the renovations and learn more about…

Prepare Now for the Upcoming Camping, Canoeing, and Outdoor Adventure Season

DULUTH, MN – While the arrival of warmer weather continues to be put on hold here in the Northland, preparing for camping season should not be delayed.   The crew over at Frost River tell us now is the time to get the camping gear out of storage and ready to go for when we do finally warm up.  In addition…

Cause for Paws Exhibit at Tweed Museum of Art

DULUTH, Minn. – Cause for Paws, an art exhibition put on by senior design students is now on display at the Tweed Museum of Art. The exhibit is the final project for a group of seven students in the design program at UMD. The event is set up to raise money for the non-profit Animal Allies. Half of the display…