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Downtown Farmers Market Continues

The downtown farmers market at Gichi-ode' Akiing Park in Duluth continued today where Northlanders were able to browse fresh produce from local farmers.

DULUTH, Minn. – The downtown farmers market at Gichi-ode’ Akiing Park in Duluth continued today where Northlanders were able to browse fresh produce from local farmers. One local farmer says the growing season has been strong, helping her keep her business afloat. “It gives me a job and I’m very happy to have work and I’m very happy that the…

Big Grant Provides Fresh Food for Students

A major grant is coming to an Iron Range high school, which will lead them to eat healthier.

AURORA, Minn. – A major grant is coming to an Iron Range high school, which will lead them to eat healthier. Essentia Health’s facility in Aurora working with collaboration with Mesaba East School District, received a more than $140,000 grant to help bring more fresh produce to the school while also teaching the students what it means to be healthy….

Sports Memorabilia and Apparel Sales Increase During Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn.– With baseball’s opening day last week, professional sports have returned to America after being sidelined since mid-March. While they weren’t playing on the field, fans have been finding some ways to keep following their teams during the break. Major League Baseball, along the WNBA made their returns last weekend. And with the NBA and the NFL gearing up…

Minnesota Health Experts Urge Patience with New Mask Order

ST. PAUL, Minn.– It could take weeks until health officials have results from the mask mandate across the state of Minnesota that started its first full week Monday for all indoor public places. Over the weekend, 80 complaints were filed with the health department about overcrowding, social distancing, and masking. This comes as the state is now recording 51,843 total…

Roen Salvage Hired to Dredge Duluth-Superior Harbor

DULUTH, Minn.– Earlier today, the US Army Corps of Engineers announced who will be helping restore Minnesota Point and the Interstate Island State Wildlife Management Area. Hired out of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin for the project, it will dredge 120,000 cubic yards of material from the navigation channel in the harbor in Duluth. 52,000 cubic yards will then be spread around…

Harbortown Rotary Holds Annual Fundraiser at Ridgeview Country Club

The Harbortown Rotary club awards scholarships to students at each of the Duluth schools and the William Kelley High School in Silver Bay. 

DULUTH, Minn. – The Harbortown Rotary held its annual golf fundraiser on Monday afternoon. The event, which has been going on for 20 years, raised money for the Robert Herman Foundation and Donald Holm Founders Fund, which awards academic scholarships and financial assistance to local students. “Donald Holm was always big into the community and the youth, so we’re just…

Masks Now Mandated in Superior’s Indoor Public Areas

People in places such as restaurants, bars, and retail stores are now required to make up as part of a new city-wide ordinance.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The city of Superior is now under a mask mandate as of Monday for indoor public areas. People in places such as restaurants, bars, and retail stores are now required to make up as part of a new city-wide ordinance. Masks are not required for children under five or people with certain medical conditions among other exceptions….

Oscar Mayer Weinermobile Cruises into Duluth

The Wienermobile, with the license plate "Big Bun", is in Duluth and ready to bring some smiles.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile cruised into the Twin Ports on Monday. The Wienermobile, with the license plate “Big Bun”, is in Duluth and ready to bring some smiles. The 27-foot hot dog on wheels is stopping in town before heading off to the rest of the central Midwest. It will be at the Smalley Moen Memorial Car…

Duluth’s Board and Brush Helping People Get Creative

Everybody starts with plain wood and ends with a finished product to match their home decor.

DULUTH, Minn. – People put paint to wood on Sunday to make homemade planter boxes at Board and Brush in Duluth. Everybody starts with plain wood and ends with a finished product to match their home decor. The store’s owner, Kristen Sawyer, says getting creative in this way is a great way to de-stress. While she’s only allowing 8 customers…

Lake Superior Warmer than Usual After Less Storms this Summer

As drought conditions continue across the area, a hot and humid weekend followed what's been an above-average summer for the Northland.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A warm, dry summer with fewer storms has given Northlanders a chance to get outside and experience a hotter than normal season. As drought conditions continue across the Northland, a hot and humid weekend followed what’s been an above-average summer for the Northland according to meteorologist Joe Moore with the National Weather Service. “We’ve had temperatures that…

Korean War Veteran’s Remains Come Home to Final Resting Place After 70 Years Unidentified

Francis Rochon, better known as Sonny, went off to fight in the Korean War in 1950 and lost his life at 21 years old.

FOXBORO, Wis. – It was a day 70 years in the making as Korean War Veteran and Superior Native, Francis Rochon, was laid to rest in Foxboro. Rochon’s remains were unidentified until this past June. Francis, better known as Sonny, went off to fight in the Korean War in 1950 and lost his life at 21 years old after being…

Warm Weather Brings Many to Wisconsin Point

Kids and families jumped and played in the surf which was crashing on the shore with a great view of the Superior Entry Lighthouse.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – All the warm weather this week had people spending time outside on Wisconsin Point in Superior. Kids and families jumped and played in the surf which was crashing on the shore with a great view of the Superior Entry Lighthouse. Wisconsin Point, along with Minnesota Point, is one of the largest freshwater sandbars in the entire world….

Bowfest Ongoing with Extra Safety Precautions

Even though COVID-19 has canceled many summer events, Bowfest has continued on with extra precautions in place at what organizers call the world's largest outdoor archery and music festival.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Archers have targets in their sights at Bowfest which is running through Sunday this week at Mont du Lac Resort in Superior. Even though COVID-19 has canceled many summer events, Bowfest has continued on with extra precautions in place at what organizers call the world’s largest outdoor archery and music festival. “We have everything out here this…

Workforce Development Department Helping Duluthians Find Jobs During Pandemic

The federal CARES Act assured an extra $600 per week to help people get through a difficult time ended on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn. – Unemployed workers in the Northland are bracing to lose the extra money they’ve been getting on unemployment checks for more than three months now. The federal CARES Act assured an extra $600 per week to help people get through a difficult time ended on Friday. People out of work will still be getting their normal unemployment benefits….