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Sterling Silver Studio Continues Summer Dance Camps

The studio gave out over $10,000 in scholarships to students and families struggling financially due to COVID-19.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Sterling Silver Studio in Superior is hosting another one of its summer girls dance camps. The studio decided to help students and families who may have been struggling financially due to COVID-19 and gave out over $10,000 in scholarships from March to June. The studio then ran out of money available to give, but the…

Significant Storm Damage Impacts Several Branches of Same Family in Ashland

Winds were so strong they tipped one thousand pound hay bales over and across the road, pushed an ice shack into a cornfield, and the wind even rocketed a large shard of wood straight into a car, but the family home suffered the most damage.

DULUTH, Minn. – Storms ripped through the Northland late Friday night into early Saturday morning. An area around Blueberry, Wisconsin saw some tree damage. No injuries there, but plenty of cleanup for the residents. Ashland also saw quite a bit of significant damage as well. One family was hit especially hard on Saturday. No injuries to report, but several structures…

Honeyberry Cider Unveiled at Wild State Cider in Duluth

Honeyberries are similar to blueberries except they are slightly longer and more tart.

DULUTH, Minn. – A new Honeyberry Cider was unveiled on Friday at Wild State Cider in Lincoln Park. Honeyberries are similar to blueberries except they are slightly longer and more tart. The honeyberries are grown locally at Farm Lola in Wrenshall. The cider is a deep red color and according to Wild State tastes almost like blueberries and raspberries combined….

The West Theater Reopens with Extra Precautions

There are many safety precautions in place including temperature checks, mandatory masks, as well as every other row being blocked off.

DULUTH, Minn. – The West Theater finally turned on the silver screen for their first showing in months during the pandemic on Friday. Owner Bob Boone has restricted the seating around 60 patrons per show. There are many other safety precautions in place including temperature checks, mandatory masks, as well as every other row being blocked off. Additionally, when people…

Ursa Minor Brewing Going Strong After Fire Last Month

DULUTH, Minn.– It’s been three weeks since a fire damaged Ursa Minor Brewing in west Duluth and management says the brewery is now back to full strength. Ursa Minor was able to begin outdoor dining again just seven days after the fire. Curbside pickup was also brought back earlier this week. The fire caused $75,000 worth of damages and will…

City of Virginia Suspends Baseball, Softball Seasons Due to COVID-19 Case

VIRGINIA, Minn.– After summer sports started late due to the pandemic, one city on the Iron Range is now suspending their season after finding a positive case of COVID-19 in one of their players. The city of Virginia has temporarily shut down the season for their baseball and softball teams after one player tested positive earlier this week. The Babe…

Demand Continues for Ruby’s Pantry Coppertop

The pandemic has caused the pantry to stop serving people indoors and instead offer an outdoor drive-thru experience.

DULUTH, Minn. – Demand continues to be up for the Ruby’s Pantry Coppertop. The pantry gives away more than 150 shares of food for just a twenty dollar donation each month from the Coppertop Church in Duluth. The pandemic has caused the pantry to stop serving people indoors and instead offer an outdoor drive-thru experience. This month, food such as…

Essentia Duluth Heritage Center Receiving ‘Unprecedented’ Donation to Support Operations

The donors, Todd and Susan Johnson, have pledged to support the operations of the Center for the next 16 months.

DULUTH, Minn. – Businesses all over the Northland are struggling right now because of the pandemic. One of them is the Duluth Heritage Sports Center who says they faced a seemingly impossible financial challenge. In light of this, two generous community members stepped forward to help. The donors, Todd and Susan Johnson, have pledged to support the operations of the…

New Lakewalk in Canal Park to be Feet Higher to Keep Waves at Bay

The project's supervisor tells Fox 21 the multi-million dollar reconstruction project is on schedule to wrap up by the end of the year.

DULUTH, Minn. – There’s good news for the thousands of people who use Duluth’s Lakewalk every year. The project’s supervisor tells Fox 21 the multi-million dollar reconstruction project is on schedule to wrap up by the end of the year. The portion of the Lakewalk in Canal Park that is currently under construction will be higher than its ever been…

Duluth Boys and Girls Club Hosts Drive-Thru Pizza Party

DULUTH, Minn.– The Minnesota Alliance of the Boys and Girls Club donated 300 frozen pizzas to a chapter here in Duluth. And Thursday night, they had a giant drive thru pizza party. Families could pull up to the curb and grab a box filled with the pizza, along with other snacks. There were also bags of toys and books given…