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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…

2 Cases of COVID-19 Found in Silver Bay Veterans Home

SILVER BAY, Minn.– The Silver Bay Veterans Home is dealing with two positive COVID-19 cases in its building. Those cases involve two staff members. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is helping officials at the senior living facility. They don’t suspect there are any other positive cases there. Anybody who shows any symptoms are being tested as a precaution. “We’re…

City of Bayfield Issues Mask Ordinance

BAYFIELD, Wis.– The city of Bayfield created its own mask ordinance last night. In part it’s because more tourists are still traveling to the area than expected this summer. After Bayfield County issued a mask advisory earlier this week, the city of Bayfield is going further by establishing a city mask ordinance. “We did get a little bit surprised with…

Bayfield County to Hold Fair Contests Virtually

IRON RIVER, Wis.– While the games, rides and food stands at the Bayfield County Fair won’t be taking place this year, organizers introduced a way for farmers and 4-H kids to showcase their animals virtually. All competitors will have to do is take pictures or a video of their entries online or through their app, ShoWorks Passport. There will also…