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Grocery Stores Double Business Before Storm on a Normally Slow Holiday Weekend

The Plaza Super One in Duluth is busy post-Thanksgiving with people preparing for the Fall blizzard.

DULUTH, Minn.-Grocery stores in the Northland, like the Plaza Super One on Superior Street have been staying busy over the last two days with people stocking up on food for the storm. Staff say grocery sales on Black Friday more than doubled sales in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Many people buying items to eat in the next couple…

Thanksgiving Then and Now: How Traditions Have Changed Over the Years

Taking a closer look at the history behind the modern Thanksgiving.

MINNESOTA – For some, Thanksgiving continues to be an important day of the year filled with many time–honored family traditions. For others, it’s just another day for football, turkey and mashed potatoes- hardly a celebration at all. As Fox 21’s Viktoria Capek reports, the holiday has gone through quite a journey over the years. “A lot of people have lived…

Officials Warning to Stay Off the Roads During Storm

The combination of high snow totals, high winds, and blizzard conditions will be treacherous Saturday and Sunday.

DULUTH, Minn. – The resounding message from Duluth city officials on Friday was stay off the roads during the impending snowstorm. The combination of high snow totals, high winds, and blizzard conditions will be treacherous Saturday and Sunday. “If there really is no need to travel or go out just don’t. You’re putting yourself at risk, you’re putting others at…

AMSOIL Championship Snocross Kicks Off for the Season

DULUTH, Minn. – AMSOIL Championship Snocross has kicked off for the season with races all weekend at Spirit Mountain in Duluth. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Santa and Reindeer Arrive in Duluth

Some special guests have made their to the Northland Friday

DULUTH, Minn.- Friday, some very special guests made an appearance in Duluth, now that Christmas is less than a month away. Santa, and his two reindeer, Dasher and Dancer visited with families at Fitger’s in Duluth. Kids got to tell Santa what they want for Christmas, get pictures with the big man, and even receive a candy cane to take…

Black Friday Shoppers Take Over Stores

Eager shoppers filled their arms with items getting their biggest bang for their buck

DULUTH, Minn.- J.C. Penney was one of the first places to open this shopping season. The store opened Thursday afternoon, and it’s scheduled to stay open until Friday night at 10 p.m. Eager shoppers filled their arms with items, getting the biggest bang for their buck searching for holiday gifts for their loved ones. Even though Black Friday is just…

St. Luke’s Hospital Prepares Special Thanksgiving Menu for Patients

St. Luke's staff celebrate Thanksgiving with their own holiday traditions.

DULUTH, Minn.- Sometimes, work or unfortunate circumstances means that not everyone can gather around the dining room table to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with their loved ones. That’s why staff at St. Luke’s hospital spent their holiday making a special dinner for the doctors, nurses and patients to enjoy. Their Thanksgiving has a few food traditions the whole hospital looks forward…

Richard I. Bong Center Serving Those Who’ve Served this Thanksgiving

Richard I. Bong Center's hosts 2nd annual Veteran's Thanksgiving.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Volunteers at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior spent their Thanksgiving holiday serving those who have already served. This was the second year veterans and their families were invited to the center for a warm meal of turkey, ham, candied yams, stuffing and all the homemade desserts you can think of. “I really respect people…

Landline to Offer Bus to Mall of America

The bus gives shoppers a chance to get an early start on the Black Friday deals and less stress on the way down to Minneapolis.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Landline Bus company in Duluth has a new Black Friday option for shoppers eager to get down to the Mall of America in the Twin Cities. The bus leaves from the Duluth International Airport at 2 a.m. and arrives at the Mall of America nearly three hours later after a short transfer at the Minneapolis-St. Paul…

Duluth Airport Busy for Holiday Weekend

Besides a few morning delays flights in and out of Duluth were on time Wednesday afternoon.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth International Airport snow crews have been busy keeping the runway clean from the 7 inches of snowfall in Duluth. Besides a few morning delays flights in and out of Duluth were on time Wednesday afternoon. With a busy holiday weekend comes plenty of travelers landing in Duluth from all over the country. “I think it’s…

Student-Run Free Store Opens at UWS

Store open to students, faculty, and members of the community

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A student-run free store is now open at UW-Superior. The store is in the university’s Old Main building. It’s open to students, faculty, and members of the community. Anybody can donate items or shop for anything from clothing to books to non-perishable food items. Students opened the store to promote sustainability on campus. “It took a lot…